AFC

I throw them over shallow weed beds when its overcast (weeds within 2-3 feet of the surface). I sometimes use them under the surface and bump them off of logs. Maybe im using them wrong but it gets fish.

Gainesville

On another site they are saying it was 24-25 lbs.

I use something similar but I put the loop over the bait and dont trim it off. http://www.steelheader.net/knots/polamar_knot.htm

Not that I'm a doctor but does your pinky and the finger next to it go numb or feel tingly? I was a pitcher in baseball all the way through college when I couldn't even pick up a ball anymore. Even worse I couldnt even grab a reel. My elbow would hurt for days or even weeks if i tried to cast or throw a ball once. Come to find out my Ulnar Nerve was inflamed and getting pinched everytime I did the throwing/fishing motion. After my surgery I am 1000% better than I thought possible. I actualy think im better now than I was before I was hurting. Although i do have an 11" scar on the inside of my arm. Incedently I was amadextris(sp?) and had to get it done on both arms. As i did not relize that my other one was hurt due to the pain of my main throwing arm. Best of luck. Any more info you need just let me know and ill be glad to point you in the right direction.