nralover

These days it seems that most companies have forgotten that the consumer can make or break them. Good for them and good for you!

Guys, I HATE losing expensive crankbaits. I have seen some newer lures with the front "prong" of the treble hook removed. Has anyone tried clipping off the front of a regular treble and filing it down?

BTW, I just got an email showing that the BPS Extreme reels are on sale. Normally 79.99, they are 49.94! Here ya go... http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_90338____0?ordProd=Y&CMID=TOP_selectitems#itemDetail

I am certainly no expert, but I have heard a good number of folks say that the Bass Pro Extreme baitcasters are a nice reel for the money. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_103926_100001001_100000000_100001000_100-1-1?ordProd=Y&CMID=TOP_selectitems#itemDetail

Anyone know a good site where they illustrate how to do this? It is almost time to get out to the lake and I want my reels to be ready...

As far as rods go- they carry Falcon, Fenwick, Loomis, St Croix, Berkley, Shakepeare, etc. In reels they have Shimano, Abu, Daiwa, Quantum,Pflueger, and Pinnacle. Someone told me that an Ugly Stik Lite makes a decent budget cranking rod. Wally World has them for like 30.00...

Do you guys have a preferred brand of buzzbait? What is your preferred color and weight? Do you ever modify them?

To clarify- it is store credit from a return to the sporting goods store. So it is "money already spent". I don't have a credit card and I don't want one....

Well, it isn't a question of cash, as it would be store credit that I already have. I just don't want to deplete the bank account for the equipment. I could maybe add a few bucks to it, but 200.00 would be an absolute ceiling for me....

Guys, I am starting to become comfortable throwing my baitcaster, and I'd like to get a rod and reel just for crankbaits. Here is the problem- I just got laid off and fancy equipment just isn't as appealing as feeding the children. I'd love to have a Loomis rod and a Cronarch, but it is out of the question. I am on a strict budget, and I need opinions on a viable rod and reel for general duty cranking that won't break the bank. I only have 150.00 or so to spend, and I need to buy from the local shop as there isn't a BPS nearby. Can you fellas point me to a good lefty reel and a rod suitable for this technique? thanks in advance, NRA

My wife has a Lightning rod for her spinning rig. It is a 6ft medium power model. It casts well and has handled channel cats, and large and smallmouth without a hitch. It is also very light and easy to use even when she floats all day.

Is a dedicated rig for flipping and pitching really a must? Should I go with a heavy action rod or is MH enough? Also, who makes a reel for this type of fishing? Could I make do with an old Shimano Brush Buster?

My thoughts exactly.

I noticed that folks talk of the original green Curados with much reverance. Can someone tell me which model they are?

Can you fine gents recommend a good brand, color and weight of jig and pig? I am wanting to learn to use one, and I thought I'd tie one on tomorrow when I go to the lake. My baitcaster is rigged with 14 pound mono, and I'll be fishing anywhere from 2 feet to 20 feet of water. Thanks, NRA

Well, I merely asked because so many guys seem to laught at anything but baitcasters, 20 pound test, etc...

What are you guys color choices, and favorite lures when chasing bass in a bluegill lake?

Went to the lake Saturday and we couldn't buy a bite. Finally about my last hour fishing I tied a Spot remover jig head on my line with a Zoom finesse worm. I cast and let it hit bottom, then lifted until just before the lure came off the bottom. After a few light shakes, BAM. All the sudden I looked like a pro. I nabbed five bass in about 25 minutes, then we had to get going. Seems like a new technique that I will have to use more often. Is anyone else a believer in the shaky head?

Anyone have an idea? I thought of buying another baitcaster, but I'll hold off if they are coming soon. Also- can anyone tell me about the Cronarch? Are they a nice reel?

Anybody use one of these rods? I handles one at BPS and it felt great! Lightest rod I've held....

Anyone have a ballpark on when they will be available?

Help me pick a good MH rod for my Revo. I want a general purpose rod and I would like to keep it at 250.00 or less...

Yep- Symetre for 70.00 on sale is about the nicest spinning reel you could get and have some money left over for lunch together...

It is a cool looking reel- who makes a rod with a matching color scheme?

Ahh- so this begs the question: What does Shimano need to do with the Curado to reclaim its reputation? What kind of features are necessary, and at what price point???