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I have a 3000 Vanford on an Edge 7’ ml. Love it! I also have a 2500 Vanford on a GLoomis IMX 6’6” light. Love it! Two similar but different setups doing different duties. edit: just noticed this is my 1,000th post!

Long stroke spool gearing, Inifinity Xcross (?) From Shimano ”Equipped with InfinityXross technology — a refined gear design that enhances winding efficiency and provides supremely smooth retrievals ”

^^^^ could’ve have said it any better.

I quit ice fishing when I quit drinking

I have failed completely this season, never coming close enough to merit a post. Congratulations to the big ‘uns! Looking forward to next year, although there is a week left!

Sweet!

I find it an oxymoron wanting to go cheap on a rod and reel to use with a $2k+ tv setup.

Much better access. Does the end of the box go in the water when launching? No water intrusion?

I fish a Phenix Feather FTX-C71-2 which is a two piece rod and have no issues throwing a gizmo, even farther than my UL Loomis spinning rod. I fish a 9 gram, 3” jointed swimbait on this rod with a Shimano BFS SLX reel and 8lb PowerPro line and it cast forever! Highly recommend for the price.

It’s bass fishing! And going into the toughest time of year,,,winter Whats your favorite technique? The one you have the most confidence in; wacky, dropshot, spinnerblades, crankbaits, jerkbaits or t-rig? What is the most appropriate technique for the conditions you’ve fishing? Find your confidence lure for the conditions and fish it with variations; depth, color and retrieve with confidence. To prove to yourself there are fish,,,,use live bait. A live worm, minnow or shiner will still slay fish. You find them on live bait, switch to a similar method and area. For sure, as mentioned talk with local fishermen, forums and clubs. As noted throughout this forum youtube and facebook are full of finally edited “great successes” on the water, usually promoting a sponsor, lure or product. Don’t fall for the trap.

Still a little bloom!

Rebel Teeny Wee R similar sizing

Cotton Cordell Big O But my favorite, more perch(ie)

I hear ya! Cold water bass fishing is more difficult for me, crappie fishing no biggie! My canoe is very stable, even more-so with the outriggers. I’ve been on big water with whitecap wind and never felt unsafe. A Sportspal canoe is virtually unsinkable even filled with water and the outriggers makes it almost (almost!) impossible to flip. Falling in is the danger. However I don’t stand up in clod and windy weather, don’t want an opportunity to topple in and always, always wear a pfd.

Different conditions but similar struggles @bishoptf I fished a 75 acre lake today for a few hours. Air temp at 48*, 47* water temp, 20-25 mph wind, half stump field in shallow water (1-3 ft) with deep water being 6 to 8 foot. This is typically a weed choked lake but everything has died off creating slime muck on the bottom. Absolutely nothing in the “deeper” water and the wind made the stump field a nightmare. I spent more time getting unhung, both the canoe, trolling motor and lures trying to fish the sunny shallows than actually fishing. Probably should have concentrated more on the reed/cattail line with less wind and sunny but the algae bloom was still evident all along the wind blown bank, which was probably a plus!

Do tell………

Think about the speed of a lure and determine the “site value” of it. I think appropriate color is all thats required for any bait imitation. Fine details are lost on speed, water clarity and depth. Although they do catch many a fisherman!

Not a huge issue but I found a longer rod will allow the lure to slap the water in the back swing when casting and fighting a fish boat side is a bit more difficult as @FryDog62 noted. I prefer the 6’6”, 6’8” and 6’10” rods, but I do use a few 7 footers. My last outing throwing an A-rig on a 7’6” in the wind ended up with my line caught up in the trolling motor, no bueno! Managed to save the A-rig but had to pull the trolling motor off the canoe, pull the prop off and remove 15 yards of braid from around the prop shaft. Didn’t throw the long rod again all day.

I would like a Bates reel but the Hundo is outside of my retirement budget. I too have been intrigued by the DC reels, having never owned one would like to add one for skipping as well. This sounds like a viable option. As you, I’d like to see some more real use reviews.

I use a Rapala F11 4-6 ft diver I wanna see the rod that throws a 6-8 ft jerkbait! 😆

Wowza, can’t wait to see the on water report. Awesome build!

In the 70’s went with Creme worms and Mr. Twister grubs, finesse was Don Iovino hand poured which I still have a few left used for drop shots. Today I mostly use Nikko 6” and Culprit 10”, and still Mr. Twister or Kalin’s grubs, Don Iovino for finesse.

You won’t regret it 👍🏼

I have faith in 100% certainty, I have worn a Stohlquist fisherman gaia-pvc free foam for several years without discomfort or heat issues. I like the canister types but I know mine will float me always, at anytime in any conditions 100% of the time. Gotta go with confidence.