Georgia Jeff

Don't forget their newest high priced rod the Voluptuous. It is similar to the Bass Pro Shops rods but it has two powerhumps that will really grab your attention . Of course this model will cost you a fortune......they always do!

Braid doesn't sink as well as mono or floro but you shouldn't see any negative affects fishing a senko because they are pretty heavy baits. I have been fishing braid exclusively for around 3 years and have not see any ill effects on lure action or diminished catches. Some people don't like the smaller diameter braid because they say it digs into your spool when you set the hook and can cause backlashes on future casts. I personally fish 30 test. It does dig in every now and then but it isn't bad or that often. I am going to have to respectfully disagree with xxjoker122. Braid has no stretch which leads to a better hookset because all the energy you put into the sweep of the rod is put into the sinking of the hook. With floro and mono the line stretches and it takes more effort to get as good of a hookset. This lack of stretch also helps you to feel every little bite, tap, rock, or bottom contour.

I agree 100%. BPS has the perfect hook keeper. I don't know why shimano and other big name rod companies won't switch over.

If you can only afford one I would go with last years curado. The new chronarch has a plastic drag star. If I am paying $200 for a reel it should be all metal. I'm not a big fan of the color scheme either. It looks like the white would show scratches and boat rash easier. Take the $30 and buy some lures.

Buy them both.

I use all of these setups below with baitcasters 6'6 or 6'8 mh fast for weighted plastics, frogs, spinnerbaits 6'6 m fast for weightless plastics 6'6 ml fast (bends almost as much as a moderate) for everything with a treble hook and crazy light weightless plastics. So far i have not found a situation where these combos wouldnt work. I have to switch out baits every now and then but thats not to bad. A spinning reel would do the job as good or better for the weightless plastics but i dont like fishing them. I also don't mess with longer rods because I fish mostly small river systems and ponds and therfore dont need the extra casting distance and also they don't fit in my truck as easily.

Nice deals

How big a river? I fish a small river (avg. 100 feet wide and 10 ft. Or less deep) that has lots of fallen trees in it. The fish bite a little better during low ligh but can be caught all day long. I try to hit current breaks hard and areas with overhanging brush that creates shade. If you can find both that's even better.

Same thing here. I guess I will have to wait.

The day 2 coverage was much better, we actually got to see some fishing! I love the slow motion replay that they are using.

Wow. Mike that does stink. Can you watch them in delay on the internet?

The tv coverage of day one of the classic was TERRIBLE! They showed several scenes about four times and spent way too much time showing Zona and the other guy talking. I assume this was because they had cameras on the big name guys that were favored to win and they had a bad day. I still would rather see them catch some fish rather than watch two people talk and do interviews. I sure hope the next two days of coverage are better because today's sucked. I must admit I did enjoy watching Aaron Martens get hit in the head with that flying bass. The only way that could have been better would be if it got stuck in his mouth so I wouldn't have to hear him mumble.

ML makes a good crankbait rod. I prefer medium for weightless senkos and MH for spinnerbaits.

Best: Try a baitcaster/braided line/black trick worm and you'll never go back. Worst: It's too windy to fish (with only a 10 mph wind blowing).

I fish mostly small rivers (about 30 yards wide). I fish out of the front of the boat, however my partner tries to cast way out in front on me instead of fishing the pocket you can't cast to untill you are past a bush/tree that is hanging in the water. Then I have to turn around and cast to the spot while he throws over and past me. If he would just fish from the middle of the boat and back we could cover water much more efficiently.

I3rd and craww, Let me know how they hold up. You guys just may be able to talk me into one if they hold up.

Looks,like a good reel for $89 but when holding it this weekend I didn't love it. It felt ok. The spool didn't free spool as long as I was expecting and I absolutely HATE those darn foam grips. For the money it's a good deal but I'll hold off for further reviews.

The change from the curado B series to the curado D series was a much bigger change in my opinion than the D to the E. The D series is when they actually over-built the curado lineup. The price jumped from $150 to $199. With the curado E they introduced graphite side plates and dropped the price a little. The curado is now back in its original price range but unfortunately it feels horrible compared to its last two versions, is made cheaper, and has a bulkier frame. Shimano has once again downgraded the curado lineup.

The extreme looks like a pretty nice reel, I held it today. I love the handle and the v shaped spool. For $49 it can't be beat. I liked the way it felt better than the new curado. I'm sure it isn't made quite as nice but for the money I would rather have the extreme.

Line threading and eyesight for older people

I own a 100d and a 200e. I held the 200g today for the first time. I would have to say that this is the third time in a row that the curado has taken a step in the wrong direction. They went with graphite side plates instead of an all aluminum reel when they switched to the 200e and now the 200g has even more cheap parts on it. The drag star is plastic and cheap looking and the reel has less bearings. I also didn't like the way the spool engaged. It was very clunky and stiff. The 200e was still a good reel in my opinion but not quite as nice as the 100d. I don't see myself buying a 200g.

I have one micro guide rod. I like it but can't say that I think it makes a world of difference. One of the selling/advertising points is that it helps you cast farther. I can't say that I have noticed any increase in distance. One thing that I did notice is that the line does seem to have less play when casting and working your bait. This is hard to explain but the line just feels tighter and you have a little more control, nothing major but it is noticable. One of the main reasons that I bought the micro guide rod was I hate it when my braided line gets wrapped around the guides. The line gets hung up less on the micro guides but still does occassionally get hung up. If I was to buy another rod I would buy one with micro guides but I wouldn't pay any more just for the micro guides.

I fish braid for everything. I use 30 lb suffix 832 braid on all of my rods except for my crank bait rod. For it I use 30 lb suffix stretch braid and a medium light rod with a lot of give in the tip. The downside to using braid for crank baits is that it will bend your treble hooks. Manufacturers have adapted and created superline hooks for worm fishing but I have not seen any crank baits being made with a thicker gauge hook to offset the lack of stretch in braid. The suffix stretch is supposed to have a little give but I can't tell much of a difference to be honest. I have tried to accommodate for this by using a very giving rod, the stretch braid, and loosening the drag on my reel. This setup is working for me. I don't think I could ever go back to mono.

wow. Only 5% have caught a 5lb bass. That seems really low. However, I do live in the south. Almost everyone I know has caught a 5lb or better fish. I guess I have been taking some things for granted. Now a 10 pounder, that's elusive.

I just had my regular (not 580's) delaminate for the second time. They said this happens when water sits at the bottom of the frames on the lenses. I would contact them before you have more issues.