roadwarrior

Theres's no "D" in Denver... :'(

Ok Matt, I'll play along...Big largemouth bass, 10+, fight great for nearly ten seconds for you guys in Kalifornia. Unless of course, you are fishing a topwater swimbait! The best fighting green trout are 6-8 lbs, after that they're too lazy to care! 8-)

Deep, slow and on structure, year around. 8-)

The question is "pound for pound". I assure you, a five or six lb smallmouth is more "solid weight" than a comparable green fish. 8-)

Yes, it's just fine. Although it may not "test" as strong as a Palomar Knot, I have never had any issues. Regardless of the knot, I have never been broken off by a fish using Yo-Zuri Hybrid or Hybrid Ultra Soft. 8-)

"Which is a better fighter?" If a smallmouth is a 10, Largemouth: 5 Spot: 7 8-)

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Huh?

Man, that's a fine fish! 8-)

I suspect the special deals were closeouts on previous models. I haven't seen or heard of the AVC or AVS line-ups on sale. 8-)

Whatever you like. Ultra Soft does not require a special knot. On lighter line I use a Palomar Knot; on heavier line a Sixteen-Twenty Knot. http://www.animatedknots.com/palomar/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com#Overhand http://206.210.94.83/assets/recommended_knots/pdf/fhf_knot_sixteen_twenty.pdf 8-)

All of the Tennessee River reservoirs, but especially below the dams: Guntersville, Wheeler, Wilson, Pickwick and Kentucky Lake. 8-)

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There is a AVC70MF in our Flea Market for $120. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1222344766/0#0 Otherwise I have bought several from Reed's over the years. Besides great service, they offer free shipping! http://www.reedssports.com/Category/main.taf?cat=172 8-)

I have used both and think you will like KVD Lure & Line Conditioner much bhetter. There are significant differences. For example, Reel Magic is basically a silicone spray coating which washes off after a short period of time. KVD forms a permanent molecular bond. 8-)

I fish Micro Munch Tackle El Gordo, Mizmo Grandes and Small Jaws: http://micromunchjigs.homestead.com/WickedTubes.html http://www.mizmo.com/grandes.html http://www.mizmo.com/smalljawscatalog.html 8-)

Jigs & soft plastics: AVC68MXF, AVC70MHF or AVC70HF All treble hooks, buzzbaits and spinnerbaits: AVC66MF If you want a rod specifically for light and medium weight crankbaits: AVC70MM 8-)

Well, coating them with cornmeal and just frying them up is the traditional recipe and that's great! However, if you're looking for something special, give this a try: http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/emerils-fish-provencal 8-)

Very nice bass, great pic, too! Weight? Long, skinny and no belly. Either side of 6 lbs. 8-)

Great post and nice pics, but that bear is so cool! 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

No... I was just saying George does very well and we appreciate his reports. 8-)

No argument here, the jig is a proven big bass bait year-around! However, give the Rage Tail 10" Anaconda a try, I think you will like it, too. 8-)

Spinning tackle: Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft #6 (.010" diameter, 11.9 lb test) Baitcasting gear: Hybrid Ultra Soft #12 (.013" diameter, 19.5 lb test) 8-)

I would choose the one backed by the promise: "Strong, smooth, silent and reliant." p.s. I have the STX with magnetic brakes which I do not like. The SX features that system, too. 8-)