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I prefer it over p line. It seems to be more manageable IMO, and supposedly has a higher breaking point than it's rated.

If you want the option of using more than 1 reel, go with the microwave. Otherwise SiC works, too. They are pretty much equal, it's just the microwaves are more versatile reel wise.

Heading out on vacation and fishing mille lacs for the first time. I've done some searching on the internet and perused the map on navionics so far. Does anyone know any good spots they are willing to share for bass and walleye? So far all I've found out about is the rock piles in se corner are supposed to be good. Any extra spots would be great. Pm or post. Thanks!

Great to hear that 5 dollar. Keep us updated on how you're doing, we can cheer you on at least!

There is no work out that is going to relate to fishing, that's just wishful thinking. If you want to lose weight, diet is the major factor. Count your calories/ portions with something like the myfitnesspal app. Eat 500 or so less than your daily req. If you are still gaining or stalling cut back 200 more, etc. Exercise helps too. Maybe pick a goal and work for it, such as wanting to be able to walk a 5k or having bigger pecs. Look for a workout program that works towards that goal, for example couch to 5k program. Be aware that there are two types of exercising - cardio and strength training. Pick 1 to start with and work on it to start out (neither requires a gym. If you're interested in strength training without going to the gym look into getting the you are your own gym app, or check out fitloop.co. I don't like the gym either man, I have a kid attached to me at all times when I'm not working and the fitloop workout is a godsend. Stay away from the fad workouts as well. Stuff like p90x is OK, but first of all its cardio and nothing else. Second of all, there is no progression that you can work towards. Once you master it thats it, whereas a good workout program will always have a next step you can reach for. Good luck man, getting healthy is worth it. The longer you live, the longer you can fish.

PX r for 1/4 oz weights. Iirc its made to cast lighter lures.

I use mainly braid and do a side sweep type hookset when fishing in my yak. Only fishes I have lost so far have been on fluoro cranking and I didn't tire the fish out sufficiently to land it. Its really easy to get slack line when you get the fish close to the yak IMO, and it's where you have to take the most caution.

I think a lot of it depends on where you're at with your fishing skills. I am not the greatest fisherman so it just makes me happy to catch a few bass and know that I'm doing something right or found a pattern.

Take Melatonin 15-30 min before bed. No caffeine after lunch time. No screen time 30 to 60 minutes before bed and keep non sleeping activities out of the bedroom. If you don't do so now and are willing to start, exercise. Your body will NEED the sleep after you beat it up on a good work out. Its always taken me 1-2 hrs to get to sleep my entire life and this is the one thing that really works for me. YMMV tho.

What kind of bottom and water clarity? Spinning rod = drop shot, weightless or 1/8 oz trig Diesel = 3/8 or 1/2 oz jig black and blue, your choice in trailer (or chatterbait if water is dirty) Try a square bill around timber? Just a guess, I'm not good at picking cranks, but seems like it would be good to bang against logs. Last rod tie on a top water of your choice - spook, buzzbait, or frog Just got done kayak fishing in a reservoir with lots of trees and I got all but 1 bite throwing to shallow timber with a 3/8 black/blue jig. Other bite came on a chrome rattletrap.

An *** is probably one of the more sensitive rods in the 100 or less range, but I suggest you hold one before you buy. Some people do not like the rear grip on them. If you get a st Croix rod, keep in mind that their heavy rods are broom sticks, so a my might be a better purchase.

I have a sedona 500 size that I bought a month ago that worked great out of the box, but I also got a solstace around the same time that was a dog right out of the box. It's probably defective and no amount of cleaning is going to fix it. I took mine apart and noticed the shaft was more oval shaped than round. I don't know if it's designed that way or not, but it certainly doesn't work. Exchange it for sure.

http://www.alleystungsten.com/index.html Siebert Outdoors like everyone else said.

Casting distance, ease of cast, smoother retrieve and drag. It's also nice to try different types of brakes and see if there is a type that 'clicks' with you better. I am mostly indifferent to brake types, but for pitching I prefer centri brakes, hands down. Don't focus on price too much,and try to look for reels that are perfect for you. Tatula and Curado I are two reels that come to mind that perform better than other more expensive reels IMO.

U40 cork sealer. It makes the cork a bit harder, so be aware of that if you like softer grips. Also...you're fishing. There's a big body of water right in front of you. Dip your hands in it?

Practice deep water re entry in case you tip over. Everyone puts a lot of emphasis on wearing a pfd, which is important, but so is knowing how to recover from a tipped yak.

Mepps. Color depends. They last the longest; I've tried blue fox and the paint came off after 3 casts.

If you think about it, people spend 10s of thousands of dollars on a boat, gas for it and your vehicle to get there, insurance, and then skimp on rods. You're paying more on gas for 1 trip than that ugly stick costs. It adds up to a lot of money spent on a hobby, most of which people don't take into account, so in the grand scheme of it, that 300 dollar rod isn't all that bad. If you can afford it, go for it. If you can't, don't. That's what it ultimately boils down to. IMO it does improve your fishing experience, especially if you are bad at detecting bites like me.

Anglersworkshop has decent shipping. So does swamplandtackle. Look through the sponser bar on rodbuilding.org. Lots of good stuff there and they post sales on the boards too.

Plastics: Senkos, sweet innovations beaver, 7" worms, rage craws, super flukes. 2 of each, 1 pumpkin 1 black/blue: Swim jig Arky or grass jig Football jig This is assuming you already have hooks and sinkers for t rigging etc. If you don't, then I would skip some of the jigs and get terminal tackle such as 4/0 hooks, 1/8 oz 3/8oz bullet weights. Your cranks can suffice for now for moving baits so I wouldn't sink any money in spinnerbaits with that small of a budget, although a chatterbait is a good option if you fish stained water. I would focus on getting some bottom contact baits and at least 1 top water (fluke, frog, spook). The nice thing about plastics is they can be rigged so many ways - weightless, t rigged, Carolina, on a jig etc.

If your son wants to do it all himself and doesn't like the mess that comes with nightcrawlers consider canned corn or crappie niblets. They work on crappies and panfish, but I do tend to get more bites on crawlers.

Fishing tackle are like Pringles, once you pop you can't stop.

Are you fishing the Wi side or the MN side?