roadwarrior

Well, I would spend most of the money on a reel (Shimano Stradic 2500FI) and a little on the rod...But to answer your question within your stated parameters, buy a BPS Combination on sale: Shimano Symetre reel with whatever BPS rod they match up. On sale, you pay for the reel and the rod is practically free. The total price should be around $130. However, trying to buy two rigs and accessories for $200 is a recipe for disappointment. 8-)

WOO-HOO! My team, Parrothead Porkers of Hogaritaville, smoked 'em: http://parrotheadporkers.com/

Wow! That's remarkable. 8-)

Rage Tail Shad http://www.ragetail.com/ 8-)

All brands are a little different. If you are buying your first or just getting one, XCalibur Xr50, Chrome Blue/Orange: http://www.excaliburlures.com/rattle.asp 8-)

Paca Craws are great jig trailers, but personally, I prefer the Baby Paca Craw. 8-)

The main difference is that the bait stands up. Get yourself some 3/8 oz Shak-e2 jig heads and 6 1/2" GYCB Kut-Tail and Rage Tail Lobsters...Killer combinations! http://shake2jigs.com/ 8-)

Soft plastics and jigs. Over the years the GYCB Senko and Fat Ika have been #1 & #2, with tubes ranking a close 3rd. This year I'm focusing on the Rage Tail Anaconda, Lobster and Space Monkey. I also want to spend more time with the Larew 7 1/2" Salty Ring Worm. 8-)

Try a variety of brands. Surprisingly, they're all different! 8-)

I caught my PB on a Norman Fat Boy, bluegill pattern. Other suggestions include Bomber Square A, Bagley BII, Lucky Craft (Rick Clunn) 1.5, 2.5 & 3.5 and the Fat CB series. 8-)

I'm thinking the fish looks spawned out to me. I caught a "5-6lb" at Kentucky Lake fishing with Bud, but when I picked her up she was light. When we weighed her she was just over 3. My fish looked a little bigger than the bass pictured and both had a bloody tail! 8-)

WOO-HOO! You guys are on a roll. 8-)

Welcome aboard guys! We have several Ohio members that should reply. Good luck! -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior 8-)

CONGRATULATIONS!

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

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Welcome aboard! 8-)

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Welcome aboard! 8-)

+1 (for the 9th time this month ) Hmm... What happen to P-Line CX Premium? I thought that was all you were using. I picked up some #15 to experiment with after being ripped-off with some #6...Anyhow, so far, so good. It's the most manageable (non-braid) line I have ever fished. Not pure fluoro, but maybe a better choice. 8-)

WOW! what a story! CONGRATULATIONS!

Nothin' to talk about... Shimano Symetre 2500FI http://www.deloscustomtackleshack.com/reels/shimanosymetrefi.html 8-)

Well, these are the assinine comments that are made whenever the "Senko" comes up... See FAQs for details. Good night Irene. -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator

Without a doubt, my favorite logic, at least talkin' FutBall: "If we hadn't run out of time and scored more points, WE would have won!" 8-)