roadwarrior

At your pricing point, I like this rod: http://www.reedssports.com/Product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=670 If you can find a deal, I like this choice better: http://products.gloomis.com/gl/products/alltackle/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441761005&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302032505&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181201&bmUID=1186138816566

I suggest two quality rods: Baitcasting: http://www.reedssports.com/Product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=670 Spinning: http://www.reedssports.com/Product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=2692 Hit "add to cart" to see your actual cost after discount. No sales tax and no shipping charges.

;D ;D ;D Would not have done that to just "anyone."

Man, we have a lot of rod & reel threads working this week. I brought this one back to the top because the pricing point seems to address the questions being asked on other threads.

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Well guys, it rarely works out that way and after about 8 pages of the same crap restated six times, it gets old. So, maybe nobody is satisfied but at some point it's over, just like the thread were all talking about! Dude quit again and I don't think we're going to let him change his mind this time. 8-)

Okay...This thread is done. BTW, Nice 4 lber in your avatar, fourbizzel... :

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Length is personal preference. I like 7' but I also have two 6 1/2' rods. I think what is important is a firm tip. Lures and techniques that are better fished with a soft tip (basically all treble hooks) can still be fished adequately with a firm tip, and for jigs and soft plastics, a firm tip is MANDATORY!

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Don't "think it" too hard. Get what you need and get rid of stuff that doesn't feel right to you. Seems simple to me.

dabnis, I never saw your post or obviously, any replying posts. So...I'm not sure what's up with all that. To start over, let me say that you are welcomed here and entilted to keep ALL your fish that have been legally taken, meet size requirements and do not exceed the limit. Some of our members may be just a little overzealous about Catch & Release, but as the #1 Bass Forum on the internet, we STRONGLY encourage C & R on a regular basis. Many of us keep an occasional fish, but a lot of the guys prefer eating other species. I happen to be a fan of walley, sauger, crappie, catfish, striper and an occasional trout. So, take a deep breath...This is a friendly crowd and if you feel like you are being targeted by ANY member(s), please send me a PM (personal message) through the BassResource.com message function and it WILL BE ADDRESSED. -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator

Allrighty then...

What time am I suppose to show up? Or more importantly, when will the beer be ice cold?

I agree with all the above....It's really interesting to me how tubes go in and out of favor. When the Gitzit was first intoduced, it was the Senko of its day. I still consider a tube the most versatile lure in the fishing world.

I'm sure you will be pleased with your new rod. Congratulations!

I'm with Russ. I fish one lure per outing on my local ponds. Sometimes it's a buzzbait, then a Spook, maybe a popper, spinnerbait, shallow crank...the list gos on and on...But, I NEVER take along soft plastics unless that's what I plan to use. Otherwise that's what I would end up using because I know, FOR SURE, I'm going to catch a few bass if I do.

WOW! George, Your reports are always top-notch, but this one ups the antee. Thanks again!

Welcome aboard! Well, I have the simple answer if you're looking to move way up the learning curve in the shortest possible time: Hire a guide for a day or two on Guntersville. You will learn more in a day with a good guide than you could possibly discover in a year fishing on your own.

Great call...no need to wait around.

This thread is still running on Page 1, a few lines down. Anyhow, take a look at the suggestions, mine would be the same for you: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1185992956/7#7

Huh? I tie a Palomar Knot 99% of the time and I use #4 (.090" diameter) and #6 (.010") line EXTENSIVELY. For big, treble hook lures, the Trilene Knot or Uni Knot work fine. For fun I have been experimenting with a few other knots, most notably the San Diego Jam. I never have knot problems with any of these. Here is an animated website where you can look at all the knots I have mentioned and many others: http://www.animatedknots.com/

NO. With a little patience you can buy a new Shimano Citica or "like new" Curado (older model) on the BassResource.com Flea Market. I don't believe there are any on there for sale right now, but they come up all the time. These are great reels with a PROVEN history of performance and durability.

Well, you really can't fish tubes deep very well without weight. In relatively open water, 1/8- 1/4 oz inserted jig head, exposed hook. Otherwise, T-rigged, barrel or bullet weight with a bead, unpegged, Texposed and skin hooked.