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Check Amazon and Harbor Freight. Amazon has 8" ones.

If I had the same bait I would use it. I still may not catch anything.

Welcome

I use any brand of Super Glue Gel.

I use Penn Rod and Reel Cleaner

No matter what brand you buy the 4 carrier is like an off road tire (heavy cover) whereas the 8 carrier and above is like a street tire(for accuarte and longer casting). I use all the different KK braids.

Try KK Tripolymer Crappie Advanced Monofilament in Camo.

Not for me, I complain when I lose a 2 buck lure. Losing that would give me a stroke.

I clean my cork grips at the end of the season with Mr. Clean magic eraser then seal with U40(just a very light coat). Also you can fill any cracks or holes with natural color wood filler. Great videos on youtube.

Mine is the Kastking Deadbolt

22 Bass and 6 Panfish

I have been using KK pliers both in split ring and flat. These are available at a reasonable price on Amazon.

Good thing you had insurance, there are a lot of boat owners that don't. That still is hard to swallow

A stinger hook that I add bucktail to with some flash.

I use magic eraser on the the cork then seal with U40, I also use Penn reel and rod cleaner. Check the guides for any damage and clean and lubricate the reel as necessary.

I don't know what I am doing rig

That is heart breaking

I have a pair, that are pretty decent.

Already here in NJ. When it gets this hot I stay in and with a cast on my hand, I won't even venture outside. Going to be a long hot summer.

I started to use Hammer Braid.

I started using the Red Phillips Knot. For me wasy to tie and goes through the micro guides.

I had to take a break as of June 4, hand surgery was the culprit. Hopefully I will be fully recovered for the fall bite. I had to have a joint replaced in my thumb. Maybe now I will have better thumb control on my bait casters

Also toupgrade to a power handle or knob https://gomexus.com/

There is a you tube video calculating the amount of line to spool on your reel using the reels IPT's. Mods if this is not allowed please remove:

Folks will try anything to win. I guess lessons weren't learned from past cheaters getting caught.