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You were dorking around with the rod, any brand would have snapped, well besides an ugly stik. Go to their website and check out the warranty. http://www.stcroixrods.com/category/service_and_warranty If you bought the rod new I recommend reading the tags it comes with. It explains what you're suppose to do if you get snagged. The warranty information is listed on the tags too.

For me the $21+shipping is hard to swallow considering it'll probably gum up again, for now I can see if this works since I have nothing to lose on the handle, if it doesn't I'll find another handle knob and keep everything away from, maybe use a glove I just checked some places and its appears to be on back order, no doubt it's because of this problem..

I haven't read anywhere that the G or even the E was crappy. In store, I barely see anything listed for sale when it comes to fishing equipment in a dick's flyer, and their monthly clearance sales are never published but you'll see them around the fishing section. This time they have the cards hung up that say 50% off lowest price listed 'on sale'rods and reels. The citica g is on sale right now for 99.99

This is a photo of the clear coat applied, you can see more of the rubbed off sections from cleaning the goo off and the new gleam.

I wonder if they fixed the roller bearing issue with the FJ

I have a Stradic 3000 FI that has a goo'd up handle, for the price of replacing it is not worth it. Looked around for any solutions or alternatives but 'buy another' seems like the generic answer. This is also a problem with curado handles or probably others too, tends to be a factor of getting certain lotion or repellant on the handles which in turn makes them a gooey mess that you can't clean up. So far I decided to clean off the stradic handle with rubbing alcohol and applied 3 coats of automotive exterior clear coat to see if it'll hold back the problem. Really have nothing to lose here and hopefully I'll have a solution. So far the handle feels good and solid but I still haven't gone out and used it since it's on an inshore setup but will report after a good long jetty day at the shore, which will be soon.

Been to two Dick's, both had the 200G on sale 99.99 and 50% off that. Depending on distance grabing two for the price of one looks better. I would call first and confirm/have them put on hold until you get there though, if you make that choice.

This wouldn't have even made the news if it wasn't do the national attention that paula dean got. This is peanuts in the NFL..

I would suggest checking your guides or even the reel spool for nicks but you said berkley vanish so I am saying your line over anything first. Only 6 times? Two is enough. I had vanish do the same thing, after I ruled out the guides and reel I couldn't understand why the line kept snapping, well it was because the line is junk. There's a reason why people say its called vanish because that's what happens to your money when you use it.

Get rid of the berkeley Vanish, it's junk. 12lb is a good choice but the berkeley isn't Also you don't really need to post the street or zip where you live in the location

Snuffy the seal was the best part of shark week

Nice work, way to go!

I wouldn't be brand loyal if my brand didn't have what I really liked.

You would benefit more with a 7'+ Fast or Moderate action, medium light rod. 4-10lb rating instead of 6-10lb rating medium light power, More bend will get you out there farther The Stradic CI4 1000FML isn't worth jack over the standard CI4F, all you are doing with the FML is losing more line spool, if you decide to go with a heavier line you won't have more to put on. .1oz is nothing. Depending on plastics and hooks I would consider 6lb to drive the hook better.

I have several above the avid line, just nothing bigger than a MH. I find that the MH's are stout enough for the 3/8-1 oz range

Clarus is the cheapest and comes with a lifetime warranty. Not a bad rod.

Anything to stay in the spotlight.

Grab a Plano 3731 to store your soft plastics in and you'll be set

Put both in your hand and see which one you like better, you can't go wrong with either.

How many rods do I use? or How many rods do I own?

Using hollow body frogs work much better with braid, should use at least 40lb, it'll also help you pull through the slop better, most people tend to have their own rod/reel setup for frogging. Tight drag and a fast reel in after the hook set and you shouldn't have a problem. If you don't want to use braid you can throw super flukes with a 5/0ewg. I would at least step up to a 7ft medium or medium heavy rod to get more distance though since you're stuck on the shore Here's a good explanation here about the two: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/79338-difference-between-milfoil-and-hydrilla/

I've been using a 7' 10-20lb 1/2-1 1/2oz rod with a 3000 size reel spooled with 20lb braid using a fluke style mono leader rig for inshore/jetty fishing, mainly 2oz, it is a bit over the rating for the rod but it can handle it without a problem. This setup can handle abuse and the 20lb braid is strong enough for much abuse. I haven't done the surf sets but they have 30lb braid and with throw up to 6oz. More popular baits are Gulp's shrimp and crabs but you'll have to read some local reports on what's working better down in OB at that time and what's good to fish for.

That's healthy PA bass, for our area I've been seeing 19-20" bass in the 3-3.5lb range. For others out of the area, we have longer bass that weigh less. I remember catching a 5.2lber that went 24", according to most of the calculators out there it should have been closer to a mid/high 6lb but not for this region.

Ever try using a lighter rod? That heavy croix got to be a broom stick..

Far as the hook sets, are you using braid and at least a medium heavy rod?