bassacre951

It all depends on how bad the backlash is. If you don't spool your reel with the line tight it will back lash really deep. I've spent 2 hours trying to dig out a backlash without success and ended up having to cut out half the line. As long as you reel is spooled tight it shouldn't backlash that deep if your thumbing your reel half way proper. I usually just get very minor backlashes that can be fixed quick with the pick and pull method.

I'm 25 and I prefer cork just for the look. I have both Eva and cork. When I'm catching fish I could care less what type of handle I have. When I'm shopping for new rods cork stands out to me.

I've been fishing the type r for a few months and it was worth every penny. It is so smooth on the cast and reeling in that I don't even like to use my old baitcaster. I got the 8:1 but wish I had another in lower gear. You won't be dissapointed.

I have some s-waver 168's and savage gear swimbaits under two ounce and I'm not sure if I'll get anywhere close to 5 or 6 oz. This is for swim baiting ponds and small lakes were casting distance is limited. Thanks for the help, this forum is very helpful.

I have herd the fishing is good just have not had time to get out their. By the way thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

I'm curious if the above rod would work as a short swim bait rod. Its rated 2-6oz but it has a fast taper and that's what I'm worried about. I'm new to swim baiting and don't currently have a dedicated setup. The reason I'm looking at this rod is that I can get it local for a good price. I don't want to purchase it if it isn't going to fit the bill. I'm planning on throwing 6" hudds and stuff under 5oz. Any help greatly appreciated

Hi, I've been fishing seriously this last year but have always fished with friends in the past. I'm from southern California inland empire. I mostly bass fish in local ponds but made a trip to the Kern river for trout last October.