roadwarrior

G.Loomis PR844C https://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/g-loomis-popping-fishing-rod-pr844c-glx.html

Goodnight Irene...

If you can return the reel, swap it for a 2500 series. Spool it up with Smackdown #20.

Corrected: LBTC72HM is the rod I have.

Fat Ika https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/lake-guntersville-2012.html

New St. Croix LBTC72HM https://stcroixrods.com/collections/freshwater-legend?utm_source=bass+resource&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=fish+a+legend&utm_id=fish+a+legend

Welcome aboard!

I have a member that is interested in donating half the cost of a custom build. If you are interested in contributing the other half ($150) send me a PM.

We have builders that donate their time and expertise (no compensation). The cost for a custom rod is approximately $300.

We did not know better. Heck, I remember when cigarettes were good for you!

No coffee???

I remember guys "snagging" below the dam at the Lake Of The Ozarks. Talk about some work! Not for me.

Can't catch smallmouth on braid...

https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdoors/illinois-man-paddlefish-fishing-record-missouri

http://www.richz.com/fishing/articles/finesse_87_in-fish.pdf

Demon

Hope you get better soon.

Welcome aboard!

Well, I target smallmouth when I can and get FAR more bites on light line. Landing a 5+ smalljaw with the drag locked down is not going to happen.

I mix in some backing on a few reels and have #11 Sunline Armilo spooled on my jerkbait, crankbait and topwater rigs, but it's a dark line. So...a three trick pony.

Hmm... #6 Tatsu on spinning tackle #12 Tatsu on baitcasting gear. I think I can remember that.

Modern drags are much quicker and more responsive than anyone can be with manual backreeling.

Terrible loss for the Chiefs.

WOW!