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Wanted to start a thread for those fishing the lakes/ponds on the north shore of Massachusetts. Interested in seeing some big largemouths out of our local fisheries, in addition to what lures have been producing fish and what hasn’t. Tight lines!

Lews reels have served me well and I’m getting into throwing bigger swimbaits (up to 3-4 ounces). Was wondering if any of you guys use lews for swimbaits and if so which model would be best. Thanks.

Baits up to 3 ounces, and I am considering other brands besides dobyns

Currently using a Dobyns 704 for small swimbaits (up to 1oz). Looking to move up to bigger baits, any suggestions for an affordable/reliable combo to throw bigger baits like hudds etc. also rod length is a consideration since I usually bank fish. Thanks.

Thanks guys I’m gonna get the 6’6

I’m going to get a Dobyns fury as an all around rod. I fish from the bank, but I don’t know whether to get the 6’6 or 7 foot . Sometimes fishing in tight spots and I’m not sure if the extra length would be a problem

Appreciate it brother. Interested in the feel free. Hopefully I can pick one up soon and get on some big ones

Recently been catching them on a 5 inch trout and I’m interested into getting into more swimbaits. I use a medium heavy 6’6 since I bank fish w/ 30 pound braid. Was wondering if anyone knows some good swimbaits I could throw ? Thanks

I’m looking to buy a kayak finally and was wondering if anyone knows of some affordable kayaks. I check Craigslist but not much pops up where I live so I plan to buy it new

I mostly bank fish but plan to get a kayak soon. Looking for a solid all around rod to pair with my 6:8:1. Any suggestions for the best casting rod around the hundred dollar range?

Thanks for the info that helps a lot. I think I’m gonna get the tournament pro

Looking for one all around reel to use for all lures and fishing from the bank. Big lews fan so I’m gonna stick with them. Thinking about a tournament pro 6:8:1, any other suggestions? Heard a lot of good things about that real as well as others like the bb1, etc. and I want to make the right call.