roadwarrior

Welcome aboard, again! 8-)

Although it's possible you have a defective lure, I suspect it's the line. I have been "collecting" these lures for a number of years and have never had a defective Lucky Craft. 8-)

Lucky Craft "Chartreuse Shad" is basically the same and has been around for at least six years, probably longer. I have a couple of "true" Sexy Shad, but I don't really consider them special. Regarding "Baby Bass", that's my favorite color for hard baits! 8-)

Surprise! Yep, I like Gamma, but the line seems overpriced to me. However, if you want to give it a try, BPS has it on sale: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_73056____SearchResults?ordProd=Y&CMID=BOTTOM_selectitems#itemDetail 8-)

Joking aside, it doesn't make any difference whether you retrieve left or right. I fish spinning tackle with left hand retrieve and baitcasters with right retrieve. Most reel models are offered these days with a choice. Choose whichever you like. 8-)

WOW! Great way to start the year, congratulations! 8-)

Skin mount or replica? 8-)

Welcome back! 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

C'mon.... You never had an answer, but now you have one. Don't agree? Fine, but you still have THE answer to your question and we have resolved the issue. Right-hand retrieve is "correct", "wrong-hand " is not. ;D ;D ;D

Nothing to talk about if you want NYLON monofilament. If you want to try BETTER lines, fish copolymers: P-Line, Gamma and Yo-Zuri Hybrid are what I would suggest. 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Lots of emotion surrounding all of this and plenty of blame to go around. Let's leave it here before we move any further down a slippery slope. Goodnight Irene -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator

You guys are driving the rest of us crazy. Great fish!

Nice pic, too! 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Hey! Don't you have work to do? Quit bothering our fish. We'll exercise them in a couple of weeks. Nice fish, GREAT pic! Do you think that fish was full of eggs already or fat from feeding? ;D ;D ;D

Well, if I were fishing in Florida, I would take my cue from George Welcome. Visit his website and you'll see he only suggests a few lures/baits: Chug Bug, Rat-L-Trap, Senko, Swimsenko are the mainstay, but here's his list: Suggested Florida tackle (although not restricted to), would be: Various plastics in dark colors (Yamamoto Senkos in 5" are highly recommended) 4/0 Offset Worm Hook (We Prefer Gamakatsu) Small Barrel Swivels For Carolina Rigs (#10) Bullet Weights (3/8 Ounce Is Most Common For Carolina Rigs) Storm Rattlin' Chug Bug 3.5" 3/8oz (Chrome & Blue, And Your Other Favorite Colors) Any Of Your Favorite Top Water Lures Bill Lewis 1/2 Ounce Rat-L-Taps (Chrome Blue w/ Orange Belly, Craw Dad, And Fire Tiger) Buzz Baits (White, White And Chartreuse) Spinner Baits (Fire Tiger, White, etc:) (Terminator T1 3/8 oz With Thumper Blades work extremely well) Flukes (Watermelon, Salt And Pepper, ) (Zoom Salty Super Flukes work well) Line of choice: (17-20 pound test recommended) Hard Jerk Baits (Bomber Long A (B15A) 4 1/2" Shiner Pattern) http://www.imaginationbassin.com/ 8-)

I agree, this feature is HUGE! 8-)

Baitcasting: Power fishing Spinning: Finesse Form a practical standpoint, I fish hardbaits (jerkbaits, topwater, etc.) with baitcasting equipment; soft plastics and live bait with spinning tackle. I do have a preference for spinning tackle due to the inevitable surge at the boat and because I think line size and visibility are important when targeting smallmouth. 8-)

Resign or commit suicide http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/03/16/iowa-senator-says-aig-executives-resign-commit-suicide/ 8-)

I like the power hump. 8-)

C'mon Catt, I want to hear the technical answer, too.

Nope... We only have a few lures specifically named in FAQs that are off-limits. Run a search if you want to read more discussion on this lure. Goodnight Irene -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator