Fishingmickey

If you haven't sold by Monday? I'll check back in then. Best, FM

20lb, just because my old eyes have a hard time dealing with frog's hair especially if it is windy. FM

Not sure if I'd call it a super power, but... I am semi-ambidextrous. I do most things left handed. I use right handed reels and cast with my left and reel with the right. So I never have to switch hands on a cast. It allows me to control the entry of a bait so much better. I can cast a 1/2 oz spinner bait into eight inches of water with four inches of filamentous algae growing up from the bottom start the bait moving and blades turning without fouling the bait. FWIW, We've had the lefty/righty discussion here before. FM

I wish I could Hunker like that again and be comfortable doing it. FM

Oh definitely, You know you need one of those Bantam's like Ajay got. FM

The difference is in the handle length "as far as I know". Knobs may be different too. Try the search function I think this has been discussed before with more knowledgeable replies then mine. FM

FFS can bite both ways. It doesn't tell you if it is a bass or not. You can catch white bass, Crappie, Catfish and Drum using FFS. Don't ask me how I know. You can also get screen fixated and lose a ton of precious tournament time just looking for or casting to fish that aren't Bass. Again don't ask me how I know. It can also get really interesting when you cast to a fish and it swims away, sometimes rapidly. It's a tool, it helps you see what is going on under the water and the interpretation of what you see is what determines how useful it can be for you. I have been using FFS for about three years now. I don't get to fish nearly as often as I'd like to. I don't use FFS all of the time, maybe half to a quarter of the time at best. But I do use it when I want to know more about whats under and around me. Yes, it is a rush when all of the stars align and you get it all right. The cast, the retrieve and to see the reaction and the "eat" of a good fish! My two cents, FM

Sounds like a good move! We will fish together one of these kayak tourneys! FM

I'll third FishTank, Zillion HD, Bantam or Metanium. FM

Troll - you'll catch more fish.

Once you get it in hand and use it. I wonder how your going to explain the purchase of the second one... FM

Those are some very serious Bass, Dwight! FM

Great write up Tox! Thanks for taking me along. 250-280 bass in a week sounds like a blast! FM

Couple of mine from 1/4.

Tackle warehouse has this Falcon travel rod it is a bit above your price range at $149. But I feel it is a better rod then the Diawa Ardito. The link is a spinning rod, medium, moderate action. The bait casting travel rod is MH/F same price. They come with travel cases also. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Falcon_Lowrider_Traveler_Spinning_Rods/descpage-WTR.ht Here is a couple more links: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_Speed_Stick_Traveler_3pc_Spinning_Rods_w__Tube/descpage-SST3.html https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/6th_Sense_Lux_4-Piece_Travel_Spinning_Rod/descpage-LUTS.html https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/6th_Sense_Milliken_Series_Travel_Spinning_Rod/descpage-MITSS.html The above are all within your price range. Fishingmickey