SDoolittle

Are you still in the Army, Brian?

I'm looking for 1/8 oz and 3/16 oz shaky heads with 3/0 thin wire EWG hooks without a spring lock. If anyone is interested in making me something like that, let me know. I'm looking to order about 100 of them. I'm basically looking for something similar to the Tru Tungsten Ikey Head, but I want a lead head.

Ditto I bought a new Sedona a couple of years ago, and I didn't like the handle, so I replaced it with the handle off another Sedona that was over ten years old.

I haven't tried the Turbo Toad or the Double Take, and honestly, I wouldn't waste my money on either of them. I'm sure that at some point you could catch fish with them, but they just seem too gimmicky to me.

WW2farmer, what kind of problems did you experience with Kistler rods? Over the years, I've owned Kistler Heliums, Argons, Mag TS's, and Carbon Steels, and I've never had a problem with any of them. I did have one get damaged in shipping, but they replaced it free of charge and without hassle.

Welcome to BR! I've never thought of Spain as a bass fishing destination. Did that hawg in your avatar come from Spanish water?

How old are you?

I really can't quantify that statement because I have never measured the gas milage or oil consumption on my boat, but I wouldn't let the cost of Optimax oil deter me from purchasing one. If we were talking about a 250 HP, then I might take it into consideration, but not on a 115 HP.

A gallon of Optimax oil will get you a long way with a 115 HP.

I've only spent a few weeks in Kuwait on the way into and out of Iraq, but I can't imagine that you will find many opportunities to fish. It's just too hot. Pack a travel rod with you, and work on casting, pitching, and flipping accuracy. Subscribe to a few fishing magazines, order some fishing DVDs, and log onto BR whenever you get the chance. Those are the kind of things that got me through my time overseas. I did get the chance to fish both the Tigris and Euphrates rivers during my first tour in Iraq, but it was only for a few minutes, and I didn't catch anything.

I've always heard that, but I've never understood why. Can anyone explain?

I have a 115 Optimax, and I've had no problems with it in the four years that I've had it. I don't know anything about the four strokes, but I would buy another Optimax.

Congrats on the first win!

Me too! I'm just afraid to try it because I know I'll like it, and as often as I change my line, I can't afford it.

What is the other website? If you can't post it here, please PM me.

X2 on the Z-Bone, but I'm a Revo fan, so I'd go with a Revo MGX.

I would love to get picked for something like that! I took a baitcaster with me on my last Iraq deployment. I wasn't able to do any actual fishing, but I had to do something to feed my addiction, so I spent countless hours casting, flipping, and pitching to various targets around the FOB in my free time. I may not be able to catch a fish once my lure hits the water, but accuracy is definately one of my strengths.

The Slim Jack is my favorite shallow water jerkbait. I haven't tried any of their other hardbaits, but the Finesse Miki is a sweet little shaky head bait, and I really like the Zool fishing line for light line applications. I wouldn't hesitate to try anything in the Damiki product line.

To my knowledge, the only rule is that the reel must work. I've only done it a couple of times, but I just take one of my old reels that don't get much use anymore.

I don't know about the Z-7, but the numbers are right on for my Z-6. The estimated speed is listed as 50-52 MPH. If I'm alone in the boat with smooth water and an empty livewell, I can get it up to about 54 MPH (GPS). With a partner in the boat and a full livewell, it tops out at about 50 MPH.

I guess you're not superstitious, huh?

My favorite Caroina Rig bait is the Brush Hog, but I'm really looking forward to trying out Bite It's Double X.

I have that rod, and that's exactly what I use it for. It also works well for small drop shots. I haven't tried shaky heading with it, but I don't think I'd like it for that because I prefer an XF action for shaky heads. Infamous Fisher is trying to sell a couple of them in the Flea Market forum. http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/97520-kistler-spinning-rods-for-sale-price-lowerednew-pics-added/

Do you mean a Winchester Model 88? Those are some great rifles! If you're still looking for a scope, I suggest looking at Weaver scopes. I've had a Weaver K series on my .270 WIN for a dozen years, and I love it!

CIF always sucks! Wait until you have to turn all that crap in!