jonkevin

I have 3 PopMax’s (Black Orochi, White Python, and Matte Frog). They are my favorite poppers and pretty much the only ones I throw now. I like to either do a pop-pop-sit retrieve or walk it. Both retrieve types have worked for me.

The shelves at my Cabelas, which is about 20mins from me, is always bare... and it gets worse after a decent sale. I normally only get line from there and get everything else online, DSG, or at two local tackle shops in my area. I do have Bass Pro shops within an hour from me in opposite directions but I only visit them when I’m in the area.

Ah yes. I saw that post. That is definitely a good deal and would put it right at the same price as the SV (from the auction website)... I personally like the SV due to the "set it and forget it" braking system since I fish from the bank and only bring 3 rods with me (2 casting 1 spin) so I'm changing baits often.

I second the reelsonar and I use the rapala fish gripper instead of the one it came with.

I was in your shoes 2 weeks ago and decided to go with the Tatula SV.. mainly because it was cheaper.

I believe the new President Has a graphite body and upgraded corrosion resultant bearings

I own the 90 and 110 and I throw the 110 about 90% of the time. The only time I will use the 90 is if I am catch weeds when the 110 drops. Monkey butt has also been the most productive color for me.. followed by Loon.

When I catch fish on the WP110, usually the front hook is in their mouth and the back hook is hooked on the body somewhere from it trying to shake loose, then hooking itself... Also, I ALWAYS use a fish grip to grab the fish and use pliers to remove the hooks so I don't hook myself if the fish shakes.

I throw the 110 on a GLoomis E6X MHF with 40# Power Pro and the 90 on a Fenwick Silverhawk II MF with 12# Pline CXX.

I am right handed and use LH casting and spinning reels

+1 Tatula CT ... I actually almost bought from that exact auction but decided to spend a little more to get my 2nd Tatula SV

I agree that the Silverhawk II at Cabela's is an awesome value right now at $59.99

Nice job! Accuracy will come in time once you get more confident in casting. Check out Glenn's video on how to cast a baitcaster for some tips that helped me learn. Biggest thing for me was learning to cast in a fluid motion compared to a fast whipping motion when using a spinning reel.

Cabelas has the Fenwick Silverhawk II on sale for $59.99. I just picked up a MF casting rod and it is a great rod for $60.

That was awesome! Thanks for sharing

I have the 110 in monkey butt, loon and bone and the 90 in bone and blue and I have had the most success with the 110 and all colors have produced for me. I have yet to catch anything on the 90.

I always have one light color, one dark color, one clear bottom, and natural (like bluegill)

Monkey Butt and Loon

Those are some nice Smallie's! Thanks for the suggestions! I have heard good things about the Flat River in Lowell so that is one we will definitely check out then maybe head to Millenium Park in the late afternoon/evening.

My in-laws live in Byron Center but plan to spend the entire day Fri 8/11 fishing and my bro-in-law and I don't mind driving. He has only been fishing for catfish but I am getting him into bass fishing

I am going to visit family on Aug 11-13 in the Grand Rapids Area and would like to get out one of those days for some fishing from the shore. What common known places should I look into? I did some research and I am thinking the Grand River or the Flat River. Any suggestions will be appreciated, thank you!

If you can get the Type R and the SV's for the same price, I would go with the SV. I have one and it is awesome!

Top water by far is my favorite style... especially with the Popmax!

Yes it works just fine. I only used it once prior to getting into bass fishing. Thanks!

I have a Plusinno Hongying HA3000 spinning reel that I got a while ago on Amazon. I am new to bass fishing and my current setup is a Daiwa Tatula SV TW baitcaster on a MHF GLoomis E6X and I have a Pflueger President spinning reel on a MF Shimano Compre. Since I have the Hongying reel sitting around, I was thinking about putting on 10# braid and pairing it with a ML Cabelas Tourney Trail rod that came with the Pflueger Pres and using it primarily for the ned rig. Do you think this reel is good enough or is it worth it to buy another president which is currently on sale at Cabelas? Here is the reel for reference.. https://www.amazon.com/PLUSINNO-HongYing-Spinning-Freshwater-Saltwater/dp/B018QSGK1K