Mike Levy

I also noticed on with reeling in the Stripers the rod was very stiff in response compared to a med. weight spincast rod... However that Carp sure gave it a good workout, and as an added side note the Trilene XT Hi-vis green works very well but is no where near invisible even in the murky Hudson River....

Well i was out for about 6 hrs this morning and only had 3 birdnests. And they really weren't all that bad. I have come to the realization though that you can't put light tackle on this rod or you get nada for cast ability! So I added more weight and I was good. I caught 2 Carp (about 20lbs or so) and 5 baby Stipers (maybe 5lbs each) But since it's outta the Hudson River it's a strict (i don't want possibly contaminated fish) catch and release policy. All in all i was very satisfied with the rod and reel and had a great day fishing....

Hyde Park, NY here... anyone close by?

Honestly I haven't used it and i'm not really sure of the differances between the Flurocarbon and the Monofilament. Is it just what it's made out of, the process in constructing the line, what? Not to sound stupid but I guess i just don't get it.....

Yeah I read the baitcasting 101, and found some good vids on it as well on you tube. I have some 12 lb. Trilene XT on there it's a really bright neon green color though, I'm not sure how invisible that's gonna be but i'll try it.... As for the opiling I thought about it after I typed and decided against it already so no worries there. Looking forward to a good weekend of trying this thing out and believe me I'm not expecting to be perfect at it on my 1st day. I've gone out in the field the past few days and practiced casting it for a little bit and it doesn't seem to hard. I just wish I knew how to cast it more accurate than I am.... but i'll keep trying and practicing. Thanks, Mike

would it be ok to put some graphite powder in there to keep it lubricated? and i'm gonna try some 12lb spiderwire mono and see how that does. My friend uses it all the time on his med. spincast and has decent luck with it so he gave me about 200 yds of it to try...

Well I did some work for a friends father and he gave me a Quantum Tenacity Baitcaster for the help. I know it's not the most coveted pole and reel out there but FREE is better than any cost in my book. My question is there's a push type release switch UNDER the front of the shaft the line rolls over before the spool...what's it for? Also what's the best line to put on here for various conditions type fishing. I want something soft for good casting but tough enough to handle a good hookset or rocks or whatever. I know Gander Mtn carries alot of stuff and I am probably going after come Carp this weekend as well as my usual Largemouth spots....my point is when I go to get bait I'll get new line too. Also since it has no indications what lb. test should be on it? Thanks, Mike

Hyde Park, NY here... yeah it's a small town with ALOT of idiots!

I've been alternating between Yo Zuri Hybrid 6lb, Trilene XL Smooth Casting 6lb, and Fire Line 6lb. I have to say the Trilene casts smoother than the YZ, BUT the YZ definately has less stretch and results in a better hook set. Obviously not as low stretch as the Fireline but the cost difference makes up for that. I choose the Fireline because the 6lb test was only a 2lb Dia. and thus could fit more on the spool than the recommended amount for 6lb test. I would have to say for the cost and the durability the Yo Zuri Hybrid has definatley paid for itself in customer satisfaction in my book. But that's just my $.02

Hey guys! Let me start by saying that I am impressed on what I've read so far. An actual forum site without the bashing that I've seen on most and surprisingly enough people actually helping each other! Any way here's a bit about me and a few short questions at the end... I've been fishing since I was about 5 yrs old but only seriously wanting to fish for the past few years or so. Actualy it kinda started as way to take a break from it all and grew more nad more into something I actually looked forward to. I usually use my trusty Ultralight Ugly Stick and some 6lb test / 2lb dia. Fireline and various fake worms and some floating lures. But mostly just plain old Nightcrawlers and a bobber seems to work best around here. I've just never had much luck with anything else. I've got a tackle box filled with all sorts of stuff and I hardly touch it. Anyway is anyone from the Hyde Park, NY area or just the Mid Hudson region ingeneral? What seems to work for you guys around here? I'm game to try just about any type of bait.... I've recently been taking my 11 yr. old along and she just bought her 1st fishing pole with her allowance.. needless to say that came as a surprise when she asked me to take her to the store to get her own pole... apparently she enjoys going. Well any suggestions on mostly pond or stream type fishing would be appreciated..... Thanks, Mike

So far the biggest Bass caught was about a 1/2 pounder i'd say. About 8 inches long but it fought like hell. I'd lose my pants if i pulled in a bass as big as you guys are showing in the pics... Minus dinksters though... HA HA HA.

Well at least now I know I'm not the only one to have this happen. Muy whole point that led me to this site was this type of situation happened today. Ususally I just fish for whatever comes along, but today at Lake Taghanic there was a largemouth just chillin' about 2 feet from the rocks and i swear it was watching me. No matter waht i casted in it would approach look at it and back up. NOT leave just back away and sit there. IT DROVE ME NUTS! of course my kids thought this was great fun to laugh at Dad NOT catching a fish right in front of him and that didn't help at all either but they're kids and at least thay had a good time. Well Good luck with your Bass and If i get the one from today in any future (next weekend) outings i'll post a picture of the area it was in too.... Thanks, Mike