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I have seen Shimano and Diawa's offerings, like the Stella and Steez. However, those companies coming out with reels in that price range doesn't shock me because they are Japanese companies and are known for having reels of that caliber; they've earned the reputation. I'm just shocked that Abu would come out with a $500 reel in America in this economy. I couldn't even conceive owning one of those reels, they're so expensive...

I love everything Abu, but a $500 reel? Are you freaking crazy???

That's the package!!! Oh man, I miss those worms. I'd buy all of them if I found any.

I'd save another $100 and get TWO new Gen3 Revo STX's!

I went to Culinary School and got my Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management. While I was in school, I realized that food was not my real passion. It has always been fishing.... always. I had a few long talks with myself, and decided that I was going to finish what I started, knowing that educating myself (although it cost me $100,000), was an investment in myself and my future. After graduating, I became a sales rep for a food manufacturer. I attend food show (like outdoor expos, but FOOD), make sales calls, and manage my market. I am in charge of all sales in a fairly large geographic area. I love meeting and talking to new people, which is why sales is a great career for me. Plus, I get to use my college education I so heavily paid for. I chose a career in sales with the hopes that, once I gain enough knowledge, I can switch into the fishing industry one day. I have the passion and knowledge of fishing; I just need to build some knowledge on how to be a good representative and manager. I hope, one day, to live my dream and become a professional in the industry that I love. Wish me luck.

I watched every episode of Major Leauge Fishing this weekend, and I must say, it's really worth the spend. I learned a TON of info on how to fish clear water ad dirty water. Anyway, durin the 2012 Challenge Cup, KVD and Brent Ehrler put a hurtin' on the bass. They were both fishing the deep, clear waters of Lake Amistad, and were tossing Jerkbaits, working them back to the boat very fast. However, the camera zoomed in on a few of their catches long enough for me to notice that they were BOTH using ing the same Jerkbait: a Megabass Vision 110. Even KVD, who designed a Jerkbait for Strike king, was using a Megabass. Ehrler is sponsored by Lucky Craft. But in the heat if the moment, when the pressure was on, neither one of these accomplished fishermen felt that their sponsors made a jerkbait that would help them win. I'm just commenting how interesting it is that guys will promote a brand, and their baits, I'm sure. But when the hey is on, they turn to what they think will win them the day. And I'm (sorta) surprised that thu both turned to the same bait. BTW, Mike Mclellend finished third, and he caught his fish on his mcStick. That's confidence!

SSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

I used to live in Wi: Fort Atkinson (south-central). Swim jigs and frogs, baby.

Texas bass tackle *m has tru-tungsten screw in weights on close out. I know they have 1/16 oz, maybe one size lighter... Just a thought.

Blade baits shoul be fished more like jigs that lipless cranks. They are great cold water bass baits. They are also the premier bait to throw in winter for largies in the upper Chesapeake. I think the home furthest toward the head gives you the most vibration, and vice versa. Good luck!

Sping Craw with Gold Flake.... OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH that was a killer! I wish they'd bring it back. Yea, what? FFO? For me, its the Bomber Balsa B crankbait. It didnt last too long. It is was a larger profile Balsa squarebill with a thick lexan lip. It had a shallow dive angle and wide wobble, and was THE TOUGHEST squarebill to snag, PERIOD. I went nuts last winter and bought about 20 of them. Also, about ten years ago, FLW had a series of lures exclusively through Wal Mart (right around the time they first linked up). They had an 8" Curl Tail worm that is still the most productive soft plastic bait I've ever used. It had a garlic scent to it (when that first became the big thing). They were so good, I'd wish I find some on ebay...

I had a bird once try and pick up my pop-r off the surface. He was hovering over my bait and I said to myself, "Hes not gonna..." Then he dive-bombed it. And missed (thank God!). It happens sometimes.

Every year I clean my baitcasters, and the time has come. Unusually go over it with a toothbrush and oil to scrub off the dirt, but I was wondering how each of you clean your reels? Walk me through your ENTIRE process, what tools, materials, and solutions do you use? What areas or parts do you target? Any tips for better performance? Let us all know!

Grea swim jig trailer. Put it on a 3/32oz mushroom head when the bite gets tough around bridge pilings. Yo-yo it. It's a great trailer for swim jigs, too!

I do this when the fishing is slow and I'm fishing with a friend: When fishing a topwater, like a buzzbait, I make sure i fish it all the way back to me. On about the third or fourth cast, whenever my poor partner isnt paying attention, right before I would pull the lure out of the water, I dip my rod in the water, and shake it violently back and forth, and start screaming like Iaconelli landing an 8 pounder. My buddy usually whips around, eyes as wide as grapefriuts. After they see that I apparently dont have the new state record on my line, I laugh as they call me something dirty. Its a good time...

Yea, I think I'm gonna buy some BOSS hubs. $.50 each isn't bad.

Clackerbuzz, that's exactly what I will do tomorrow. I'm going to the craft store!!!!

Whats the "hub" made from, or where do I get it?

What brands do you like, and why do you like them? What brands do you dislike (if any)?

Does anyone make their own Punch Skirts? I am NOT referring to the "flipping weight with collar molded in" style. I am looking for a DIY, how-to type of home made punch skirt. I want to know how to make something like a Paycheck BAits Punch Skirt, and perhaps a Finesse version, like the one Zappu puts out. I've read a bunch of reviews on the mass-produced ones, and the two main issues around are: 1) Roughing up line and eventually causing a breakage or 2) Plastic "collars" break, redering the skirt usless. I want my version to be made of some sort of metal, as well as wire or thread tied (wired preferrably). Anyone? Photos appreciated!

1) Built for weeds at any depth with hard cover mixed in (Born on the Mississippi River). 2) use a medium action rod with a little give; like a good top water rod. Hook set is sweeping like a crankbait. 3) Brovarney and Leathal Weapon (from Wisconsin). 1/4oz, white, bluegill, black/blue. Now, for some notes: a good swimjig is designed to glide slowly through the water. 1/4 oz is the standard. A pointed head is a must. Light or regular wire hook (3/0-4/0) with a LIGHT weed guard. Line should be 30-40lb braid. Reel should be 6.4:1 or slower (5.4:1 preferred). Trailers include single and twin tail grubs, small paddle tail swimbaits. Fish a swim jig in pads, grass, around wood, docks. You can use it in place of a square bill, chatterbait, spinnerbait, or skinny-dipper style swim bait. Good luck!

What's the coldest water temp you caught a bass (LM or SM) on a top water? What lure was it? In what area? I'll go first... It was the Northeast River, MD late November last fall. The water was 49F. I came up to a floating mat on a weed flat and noticed a bluegill hanging out in a hole. I picked up my SPRO frog, and caught three quality LM bass in about an hour. I think that's pretty chilly for frog fishing.

I throw Jawjacker Custom crankbaits. They are whidled, hand made and hand painted in Tennessee. Phenomenal baits. I like balsa baits over plastic.

I only know a few things: fish the 10'-15' drop offs and points. The crawfish in there are watermelon/blue with orange tips on their claws. Drop shot like a boss!!!!

I just looked; it doesn't say "made in" anywhere. It does list the address of Pure Fishing in Spirit lake, IA on the back. However, it doesn't say where it's made. There is a symbol above the address that is a fish, but the body of the fish, from the head to the tail, is made up of three letters: ECO. There is oriental writing around it, but looking closely, it looks Japanese, not Chinese. Fishing is big in Japan, I suppose it could be the overseas importer for Japan. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.