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I've experienced this too. The local "trout" pond has so far only yielded 2-3 pounders, but I swear they fight better than the 4-5 pounders on the main lake. More of them too. When I get on the 4-5 pounders on the main lake, they tend to just play dead half way through.

I put them back in the original bag because they all get healthy doses frequently. Perhaps too frequently. I re-apply every 20 casts or so, or when I miss a bite and it's been a while.

BPS without a doubt.

I didn't realize they had two flavors, so I inadvertantly grabbed the Craw. It works well and I have written a review. It tastes pretty good on polish sausage.

Only if someone is around to hear it. That's how it goes, right?

I feel entirely the same way. However, if I had more money, I would get rid of my PQ in exchange for another Citica. I would much rather toss heavy baits with a light reel.

Is this the first time it has happened? Did it just recently die and you are unable to get them working, or does it happen frequently and they just somehow start working again?

Make sure to close the bail manually and don't start retrieving until there is tension on the line near the spool. I just found out that last part recently and it has cured a lot of line twist/loops for me.

The backing should not effect the performance one lick, provided you put adequate main line on and are not casting far enough to eat into your backing.

I have the same experience. My Yo-Zuri reel is a tad more hassle than my Invizx one, both 12#. Yo-Zuri is still great line and I would recommend it 8 days a week, but it needs a bit of TLC and KVD.

Well whaddya know, I always wondered why some (spinning) reels had that. The more ya know.

Used Citica 200E6, Lews Speed Spool, BPS Pro Qualifier (in that order of preference).

I've used Sufix Invisiline and Seaguar Invizx and the Sufix is fine, but does require line conditioner whereas the Invizx does not. The invizx does have a bit of stretch as far as fluoro goes, but it's sensitivity is unmatched. If you have ANY presentations that fall on slack line, I would shy away from braid for those purposes, but that is just my opinion. I have felt bites with fluoro while picking out a backlash, but braid requires you to watch the line intensely.

They are still going to be better than any other rod you can get for $30.