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Good info here......I had always used the rule 10 amps for 10 hrs was the initial charge for the season and let the smart charger do the rest.

Braid goes well with salad.....

Nothing real special about this fish except that it gave no fight and basically committed suicide. I was lifting the CB from the water and it dove on to the rear treble. My partner almost p*ssed his pants.

It's like real estate...Location, Location,Location It's like skeet shooting.....put the projectile on the target Admitably I too need to work on location, and informed my partner that for the rest of this year his will be my focus for the rest of the year, which means we may get shutout from time to time. Think I will be buying a few book too!

Awesome!

Football or ball jig gets the call. I am enjoying the ball http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Buckeye_Lures_G-Man_Ballin_Out_Jig/descpage-BOJ.html

That is what keeps us coming back!

If I could only have one it would be the 7....you might loose a little for CB, but that's about it

Pull up a chair and take a load off...

This thread just made my day! So glad to hear a young man looking to earn his way! Things I did when younger Lawn mower Rake leafs Caddy Clean motel rooms Stock shelves Make up posters and put them in your neighborhood saying you do odd jobs Volunteer your time, it's good KARMA Wash and wax cars Paint fences Blacktop driveways Fill cracks in driveways.....I paid a kids 250.00 last summer Deliver news papers Wash dishes You get the idea Also, eBay is your friend, sell crap you no longer need You will appreciate your purchases so much more.. Good luck!

Wasn't planning on fishing today and was just hanging with the family in a quiet cove. Decided to throw a suspending jerk bait over some grass, the holy *****......things just blew up. Though I had a monster but there was no rhythm!!!!!! Really thought I could have a state record! Got it to the boat and 2 were on separate trebles. I asked for the net and the gal knocked one off then the other threw the bait. I have seen this a couple times on YouTube but never in person. Has this happened to anyone else? I am getting to like the mcstick!

A search on that subject will make your eyes bleed. To sum it up the top 3 are Crazy Alberto FG Uni to Uni

This thread was started in 2011. I hope the OP has found a rod!

Thanks for sharing. I have never caught 70 fish in a week

If you are talking price, you can't tell the cost until the accounting period is over. A 150 yard spool could last 8 yrs. Spool 75 yards over backing Use it 2 years Swap ends and use 2 yrs Repeat with the remainder of the original spool. Assuming the original spool was 8.00 more expensive, it has cost you less than a cup of coffee per year to have the line you desire.

There is no set rule and I am sure others will chime in I use straight braid for everything that does not touch the bottom......surface, swimmers Anything that touches the bottom gets FC leader Anything on a spinning setup gets a leader also

Everything up to 2 ounces and yes, on baitcasters. Spinning gear 10 lb Caster with CB. 10 lb Caster with everything else 20 lb.....including 2 ounce surface and swimmers Edit...those concerned about digging in should consider smackdown..

My first experience with braid was 10 lb on a spinning rod and loved it. I then tried 10 answer 20 on a casting set up. Was then given a 30 lb to use and it felt like rope and I sacrificed casting distance. Truth be told, I seldom am in the weeds and mostly on flats and droppoffs. Last Fall I went for strippers and was bringing in 35 inch strippers on 10 lb Braid had great luck. I believe the biggest bass on my lake this year was just over 6 lbs. I have Never had an issue with it digging in......so simply stated, it is my comfort zone and I can always bump it up if needed. Side note, I have yet to use FC leader bigger than 15, and often times tie directly. Hope this helps

Start with writing your resume and think about what you bring to a company/manufacturer i would assume that if you are at this point, you must have a relationship with a shop or two. If not, you need to. Quick question, are you still competition in snowboarding, if so what level? (USASA, USSA, FIS, Rev-tour)?

The two worlds are totally different. I have coached dozens of fully sponsored Snowboarders to include athletes on the US team, and can tell you that obtaining support on the snow is much easier than fishing. My brother in law is on the loomis/ shimano program and the requirements are different. In fact his son, who in his own right is a great fisherman is just starting down that road and he is a college senior. I don't mean to squash your hopes, but SB assistance is far easier to come by. Good luck Edit...most SB sponsorships are through local shops and and very few go right to the company and those that do are few and far between. The fishing industry isn't nessessarily the same

Swings are free White and black covers most top waters Greenpumpkin and Black/Blue covers most plastics Don't use a heavy wire when a light wire will do. Removing a gut hooked fish through the gills Pull up your anchor before motoring away If you miss on a top water, throw the wacky rig If your not loosing lures, your not taking enough chances, or your technique needs work

Plus megastrike on jigs helps them slide through weeds easier

Seibert Outdoors is the answer.........very happy with the CS and products. I should have a few more at my doorstep in a day or two

Brunette for a Blond!.......just kidding, I like the original version. I could not afford the Blond

I am a braid to leader guy, unless I can go all braid for non-bottom baits. My spinning reels get 10 lb 832 as it does sink well My casters get 10-30 lb depending on purpose.