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Actually, the Shimano Clarus fits all of my wants...and at $80, I may have found it.

I have a need/want/hankerin for a new jig rod. My current rod is a Skeet Reese jig/worm rod. I'm not too keen on it for a couple of reasons. First, I don't like micro-guides; second, years ago I saw a tip from Gary Klein that he likes to hold the fore-grip with the line running over his finger to detect bites. I started doing this and love it (don't try it! You'll never go back to palming a reel with bottom baits!) I have better feel and better hookset with this hand position. Anyway, the Reese rod does not have a fore-grip; just the threaded nut to lock the reel down. So, some of my "must have" features are: ---fore-grip ---prefer cork but foam will do ---7' to 7'4" area ---MH/fast or XF ---regular sized guides (not micro) --- prefer 1 pc --- prefer solid handle but split grip will do --- And I want all this shipped for under $50....lol...just kidding. I'd like to be under $150 I know I'll have to do a lot of homework and look at different rods. And I don't expect you folks to do this for me, just thought someone may have this exact rod and know off your head what it is. I'd be interested in used if anyone has this animal they don't use. Thanks folks

Us as well. The boy played from cal ripken years, babe ruth ball (All Stars during those years), JR High, High School, Legion and then NCAA college ball so we watch it every year too; love it And was this the first time ever a team had gone into the losers side and come back to win the thing?

It's a 2015 guys; I'd bet all my gear that the pump is not bad. My boat is a 1996; I've owned it since 1998; I just replaced the stock water pump this year; I'll say that again, I just replaced the stock water pump this year. And it didn't have a single crack in it. I just replaced it because I was getting scared of the time on it. As mentioned above, most likely a mud nest in the system somewhere. We all know about them getting into the outlet hole (pee hole) but don't forget about the inlet end of the system. Check the water inlets in the lower end too OP. Unless this thing as sat in salt water 24/7/365, the pump is most likely good

Funny you mention this! I went out yesterday; and although the conditions were not ideal for a glide, I had to throw it with those new hooks on it anyway. Well, lo and behold, I had one hit it, got stuck, jumped a few times (despite my efforts to keep him down), and I dragged his butt right into the boat! I'm not sure that 1 fish is enough to create an outcome but that bait is batting a thousand so far! That hook is lighter than the stock hooks but still a rugged wire. I would have no dought it would hold a giant, if I were to get one to bite. Looking to get some more bites to really tell a difference but I'm happy with them so far.

Welp...I'm happy to help. Why don't you give me the address to said pond, I'll come check it out and give you my thoughts. I'm happy to help in any way I can.

@James NiggemeyerI couldn't make out that knot name and can't seem to find it again. I can't stand trying to tie a Palamar and would love to learn a new knot for this. Can you link that vid of this knot please?

Native, you left out the best part Dat dere fall bite!! Not to rush summer but it sure does make it easier on the mind when it goes away.

Thank you guys I just looked tonight and it is the FR795SB I have some No1 ST-36 hooks coming and will do my best to keep them down once hooked. Those 2 things should bring more fish into the boat on the glide for me.

Definitely hooked I'm using a Dobyns; I think it's the 806, not sure, it is one made for glides and swimbaits. Yeah, I see them come up and hit it but these are hooked and sling it on a jump...killin me

I've been getting bit very well on the glide bait but landing ratio has been horrible. I bet I only get 30-40% of glide fish to the boat; all others come off on first jump. I fish a lot of cranks and have no issues there so I don't think I'm playing them wrong. Of course the baits are 2-3 oz so the fish have a lot of leverage. I've been throwing a Waver 168. My thought is to swap the hooks. The stock hooks are a very thick wire hook and I don't think I'm getting a good hookset. They look to be made to hold the new world record but I'm catching 2-4 lbers Thoughts?

Actually, I have some of the clear that I never use. I'll pour a little of this into the chart to get me by this weekend.

lol True, Tom Its just that Im going this Sunday and dont think I'll find it local. Probably just add water for this trip, use it for what its worth and then get a new bottle

I have a bottle of Chart JJ's Magic that I don't use as often as I should. Most of the liquid has evaporated off; leaving a dark, condensed liquid in the bottom. Has anyone had luck adding water or some other liquid to this to get some more use out of it? As it's getting hotter here, the water is getting more and more green and I've had good luck using this when it gets this way. It's still very liquid, not thick so I would imagine it would thin out and come back...??

You did the right thing. The way I see it is, everything over the legal limit are fish that some kid can't catch now.

Welcome I'm not gonna beat around the bush with a lot of small talk and pickup lines; can I come down and go fishing with you???

Hey will these end up like the Wiggle Warts where the originals are worth $$$$$ ??

^^^Glad to hear it!

Hit me up before you do; I'll take you out

Endless info here! Welcome!

I read through; maybe I missed it...Do we know when and where the adult BBWC is held this year?

Thank you Glenn I sent some links to my son who will forward to his college buddies who fish in Maine.

I like to Super Glue any plastic that won't stay in place

---Flouro is low stretch lol The stuff is like a rubber band

Glad to hear!!