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I put ABEC 9 anti-rust bearings in 7-Scorpion 70's for both pinion support bearings at the beginning of April. I JUST changed the pinion support bearings in these same 7-Scorpion 70's to factory Shimano bearings. Those so called ABEC 9 anti-rust bearing felt really good for a week, then they felt like coffee grinders after the first week. I don't believe those bearings were what they said they were. The cheap always ends up expensive. Brian.

If I do spool bearing swaps for people, and the Shimano blacks are in already, I always inquire what they want me to do with the old bearings. If they say, trash them or you can have them, I'll flush them and relube them. If they spin well, I put them in the stash. Brian.

A local bank fishing lake we fish is like this, if you looked at the fish my Bud catches. The problem is, this is what he fishes for. He throws baits in areas to catch as many Bass as possible. I, on the other hand, fish the places I believe to hold good Bass. He'll definitely outfish me and catch 20 Bass at 15-6. I'll end an afternoon with 8 Bass for 28-6. Some like quantity over quality. Brian.

This 100%. I've tested Hedgehog HD Airs, ZPI Ceramics and Stainless, BOCA Orange Seals and Lightnings, etc, etc.. The black Shimanos, out of the Made in Japan reels, are the smoothest, quickest and quietest I've found. Brian.

2005 Bass Master Classic, KVD won with 11 fish, 12-15 weight. If I had anything to do with the PA Fish Commission I'd have hung my head in shame. If it ain't Casinos, Lottery or Taxes, PA doesn't care. Brian.

A half ounce Jig + the Trailer can lead to a full ounce+ bait. Brian.

Call The Hook Up Tackle and ask what they have. They'll definitely have something. Brian.

And? What was it? Brian.

Perfect excuse to get your girl a new dress and heels. Life's to short to fish with an ugly reel. Brian.

On Hedgehog Studios and several other JDM sites you can order the exact parts you need. Brian.

Amen Brother. Look at the Three Rivers Bassmaster Classic. Best anglers on the planet couldn't muster 15lbs. Brian.

My Bud has used burner/swimming worms for tails. Gives a different look. Brian.

Use a Trick Worm of the appropriate color. Brian.

Used a stick to push down on the hook and, thank goodness, it popped right out. He took a couple bites at the stick though, he wasn't amused. Brian.

That was interesting. He was quite angry!! Brian.

Mowing banks down target casting with Spinnerbaits, Bladed Jigs, Squarebills, Etc.. I always have 2-6'10" Zodias's on the ready to power fish away.

I'm a big fan of Tube Craws for flipping grass, 1/4-1/2oz. Tungsten, Lazer Sharp 3/0 Flipping Hook. Brian.

X-9. Brian.

Probably a great reel, I know their customer service is exemplary. Just odd to inquire AFTER the purchase.

You'll soon find out. Brian.

Extreme under the radar reel. Brian.

Curado 70, Tatula 70, 80. Bunch of small palmable reels available today. Brian.

I really like my ALX OXIM Agent. It's a great light jig/t-rig rod. It does a bunch of stuff really well. Brian.

I'll second this. I use the Zoom, Yum, and various Strike King also, I just use weighted Wacky hooks with these. Brian.

Take a look at Berkley X-9. I have 15 and 20 on my Stradics. It's crazy long. Brian.