roadwarrior

I think your new rod will be a very pleasant surprise.

Duh? What is this thread about? Walmart has 700 yards of #4 form $1.74. Pay up a little for#6, $1.97. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Zebco-Omniflex-Monofilament-Fishing-Line-6-Pound-Tested/16777058

Seaguar Smackdown and Tatsu are my favorites by far. Smackdown is smooth and uniform. I use several different test lines and have never had an issue. Tatsu is the best line I have ever fished, period.

#11 Sunline Shooter Defier Armilo https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-LNESUNLINE.html?from=basres

I don't need my wife to tell me...I won't live long enough to fish all that stuff, but there is always something else I NEED.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bullet-Weights-BLI3-24-Lead-Bank-Sinker-Fishing-Weight-Sizes-3-oz/16889097 Pocket Rocket Add a paper clip to attach the line

That's easy... http://www.delawarevalleytackle.com/

Hard to beat a Senko.

Or something...

Nice fish. If I only catch one fish, but it's 10.2, I consider that EPIC!

If you can just forget about it, the rod will fish just fine. If not, call TW and see if you can work something out. Their customer service is one of the best.

Palomar for single hooks, Pitzen for trebles.

Rip rap, boulders or just a rocky bottom,

No, a rocky environment works very well, too.

What about Texoma?

The wife and I are scheduled for our second shots 3/17.

Looks great to me.

Shimano Stella 2500HGFJ is $700