Darren.

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I love bass fishing, but I love catching fish, period! Doesn't matter the species. I am thinking about putting my kayak in the York River down here (tributaries and small water areas) to fish for the abundant species we have. I.e., I am open to expanding to salt water... As for fresh, if it can be caught on a hook, I don't mind catching it. Beats a skunk day on the water any time!! Sometimes I go out with long poles and target bluegill and crappie. Amazingly fun stuff.

Welcome aboard, and congrats on your first bass. May it be the first of many

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Welp, the Bills had a great weekend. A bye. LOL And what does Dallas do with Romo? Would he be willing to throw a ball in Buffalo? Hmmm. We did it with Bledsoe when Brady replaced him... Congrats to the 'Hawks for their stopping of the Brady Bunch in NE. Revenge is a dish best served cold, so says the old Klingon proverb. However, the Pats can and will shrug it off seeing they won a ring from the last one

Brand: Gamakatsu Style: Split Shot/Drop shot for wacky, mojo, etc. Style: Finesse Wide Gap - Wacky Style: O'Shaughnessy bend for TX, mojo, etc.

Heh, nice one. I'm no longer a Bills fan, all in with the Browns. And I heard fly fishing will be added to the Elite tour in 2017.

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Well done and congrats!

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PB freshwater striper, only striper in the reservoir, actually! 14# (and yes, I released it, to the dismay of the fisheries biologist who wanted to check its age and all that). This lady was 7.5# caught during spawn in thick salad.

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A salute to all our veterans! Thank you all so very much!!

Congrats! Nice smallie!

Are you talking spinning or casting? I caught my PB in thick slop on a baitcaster with 10# braid and a 10# leader... But now I use 20# for casting. Spinning is 10# and 15# plus a leader of varying pound test. As you indicate, 10# braid is plenty strong to bring in a large bass. I use the above in all areas, rocks, docks, trees, bridges. Rarely ever have a line break due to such things.

Congrats on the PB!

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Maybe one of our reel experts will chime in, something doesn't sound right with your reel. You should have no problem bringing in fish as you describe. @J Francho@Delaware Valley Tackle My Stradics have a max of 7# drag, but that's never been an issue for me. Any time (tip) you need extra drag on your spinning reel, simply use the palm of your "free" hand (not the reeling hand) and cup the spool with some pressure to increase drag.

Welcome aboard! What is your spinning setup that is underpowered?? I use Shimano Stradic 1000 size for bass fishing and have landed a ton of bass between 4 and 6+ pounds with no problems at all. 10 and 15# braid plus a leader anywhere from 4-15# (mostly use 6 & 8 tho). Also have a Chronarch 50e, my last one as I actually have gone back to spinning gear this past year. I don't find casting gear a necessary requirement for pulling in big bass. But I'm not putting casting gear down! I think it is a great tool in the angler toolbox.