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get a pflueger president for $60. use 8lb trilene xl and you'll be fine for most applications. or get yo-zuri hybrid ultra-soft in 6lb (almost 11lb break point) and use some KVD line conditioner and you'll be good to go

ok... i need some help... (just ask my wife) i'm looking to step outside my comfort zone (spinning reels only) and get my first baitcast setup. i will be using it for all around i suppose. i don't do much pitching, so mainly cranking, spinnerbait and some deep cranks (14ft or so) i see the Compre at TW is $20 off. is this my best deal at $80?

i kinda thought the 7.1 might not be best for what i'm looking to use it for. so, i'd be better off with a 6.4. correct? one of the guys in my club has a KVD for $50 that is a 6.4. a better fit? and an ok deal?

is a 7.1 ratio too fast for general cranking?? deep diving cranks, reg cranks and spinnerbaits??? i'm looking to pick up a reel for general cranking use. i have a chance to pick up a 2009 Revo SX for about $100 but it is a 7.1... any input/advice is appreciated.. thanks

i have to admit... i bought one about 4 years ago.... thrown it twice maybe..it looks good but i would rather throw other cranks, etc. i wish i could fish in the places Bill Dance does... seems like he could throw a helicoptor lure and catch'em..

Get a small lucky craft sammy or a zell-pop or something less expensive will work fine for just starting out.. like a Rebel Pop-R, Jitterbug or a small buzzbait. i too think a wacky rigged senko type worm will do wonders, or a curly tail tail worm like a Zoom u-tail or Berkley 7" powerworm. and a spinnerbait as mentioned. good luck.. let us know how you do when you get back out..

i've got 2 pflueger presidents and love them both...great value. you won't be disappointed..

as others have said.. trick worm ... has more action than you might think.. zoom finesse worm hags tornado gycb kut tail

KVD works....period..been using it for over 3 years now.. i always use it the night before.. i can definitely tell a difference from when i didn't use it. it's worth every penny.. and lasts a long time

there are a few weedless wacky hooks to choose from. if you are limited in what you can find..just about any weedless hook will work ok. i recommend either 1/0 or 2/0 size max. wacky rigged 4" worms do not limit you to small fish.

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so the trailer goes on the trailer hook?? wow....do i feel like a big dummy... is that a mr. obvious??

i've used trailers. and i've used trailer hooks. but whenever i try to use them together the trailer always seems to get fouled on the trailer hook.. i add the trailer. then add the trailer hook. is there a "trick" to rigging that i'm missing. i usually use a small curly tail worm or i cut the end off a used up double tail hula grub (i like the curly tails action) rather than use a double straight tail trailer. is that my problem?? thanks...

A 4" hula grub needs a hook a lot smaller than 3/0. i agree. i throw these a lot. i use either a 1/0 or 2/0 gamakatsu ewg. 1/0 seems to work best for me. since i fish from the bank a lot, i fish them weightless (less hang ups) or with as little weight as possible..either 1/8 or 1/4oz

lucky craft RC wake bait..

ok, maybe this is a dumb question... :-? but here i go.. anyone ever dipped the ends of a jig in JJ's? :-/ i know dipping the trailer in...makes sense.. but what if you're using a trailer that already has scent like a chigger craw or a paca chuck...and you don't want/need to dip them. just wondering if anyone has ever actually dipped the tips of a jig?? would it disintegrate the jig fibers?? or just give my tackle bag a nice JJ odor?

i like'em. i picked some up as an alternative to the yamamoto. they've done well for me.

thanks.. i'll probably throw a spinnerbait, chatterbait, and a lippless one knocker as previously suggested as well as the speed trap. maybe a DT Flat or a Spro little john md. and if he's kickin' my butt..... i'll tie on what he's usin' 8-)

anyone had much experience/luck with the speedtrap? as a follow up to another post... would it be a good alternative to throw as a co-angler if my boater is throwin a lipless... from the description it says it can be worked pretty fast too.

thanks guys... i appreciate your input..

my club's 1st tourney of the year is next weekend. water temp will still be pretty cool. i am the co-angler.. my boater plans on "covering a lot of water with a lipless crankbait" what would you recommend i throw? i'm thinking maybe a lipless also and a spinnerbait :-/ i would like for him to slow down to use a suspending jerkbait... but he usually fishes too fast for that :'( he said he "may slow down" and jig fish some too. he's won our club 4 out of the past 5 years, so i'm kinda at his mercy.... appreciate any ideas/suggestions

i own 2 and love them both. they are a great value. i would recommend them anyone..

i've had good luck with; trick worm and late last year Hags Tornado

yes... very good.

i use duo lock snaps with crank baits. duo lock snap w/swivel on fluke type baits and spinning gear. direct tie on spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and plastics