RapidFire

this is jmo, but I've found the Shadilicious to be less then productive, I've tried various hooks, what worked the best for that bait was an Owner Beast, in 6/0, yea its a big hook but the weight will act as a keel and keep the fish from leaning from side to side, they will catch fish, but it was slow going for me. If its swimbaits your after, like paddle tails then take a look Skinny Dippers, they catch fish, if you want a more swimbait orientated bait look into some Mattlures or Talons in their paddles.

Amen Brother.....

have you considered Daiwa's Tierra, they're great reels for the money and lil tanks. TW has them for $99, shipped. I fished the snot out of one for many years, sent it out to be serviced and it came back like new. I fish my gear hard, and I dont tuck em in at night, they get rode hard and throw in the corner wet. The Daiwa spinning reels have been good to me.....but I'll admit, I'd really like to get my hands on one of those Ci4's

I thought that was the new Curado, hence the big sale on Tackle Warehouse for the greenies? What I do I know, I fish the new Quantum Smoke and love it. Looks slick though.

Hey guys, Im new round here but have been reading and lurking so I decided to sign up. My question is Im looking to throwing a couple new baitcasters into the line-up, I've fished the big 2 and currently still do, Just wonder what your thoughts are on the new Smokes? Thanks in advance.