Columbia Craw

Other than a Boogerman buzzbait, no lures to speak of. Dozens of bobbers from crappie fisherman though. I haven't bought a bobber in 15 uears.

Fore grips served a purpose at one time. Early baitcasting reel designs has a cast control knob sticking out and palming a reel that large with a roll of lifesavers poking out was not that comfortable. The Hank Parker/Joe Thomas school of rod holds became popular. I for the world cannot stand to place the line between my thumb and forefinger. If it works for others that's great, just not for me. As reels became flat sided with PALMING PLATES, and their profiles became lower, that technique lost it's popularity. Finger on the blank is in vogue and you have to admit, it's practical. All the rods I actually use at this point have no foregrips. It works for me. It's comfortable, like my recliner and Hane's no tag sport boxers.

The tube. Or as Al Lindner would call it, a Toooooob. Simple and effective for smallmouth and largemouth.

Every lure is a tool. Frogs work the top of the water column. That's what they are designed to do. Both types of frogs provide silhouette and profile. Each style provides a different style of movement or lack of movement. The fish will tell you what they prefer, i.e., walk, bob, pop, large gurgle, subtle gurgle and so on. Solid body frogs are meant to move continuously at what ever speed you chose or vary. Hollow body can be moved and provide the ability to stop and sit still which is nice. The fish and cover type will tell you manner they want the bait. Color needs are simple. Light, dark and natural fill the bill. If there was a bait type that provided an angler with some latitude in bait selection, this might be it.

Normans DLN. You guess the color.

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"Playoffs??????? Playoffs???????" Jim Mora

Call Dobyns and tell them your situation and ask them for trade up options with in the warranty. The new Sierra line is a marked improvement over the previous Savvy. Something to think about. I have had nothing but great service from Dobyns to date.

I would like to think I've met more nice, friendly, courteous engaging anglers than those demonstrating poor etiquette, although they do exist. When I do, I address it like Woodrow F. Call in the movie Lonesome Dove. " I can't stand rude behavior in a man.....won't tolerate it." Google it.

Lots of options.......Four preferred. All are well made with great components. War Eagle Peppers Revenge Stanley

The Dobyns, as mentioned is split handle in the Sierra Line. The 733 will be under powered as a jig rod. The 734 is better suited in any Dobyns series. I should have my new XP744C jig rod tomorrow. That's full grip which I also prefer. Hope this helps.

Sorry A-Jay, just teasing. Dobyns DX745 Revo Premier #20 Sunline S-Waver in light trout

Do you ever wear a hat? Warmouth: .81 pounds Rod: LCI 701 spin Reel: Shimano Sahara Line: Trilene #4 Lure: Beetle spin in yellow black Those Warmouth can really pull. My buddy holds the Washington State Record and blew mine out by over and ounce.

Black Dog Lunker Punker and Shellcracker

Bandit went to PRADCO. I haven't read about a quality issue with them. I'm being optimistic. Fortunately, I have 17 of my favorite color in the DLN and back ups in other colors and models. It's a sad commentary....Innovation/America v. Production/Off shore. Global economy. The outsourced baits have visible weld seams on the back and belly. I'm think they eliminated a step to smooth the seams. Hooks look good. Finishes with the gel coat looks the same. Now we'll see how they run. My USA stocks all ran true. I can tune a bait fine but it's an inconvenience.

Only if I feel I'm gong to die. The Columbia River can be frightening. When grain barges are sunk, it's bad.

If he was arraigned in my local Superior Court he would have been PR'd. I'm not joking. Thank God no one was killed.

I have one of each. The technical differences have been noted . The Type R is .2 oz. lighter. The difference in casting a actually negligible. The lighter spool and spool bearing upgrade gives the Type R a very slight edge in casting lighter baits. Worth the 50 bucks? That's debatable.

I'll pass, unless it comes with a coupon for a free colonoscopy and EKG.

I guess I evaluate products, like reels a bit differently than some people. I let the overall performance speak for the product. The MB is lighter, that's a fact, It's seven tenths of an ounce lighter. The MB has two more bearings than a CT. They are found in the reel handle knobs. The MB has more cast control options. The technology each reel's cast control system provides is apples and oranges. They are not in any way similar in design. The frame platforms are very different. Each reel sits very differently on the rod's reel seat. The CT employs a level wind system that is not fixed and changes positions as it engages after the free spool and that is a very different feel when you have fished a fixed free spool system reel for the last 40 years. Each model has it's own engineering and design features. Different does not mean better. Stats alone don't assure performance. I have a sentimental attachment to Lews products. I still have the first five Lews reels I bought..... 36 years ago. But I;m getting to liking those heavy clunking, whimpy dragged Diawas.

You don't measure your age by how much you get hurt. You measure your age by how long it takes to heal. By the way... I have an 18 inch Rockhopper Pro Comp with all Ritchie components you can have for $1.00

Very nice.

Eighty bucks. At 119.99 new and taking a third off, that's close.

I own both. I have the CT and CT type R as well as the MB and a handful of other Lews and Diawas. These are both great everyday work horse reels that cast and pitch well. If you have small hands the Lews may be more comfortable. The differences are very subtle. The Diawas have a different feel when reeling a bait. It's the cut of the gears I think. I feel more attached but that's just me. When the T wing clicks back in place, it's a bit harsh but not bad. You can't go wrong with either reel. The stuff out there right now is impressive.

Flashover Baits out of Kentucky is really good for spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. Outlaw Baits out of Florence Oregon makes an excellent tube and Cabin Creek in Idaho. Brad Schoenborn of Brad's Wigglers is a friend of mine. His Bait, although a STS staple is a great mid depth wiggle wart type bait with super finishes. There a soft bait maker who sells out of Phil's Propellers in Redding California. Incredible stuff there too. The list goes on forever. There's some real jewels out there we have never heard of.