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I use them as a spinner bait substitute. Start there, and you will expand your confort zone

Yup, but the reverse is also true for many hard baits.....make little sense to me.

Much appreciated.. Picked up the Frabill f3's and will wait for memorial day sales for Cabelllas gortex

Great point.....I was thinking uninsured since I like to layer, so your point is well taken. Thanks

For what you mentioned, the 12 is perfect, especially given the stretch and the fact that the break strength is higher

I was in the same boat as you but had not had the experience of my father. While I can real with either hand, I can hook set better with the right. I went with L hand reel Since then, many of my right cranking friends are reconsidering the change

Putting the cover back on the boat. I also have to travel through 2 channels to get to the fishing grounds, and given the lake is aka "Golden Pond", every first time boat renter seams to travel well below heads way speeds and often stop for Pics.....

I grew up as a trout fisherman. Fly rod, dry line, lead line, trolling, ect...... Took a 30 yr hiatus and joint my brother-in-law for some strippers....it has all been down hill from there

Howdy Folks, It has been a few years since we have had rain for such prolonged periods of time. My LL Bean gortex suits are a little snug and am in the market for a something that will last. When searching, I see Cabelllas guide wear and BPS 100 and 200 mentioned a lot. I am interested in uninsured gear and am open to any suggestions. Thanks in advance, Al

With everything you have tried, had you purchased Tatsu from the beginning you would be ahead of the game. Given you are using backing, tatsu could full your spool twice. Watch for sales, we should be seeing some around Memorial day

There is a few of us on the lake that tend to know the hotter spots, but tend to reserve them for when we have guest and want them to have a good time. There are a couple tournaments on our lake, and if you really to get a head start, be on the lake for practice....... You will surely find additional places to fish. As far as what is working, almost anyone with the exception of the elite tournament fisherman will share.

Slow down the retrieve as you get closer to the bank......Add a pause and let it raise a bit too Crankbaits do best running parrell the banl

I have stopped worrying about the difference as is differs from company to company and sometimes series within a company

I have 1 mgl and will be getting 2 more asap

There are areas of the country that require the conversation. Got to admit, it has crossed my mind

I can't speak to that combo, but I was in your shoes not to long ago. After trying a lot of casters, I found that spending a little more really helped with the backlash problems. My first purchase was a ci4 and went directly to braid with no regrets as I committed to backyard casting for weeks. Starting with mono is definitely a great idea,......it is just that everything I demoed had braid, so it felt natural. My spinning gear has been repressed to finesse work, and casters get the call for heavy duty. Truth be told, I fish with gents far better and more knowledgeable than me that solely use spinning gear.........

My rats catch numbers and size........ I always have a big surface or swimmer tied on

Just wondering how long it is going to take before this thread turns to a Plastic vs Metal thread. ?

One of my fishing partners is a scientist/college professor with a molecular science background and he looked at a couple FC's and manufacturing process. Briefly stated, friction and heat still an adverse effect on FC line. He did say that some knots naturally creat less friction i.e. The uni ........personality, I have never had an issue so I will continue to slobber on FC

I don't throw anything larger than 2 ounces and am very happy with 30 lb braid and 25-20 lb FC. PP is cheap and good enough for this.

If you find your yourse mid summer feeling the same way, there is no downside to thin the herd. That said, since your rerun on investment is going to be slim, considering donating it to a fishing club and get the deduction and feel better doing so.

I don't know if it is that water is still 49* and at all time high levels.....with no real sunshine in weeks, or me? No hits from any of the previously hot spots and have been throwing everything under the sun. i have seen a couple LM on the river, but they were bairly moving. it looks like spawn is weeks to a month behind normal.......Anyone else in the East experiencing the same and is this normal given the conditions? Thanks, Al

@Team9nine, I am married to an old wife, so they are ok by me : ) While there may be no need, most Manufacturers of FC still recommend the method. I have found that chapstick on the line help knoting the larger lines.

Really wish I had my issued 1911. Never had a failure and it's accuracy has spoiled me when shooting my plastic guns. Would also love to get my O3 Springfield back too

My best results have been at dawn and dusk, but I have had great lunch on blue bird days too