roadwarrior

In the context of this Forum the question usually means a rod & reel combination for $100 or less. Sometimes it means a reel or rod for under $100.

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About half, I never want to feel the knot.

Geez... I guess you just had to find out for yourself. Been there, done that three times. Won't happen again...EVER!

Great pic!

No. The Jika Rig will tend to keep your bait just off the bottom when you move the lure.

Well, I'm not sure what a blind test would prove. The real test is how the rod performs over time. After fishing equipment for a day or two, subtle differences can make a HUGE difference and be very noticable.

Well, I don't know if you will actually notice much difference in terms of stretch, but what is important is the the bow braid has when fishing some bottom contact baits. Weightless soft plastics are probably the best example. In this example, fluorocarbon is significantly more sensitive. For weighted plastics and jigs, the braid or braid with a leader might be a better choice, but lots of guys hate braid! Fluorocarbon is always a candidate for me except for fishing treble hook lures. For trebles I fish monofilament line.

InvizX #6 or #8 is a better choice for spinning gear. #12 AbrazX is my recommendation for baitcasting equipment.

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I did not order this particular rod, but I have one on order that should arrive sometime this week. After fishing it a few times I will share my thoughts on the Forum.

Well, I will actually have limited contact with customers, except friends of course. My job is managing and motivating the staff, keeping the store in "showroom" condition and dealing with problems. An immediate challenge is becoming more familiar with in-store branded products.

We have been catching a few monsters in the Tennessee River on the Alabama Rig. Last spring I caught a 38 lb striper using LFT Live Magic Shad on the outside arms, a Johnson Silver Minnow in the middle. The fish was caught on the Silver Minnow.

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Not really. Maybe a little more distance with the longer rod. What might sound odd, I don't like the PR844C for working jerkbaits even though the techniques might seem nearly identical. If I were carrying just one it would definitely be the Avid.

Well, that's just another reason to check our boards for help when buying gear.

Merged with the other thread. -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator

Yes you can with the right equipment, but lighter lures are generally easier to fish on spinning tackle, especially for those fishing "affordable" gear. Based on some of the gear you have mentioned in other threads, I think it will be very challenging to meet your expectations with baitcasting equipment.

A specific example is my dedicated jerkbait rod. This is an Avid AVC66MF with a soft tip. For top water I use a popping rod, G. Loomis PR844C, Medium Heavy Power/ Fast Action and a soft tip.

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Just what the doctor ordered: The new G. Loomis E6X Flipping Stick http://www.bassresource.com/Bass/Fishing/G-Loomis-E6X-Bass-Rods-Specs-15.pdf