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This summer on my two home lakes the frog bite stopped cold right after it got very hot. I've been fishing two times a week, getting out at 5:30am, and the frog bite is still dead. Whopper Ploppers have been good though.

Columbia PFG, full brim hats, sun gloves, and polarized sunglasses. Protect your eyes!

I have these, and they are excellent quality for a buck ea. https://www.ebay.com/itm/24-NED-RIG-JIG-HEADS-XSTRONG-OWNER-HOOKS-CHOOSE-COLOR-WEIGHT-HOOK-SIZE/303515701259?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=602764092039&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Owner hooks, good paint.

The Seibert heads are excellent and reasonably priced. There is also some people selling big lots on eBay for really great prices. Take a look

I use 10lb braid to 10-12 leaders all the time with no issues. I however only tie the FG knot.

Those water jugs crack very easily, one small bump on a rock and that's it.

Got a box today. It took 7 days total.

I just picked up a Gamakatsu box that is really nice with tight tolerances. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gamakatsu_G-Box_Utility_Case_3200/descpage-GGB.html

Power pro original or Super Slick V2 or 832, both are great lines. I like the lime green 832, it’s easy to watch

They dull pretty quickly. They used to be my go to, but now I use the Cuda 5" shear. Much longer lasting.

I have a bunch of Boomerang cutters. They are good when new, but after a year of cutting 30lb braid and 15 and 20lb flouro, they wont cut braid cleanly. When I need to cut braid cleanly, I will now only use one tool, the Cuda 5" Shear. It's cheaper than the Boomerang, and lasts way longer. Also, it's great for trimming plastic baits. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Cuda_5_Braid_Shear/descpage-CBSC.html These shears cut CLEAN!

I bought a Fenwick Elite Tech Walleye spinning rod years ago that came like that. I'm still fishing it today with no issues. Hopefully yours will be fine.

AL uses some thick rod tubes. That must have really been hit hard.

I think you need to re-read this post. He said he has 50/50 spinning gear.

Don't ever say that to a lady!

The Yum Bad Mamma, and Wooly Bug are two of my favorite baits, and some of the least expensive out there. As well as the Yomomma. I started using these because of the lower price, and never missed out on anything.

Mine don't stick out. It might be the way you cinch yours down.

Yup

My 6 are quiet as a mouse after 2.5 years. 5 SV tw and one Tat 150

Both of mine developed a rough feeling after 3 months of use. Great reels otherwise.

I'd drop the perch color

I recently help a St Croix Mojo Bass 6'8" top water rod and it felt great. I wasn't much of a fan of the first Mojo line, but this rod felt great. It would feel great with an Sv tw on it.

I've been killing it with my summer rig. 5" stick bait with two split rings (to make an X) and an 1/8oz wacky jig head. I like the old Cabela's stick bait, BPS Stik-O, Yum Dingers the best. Seems like any color works.

Kuying brand for rods.

Looks like Daiwa is issuing a new version of that series. Maybe the older models will be on sale soon.