roadwarrior

My partner does some guiding and supplies his clients with Falcon rods. They are durable and seem to be just fine for "moving" lures. However, St. Croix Avids are a step or two up. I fish six St. Croix, six G. Loomis, a Lamiglas and a Fenwick Techna AV. Although I prefer G. Loomis, St. Croix is the "best value". 8-)

They have been friends for awhile, probably longer than some members have been alive! 8-)

Spinning tackle: Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft #6 Baitcasting gear: Hybrid #12 8-)

Is Krazy Glue okay to use? -Kent

I fish most brands except original Rat-L-Traps. Honestly, in terms of productivity, they all seem about the same to me. When the liplesss crank bite is on, it's on! One notable exception: I'm not usually concerned about lure colors, but have found that to be especially important with these lures. I don't know exactly why, but that's a consistent observation. Most of the time I fish the XCalibur Xr50, blue chrome/ orange, but sometimes other colors are WAY more productive. This weekend it was sexy shad. 8-)

WOW!

Surprise him. Tell him to meet you at Pickwick! 8-)

That was easy. 8-)

AbrazX #12

"One rod" for me would be 7' Medium Power/Fast Action. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?action=search2 8-)

Me too! I like to presoak jig trailers in JJ's Magic. For all other soft plastics, MegaStike is what I carry. 8-)

Welcome aboard! The War Eagle spinnerbaits are very popular and seem to be well made. There are a lot of guys on this forum that use nothing else. If you are looking for another suggestion, MegaStrike has just come out with a new line and ***'s selection is one of the very best. Both are BassResource.com sponsors. 8-)

Exactly! Great advice. 8-)

Yep: Rod ~ $180 Reel ~ $190

The rod is at least as important as the reel. Suggestion: Avid AVC70MM/ Shimano CH50MG 8-)

Man, don't fix a new reel. Take it back for credit or replacement. >

Problem solved! 8-)

Try the Alberto's knot and see how you like it: http://www.stripersonline.com/Pages/Articles/article_arby_albertos_knot.shtml 8-)

Send me a PM and I'll take you to a couple of ponds as long as you release EVERY bass. That means with me and when you fish other times without me. -Kent

thats exactly what i would get. havent tried the CI4 but i love my BSR852 glx. if you dont want to sell off a child and get the glx, check out the St. Croix Avid 6'8" mxf. i have the LE version and its a great rod. def get the 2500 size I have nothing to add except...

Beautiful fish, great pics!

Still is... ;D ;D

Haven't had a strike on the Spro BBZ-1.

4 1/2" Slug-Go

The Zara Puppy (silver & black) is the most productive topwater lure I have ever fished. However, I don't actually fish it anymore, the fish I always caught were small. 8-)