Djohn
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20 pound braid does most everything for me. Like an earlier post said add a leader to match the situation.
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Got a 7" medium casting and love it. I would purchase another without a second thought.
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If i can't use braid or floro I would use Copolymer. I have no use for mono. These other lines can do everything better.
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I use Invizx bulk spools and have never had an issue. A proper knot when using floro is really important.
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I prefer floro over everything else (unless its a top water presentation), I just seem to catch more fish with it. My second choice is braid with a floro leader. I do like co-polymer also. To me all of these are a better option than mono but that's just me.
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Welcome, I see you fish the same river as I do. Great fishing and better views make it a special place. Good luck with the Kayak, that's my favorite way to fish.
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On the river it's a Fat Ika
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Cork for me but i find foam gives me a better grip when it's wet.
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I never go heavier than 10 lb FC on a spinning real. It's a little to stiff and affects my casting distance. I would recommend 8 lb for your setup
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I use them heavily in the fall and have not had a problem. I've caught a good number of 3-5 lb bass on them and my only complaint might be chipping paint after 5-10 fish.
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A Senko is hard to beat. I'm not a fan of Dingers. My second choice is Lockett Lures because of the price and color selection. They offera few colors like sunfish laminant that work well for me.
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High top Chuck Taylor. It really put up a fight!
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This ABU Garica is from the early 90's. Used every week, oiled once in 25 years and never missed a beat. There are many great reels out there. Just saying don't get hung up on a brand. I own Shimano, Quantum, pflueger, Abu, and Penn. All of these perform well with no noticable difference. The one thing in common is that they are all high end reels - you get what you pay for.
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Double uni for me
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Agree with p-line co-poly or 20 lb braid with a floro leader.
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I own 4 XML rods and they are my absolote favorites. I have a Fish Eagle also and for the money it's a great rod.
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I own a patriarch bait caster - best reel I own
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3" Chigger Craw with light bullet weight pegged
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I fish rivers almost every trip. This time of year I prefer 4 or 5 inch stick bait wacky rigged or a green pumpkin Fat IKA. The later is an great bait in clear water or rocky structure. Good luck!
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Fenwick eagle
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Check out a fish griper. I've pulled 48" muskies into my Kayak with no worries.
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I've used both with good results but Invizix would be my choice. Both have good abrasion resistance but like someone else said it seems to have less memory.
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Senko fat IKA KVD Caffeine Shad Berkely Chigger Craw Lockett Big Fattie (I know it's a Senko style but it has a different sink rate the works better at certain times)
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you might be on to something. I fish the Shanandoah and caught two large Muskies on a 1/2 oz jig and trailer the week before Christmas.
