jtharris3

Thanks! ?

There's really no reason someone should have to upgrade the spool bearings on a new baitcaster. I’ve been fishing baitcasters since the 80's and have never had to “upgrade” a spool bearing, just because. Learn how to properly adjust the reel and the fundamentals of casting with it and you'll get plenty of casting distance.

I’m primarily a bank fisherman. I use casting reels 80% of the time. My reel of choice is the Lew's LFS Speed Spools.

What size hook do you use on the Revenge Whackers?

I have a 6’6” MH Aird rod and in my opinion it fishes more like a medium action rod. YMMV

Durn it!!

Roll Tide! Oh wait....wrong thread! ?

Personally I'm an XT fan and have been for years. ?

The reason that I asked about the grease is I noticed that a couple of reels felt like the worm gear needed to be lubed while out fishing the other day. I have been using oil on them and thought the grease would last longer and give better lubrication. I have been using Reel Butter Oil on them. An additional note, since I was out on the water when I noticed this and didn't have the oil with me I gave the worm gear a squirt of ReelSnot and that actually smoothed it out for the rest of the day.

Thanks guys! ?

Meh...much to do about nothing. It’s over and life goes on.

You can stream it on MyOutsdoorTV.com but it is a subscription based service.

I need to grease the worm gear on a couple of my reels. The only grease that I have on hand is some choke tube grease for my shotgun. I’m thinking that will work ok, what do you guys think?

War Eagle and Terminator are my spinnerbaits of choice. I also like the Lucky Craft SKT Crazy Colorado Willow spinnerbait. For inexpensive spinnerbaits I generally go with Booyah.

I bought some not too long ago. I really can't tell a difference between them and the Keitech's. ?

This!

Megastrike 90% of the time. The other 10%, garlic chartreuse pen, mostly for the color.

Very sorry for your loss!

I recently purchased a BPS Carbonlite 2.0 7’ MHF. I’m pretty impressed with it. It lighter than my St Croix Mojo Bass rod of the same model and very sensitive and responsive. I’ve got it paired up with a Lews Speed Spool.

7” Berkley Power Bait Worm, 4/0 offset worm hook and a 3/16oz. Bullet weight.

That’s a great day that makes for even greater memories!

Nice!!

Went out and hit the same spot as the other day (see Not a Bad Day thread) and caught a few more including this 5.5 pounder! The Chatterbait bite turned off and they were hitting small spinnerbaits. This big one hit a 1/4oz. Chartreuse and White Booyah spinner bait. I also had good results with a nickel War Eagle Finesse spinner bait. Here in S.E. Mich the bass are definitely in pre-spawn mode. Putting on the feedbag!

I’ll give that a shot.