Crankin4Bass

Any of those reels will work just fine. Whichever one feels best in your hand is the right one.

Nice score!

That looks sweet! Thanks for the feedback!

Welcome aboard! I would go with 8 LB Trilene XL. The Pflueger President is a great real. I have 4 of them and they are rock solid. A great tip I learned here was when the line gets twisted just let it out behind your boat or kayak without anything tied on and troll for a few minutes and the line twist will straighten out. Did it this weekend and worked like a charm! Enjoy fishing with your kid! Some of my best childhood memories are fishing with my dad.

Which model St. Croix Legend Glass crankbait rod do you have and what weight crankbaits do you throw on it? The baitmonkey has been telling me I should buy one of those but there aren't any stores that have them around me to check them out.

Awesome! Congrats!

Same here. I've had good luck with the Rick Clunn ones. Copper Perch, Green Copper Shad and Green Ghost colors are my favorites.

I have an Academy Ethos HD cranking rod I just received in the mail that has a tip just like this. It fishes fine but the OCD part of me does not like it. I'm in Massachusetts so it's not like I can go to a local store and swap it. It got it on sale for $56 and they shipped it 2 day fedex for free so I'm hesitant to complain. This is why I hate buying rods online. I'm tempted to heat up the tip with a heat gun and clamp it between two 2x4's and see what happens. Probably a bad idea...

Do those of you who use the Trokar TK 130 flipping or similar hook use a snell knot?

Been wondering the same. Anyone know?

I use Plano Elite Crankbait Organizers. They come in 3600 and 3700 sizes. Each slot is angled to make it easier to get the crankbaits out. http://www.planomolding.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Crankbait+Organizers

I've had some problems with trebles with small bass and trout. Stuck one in my thumb once. I also read about Siwash hooks being used in the Pacific NW so I ordered some. I found the eyes were too small and turned the wrong way so they didn't allow the hook to swing freely. I just got some Owner single replacement hooks in sizes 2, 4, and 6 to test out. They have large inline eyes like the ones on the prop bait James posted. https://www.ownerhooks.com/product/single-replacement-hooks-x-strong/

Thanks for the heads up! I ordered a H20 Xpress Ethos HD crankbait rod with free shipping.

I got tired of clearing tangles on cheaper Zebco's and wound getting a Zebco Omega Pro z02. It's actually really nice, but it's $75. Got it on sale for $60. Haven't had any problems with it.

You can get these in Lefty: Abu Garcia Revo X in 5.4:1 (22" ipt) for $100 Abu Garcia Winch in 5.4:1 (22" ipt) for $200 Shimano Calcutta 201d 5.7:1 (25" ipt) for $350

Thanks for your insight!

Thanks for the reply! I really am liking this rod and I think I will also buy the 6'10" MH for jigs. Do you happen to have one of the glass models? I am thinking of buying the 7' medium glass model. Haven't seen many review on the glass. Would love to hear your thoughts on that model. Thanks!

Thanks for the reply! What line are you using?

That sounds like it was a Zebco 404 Combo. White rod and reel with green accents. That was my first combo when I was a kid too. Caught lots of trout, bluegill, largemouth and even a few Calico bass. Good times! They still make the 404 combo, just not in white. As Tom mentioned you can get one at Walmart. They are $20 now. Enjoy! https://www.walmart.com/ip/Zebco-Quantum-404-602m-Spincast-Combo/21777438#read-more http://shop.zebcobrands.com/combos/404-reg-spincast-combo-with-tackle.html

Thanks for the review. I bought one on sale at Cabela's for $70, but still haven't had a chance to try it out. It feels like a solid reel, especially for the price.

Picked up a Calcutta 200d for cranking and a Zodias 7'2" H for hollow body frogs. Now I need to find a rod to match the Calcutta and a reel for the Zodias. Thank you bait monkey! Saw a Megabass Destroyer Oneten Special. It was sweet, but I really don't need a $400 jerkbait rod. Must resist...

Yep, I'm in the market for a new cranking rod too. I prefer glass too. I'll check out the Powell and the Dobyns 740cb glass. Thanks for the suggestions! No snow today. Just rain and temps in the low 30's! Just love this New England weather.

Sorry. I can see how my wording indicated that I picked it up in the store and felt it was light. I did actually buy it.

Anyone use a Shimano Zodias 7'2" Heavy? Just saw one in a shop while traveling and picked it up. It feels really light. Was thinking of using it as a frogging rod. Anyone else have one? What do you use it for and what reel?