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Gore-Tex is excellent as a rain/snow/wind shield, but there are plenty of other systems out there that are just as good. The most important piece of clothing that you have is your base layer. If you aren't wearing a layer that wicks moisture away from the body, it does not matter what else you have on...it's nearly useless once your core is cold because of sweat.

hey all, my post might be somewhat biased, but here goes nothing. the energy pt was the first "quality" baitcaster that i bought in my life (last summer). I purchased it after reading a few reviews and with the guidance of my local bait shop. The 6.3:1 pt is an amazing reel, i love it. It has earned my confidence. The reel, although somewhat heavy, feels strong and just like quality in my hand. Since then, i've purchased the "burner" gear ratio of the energy pt and my second energy is as amazing for me as the first. Like i said, the quantum baitcasters are really the only quality reel i have experience with, but i have no problem giving the quantum brand my full reccommendation for baitcasters. I'm not quite sure of their spinning reels thus far. I purchased the energy pti this winter and bought my first g-loomis rod for it (the mossyback). I've heard that they redesigned the bail system for the 2007 reels. About one quarter of the time the line does not fall onto the bail roller after casting. several times early in the reels career, i've had a fish take my lure, i set the hook, and the bail flies open because the line was on the bail wire. i'm trying to fix the problem on my reel, i've filed down the roller and put some new line on and it has seemed to help. if anyone has had this problem or knows of a solution, i would love to know. the pti is a high quality reel, but i can't give it my full endorsement until i resolve this problem completely. take it easy fellas.

What type of rod/reel set-up is ideal for fishing jigs?

Hey guys, so i'm in the market to buy a 16 to 17' alluminum boat as a starter boat. I've decided to go with a tracker, due to the price and avalibility. An older fellow has a pro team 165 from '05 with a merc 9.9, which i don't believe is the big foot. I live in an area where hp limits are common. 4 out of the 7 lakes within a 30 mile radius have a 10 hp limit, so a 9.9 is a must. I've heard a lot about how the merc 9.9 without the bigfoot is really underpowered and that a 2 cycle engine which can easily be made into a 15hp is a much better option. Do you guys have any advice on the motor or boat? sorry if this has been discussed, i can't get the search feature to work for posts over 3 months old. thanks, -jake