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Set to max, 1/4 turn back......... Except frogging.

There are injured and dying baitfish all year long........ jerkbaits work all year long. It's just that sometimes other baits get more bites.

I have the same setup on my SS127. SI works great with no complaints at all.

I'm still waiting on my Tatsu order from TW. I'm looking to give it a go on my jig rod.

I never liked the way my 127 laid on my C-Tug so went with the Wilderness. I know you don't want to spend that much.........but.

My buzzbaits go in a worm binder with my spinnerbaits.

I don't. I use the 3600 Plano Edge terminal. Wayyyyyy easier that way.

One time I snapped a line on the cast that caused a minor backlash. I had to cut a bit of line and as I ran it through the guides sitting in my kayak I somehow forgot to run it through the line guide on the reel! Fished all day like that before noticing line was spooling very unevenly. lol

Thankfully I ordered several Shad and Bluegill over the winter since they seem to be done now.

I went from a Bass Raider to a kayak 5 years ago and never looked back. I've never even seen a Topwater so I can't comment on that but welcome to the club.

I keep colors to a minimum. I have all my plastics contained in two 3700 Plano boxes. I bring enough of each for a few trips in case I hit on a hot color and don't want to run out.

I've never had the reel ice up but I've had the guides ice up. I dip the rod in the water for a second and am good to go. It's usually just the top two guides.

I use a Tatula Elite, one on a Levante Flatside Special, the other on an OrochiXX Swingfire...... The reel does what it's supposed to and is quite balanced with those rods.

The variance between manufacturers is exactly why I stick with one for my purchases. I know exactly how it will feel when I use it.

I use JJ's. Not always but more often than not. Does it help, no idea. A bottle is a couple of bucks and lasts me all summer if I don't spill it so why not.

I use my side imaging to get a wide view of what's down there, the down to get more specific. Hmm, That's like asking which of my kids I like better.......

I don't plug any of the scupper holes. Haven't sunk yet.

I fish a lot of very clear water quarries.......some are strip quarries that aren't very deep, some are.......some are somewhere in between. The constant is the water clarity. I'm not a total believer in line shy bass but hey, I'm not a total non believer. Prior to this try I'm a braid guy. Plus, I love tinkering with stuff..........change this, change that, change back..........lol

Went out for a short time on Tuesday to try the new FC with a crankbait....no issues at all. Casts great and no backlash. I even turned the brakes back down every few casts......... I spooled the rest of it on my jerkbait rod/reel and will have both rods out tomorrow. I'll probably purchase another spool for my other crankbait reel and maybe put some on my swim jig/chatterbait rod too.

When fresh probably. When not so fresh,,,,,,,,,,catfish bait.

Yes, the boring old swim jig...........

I have a few new ones, my plan is to try them in some clear water quarries I fish. My first attempt will be like a bottom contact jig but sort of swimming it more along the bottom.

Same here, I usually get almost all the way down to the seat and the last few inches is a plop......lol

I have a Bixby but paddle quite a bit too. I do not have the wings.

Tatula Elite for a few bucks more.