roadwarrior

Curado 201E7 $135 TYD: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1271037613/1#1

Two peas in a pod!

The Curado is a fine reel and the one I would pick. 8-)

Just means things have to get better! Hope you find your PB next time out. 8-)

Very challenging conditions...you guys earned those fish! 8-)

Nice fish, great pics! 8-)

She's a beauty!

Too cool!

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Boats Seats have not been an issue until this year. Even now, we're just a few boats away from what is needed. I am hoping we have a couple of members than can still make it to Pickwick. Otherwise, we will do what we can to accommodate everyone.

MBR842C/ Core 50MG7/ #12 Yo-Zuri Hybrid St. Croix ES70MF/ Stella 2500FB/ Hybrid #6 Rigged and ready...Hope to see you at Pickwick! 8-)

For Vol fans, I guess it's the same but who cares about a picture of a sheep. Roll Tide C'mon BIG 12

Does it come in hot pink?

VERY IMPORTANT NEVER cast overhead. The arch should be outside your casting shoulder. A weight or a hook smashing into the back of your head is no fun! 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

I bought a Toyota RAV4 for my daughter. The vehicle has a peppy 4 cylinder engine which is all you need unless you plan to tow. http://www.toyota.com/rav4/ http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/rav4/2010/review.html 8-)

The Mop jigs are for a HUGE presentation, no trimming. 8-)

One guy 3/8 oz Cavitron Buzzbait, the other a jerkbait (Pointer 100, white). After thirty minutes if that's not working, one lipless crankbait, one spinnerbait or Bandit 200. That's my plan! I'm also fishing the Keitech Swing Impact Fat 4.8": 8-)

Forget about it. The fishing in this region is on fire! EVERYTHING works right now, but especially lipless cranks, jerkbaits and buzzbaits. Go fish.

I fish a Lamiglas SR705R, but I think Burleytog makes a good point: Re: CRANK BAIT ROD'S Reply #6 - Apr 07th 2010 at 00:45:03 No, it is a simple matter of physics, not opinion. A deep diving crankbait like a DD22 does not instantly dive to it's target depth. It's dive path is angled. It takes a while to get that bait down to it's maximum depth. Once it gets there, it reaches a point where it will start it's way back up. With a 7'6+ rod, you will be able to cast farther. A longer cast gives a deep crank more time in the strike zone. I spend a lot of time throwing DD22's, 3/4 oz. Hot Lips and 3/4 oz. Fat Free Shads. Throwing into 20' of water and dragging the bait over points, ledges and humps. What is the point of making a cast, cranking the bait down and have it barely make bottom before it starts back up? I once spent a night out with a guy who spends about 80% of his time (June-Sept) throwing a deep crank. He was using a 7'6 rod, I was using a 7' rod. Both of us were using 10 lb. PLine and throwing a DD22. He was able to cast 10-15 yards farther than I and was able to keep that bait where it needed to be for longer. Consequently, he caught fish and I didn't. Can you fish a >12-15' crankbait on a 7' rod? Of course. But you aren't maximizing your presentation by doing so. A 7' rod is fine for baits that run <10' as it doesn't take long for that bait to reach it's maximum depth. With deep cranks, longer casts are always better.

CONGRATULATIONS!

I have been experimenting #8 InvizX on a spinning reel and #12 AbrazX on one baitcasting rig. Me like! 8-)

The MBR844C will be you favorite rod and you can use it for everything you listed. The IMX series is occasionally available for $175 - $200 if you shop around. Ask Bronzefly for some help, he seems to be "in touch". 8-)