roadwarrior

Mike (DVT) built me the Ultimate Senko Rod!

Pick any color you like...as long as it's white!

Diawa and Shimano represent cutting edge technology, materials and machining, but within these two brands there are significant differences at the various pricing points. Both companies have flagship models in both spinning and baitcasting models representing the best of the best, but at lower pricing points the competition has not achieved "parody". Lew's is a very popular brand and may be a good "value", but I don't believe they have ever produced a "proprietary product". Abu Garcia made a comeback a decade ago, but have not seemed to follow through in recent years. Other brands have good offering at certain pricing points, but not across the board.

Are you kidding?

We are about average...zero. Just missed a blizzard last weekend. We had 1-2 inches forecast, but the temperature did not drop enough.

Asian Portal Shimano Stradic 1000S. $184, no sales tax, free shipping and delivered in three days.

I have a 7'2" MLF built on a RainShadow Immortal blank. This is EXACTLY what you are looking for.

https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/beginner-guide-spinnerbaits.html

https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/spinners.html

http://www.espn.com/classic/s/ou_neb_memories_schenkel.html

Like this? https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/85389/gourmet-mushroom-risotto/

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ML in Texas?

Welcome aboard!

I will always remember the "Game Of The Century".

I have fished both of those days.

Good luck!

I have been fishing Shimano reels for a couple of decades and have NEVER installed one.

6 1/2' - 7' is pretty standard.

I had a similar trip on Bull Shoals with my best guide, Tim 'hotdawg" Curtis. We fished baby diaper yellow Gitzits exclusively. Initially Tim was outfishing me 10:1, but I'm thinking, "he's a guide and this was his lake". Then he asked what size line I was using? It was #8 and he suggested changing to #6. That was the trick! For two and a half days we never went fifteen minutes without "fish on!"

"Next year" was 12 days ago!