roadwarrior

Okay, Using a Shimano Calais 200 on a Lamiglas SR705R (glass rod) and #12 Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft I have cast a Lucky Craft LV Max-500 (3/4 oz) just under 110 yards with a VERY strong wind. With the same equipment on the same day, I cast a 7" Senko approximately 85 yards. Using a Shimano Stella 2500FB matched to a St. Croix Legend Elite ES70MF and #6 Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft, a "normal" cast for me, fishing a 6" Senko or Fat Ika from the bank, ranges between 30 and 50 yards. With a strong wind I occasionally cast more than 75 yards with this set-up. 8-)

Well...except the handle is on the wrong side! :

When you have some advice, we're all listening... 8-)

Raul's point was that any baitcaster can launch medium to heavy lures, lighter baits are more challenging. My reels probably vary a lot with regard to "absolute capability", but from a practical standpoint they are about the same. There is rarely (never) a need for a cast over 50 yards if you are actually "fishing". 8-)

No. The ouside adjusment (cast control cap) is on the same side as the handle. The other side opens up.

Late February or early March: http://www.lompocrecord.com/articles/2008/01/30/news/centralcoast/news05.txt

Thermocline: http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/wwhlpr/thermocline.rxml

You just have to play with it, but you will notice greater distance with fewer brakes. Someone will have to correct my terminology, but I have two breaking systems on my reels. For me it varies among the models. The outside adjustment on Shimanos affects the smoothness of the retrieve. I have that system almost turned off; on my round reels (CTE200GT) they are completely off. So, my main adjustment for eliminating backlash are the internal pins. On three reels (Calais, Metanium and Chronarch) I only have two brakes on. On my round reels I have four on. 8-)

Cool!

If you can wait until March 23, DON'T buy any! Their website had a $30 minimum so I had to order too many. (Plus the shipping charge is outragous). I can spare at least 50 of Catt's camo recommendation. :

I have the AC66MF. Although it's rated Fast Action, the tip is soft. I consider this a perfect "all-around" rod for every class of treble hook lures. I also like it for spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. This is a very versatile rod, but I do NOT recommend it for soft plastics or jigs. 8-)

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1192161967 Plus, I still have room in a cabin! (page 24). 8-) Then this is the Official Website: http://guntersville.bassresource.com/ ;D ;D ;D

Call them, they don't usually advertise in-store specials or close-outs. I bought some at the local Memphis store. BTW: All sizes were on sale for the same price! I bought two silver, one gold, all 1/2 oz. 8-)

Free membership.

Not only "positive", but EXCELLENT! 8-)

BPS has the Johnson Silver Minnow on close-out sale for $0.99. 8-)

Change your plans and come fish with the rest of us! :

There are a few advantages to both lengths. For example, a longer rod casts a little further; a shorter rod is easier to use for some techniques (jerkbaits) or situations (over-hanging trees if you are fishing from the bank). However, for the most part, it's just personal preference. 8-)

Hmm... I thought the whole celebration was just for YOUR BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday, muddy man! 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

As needed. For the most part, Yo-Zuri Hybrid and Hybrid Ultra Soft do not wear our or get old. I like to have 80 -100 yards of line available BEFORE feeling a knot. When I "change line" it's usually just "adding" the line I like to have available. Backing lasts forever. 8-)

No problemo! I think this is the right section to get some response from the broader membership. I hope you can get people involved, I think you have come up with a GREAT idea. Do you want to specify what type of lures you are most interested in or let the members just decide what they want to send? Good luck! 8-)

In relatively open water, an inserted jig head is the traditional rig. However, I prefer either an inserted tube weight rigged with a 4/0 EWG Offset worm hook, weedless or a traditional T-rig, unpegged and with a bead, weedless. With these rigs the action is SIGNIFICANTLY different. With a jig head or inserted weight, the tube will swirl as it sinks. When bass are aggressive, this is generally the best action. Most of the time I fish the tube with a variation of the "dead stick" presentation. This involves long pauses and subtle movement (like a crawdad moving over a rock). This is my best technique in deep water during the summer. 8-)

Catt, Thanks! Yesterday I ordered the Salty Ring Worms and ask on another thread, EXACTLY how do YOU rig 'em and fish 'em. Now I have the answer! Thanks again! 8-)

Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy birthday dear Dominick Happy birthday to you! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 8-)