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How much did that hog in your fist post weigh? Awesome smallie!

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has ever used, or if you can use the Ambition Junior rod from *** as a semi ultra light rod? They have a 5' one that feels real nice and I thought about putting a small spinning reel on it! Just wondering what you guys thought about it or if any of you have any experience with this rod? thanks, Dave

I just recently bought my first baitcaster, and I've read posts stating that for your first one buy a decent one. So after reading countless posts and reviews I went with a Lew's Tournament Pro. I got it off ebay for an awesome price of a $120! And like a lots of posts suggested, I put some 12lb. mono on it and practiced as I have never casted a baitcaster before. Last weekend I took it out on the lake and put a 1/2oz. lipless crankbait on and it was casting great!! I was amazed at how far I was casting without trying hard, and not one birdsnest!! But some of the others I considered before I bought the Lew's were the BPS Pro Qualifier, Shamano's Curado. The Revo's are a real nice reel also. Here is a pict. of my Lew's TP on a *** *** Black 7"1" M rod!

You can't go wrong with a Lew's reel! Just a good quality reel at a great price!

Ok, I'm fairly new to throwing lures (and knowing what the lure does), can anyone tell me what is the difference between the Rattlin Rapala or the Rippin Rap? Which one would you prefer to throw and why? thanks for any info, Dave

Thanks everyone for your input! I went ahead and bought the Sufix Siege 12lb. in Tangerine. No one around here carried the Tangerine color so I had to order it!

Another question, do you guys use a fluorcarbon leader for cranks when using either Elite or Siege?

Thats what I ended up buying, the same one you just mentioned. It is a sweet looking rod. Just have to get out on the water and test it out!

Thanks for the info! Does the Siege cast as good as the Elite?

Sorry, I'll be throwing some lipless cranks, shallow cranks, maybe some jerkbaits and crawler harness. And doing some drop shot. Nothing heavier than 1/2-5/8 oz.

Looking to put some line on my new baitcaster. I will using this set up to fish for smallies in open water. Should I go with the Elite, or Siege?

I know there's always bass boats at the Red Roof Inn in St. Clair Shores on Little Mack between 13 Mile and Masonic. It's a few mile to the lake and not sure of the prices! Hope this helps!

Well guys, I pick up a rod today! Went to the local tackle shop a couple miles from me and bought a 7'1" M "***" rod!! Paired it with the Lew's TP and they look great together and feel amazining! Can't wait to get some line on it and put some smallies in the boat! Just wanted to say thanks for all the great info and input you guys gave me!! Dave

I just got the TP off eBay, and it looks awesome! It weighs 6.7 oz unspooled, due to the carbon fiber crank handle. Haven't got to use it yet as I just got it Friday. I snagged it for $121.00!! I just picked up a 7'1" M *** rod for it today and they look great together! Can't wait to get some line on it and put it to the test!

Awesome info on this post! Glad I looked at it, as my first bait-caster should be here Friday! I went with a Lew's Tournament Pro 6.4:1, and all this advise will help me alot!! As far as mono goes, anyone use Suffix Elite, or should I just go with the Berkley XL or Big Game? thanks, Dave

Have you looked at any of the Lew's? I just ordered one, they have gotten great reviews. Worth looking at, more reel for the price!

Thanks for all the good info smalljaw67! I figured one rod wouldn't get the jod done right. I do have a 7' medium spinning rod paired with a Pflueger spinning reel. But know that I've gotten into fishing a lot more, I need to upgrade my rods. thanks, Dave

I haven't fished it in a while. Plane on getting over there and fish it in my 14' alum. Its just down the road from me like a mile and a half!

Thanks for the heads up on the Veritas! I'm open to all suggestions, these were the three I first started looking at and liked.

I will check into this rod. I've heard it mentioned a few time on here!

Sorry, my budget is $100 or less, according to the wife!!

Ok, I just ordered my first baitcaster and looking at three rods. I have a Lew's Tournament Pro coming (should be here Friday), and was looking for some input on the three rods I was looking at. 1) Shimano Sellus 2) Abu's Vendetta 3) Abu's Veritas I plane on doing some drop shot, casting some crank baits, lipless crank baits and maybe some jigging. Would like a rod that might do all these! Any input would be appreciated! Thanks, Dave

Just wanted to say hello to everyone! Just found this site last night and looks like a cool site. I'm from Harrison Twp. , MI not to far from Detroit. I live right next to Lake St. Clair which is where I do most of my fishing. I love to fish for bass (smallies or largemouth), walleyes and just about anything I manage to set the hook on!! I just started jigging in the Detroit River for walleye and love it! I will be posting picts. in the future and asking questions I'm sure. thanks, Dave