roadwarrior

https://www.insideline.net/columns/2016/7/26/rods-rigs-master-the-unique-action-of-the-fat-ika

Yes

Thank you!

Well, I don't understand...When I "feel" that tick-tick fishing a soft plastic I don't usually see anything or feel line movement from 30 yards out or maybe we do. Explain please.

https://siebertoutdoors.com/products/ols/products/compact-double-willow-mustad-hook

Shimano Aldebaran 4.8 oz https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Aldebaran_MGL_50_Casting_Reel/descpage-ALF.html

Welcome aboard!

I occasionally set the drag with a scale because it's fun and to see how close I am with "feel". The exact number is 2 lbs, but +/- a little is fine. I will pull a little line when I rig up, but then I'm one and done. I would never consider adjusting my drag with a fish on.

No, a person's height has nothing to do with rod length.

Any color will do as long as it's white! https://siebertoutdoors.com/products/ols/products/cosmic-tandem-spinnerbait

Hardly ever lose a spinnerbait. I think you should spend your money on a quality product: https://siebertoutdoors.com/products/ols/products/cosmic-tandem-spinnerbait

I have one that I bought for my son-in-law and will be fishing with it this weekend. Feels like a fine reel in the price range. I think you did well.

Why didn't you but the Stradic I posted? It's gone, but that was a great deal in your price range and a significantly better reel. Anyhow, good luck with your new reel.

This is what you need: https://siebertoutdoors.com/products/ols/products/supreme-brush-jig

Rage Tail Baby Craw, T-rigged.

Never heard of it until you posted the name. Let me know what you think and I might pick up a spool. I really like the Defier, so maybe this is something extra special!

SC has a state income tax.

TN has no state income tax.

Great value!

Going back on Tuesday!

Not weird at all. Most big bass are caught between 10:00 and 2:00.

Call the company and ask if they will replace them.

https://www.ragetail.com/products/rage-hawg/ Patented soft-bait technology with unmatched action. ... The secret to the best action comes from a patented flange design that catches water.

Most of the lures I have collected over the years have the same problem. I haven't fished them so they don't catch any bass! My goal this year, as it has been form the last 25, is to fish everything I own at least once.