roadwarrior

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I like the Square A and Fat Free Shad.

My #1 is a Norman Fat Boy (Redear)

By George Welcome Let's get technical, as there are in fact reasons, not just some lame holdover from days past that put the handles where they are. What will move the fish during retrieval is placed to the strong hand! A baitcast is designed to be used as a winch, so it is the reel that retrieves the fish. Hence if you are right handed the handle is in your right hand. A spinning reel is designed to pick up unloaded or loose line, not retrieve the fish. Hence it is the rod that does the retrieval, so it is the rod that is in your strong hand. If you are right handed then the pole goes to the right hand.

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Try these Lumaflex, you will never go back: http://www.jobabylures.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=SKL

Several months ago we were targeted as well. As a result their prostaff is still allowed to "respond", but NOT allowed to initiate threads here. If one of the guys responds on this thread that is perfectly fine.

Sunline Super Natural

A starting point is a white spinnerbait and black jig.

One of the best Super Bowl games ever. Both teams were dynamic, but someone had to win. Obviously the game could have gone either way. Tremendous competitors with the stats to back it up. Congratulations Patriot fans! And for Seahawk fans, the future is VERY bright! I expect Seattle to be in thick of things for the foreseeable future.

I don't recall ever hearing anything positive about this line of rods except from members of their "pro staff" trolling the varioius forums.

Hmm... I set my drag "correctly" and would NEVER consider making an adjustment while fighting a fish.

The KVD Line & Lure Conditioner is a favorite around here.

I have become a big fan of the Grid Iron Football Head. Did you happen to order any of the Storm Series "Roadwarrior"?

This is the only way I rig a Fat Ika. The bait looks alive. When it is pulled forward the tentacles are pushed back; when it falls on slack line the tentacles flutter up.

You can start a new topic and post it on the Forum or send any of us a PM (personal message). What is your question? -Kent

http://www.bassresource.com/beginner/Texas_Rig.html

Black on black, skirt and blade.

Good to see you back. -Kent

Maybe they really have changed, but there is too much baggage for my money.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/111145-lure-retrievers/

http://www.mikelongoutdoors.com/stitching-big-worms-for-big-bass/

"I don't want to spend more than 200 on the rod" Double post, merged. -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator

Rage Tail Baby Craw T-rigged or Rage Rigged.

Well, if just "catching" bass is your goal, any brand of rod & reel at any pricing point will work. In general, this might be a complete set: #1 6 1/2' or 7' MH baitcaster for jigs, some soft plastics and spinnerbaits #2 6 1/2' or 7' MM baitcaster for treble hook lures #3 7' MF spinning rod for lighter lures and a variety of techniques If you just want one rod, 6 1/2'-7' MF or MHF can do almost anything. On the otherhand, as we grow in the sport, some will develop the skills to appreciate finer tuning. Cost or "value" are a concern to most fishermen, but not all. For those that hone a feel, have the funding and the desire, high end equipment becomes interesting. I think the perfect gear makes fishing more fun. Better gear will not make a poor fisherman good, but it can make a good fisherman better.