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Not really. Sure, the approach will be different, and may favor different anglers, but in the end it's about figuring out how to catch them on a given day(s), and then going out and doing it.

The first rule of Fat Free is....

LOL. Nissan/Tohatsu will put any logo on their motors you want. My '03 Mercury f225, was a Yamaha f225 with a paint job. A buddy with a Yammi and I would switch cowlings some mornings, just because.

-Thoughts on MLF v BASS?: meh -Why does it seem like a lot of pros are switching to Yamaha?: $, not to mention they make a superior product.

“But, he thought, I keep them with precision. Only I have no luck anymore. But who knows? Maybe today. Every day is a new day. It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact. Then when luck comes you are ready.” ― Ernest Hemingway

Sounds like it's time for a new transportation style. If you broke that handle behind the reel seat, it's a fairly easy fix.

I've never met an Ardent reel clean or lube product I liked.

I know there are bass specific boats, walleye specific boats, and even crappie specific boats, but do we really need a specific boat to catch those mudbugs?...

Composite or glass rod with a moderate or slow action, and appropriate power for whatever is likely to release the clip (or break the rubber band). That could be an Ugly Stik, or a custom job, and anything in between.

Yup, as a kid I used pretty much every thing that could possibly be bait on a hook. Slugs never did well.

Nice! Make sure to post fish pictures when you get some on it.

Wait, I thought you were guy that throws everything on the 7'6" Heavy stick...

Yes, but it's more about the line you are using. You can put more pressure on a fish with a medium rod than most bass guys think. Assuming I don't get bit off, I have no problem going up against any pike with a medium rod and 15 lb BG, or 30-40 lb braid.

No. "all around" and something towards the extreme of any parameter is just not a thing. A 7' rod is already a compromise for things like JBs, poppers, and other tip down presentations, not to mention close in precise presentations, and tight quarters if fishing from shore are better handled by a shorter rod. Anything longer is just not a good recommendation for someone looking for 1 rod.

Depends on the size and weight of the lures you'll be fishing, and the amount and type of cover you'll be fishing. This might confuse matters, but I would go with a Med that fishes like a MH, or a MH that fishes a bit light for it's rating for an all around rod. Also if you are one and done (yeah, right), then I'd go with a 6'8" or 6'10" or so. If it's the first of more to come, a 7' would be my choice.

RDB! RDB! RDB! I am gonna have to keep your deposit to cover the cost of the microphone though...

"Fish are smart, bigger fish are smarter, you gotta think like a fish (they don't), you have to outsmart fish, blah, blah, blah". Find the fish, catch the fish, ice the fish, ship the fish, (recreational guys leave the last two out) it's not that hard.

THIS^! Stop reading and watching videos, and fish till your arms fall off every waking moment you can. The mentor idea is a good one, but you need to find one to go fishing with, not here. Go east to NJ (did I just type that) There are plenty of places there where one could catch fish all day. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, The Flyers suck! Let's Go Rangers!...

Anything in a 6.something or 7.something.

Long suffering Giants fan here, so I'm just rooting for a good game. So far these playoffs have over delivered. Liking the close games in The year of the field goal.

Yeah, some braids do that, I use a glove and do it in the garage most of the time. I'm personally not a fan of a level wind on my salt water reels, but the 309 is a work horse for sure. I still have some of my old Penn reels from the 60s and 70s going strong. Gotta love a reel that you can overhaul in 10 minutes.

They just don't know any better.

This is like #3 on my "You know how I know you don't fish" list. If you are fishing for fun, and you want to catch them with lure X, you may be misguided, but hey, whatever floats your boat. If you are fishing a tournament, and for God knows what silly rationalization you decide you want to throw something or not throw something, for any other reason than because it is the best tool for the job at the time, and it's what the fish want, well then that's just plain stupid (or maybe you like loosing). That goes for electronics, and any other aspect of equipment and approach that is allowed by the rules.

Did you come by Clayton in a wooden boat, I was having river side lunch...

They have to pick out a Senko from a Yum Dinger and a BPS Stick O...