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Remember when life was simple and all we had was a Zebco casting rod and a 404 with some 15 pound mono and used that for EVERYTHING? AND IT WORKED??!!!

I have reels that go both ways. I can use them without thinking about it. I have always been ambidextrous. Freaked my parents out when I would be doing something and switch hands and just keep going. Only thing I can't do well is write with my left hand. I do like spinning reels to be left hand crank because it feels better holding the rod in my right hand. Casting reels, no problem. Just turn my body to accommodate it.

OMG Guys! You guys are worse than the custom longbow guys! Piece of masking tape and a sharpie. DONE! Trust me, it won't damage your fish poles!

Big 'ol fat nightcrawler on a #2 baitholder hook and a couple of big split shot 18" up. Put her out there in a good spot and let her soak. If anything is there, it's gonna get bit.

But can't find much by searching. What is your favorite mono and why?

A Shimano black Bantam Mag. I, bet I cast a million miles on that thing until it fell apart!

If you could go back in time and buy a new copy of an old baitcaster, which one would it be?

I was given a big box of lures and in it was a box full of Daredevil lures. From the size of my thumbnail to the size of my whole hand. Black and white, red and white, camouflage, orange, copper colored etc. I haven't a clue to the proper way to fish these and what species they are good for. Any help?

While I appreciate the ability to paint lures in such a fine manor, I don't believe the fish give a darn. If it resembles forage and they can catch it, so be it. I really think the fancy paint jobs are to catch fisherman first.

Im going to try using braids on most of my reels (casting and spinning) and will tie either mono or flouro on for leaders. How do you decide how long to make your leader? 3ft? 6ft? 9? What do you do and why? Does it make a difference?

Lures I like that My walmart sells are Mepps and Panther martin spinners, Little Cleo and Daredevil spoons, Berkley Power baits (10 Inch Worms) and Rebel POP-R's and Hula poppers and Jitterbugs

Do you use Mepps Spinners for Bass? What is your favorite one?

Thanks for all your input!

Thanks for the advice!

I appreciate all of your input!

I like to use a good snap swivel and tie it on with my best knot then connect every lure I fish with it. I hate tying knots on lures. I try to use the smallest snap I feel I can get away with and I use good quality ones too. Anything wrong with universal use of a snap swivel?

How often is it really necessary to change out mono like Stren or XL? Do you ever use cheap mono to half-fill your reel and then top off with good stuff?

How did folk find fish, or good spots to try, before sonars and fish finders?

I fish with kids a lot. I have them all trained to check their hooks when they attach a lure or hook and make sure it's crimped down. Even got them all a set of pliers and taught them how to do it. Every hook or lure that is tied on is crimped. I've only broken 2 hooks by crimping too hard and we catch lots of fish.

I appreciate the input guys!

Is the loop to loop connection ok to use to connect a mono leader to braided line or will the braid cut the mono? Can you suggest an easy knot to do this?