Lucky Craft Man

I think it is one of the best shakyhead worms out there. I match the 4.5" Squirrel Tail worm on a Picasso 1/8 oz. jig head. I rig it Texas style to get it weedless. It has become my goto set-up this past year. Though, I will warm you, you will lose a lot of tail sections from bluegills chomping down on them and you ripping it off from setting the hook. Fortunately, they are not that expensive to replace.

I switched my Carolina Set-Up mainline to 20# Fluorocarbon. Haven't used it yet and am not sure I will like it, but I didn't like the braid on the ReCoil guides.

It's funny, because I used to use braid on a lot of my set-ups, but I have been slowly converting them to Fluorocarbon. Only my Frog, Toad, and Drop Shot set-ups have braid on them now (which is PowerPro. That is some good braid)

I usually go from sunrise to sunset. If I am fly fishing streams in the Winter, that may only be 9 hours. If I am fishing for Bass in the Spring and Summer, I would usually fish from 12 to 14 hours. I try and maximize my time out when I get to go.

I am switching to 25# Fluorocarbon this year. Not sure how it will work, but from using Fluoro. with other applications, I know it is more sensitive than mono and more abrasion resistant than braid. I like to think it will be a winner for flipping, but only time will tell.

Just don't show any public displays of affection or anything like that. They arrest people for that over there. Since kissing another person is a crime over there (which a couple recently found out), what penalty do you think that lady kissing the dolphin is going to receive?

I wonder if they are going to offer the rod in blue for those days that don't have clouds.

Steezy, Both you and Bronzefly love the MBR842C GLX. I may have to check out this rod. What do you mainly use this rod for?

I am a big G Loomis fan and have quite a few models (and used quite a few more). Here is my list of rods that stand out to me (above other G Loomis Rods). 1. BCR893 GLX - I am convinced that you will not find a better Senko rod. If you pair this rod with a Core or Steez, you will think you died and went to fishing Heaven. 2. BSR852 GLX - I think this is the best spinning rod made by G Loomis. Really good rod for many finesse applications, such as shakyhead, drop shot, and light weight plastics. 3. MBR783 GLX - I use this for spinnerbaits, which is a technique I feel it excels, but this is the most versatile rod in the whole G Loomis line-up. You can use this rod for anything and if I am shore fishing or am in a situation I can only bring one rod, this it the one I bring. 4. BCR803 GLX - I use this rod for lightweight plastics and for pitching into light cover. I have this one paired up with a Core 50 and it is just an unbelievable combo. This rod really outshines all the other baitcasting rods in the Jig and Worm series (except of course, the BCR893). I have the BCR854 GLX, which is a great rod, but there is something that the 803 has that is lacking in the 854 (or any other rod in the series). 5. SMR814C-CB - I love this rod for topwater and jerkbait duties. I don't hear many people talk about this rod, but it really suits my needs when it comes to treble hook lures that I jerk or twitch. It really has a great action for those applications and can handle a large range of lure weights comfortably (a LC Pointer 78 up to a LC Pointer 128). The only way this rod could be any better is if was offered in GLX. Those are my five stand-outs from all the G Loomis rods I used. Granted, I haven't fished with them all and am not as experienced in every model as some (I can't wait to hear what Bronzefly has to say), but from the ones I have used, these are my five favorites. I also have a few more models in my possession (particularly the CBR896DF, BCFR954 GLX, and the BCR875 GLX) that I have not used yet, but I am hoping these will be stand outs as well.

There was a study done not long ago that measured the most "visible" color from an underwater perspective. Granted, this study was intended for trout and to let trout fisherman know what colors are easily detectable from underwater. Well, white was by far the most detectable. They warned that if you are on a stream for trout, don't wear white. I'm sure the backdrop of the surrounding trees helps the white stand out on a stream, but I am sure a white rod just doesn't disappear when you are on a boat. It is so interesting what reasoning these guys give for various things that are not scientifically proven.

a G Loomis SMR814C-CB rod with a 2009 Revo Premier reel spooled with 12 lb. Fluorocarbon line.

I highly agree with this. I drop shot and shakyhead alot and having to tie up a dropshot rig is a pain. Therefore, these two rod are usually the first two in the boat. If you fish one technique more than another, then I would get a rod that handles that techniques really well and could, if needed, perform the other technique to some degree. If you find you are using both techniques equally as much (as I have found), then I would invest in another rod and have those two lock and loaded on your boat.

I think the rod, length, and power are all based on what type of lure you are fishing and what type of cover. I use a 6'8" long rod with Medium power for lighter soft plastics in light to moderate cover. I have a 7'1" long rod that is medium heavy in power for heavier plastics in medium to heavier cover. I have a 7'11" broom stick for heavy plastics in really heavy cover. All three rods I use exclusively for soft plastics, but each has a specific purpose. So it comes down to your need, preference, and comfort in my humble opinion.

A dead horse (actually a colt or foal, not sure which) with a rope around its neck. I actually caught the rope and when I pulled it in, I noticed the rope was wrapped around a small horses neck. The smell was pretty bad, but I was at least able to cut the rope and get my lure back.

I use a G Loomis SMR 814C-CB for both topwater and jerkbaits. I like a moderate fast action for treble hook type lures and this rod really does well at techniques that requires rapid jerks (like a Zara Spook or jerkbait). I don't know what your price range is, but that is what I use and could recommend to another.

I hate to say it, but I always had the perception that Byron was somewhat of a joke to the whole professional bass scene (I guess because of his Bachelor participation), but he proved himself with this win (which is something Gerald Swindle may want to do sometime soon).

I own 30 G Loomis and I have never broken one (on a fish or for any other reason). If you treat a rod right, it won't break.

G Loomis going to split grip. That sucks. I guess I will be sticking with my full grip GLX models. Maybe they will follow the Dodyns idea of having some full grip and some split grip.

You are not alone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s0xz_xXNlU

1. Cranking - 7'5" (for Deep) & 7'1" (for Medium, Shallow, and Lipless) 2. Jerkbaits - 6'9" 3. Topwater - 6'9"

Ghost Hunters is such a terrible show. It's like monsterquest and ufo hunters. Nothing ever really happens, nothing new is ever discovered, and it's based on something that may not even exist. Refer to the southpark episode "dead celebrities" lol Man, I love this show. Admittingly, every show doesn't have stellar evidence, but some shows really have stuff that makes you wonder.

This conversation has come up before. The reality is that you don't need high end equipment for anything. Anyone can use a Snoopy Special combo and catch some fish. It all comes down to personal preference. If you feel a crankbait rod is something you want to spend less on, well, you will still catch fish on it. I personally try to buy what I feel is the most sensitive rod for every lure I fish. With a more sensitive rod (from what I was using before), I can tell what type of structure or cover my lure is hitting off of. I like to think it has helped me catch a few more fish and I couldn't imagine a sensitive rod as being a detriment. Though, as I mentioned before, it all comes down to what your personal and economical preferences are.

I'm slowly switching all my rods to Fluorocarbon (except for my topwater rig). I find it a lot more sensitive than mono and it really does have more abrasion resistance. The two brand I found to perform the best overall are XPS Fluorocarbon and Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon.

That's it and it is by far my favorite Lipless Crankbait.

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