Texasangler14

Trilene 100% fluorocarbon. Tried and never switched. Great line.

For me it is in this order Gambler why not Gambler burner craw D-bomb Berkeley Havor Pit Boss Grande Bass craw Gambler Ugly Otter

Hey guys, used to live in texas and was a pretty avid square bill user, but since relocating to florida and fishing more shallow and dense vegetation lakes im having a hard time finding a good place to fish my square bill. What are your thoughts on fishing a square bill around a lot of cover, just not something im used to doing, used to use around docks, wood, and rock. Not much of that around the lakes I fish most here. Any help would be appreciated, my confidence bait took a hit. Thanks.

i would recommend a 7'3" *** heavy rod. well in your price range and is quite sensitive.

i know there are a lot of threads about this line but i have a specific question about the diameter. I know its fairly thick per lb test, but i usually use 20lb fluoro down here in florida and I am interested in trying this line as i am running low on Trilene 100%, my question is if you guys find the 15lb unmanageble with line conditioner. I know a lot of people like the 12lb and is quite manageable it sounds like but im worried about being outmatched here in florida with some of these fish

I wasn't asking because I couldn't get fish out just asking if the Rod had the capabilities. I appreciate the response

In florida. I have a 766 flip that I bought more for flipping to wood and haven't tried it in the florida grass. How do u guys that have used it for this think it held up to heavy punching? I have a more suitable Rod specific for punching but trying to simplify my Rod selection for tournaments. Is it outmatched in the grass? Remember... Florida grass

Man I really wanted to try these rods. I know it isn't new news but why did they discontinue them? Anyone know of anyone having them online, maybe at a close out?

Hey guys. Just moved down to florida and learned gambler is all the rage down here. I know the big ez is pretty versatile and folks are using heavy braid on a Swimbait hook and burning it across the surface but how does it work with a heavier Swimbait hook on 20lb Fluoro around stumps and in river channels with little cover? In texas Swimbait fishing usually means the latter. any input appreciated!

Moving to gainesville next week to take a job at UF and sold my boat here in texas. Anybody have any leads of anything good out that way? will drive if needed....older is what im looking for as 3.5-4k is the budget. Bass tracker or used glass boat. Thanks guys.

at the price point i would stick with the tourney mg. I tried the tournament laser (i know not the same reel) and really didnt like it. The only lews i dont like are the lasers (original and tournament laser) and a lot of my setups are lews. Just my opinion.

I will preface my statement with that i dont have first hand experience. but a rod snob friend of mine is switching out some of his g loomis rods for spiral wraps, he says he feels a huge difference. he said casting distance is the biggest perk.

Long story short is that i am moving from texas to florida in about a month. I sold my aluminum boat and have the opportunity to purchase a pretty clean older glass boat for 3500. Problem is that if i purchase that boat here in texas i have to haul it to florida with me. If i dont do it, i think i am passing up a good deal and im not sure what the used boat market is like in florida. I prefer to stay off craigslist and buy from someone on a forum that has taken care of it, so familiarity is important to me. If this were you, what would you do?

Posting this on here to share my experience. I got online during their early april 25% sale. I ran across the last irod Bubs punch rod (or so i thought) for 112.00 so i bought it immediately. I received a phone call about 3 hours later saying that they werent sure why they had them on the website since they hadnt had it in stock for weeks. They said they would have a new shipment in a couple of weeks. I called back 2 weeks later to check the status of my order and they said it was again delayed and they would get it in on may 5 and ship it out asap. I was a little peeved at this point, but i stayed patient and called this morning to be assured that it was received and they would be shipping it soon. They said well it will be next week and it will ship out as soon as they get it. Wrong again. They calld back several hours later and said that they would not be receiving any punch rods in that shipment for another 4 weeks. Im flat out mad now. I kept my cool and they tried to make it right and ended up giving me the Dobyns Champion 805 Flip/Punch rod for an additional 40 on my end. Good deal i think for me. They made it right, just thought i would share. Your thoughts?

i like 15# fluoro for spinnerbaits, dont throw chatters much.

Agree with above. i think the most important thing is a 7.1:1 gear ratio for picking up line. if you have a long rod you can make up some ground in a hurry. i think that is more important than say brand/top tier classification.

I started with all my combos with mettles, i think they are a good reel but almost the throw away variety after using them for a while i slowly replaced them with lews and revos but if im not mistaken they are very well warrantied. Take them back and tell them how old it is and be honest and i think they will take care of you, maybe just give you store credit towards another reel. They are like the walmart of fishing stuff, they stand by their products at academy.

I love the KVD line conditioner. you can catch it on sale some places, but i think it is 7-10 dollars well spent.

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I like the SK Chart with blue back in that situation. Anything bright as far as im concerned.

I really like the swivel idea. ive read that before, and it doesnt affect the action too much eh? I figured if anything it would allow it to have a bit more since it is able to move side to side more freely.

great advice fellas. i fish deep lakes now but will be going to shallower water and just thought i would ask. I am embarrassed sometimes how inept i am at cranking. I just always pick up my confidence baits when i get flustered and i never get better. Im trying to change that. I appreciate the help!

I really disliked the BPS stik-o's. I thought they were not durable at all. I wanted to like them because they have big sizes. Havoc baits are good but i have found Gander Mountain plastics to be the best alternative. Just solid baits. The pro packs are 10 bucks and offer great value. I have so much money in plastics its ridiculous. I also really like grande bass rattlesnakes.

i dont throw mine often but what i do is a 7'9" Heavy rod like a swimbait rod, 65lb braid. I use either weighted swimbait hooks (1/8 oz) or jigheads in 1/8 or 1/4 oz. I throw it out and let it sink and tick it along the bottom. Either that or i will throw it in shallow-ish water and burn it back. I like paddle tail swimbaits from grande bass or of course the yum swimbaits. That is about how i go about it. Others may vary.

Hey guys, one of my most unproductive lures is a crankbait. I plan to work on this as much as i can over the next few months. My question is about how to choose a depth. I know it depends on what depth im actually in (duh) but i have always thrown a square bill towards a bank and in shallow cover. What i mean is, lets say i want to throw a 6XD and come up on some shallower water, does running a 6XD in 8 - 10 feet hurt its action (i wouldnt think so) but just trying to figure my best plan of attack. This is a noob question and i know it but great advice is always given on this site and i just want to become better with a CB.