JJP

I’ve called Daiwa directly with the part number and they sent me what I needed

X2 great rod

Palomar for braid improved clinch for everything else

Braid is ok but I like 6-8lb mono for ned rigs

Buy a spool of trilene XL for $8 and call it a day

Can’t say one bass changed my life but the 2013 fishing season was a year to remember. I had 20 fish over 5lbs with multiple 6’s, 7’s and my PB over 8lbs. All these fish were caught between March and June in New York. One of my favorite lakes experienced an unusual golden shiner run. The bass had the shiners pinned in a few areas of the lake and at times the scene looked like bluefish and striped bass attacking bunker. It made the obsession become an addiction. I’ve tried to replicate this the last 10 years but never even came close. Each year I fish this lake hoping it will happen again but it hasn’t. Fishing is a real Grind in my area but if you put it in your time and do your homework it can be rewarding.

Make sure when you spool mono/fluoro on baitcaster the line is coming off the TOP of the spool. Doesn’t seem to matter as much with braid

I usually use moss green power pro but when I couldn’t get green I’ve used white and yellow power pro as well with no issues

1. 7’ medium fast 12lb big game 2. 7’ medium heavy fast 15lb big game 3. 7’3” heavy 40lb power pro

I purchased the new Sedona fj for a spinning rod that didn’t have a reel on it. I haven’t heard much about it but for $80 I’m pretty impressed. I’ve always been a fan of the $75-$100 Shimano spinning reels. This new sedona, which I believe came out last year or early this year seems like a great reel for someone looking in that $75-$100 price range. Line lay was good right out of the box, smooth drag and an overall solid feel. It’s not a Stradic but for $80 you cannot go wrong.

I would fish the areas of the lake that you have done well at and pound it hard. It’s not always about covering as much water as possible. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thrown moving baits and as soon I fish a slower bait like a Texas rig and start picking apart the area I’m fishing I’ve gotten bit. If I know the spot produces well I’ll grind out each individual spot on the lake as I know the feeding windows can be extremely short. Throw some topwater as well over that grass.

New member from Long Island, New York. I’ve been browsing this site for a while, some great info here. bass fishing and surf fishing for striped bass for over 30 years. nice to meet you all