roadwarrior

31 to 7 is a whoopin' Congratulations!

Welcome aboard!

The title of this thread reads "Cost Not A Concern". With that in mind I don't think anyone's first choice is going to be a bubble-wrapped Zebco combo.

$1.83 is the regional low, but most stations are $1.85.

You mean like 15 "favorites" and 2 others that I like a lot?

The Jika Rig has virtually replaced the standard Texas Rig for me.

WTI $52.90

A leader has several functions: Abrassion resistance, the ability to be broken-off when necessary and stealth.

Fluorocarbon: Tatsu #8 Copolymer: Yo-Zuri Hybrid #6 Monofilament: Sunline Super Natural #8

Maybe for tuna or marlin, but over-kill for freshwater. I have had a 100% success rate using the Alberto Knot.

http://www.nfl.com/playoffs/playoff-picture https://sg.news.yahoo.com/ravens-back-playoffs-earn-afc-wild-card-215800631--spt.html This year's biggest surprise? All I have got to say is "How bout them Cowboys!"

Spinning Top choice Stella 2500 FI http://www.cabelas.com/product/SHIMANO-STELLA-SFI/1837277.uts?productVariantId=3913844&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=37-15296513-2&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03931029&rid=20 Best value Stratic CI+4 FA http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shimanoreg-Stradic-Ci4-FA-Spinning-Reel/1676687.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dshimano%2Bspinning%26WT.srch%3D1%26WT.tsrc%3DPPC%26rid%3D20%26WT.mc_id%3Dgoogle%7Cfis_Reels_Spinning_SHI%7CUSA%26WT.z_mc_id1%3D43700001720904722%26gclid%3DCMSq3emT68ICFUpp7Aod5lEAug%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds&Ntt=shimano+spinning&WTz_l=PPC Baitcasting Top choice Conquest http://www.cabelas.com/product/SHIMANO-CALCUTTA-CONQUEST/1910692.uts?productVariantId=4024642&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=36-31282049-2&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04041487&rid=20 Best Value(s) Pinnacle Optimus XiHS http://www.pinnaclefishing.com/shop/p-139-optimus-xihs.aspx#page=page-1 Shimano Curado I http://www.cabelas.com/product/SHIMANO-CURADO-I/1808686.uts?productVariantId=3832747&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=39-14873752-2&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03868001&rid=20

Traditional jig: Black jig/ black w/ Blue flakes; PBJ: Falcon and Brown/ Green Pumpkin Swim Jig: Bluegill/ Menace or Shellcracker (Hard Candy); White/ Menace (Smoked Shad oe Bluegill)

C'mon guys... Back on topic, If you are successful with a single brand, great! For me it kinda works both ways. My hardbaits cover a lot brands, but not so many soft baits. It seems to me that there are "very special" baits/ lures made by a variety of companies.

The Rage Blade is designed for a slow retrieve near the bottom. An example is a slow roll with an occasional pop. The Chatterbait can be fished slow, but it is usually fished faster so there is more water displacement and more often a reaction bite.

Wow! This is especially interesting to have some of our guys cashing checks!

SWEET!

Well, it is not very expensive and it has been recommended by guys that fish it on a regular basis. Give it a shot and post a review.

I have used Red Label for leader without issues, but I think it is too stiff for mainline.

Maybe a friend of the family or a local business owner that just likes you might help, but "real" sponsors tend to "find you". All the guys I know that have serious backing have been approached by company owners or representatives. Initially all this amounts to is some gear, no money.

Using fluorocarbon for leader is the simple solution. 10' will last a long time!

We can have it both ways! Try this: Naked blade with a Rage Tail Cut-R trailer, tail down. I got this tip from a "slightly above average" fisherman in Texas and it has been working for me!

I will certainly give this a try, but I have had great success with horizontal rigging.

Treat yourself to a G.Loomis GLX PR844S http://www.gloomis.com/publish/content/gloomis_2010/us/en/conventional/rods/classic_saltwater/popping_rods.html Mine is matched to a Stella 2500FB spooled with Yo-Zuri Hybrid #4. This is the new FI http://www.shimanofish.com.au/products/fishing-reels/spinning/stella-fi.html This rig will meet all of your freshwater needs and some saltwater applications. Consider disposing of all your other gear in an eco-friendly way!

Ho-Ho-Ho! Thank you A-Jay!