roadwarrior

Man, that's a great deal on an outanding reel. I would recommend the Shimano Symetre at full price. 8-)

Hmm... #6 is equivalent to just under 12 lb test, that isn't the problem. Recheck your equipment and carefully examine the last 10 yards of line to see is there is damage. The drag should be set @ 3-4 lbs (23-30% 0f breaking strength), but in this case that is an issue that can be ruled out. A 3-4 fish can't break Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft. If your equipment is fine, return the line for exchange or buy another brand. I'm stumped, but you don't need a heavier line, that's for sure. With #6 your spinning reel will perform better and you will get more bites. This line should not be breaking. 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

I have had the opportunity to fish Sunline Defier. It is outstanding line, but I'm not willing to pay $40 for 330 yards. 8-)

Welcome aboard! The analogy with golf is interesting. I would wager a large sum of money that Tiger Woods could beat anyone not currently on the PGA tour using nothing but a 7 iron. For the rest of us, the "right tool" for the job is probably a better route to take. 8-)

Welcome aboard! Here's your answer: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1180909581 8-)

Here ya go: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1121527643 8-)

I'm sure the other lakes have their days, I have had a few on Lake Michigan, but right now it's all about Lake Erie. We're talkin' numbers and size. Slightly off-topic, a reputable fellow on another forum reported that he and a friend caught 260 smallmouth, ten over 5 lbs in ONE day! This was on Lake St. Clair. Our very own GMAN has fished with the man and backed up his post. Now, I don't care who you are or where you're from... that's puttin' on a hurtin'! 8-)

Nothin' to talk about: http://www.sure-life.com/ 8-)

The Ugly Stick thread got me thinking about some specific aspects of the so-called "high-end". When I review my gear, a couple things stick out: If I include a panfish rod, I have a total of ten rigs. Only four of the rods are what I would classify as high-end, the others are just in the "moderate" price range. On the other hand, all of my reels are relatively expensive. It seems to me that the rod is the most important part of "catching" fish, but the reel is what makes "fishing" more enjoyable. My best rods are used for soft plastics, jigs and live bait. For "moving" lures, good rods, but less expensive equipment is what I have collected. Yet, for moving lures, a strong, smooth reel is particularly important. I have often thought that I would replace my "all-around" St. Croix Avid AC66MF with a more expensive stick, but over time I have come to realize it is just perfect for topwater and jerkbaits. So, rather than replacing this universal piece of equipment, I have instead bought other moderately priced "technique specific" rods. I have added a Avid AC70MM for small and medium weight crankbaits and a Lamiglas SR705R for heavy treble hook lures and deep divers. At the top-end, for jigs I fish a G.Loomis GLX MBR844C; for soft plastics a St. Croix Legend Elite ES70MF and for live bait and monster smallmouth, GLX PR844S. I also have a EC70MHF which I use for large spinnerbaits and Mattlures Baby Bass, but I found it during Reed's sale last fall, so the price was right! The bottomline is this: Whether the rod is moderately priced or high-end, it's still matched up with what I consider the ideal reel for that combination. I am a HUGE fan of high-end reels in every case. 8-)

#1 Location: Structure in deep water, surrounded by deeper water or adjacent to deeper water. #2 Location: Structure in current. #3 Lure: Tubes, Single Tail Grubs, Hula Grubs, hair jigs, Silver Buddy, 3/4 oz Ledgebuster Single Willow Blade Spinnerbait. 8-)

The fluorocarbon continually jumped off the spool even after cutting it down 3/8" below the lip of the spool. When casting, the line created wind knots in itself even though there was no wind! The line was spooled correctly then trolled, and thoroughly treated with KVD Lure & Line Conditioner. I was fishing a 6" Senko with a Shimano Stella 2500FB. I don't think my mistake experience was a result of operator error, equipment or fishing conditions. 8-)

Hey guys! Take it "outside", we have a PM function for you convenience. No response required, please. -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator

Hmm... Don't you find it interesting that no one who fishes "better equipment" ever posts how much they miss their old junk? Once you move up the ladder, you will never go back. Is there really that much difference? The simple answer is a resounding, "YES". Higher end gear makes fishing more fun, eliminates many everyday hassels, results in detecting more bites and landing more fish. What are you looking for, more of the same or something to enhance your fishing experience? The difference is night and day. "Better equipment will not make a poor fisherman good, but good equipment will make a good fisherman better." 8-)

Tex-posed, skin hooked. You will still hang-up occasionally, it's the price you pay for fishing where bass live. Stated another way, "If you ain't getting hung, you ain't fishing in the right place!" 8-)

About 12' is as deep as I fish weightless. 8-)

No, that post was about the "new Citica". This is the "new Curado" . I'm sure there was another post earlier this morning maybe it was removed for some reason? Perhaps to cover up the sneak preview of the reel? You are correct. The poster removed the picture of the new Curado and asked me to delete the thread. -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator

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

You're probably too late already: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1210879732/0#0

MikeMc, You will like the reel, too. 8-)

Outstanding! 8-)

Thanks! I will pick some up and give it a go. 8-)

Most of my soft plastics are watermelon with black flakes or black with blue flakes. I'm not convinced color is all that important, but I like "dark". 8-)

Welcome aboard! I'm a Shimano guy... : 8-)

Contact St. Croix and see if they will replace the rod. I have had the ES70MF for three years and use it a lot, throughout the entire year. As a matter-of-fact it is my "most used" rod. Mine is as pristine today as the day I bought it. If mine were peeling, I would take it up with St. Croix. I'll bet they send you a new one. 8-)