roadwarrior

For enthusiasts, technique specific gear is fun to collect. However, three rigs cover all the basics: #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

Wow! Sounds great to me! :respect-040:

The Rage Tail Menace is on fire! Rig it vertical with a 1/4 oz bullet weight.

I'm fishing my annual tournament next weekend, Make-A-Wish Foundation out of McFarland. Any tips would be appreciated.

Save your money for some Banjo Minnows!

I'm a little surprised... If you are not fishing Rage Tail, do yourself a favor and give them a try.

Perfect answer, nothing to add. :respect-040:

MIZZOU-RAH! MIZZOU-RAH! MIZZOU-RAH, TIGERS! http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/miss-m-footbl-body.html

Well, if that's how you really think of law enforcement, that won't work However, we have a number of career officers on this board. In addition to good benefits and job security, some of our guys make a six figure income.

Recognize this guy? Caught on the yellow jig pictured: http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/jighead/rabbithairjigs.html

This is Prime Time on the Tennessee River!

Right now the Menace is on fire. I'm fishing it on a 1/4 oz jighead rigged vertical. The presentation looks just like a minnow. I would also suggest the 5" Senko and Fat Ika.

That's quite a fish!

Inherited from my father: Original Lucky 13, Lazy Ike and an assortment of Devil Horses

I use original Hybrid. The purple smoke blends well in stained water; green is virtually invisible in gin clear water and clear looks cool on silver reels!

Split shot rig with #6 Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hooks. We buy big minnows, at least 1 lb per person. We drift down river about casting distance plue 5 yards or so. Ideally, you want you bait and boat moving at the same speed. The key is having enough weight to tick the bottom without getting continuously hung up. Buy lots of hooks and weights, you are going to lose a few!

Texas Rig: Spinning tackle/ #6 Yo-Zuri Hybrid Gamakatsu #2 Offset Worm Hook 1/8 oz bullet weight, unpegged Colors: Green Pumpkin; Watermelon/ Red Flake; Watermelon Meat; Black/ Blue Flakes

You should apply the conditioner as you initially spool your reel. It's really a "one time only" application.

I will be fishing this tournament on Pickwick next weekend. Anyone else?

Kent, which series were you recommending for him from G. Loomis? GLX is what I have, but the NRX is another step up. Bassin Blvd says the NRX compares to the GLX like a GLX compares to a 2X4. I don't know, that's a pretty bold statement! Before you jump in with both feet, I would recommend starting with a NRX 893C and see what you think.

I would like to get Pinnacle into the mix, too! http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-optimus-xlt-dhc-review.html

WARNING! Get your next punch in before the page runs out...Irene is warming up!

Topwater: G. Loomis PR844C/ Core 100MG Jerkbaits: St. Croix AVC66MF/ Scorpion supertuned Spinnerbaits: St. Croix LEC70MHF/ Calais Shallow crankbaits: Pinnacle DHC5-701CAMCB/ Optimus XLT http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-optimus-xlt-dhc-review.html Deep crankbaits: Lamiglas SR705R/ CTE200GT Jigs: G. Loomis BCR854C/ Curado 200E supertuned; Dobyns Champion 683C/ Chronach 50MG Swim jigs: G. Loomis MBR842C/ Core 50MG Weighted soft plastics: BCR894C/ Curado 50E supertuned; MBR844C/ CTE100GT supertuned

Well, "right out of the box" doesn't really tell you much, most reels feel pretty good new, The advice of our membership is a much better guide, although it can be confusing and contradictory. The equipment I use has a history of proven performance: Smooth, strong, silent and reliant. I have been fishing many of my reels for more than a decade. These reels perform better today than the day I took them out of the box.

For enthusiasts, technique specific gear is fun to collect. However, three rigs cover all the basics. #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. I suggest starting with just one high quality combination, then building from that. s you gain more experience you will have a better idea on what you like and need. If you are not already comfortable with a baitcaster, I suggest starting with spinning gear. Specifically a St. Croix Avid AVS68MXF/ Shimano 2500FJ or CI4. Yo-Zuri Hybrid #6. The baitcaster I would recommend is similar: Avid AVC68MXF/ Curado 50E/ Yo-Zuri Hybrid #12. Both of these set-up will allow you to fish virtually every technique except big swim baits.