roadwarrior

Man, those are beautiful! 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Well, anyone that has ever hunted with a .270 would know exactly that what you're saying is more than just "an opinion". :

Welcome aboard! I'm sure some of the Cali guys will have answers for you, they should be along shortly. 8-)

You need to check for nicks and frays, but fluorocarbon and braid will last indefinitely. Some copolymers have an indefinite shelf life, too. Mono, if properly stored (moderate temperatures and away from direct sunlight) can last for years, but I think should be changed occasionally, at least once a year. 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

I use #4 Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hooks exclusively with live bait. 95% of the fish are solidly hooked in the jaw joint. Gut hooks are extremely rare. If you use circle hooks, do not set the hooks, this simply pulls them out of the mouth. Lift your rod forcefully and maintain pressure, this will drive the hook deeply into the flesh. Once hooked-up, bass rarely pull off. 8-)

Nothin' to talk about...Cabela's has the Symetre 2500FI on sale for $50. 8-)

Here you go: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1180909581 8-)

Wow! Nice fish! 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

This should help: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1143177139 8-)

P-Line CXX is approximately 40% stronger than the stated breaking strength: 8 X 1.40 = 11.2 lb test. #12 Yo-Zuri Hybrid is 19.5 lb test and is what I recommend for baitcasting rigs. 8-)

I don't understand why wealthy, high profile celebrities (Britney Spears and Paris Hilton come to mind) haven't hired a full-time bodyguard/ chauffer. Maybe an X-Navy Seal or two. For a few hundred thousand dollars security issues, partying and weapon possession could be resolved. For Plexico, the cost would be significantly less than $35mm! :

Shimano CTE200GT, I have two. The reel is indestructable. Strong, smooth, silent and reliant. With proper maintenance the reel will last forever. 8-)

Well, I guess their problems just "popped up" overnight!

No, but I added Evolution Shak-E2, Cavitron buzzbaits, NetBaits Baby Paca Craw and Rage Tail Anaconda. 8-)

Wrong... It's location. Always has been, always will be. "Catching bass is easy, the challenge is finding them." 8-)

The announcement and details will be posted soon. 8-)

Tackle. Although I fish technique specific rods, all my (or anyone's) fishing could be done on one combination. Get some tackle, catch a bunch of fish and build on what you have. Here are some suggestions: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1143177139 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Never. 8-)

Welcome aboard! One of our sponsors has the reel: http://www.deloscustomtackleshack.com/reels/quantumtoureditionpt.html 8-)

Nope, the sale is still on, but you better hurry, several models are already sold out: http://www.reedssports.com/Product/product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=8564 BTW. You have to sign up for the VIP program to get the discount, but you can view the price simply by "add to cart". On the model I posted in the link, $320 - $128 = $192 8-)

It's Primetime on the Tennessee River. Our smallmouth season gets started in October and runs through about mid-March. My partner caught his PB in November, 2004; mine were caught two months later, January, 2005. Those are the fish in my avatar. 8-)