Columbia Craw

The Sierra series evolved from the Savvy series and received some component upgrades, most notably, Fuji guides. The Savvy series was initially limited to the 766 Flip which would handle up to a two ounce weight. The 766 Flip (Champion ) is Gary Dobyns' choice for his punching duties. The Sierra series has done very well and generated the addition of the 765 Flip. My first Dobyns was the Champion 765 Flip. I would put this model's upper limit at 1 1/4 ounce but frankly an ounce is more like it. The Sierra is a tad slower than the Champion but has the same great balance point. Both 765's feel like shorter rods when fishing because of the balance. The Sierra would be a really good overall flippin stik for both braid and floro and the use of plastics and or jigs. Hope this helps.

Iv'e heard of MAG Heavy. Dobyns 6 powers.

Throwing into the wind are we? I want to try them too. Could be good.

Dobyns Beast. Best Iv'e found.

So over the years, I think Iv'e developed more confidence in my ability to assess and evaluate the conditions and the situation to make better decisions in the what to use where. Unlike A-Jay, I still enjoy the process of using different lure and techniques when there is a good bite on.

Now it's time to fork out for a better scratching post.

More than the cost of a funeral

It would depend on how quickly I can pick the backlashes out.

I guess i'm getting old. I read the questions and had to reflect. What the answers would have been 40 years ago when I was new to bass fishing would have been much more conservative than now. As the years went by, I found my interest and passion, for lack of a better word, changed how I chose what to buy and how much to invest. Now i'm at a junction where I won't truly need to buy another rod or reel going forward. If I lost it all in a fire, I would lean toward middle of the road which is about 250 to 300 bucks max for a combo. The stuff today is so good, there is little reason to pay more although I have spent much more than that several times over.

7 foot medium moderate action.

Where's Waldo ??

I fished a club event Saturday on a smallmouth highland reservoir with very clear water. The two top teams fished the same general area and the same lure. Their weights were near identical. The winners fished a goby/sculpin colored Ned rig. That made sense. The other team fished the Ned rig as well but their color choice was bubble gum. It would seem the profile and action or retrieve was much more critical than color. If someone had suggested bubble gum to me I would have scoffed. I love this sport.

I have several that I call the skunk rig.

There are many many quality spinnerbaits out there. I first look for a good wire with an R bend. I want a stream line head and the skirt hand tied if possible. I also want a good trailer keeper. Next is blade separation that complements the blades as they rotate. A must have is a Sampo barrel swivel and blades that have some thickness to them. Having the loop at the end of the wire arm welded closed is a plus. Some of the manufactures that accomplish this and employ these features are: Booyah War Eagle Nichols Revenge Stanley Dobyns (Beast meets all features) Lunker Lure Hawg Caller Strike King Damiki Etc. The list consists of quality baits and anyone is a good bet.

I saw, therefore I bought.

I've broken more bones than rods.

Evidence demands a verdict. Well put.

It's the life is like a box of chocolates thing. If you approached me, I would have enjoyed the visit and the exchange. You just happened to have picked one of the creams.☺️

Black Mann's jelly worm on a J95B off set hook with a 1/8 ounce bullet sinker. I remember that first fish like it was yesterday and it was in 1979.

I don't use it as a stand alone color. I will use it as a jig trailer and when laminated with green pumpkin. The Okeechobee Craw has been a good producer in stained waters.

Memorial Day is a hallowed day for me. I wanted to start a post that gives members the opportunity to share names of those we know, who were relatives, who were in the service are are currently in the service of our country or countries. To all of you and them, you have my respect and thanks. Percy "Freddy" Wright CEF, WW1, Grandfather Ralph Wright BEF, WW1, Freddy's little brother Douglas Allen Lane CEF WW2 My uncle and name sake Doug Bergstrom United States Army, 3rd Armor, Vietnam, cousin Robert Douglas White US Army, WW2, my Wife's father Douglas R. White US Army, Vietnam, my Wife's brother Amy Lane-Derry US Navy, my oldest daughter Thanks

It's a conspiracy that began during the cold war.

Dobyns Champion 805CB Glass Paul Mueller model, Diawa Tatula 200 with #12 Sunline Super Natural Mono. Works for me.

Some of us still remember when BPS was it and you called a spoke to an order taker and gave them the catalog reference, the item, size and color then the quantity. Your order showed up in 10 to 14 days. My last TW order took eight days. That's fine in a time when people get peed off because it took four minutes to get their fast food order. I hope TW gets back to a new normal like everyone else.