Randy Price

I agree with @jbsoonerfan. I have the roadie and tunda and have discovered that for a "beer cooler" they aren't any better than a cheaper cooler BUT if I prechill and keep closed they DO keep things cold for a long time.

These are my bass fishin' rods and reels.

Does anyone have the SC LT Bass 7'1" MF spinning rod? Our local Gander Outdoors is going out of business and I can get it for 40% off.

I like the St. Croix Legend Elite or Legend Xtreme with a Shimano Stradic Ci4+ attached. Rod length and action to me is preference. I like M/F or LM/F or M/XF in a rod 6'6"-7'0".

This. I agree with @Tim Kelly.

I just bought a new Curado baitcaster reel for bass fishing and was wondering what line do most of you guys use, mono or braid. If this has been asked a million times please forgiive. TIA. Randy

What specifically do you use?

I use a 3/0 EWG hook for most of my wacky worms. From my experience a little larger hook prevents swallowed hooks.

My oldest son doesn't like expensive gear. When we was old enough to hunt I offered him either a Benelli M1 Super 90 or a Remington 870 Express. He liked the Remmy because it was American made. OK. I have too many SC rods and told him he could use anyone he wanted. As my son mine is his but he wanted a less expensive rod. He really likes the Ugly Stick so if he's happy I'm happy.

While I'm a huge SC fanboy I would never dismiss/knock any other brand of rods. My oldest son LOVES his Uglystick and didn't want a more expensive SC.

I like to use rods in the 6'6"-6'10" length primarily for ease of transportation (I have a GMC Terrain) and I like MF or MXF rods. I use primarily Legend Xtreme's and Legend Elites but I recently bought a 68 Mojo Bass in MXF and really like it.

St. Croix Rod Inventory.docx This is my inventory.

SWEET!

I primarily use spinning rods but do have a few casting rods for bass and of course for musky.

I am a fan of the Ci4+'s. I have four of them on two St. Croix Legend Elite's and two Legend Xtreme's. I have never had any issues.

Thanks Slonezp.

I had a bad experience with the Fuego 2500 LT so I would recommend either the Sahara or the Nasci. Nothing against Daiwa I think I just got a lemon and it soured me against the Fuego LT.

I guess I've been fortunate in that I've never had to add washers etc... for my reel to operate correctly.

I'm a St. Croix guy so in your price range an AVID would work and they have hook keepers plus a great warranty!

I'm not using Hi-Viz but I use straight braid to my lure. I tried using a leader but found it more problematic than beneficial in my opinion. I do not believe that I'm missing any bites. At least that's what I'm telling myself!

Been fishing a local quarry and having good luck with GY wacko worms.

The Rockford, IL store is either a hit or miss. They quit carrying Shimano reels which I didn't understand and when they are out of stock on an item it can be months before they resupply. I've been told by employees that the company just sends them stock, not necessarily what they need. I couldn't believe that especially in this age of computer inventory. Also the Rockford, IL store always seems to be very short staffed. I don't think it will last long which is too bad as Cabela's in Hoffman Estates is my only other good source of gear.