CrustyMono

I have a *** O M N 7'3" MH Fast. It has a broken guide. It is the first from the reel seat. How much would it cost to get replaced?

I am looking to spend no more than $250 and no less than $100. I am trying to skip senkos, jigs, and other stuff.

What would be a good bait casting combo for fishing docks and skipping into tight cover? I would like specific answers and general advice too. I am not currently in the market, but may consider this setup in the future. Thanks

ok i think i might go with the wp5005 by flambeau then...

I have a small boat, but i also fish from shore a lot and other people's boat.Thanks for all the replies! What if i put rust inhibitors in the containers?

I was poking around Walmart today and noticed the Plano Waterproof 3700 series boxes were less than $10. The Flambeau version is the 5005 and comes with Zerust. I don't have a ton of tackle, but it is a decent amount. Maybe 30 crankbaits, 10 jerk baits, 5 walking baits, 5 poppers, 10 frogs, 50 jigs, 10 spinnerbaits and some other stuff. Also I have a 3600 size Plano filled with terminal tackle, no weights, they go in a separate box, because they cause rusting in my hooks. I am not trying to brag. I know many people have way more than me. Most of my stuff is cheap, except the jerk baits, jigs and hooks, which are decent quality. My purpose was to give you an idea as to how much I have, thus enabling you to better help me. I am able to fit all this stuff in five 3600s or 2 3700s and 2 3600s. My soft plastics are in two 6" by 6" by 18" containers. Also, i have 25 packs of keitechs in their hard plastic cases. What is the best way to store this tackle? I plan on getting more, but I will focus on the stuff I don't have much of, and get nicer stuff too. I have found that all my soft plastics fit well into a reusable grocery bag. I was thinking of getting waterproof boxes, to help prevent water from getting in. I also want some kind of rust protection like Zerust or VCI. My plan is to transport my tackle in a shopping bag. I feel like the 3700 is the way to go. I can stick with the 3600 for terminal tackle.

They are good rods, I will continue to buy them. And no, the banks are not very durable, so they break after a while.

I am thinking of getting a new spinning rod. Model is 712ML (7'1" ML). It would be used as a primary setup for drop shotting small worms and a 1/4 oz weight. Secondary techniques include 1/8 oz Texas rigged 3.8" Keitechs, and wacky worms. I currently have a 1500 size reel (8.1 oz), and may get a 2500 size reel (10.8 oz) in the future. How would the setup balance out? Is this a decent rod?

I recently sent a 7'3" MH rod back to the company to get a different model. They sent the same model back. That was after they sent me two of the same rods, when I only paid for one. They said I could keep the extra rod. I now have two 7'3" MH Fast action rods. I am likely selling one rod to my buddy for $100. I also have two Tournament ZX rods from Cabala's. One spinning and one casting. I have had great luck with their customer service in the past. Both rods are like new, so I know I will be able to exchange them for different models. I have no heavy powered rods. I find that I will need one in the spring and summer this year. I am lucky, because I have a bit of time to think about this. I find the tournament ZX rods really well balanced, comfortable, and sensitive. They break often, but Cabela's has great customer service, so I am not worried. With the $100, I plan on getting another rod. Here is a list of the rods I like, which I can get for around $100: Duckett Ghost (7'3" H, 7'6" XH) Cabala's Tournament ZX (7'3" H, 7'6" H) Powell Inferno (7'6" H) Powell Max 3D (7'1" ML) Dobyns Fury (7'3" H, 7'6" MH, 7' ML) (***) Fishing O M N (6'10" ML XF) I am leaning towards exchanging the ZX Spinning rod for a 7'3" H ZX. I would then buy a Powell Max 3D 7'1" ML XF. My second choice would be to buy a Dobyns Fury.

sorry for the misunderstanding. I meant to say that hiring a guide for a few hours is the same price as fishing with a "pro" for multiple days. it could provide more of a learning experience.

I am thinking of competing on Lake Oneida as a co-angler in the Bassmaster Open. I have only fished in a few smaller tournaments. I also have a limited amount of tackle and gear, which is why I think a co-angler is a good idea. The entry fee is 425$. I am considering joining a club in college. Would competing here help getting recruited? Also, am I better off hiring a guide for one day, or just learning fly observing the pro. Also would i need to buy nicer gear, and would it be likely that i am able to make my money back?

Awesome!

Thanks!

This summer I am going on a family trip to Disney. We will be staying at Wilderness Lodge. What are the best spots to fish from the bank? What works best? Is there a place I can get on a watercraft for free? Thanks

I am think of getting this rod fro swimbaits frogs flipping and punching

This kit comes with many types of baits. Only sold at bps. Is it worth it?

Not many, I don't throw hardballs much, i am very afraid of losing them. I lose most of them by casting and they break off. The hooks sometimes bend out and aren't super sharp

I average out to about $50 I bought several rod and reel combos last year, which brought that average way up. I have the setups that i can use to effectively present most baits. now I can invest into more tackle. I am only fifteen. I have saved all my money up. I have spent some of it on a boat and a computer. I don't spend money on much else. I will likely only spend around 25$ probably less. once I have a dece t tackle arsenal, i will spend 25$ a month and also replace lost baits

All y'all Canadians just got roasted so bad that spring might come a month early (june)

I am on a pretty limited budget. I spend no more than $50 on tackle a month. The only exception is rods and reels. I have an ok crank bait and jerkbait selection. Its not great, but will get the job done. I want to know if I am better off saving my money and buying more hardbaits and not bothering to replace the trebles, or should I buy fewer of them and buy nice trebles and split rings? Also, what are good hooks for the money, hamamatsu and owner are nice, but expensive, i will spend the money if i have too.

i was talking about the bigger 4.8" baits

big swimbaits on that rod won't work well use a heavier rod. but the other is good

i use elastic braces bands

last year i had no clue how to fish, i was throwing a frog on 1" of ice in a kayak. The next week i caught my first ever pickerel when 99% of the lake was frozen, except a 2' by 12' section by the dam realease

curado and the st croix, if that is the spinnerbait model it is a mod or mod fast. it would work well for treble baits and for cranks and spinnerbaits and plastics the bps and less would work well for tw and plastics, casting into tight cover. Daiwa reels are nice any reel 300-100 is good, i like the zillion and tattle ct