roadwarrior

Spincasting reels are considered "entry level." Manufacturers have not devoted any effort to advancing the technology over the years. Forty years ago the Zebco was King, I think it still is.

I'm a fan of Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft #6 (11.9 lb test) for spinning tackle. :

This was a topic last week: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1168186486

They can't, the thread just reappears because someone else has responded.

I sure would be fun if all 7000 members voted. I wonder if there are more than 25 other members that would vote "incorrectly?" :

Cheater. : Don't forget me. 8-)

I hope you catch a couple, just not them all! 8-)

Anyone who chooses to leave.

Seattle-Chicago Could have gone either way. It was all about a few big plays, REALLY BIG PLAYS! Saints/ Chicago? Pick 'em. Maybe the Saints are a better team, but this is a one game season. BIG PLAYS! That's what counts.

I'll probably bring everything I own. I'll probably fish a Senko, Fat Ika and a tube.

If ReelMech sees your post you'll be spending the rest of the day in time-out!

First of all, the backing is to keep braid from slipping. Filling the spool properly allows for maximum casting distance. If that is not an issue, it's not important.

You might go to the Heavy power Avid, but a MUCH BETTER choice would be to spend a few more bucks and get: THE ULTIMATE FISHING MACHINE G.Loomis IMX MBR844C.

When spooling new line, every 15 cranks so that most of the line gets an initial coating. I then spray the interior spool after the first cast, and the exterior line when retrieved. I then use it occasionally on other outings. I like it, a lot!

St. Croix Avid AC70MHF $170

I really tried to steer clear, but it just popped out anyhow!

You will see over time that many of our members are VERY loyal to specific brands, but before getting into that I'll offer this observation: There is no "best" reel, only "favorite" reels. Quality components, various features and dependability can be (and are) promoted, but at various pricing points there are a number of good reels. Having said that... I'm a Shimano Man!

Garnet, I'm not dissing your technique, it obviously works for you, but my suggestion is 180 degrees different than yours. I would NEVER point my rod at a fish! The rod is what fights a fish. If the drag is PROPERLY set, a big fish can run line against drag and the fisherman can still apply a great deal of heat to the rod. When I am fighting a big smallmouth, my rod is pointed up at 11-12 o'clock.Since converting to Yo-Zuri Hybrid and Hybrid Ultra Soft, I have never been broken off by a fish. I generally recommend #6 (11.9 lb test) for spinning tackle, but I actually fish #4. Both of the brown fish in my avatar were caught on this line (#4). I also have to disagree with you on the fight. Both largemouth and smallmouth change dramatically at around 3 lbs. The body mass of the fish is the major factor, especially in current. The fat fish in my avatar was the hardest fighting fish I have ever caught in freshwater. I hooked-up with the fish between the boat and the bank. The bass ran a short distance downstream to get around the boat, then headed to deep water in the middle of the Tennessee River. That particular fish ran nearly 100 yards of line, against drag until it turned and jumped. When I finally got it to the boat, it surged and ran more than 25 yards the second time. The fish was fighting the rod the entire time. BTW, the rod is a G.Loomis PR844S, a Medium Power, light saltwater rig! I'm telling you, that was quite a fish.

Welcome aboard! Everyone on this Forum has a favorite brand and will recommend a particular model for you to take a look at. Let's start with the approximate price you want to spend and specify if you are interested in a low profile or round reel. BTW, There are a couple of threads running now that you might see or run back through the many pages in this section. Reel discussions come up a lot, that's a big part of a fishing forum! Have fun, there are plenty of members willing to share their suggestions with you.

Go to th IGFA website where the rules are posed and a form is available to download and print. Basically, you need a certified weight, pictures, measurements, witnesses and a sample of your line.

Hmm... Last week when this came up, I favored one particular brand. I haven't had a chance to fish anything else recently. I guess I'll stick with my same ole' boring response: ********************************** S-H-I-M-A-N-O ************************************ 8-)

Gosh Jim, I hate posts like this... Shoot first ask questions later... My compassion for child abusers, rapists and terrorists is nill...or something less. The question should be: Were they shot resisting arrest or trying to escape?

Yes, I understand what you are saying. I have a Shimano spring loaded scale which I calibrate with free weights. As a recreational fisherman, I can tell you this scale is 100% accurate. But, I only weigh BIG smallmouth and the ones over 5 Lbs that my partner thinks ARE NOT! If I ever score 10+ I'm afraid that brown fish will not survive. Here on the Tennessee River, we have a shot at the next World Record Smallmouth, as remote as that might be. But if I were catching 10+ occasionally and an 11+ EVER, I would have a certified scale!

Whoa! Muddy, It ain't going to happen. Bass fishing on TV hasn't really become ANYTHING. This ain't NFL football, it rates about 10 places down from soccer! The GREATEST FISHERMAN IN THE WORLD have career winnings of about the first 16 games of an AVERAGE NBA player. The total take in one NASCAR race is more than the entire purse for a year on the BASS tour. In the 2005 Classic, all the electronics on the planet couldn't produce a 3 lb bass. Deep breath...

Gotta keep the posse intact... I recommend keeping an eye on the Flea Market and buying a used Curado. The older model might be $99 or so.