Jrob78

You are correct. 10-20# is 4 carrier, 30-40# is 6 carrier and 50#+ is 8.

You and me both. I use a custom built on a Lamiglas blank but I would love to have the Megabass rod.

Megabass Hedgehog with the stinger tip.

They are both great braids but the 832 sinks while the PB floats.

Shimano has to be thrilled with the buzz this reel is getting, especially considering how the last batch were received.

5 pages of thoughts. http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/120786-little-shimano-sneek-peek/

Black/blue flake green pumpkin/red flake Pearl white Aaron's Magic Those colors cover 95% of the plastics I fish.

It's so foreign to me to think that there are people who only use spinning gear. I could be completely wrong but it almost seems geographical. People in the north are more likely to use spinning gear while people in the south are more likely to use baitcasters. Here in TX, it's the opposite, most guys will have a boat full of baitcasters and maybe 1 or 2 spinning combos that only get used if all else fails. I don't care what anyone uses, it's just interesting to me. Fishing is supposed to be fun, a person should fish with whatever makes them happy, it doesn't matter what anyone else uses or what anyone else thinks about it.

I am primarily a 2 handed caster. I think the main reason for this is longer rods. It's hard to whip around a 7'+ rod with one hand and have much power or control, (for me at least.) Two handed casting is also why I prefer split grip rods. That fighting butt makes a perfect handle for your bottom hand.

Agreed, there are no rules in fishing. Put the handle on whatever side feels best to you.

I have the Columbia Drainmakers also, I am happy with them. The Zeko shoes are the other ones I would consider.

Fishing kayaks are a lot more stable than you might think. A big fish can pull you around a little bit but you aren't in any danger of it tipping you over. I've got a Wilderness Systems Ride 135 that I can stand up and fish out of without fear of tipping over. Kayaks are good exercise, a lot of fun and get you off the bank.

That's a very versatile rod. You can use it for light jigs, t-rigs, spinnerbaits, swim jigs, walking baits, chatterbaits, buzzbaits...........

Jig for me too, usually a football head jig.

Heavy is a power, not an action. You have to decide what baits you plan to throw more of. Personally, I like to throw all but the lightest jigs on a heavy powered rod. I throw most of my regular t-rigs on a MH rod. If I had to pick one or the other, it would depend on which I planned to throw more often.

Micros set up properly on a casting rod offer some real advantages over standard guides. They aren't for every situation though. The vast majority of my rods have micro guides but they are all customs. I don't fish braid with leaders and I don't fish in freezing, icy weather. If you buy a production rod, micros or not, look the rod and the guides over very carefully. Make sure the guides line up and don't have any cracked or missing inserts.

Grande Bass Rattlesnake and Lake Fork Ring Fry are my 2 favorites. I'll c-rig a 10" worm sometimes too.

XCalibur XR50 and Red Eye Shad are my 2 favorites.

I'm a big Powell fan and i'm glad they are coming out with a high end rod but I wish they would have done something else with the handle. The grip and fighting butt are the same as all their other rods and I hate the aluminum piece. You can buy similar pieces at rod building suppliers and they seem cheesy to me. I do like the reel seat, guides and warranty though.

It's a solid entry level Daiwa reel. It isn't the most refined but is a good reel for the money. I had one several years ago that I've since given to my brother, it is still going strong.

I don't know much about the ci material but if it behaves like a non-corrosive magnesium, i'm interested.

I feel for you man. The crack down on prescription drug abuse has made it nearly impossible for a lot of people to get the help they need. The dr's have to worry more about covering their butts than treating patients. I don't have an answer for you but I hope you get the help you need. Be really careful playing with narcotics without supervision, it can get ugly.

Can't wait to see what they have to offer. I hope the Chronarch moves back to its proper place in the lineup instead of the white Curado it is now.

The 68 is awesome. It's big enough to be considered a big bait but small enough that it isn't overwhelming if you're just starting out. They are releasing them pretty regularly now too. I really like the new "blueback herring" color. I'm ready for the weedless 68's.

It's a good looking bait. They are supposed to have a flat sided, deeper running version as well.