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Appreciate the input. Good point on the 4 strand sawing through he veg better. I will chalk up my break off to me being lazy and not retying:) May try a spool of 65lb test just to boost my confidence. Haven't tried 832 before but have heard good things about it. I got a spool of 6lb to try on perch rigs this fall.

Sunline Supernatural. Go by diameter not lb test.

Which do you prefer and in what lb test? It's a new technique for me and I'm trying to fine tune the craft. Been using 50lb power pro, but I hate the noise and was wondering if 8 strand will hold up in pads? Also curious how 65lb handles as I am thinking about trying it after breaking off 50lb test trying to pull a 4-5 lber out of the pads (probably my fault - I hadn't retied after several fish)

Thanks John! Guessing they are legit. They do accept paypal so at least I'm covered if they're not.

Fishermen's Headquarters 924 Manatee Ave E Bradenton, FL 34208-1246 Not BBB accredited but have been in business for 20 years. Is this place legit? Thanks

Thanks for the reply. No issues running split screen on the console units. Map works fine if/when it actually loads. Zooming in or out will make the process start all over again, and often times won't load at all after. I will try changing to north up and see if it loads.

Hello All, Hoping someone here can help me out. I have 3 garmin units (1 up front, 2 back). The front unit is hooked up to the universal sonar on my hummingbird terova. The back units are hooked up to a the rear garmin transducer. I would like to use split screen up front so I can see the depth and the fishing map but the map takes forever to load or doesn't load at all. I can run the fishing map or sonar solo and they work just fine. Is this a compatibility issue or am I missing something in the settings? Thanks Aaron

I get up before sunrise Get outta bed on time I don't worry bout taking a shower Cause showering's a waste of my time Show usually starts around sunrise I take a break around 9 Hit spot lock and strech my legs sippn' coffee and feeling fine. We've been dancin' with Mr. bait monkey He's been knockin, he won't leave me alone No, no , no, oh- oh I used to buy a little but the little wouldn't do it, So the little got more and more-or-or I just keep trying to get fish a little better Said a little better than before-or-or...

My PB came on a $3 generic Norman "rattle trap" that would whorl in circles if you tried to burn it. You could buy 41 of them:)

I ended up buying a couple Evergreen JT's in the 3.75". Pretty pricey, but so far they are working so in that regard they have been worth it. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

Thanks Dwight, didn't realize the Evergreen JT came in a 3.75", but dang they are pricey... May try to modify some super spook jr.'s since I have a bunch.

I love the super spook jr, but want to try something similar without rattles on a pressured lake. If there is such a lure I can't find it on google. Any suggestions?

Awesome, I'll check it out. Thanks Allen!

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!!!

I am looking to buy some quality finished spinnerbait forms for single blade applications that have a bait keeper. I basically want to add my own blade, swivel, split ring, and skirt. I know some lure manufactures sell their jig bodies but I can't find any good spinnerbait blanks. Any help would be appreciated.

I handled a new medium model of the Bass X at Scheels and wasn't impressed. Felt stiff/hollow like it wouldn't take much abuse. The old version felt much better. Much prefer the Mojo Bass.

Thanks for all of the input guys. Finally settled on a 6'10" Medium Moderate Fast Dobyns Kaden. Never owned a Dobyns but appears to have quality components, good reviews/reputation, hook keeper where I want it, and the price was right. I'll report back after I spend some time with it. Nice looking rod, checks all the boxes. If the one I ordered doesn't work out will definitely give this one a shot. Originally wanted a St. Croix Victory but didn't like the xf tip on their jerkbait rod.

Looks like the new Curado is almost identical to the first generation Zodias but can be had for around $160.00 The updated Zodias is $209. Is the newer Zodias $50 better than the old?

That is good information, never would have thought they measured differently. I will check out the Curado.

Anyone have experience with the Tatula 6'6" Med F? I like the idea of a slightly shorter rod/handle and is 50 bucks cheaper.

Interesting. Never owned a Dobyns before. How comfortable/light is it to fish all day? Appreciate the input. I was actually thinking about this and contemplating if a moderate fast or fast action would be better for jerkbait on a medium power rod. Would love to pull the trigger on a Levante or KLX but they are a bit out of my price range.

Sorry for the slow response, have the puke bug going around my house... Replies are all much appreciated

I'd like to find a good light and balanced Medium/Moderate action rod that won't wear me out in the 6'6"-7' range. Research has pointed me toward the Falcon Expert or Shimano Zodias. Anyone have experience with these rods in the stated size/action or have other suggestions please chime in. Thanks, Aaron

Thanks for all the replies. I am using Yozuri Hybrid, not braid. It's not from a backlash, it just cuts the line. It doesn't snap or catch, just clean cut. I can't find a groove or burr anywhere on the t-wing or spool. I am stumped.

Like the title says at times my Tatula Type R will cut the line in the middle of a cast. I have looked it over several times and cannot find any defects, so I don't have a clue what is causing it. I have my break set so the spool doesn't slop back and forth and have tried new/different lines. Anyone else have this issue and figured out what is causing it?