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Alpster----That is the main problem that I am having. Palomar knot is not working with my braided line. I have already lost three jigs with this knot and it is not the line that is breaking. I have 30lb Power Pro on my reel and you can tell at the end of the line that the knot failed. TBP, I mostly use 50lb power pro and I don't ever remember the palomar knot failing. I have many times straightened a Gammie hook when snagged on thick cover. Make sure you don't cut the tag end too short. Power pro is very slippery, leave an 1/8 inch of tag. Also, with lighter line, try passing the line through twice (double wrapping) the line when you tie the knot. I hope this helps. Ronnie

Happy Birthday Dominick!! The old guys I ride motorcycles with always say...."when you go over the hill, it's just faster down the other side". Keep on keepin on! Ronnie

At the end of every fishing day, I cut off all baits, back off the drag on all reels and remove them from the rods. This helps me to always, tighten the reel seat, re-tie the bait and reset the drag. JMHO Ronnie

I want to say that I fish everything in the box to the max, but the truth is, Culprit worms, Arkie jigs w/pork or creature trailers, and senko type baits get 80% of my attention. Then top waters, spinner & buzzbaits get a little action and last on my list are crankbaits. That's how it is now, but I am determined to give some new baits a "hard work" chance. Ronnie

Andrew, Line backing is as old as fishing reels. If you want to use the best line, you must pay for the excellent quality. The reality is, that most reels hold way more line than the best fisherman can cast. Almost all reels will hold more than 100 yards of the recommended test line. Casting much more than a third of that distance is amazing a best and a lie at worst. It makes sense, therefore to use a cheaper backing for the first half to two thirds of the spool. Where braid is concerned, monofiliment backing serves two purposes. Big $ savings and mono will not slip on the spool, if tied properly. Use backing, it pays. JMHO Ronnie

I have 1/2 dozen reels spooled with power pro and I like it. It's the best line there is. That's my opinion. Ronnie

Fishing equipment has to be one of the most competitive markets in the world. Although I am a cerified member of the 'Shimano Posse' I can tell you that Pflueger, Diawa, ABU Garcia, Quantum, and others are working their butts off to get your $. If you stick to the quailty, proven, name brands, you will rarely get a piece of junk, no matter what your price range. It's all about the $. God bless a free market and word of mouth advertising. JMHO Ronnie

Palomar knot is best for braid. To attach a leader to braid I use a double nail knot. JMHO Ronnie

Here is one article, there are several good ones in the article section of this site. Try a search. http://bassresource.com/fishing/flipping_pitching_fishing.html Ronnie

Way to 'git ur dun' Avid! Ronnie

TF, I have the price of a new Triton Bass Boat in my daughter's mouths. LOL This too shall pass, however after seeing what my youngest went through, I at least have a little compassion for your pain. Hang in there, it's down hill from here. Ronnie

I am also a pretty hard core member of the Shimano Posse, but I have 3 ABUs that I am not ready to part with. I have an old red 6000 that I just rebuilt (catfishing reel), a 5600WS and 6600D5, so I don't mind fishing with the Garcia posse. Ronnie

My situation is similar to FlyPhisher. Years ago, after my wife passed away, the bait monkey moved in. LOL Ronnie

Tonight's forcast 8, wind chill -7. This rediculous! :'( Ronnie

I like "Arkie" Jigs, but I want to try the Vertical X. Ronnie

Welcome young man. Ronnie

Mee Tooo.... no tater salad. (that's my alias) Ronnie

The forcast highs for the next week will not get above 28 degrees with wind chills at -5. I think I'm done fishing for a while. I can survive by tuning & packing my gear and dreamin about Texas fishing and Texas weather. LOL Ronnie

The best fishing site on the net. Ronnie

Come on in, the water's fine! Ronnie

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Me too, since I'm one of those who are not limited to what you can carry on a commercial airliner, I will have a little extra 'inventory' also. I have limited my self to ONE tackle bag and 4- rods for 'fishing'. I will have some extras in case a change up is in order. I will also be bringing along a few basic rod building supplies in case one of our group breaks a tip or steps on a guide, etc. No warantees implied, but we will be able to get you up and fishing again. Ronnie

In my opinion......If you dont throw a senko,chances are,you're not catching all the bass you could. Fivebasslimit has good advice. I just started fishing Senkos last year, fished it just like a weightless plastic worm and caught fish with it immediately, no learning curve. Give them a try, you won't regret it. Ronnie

I am one of the lucky ones, not yet allergic to P.I.. As a land surveyor I've been pulling it off of trees & fences with my hands for many years and have never had a reaction. I have actually given it to others by getting so much of the oil on my skin & clothes and then having contact with those alergic. The key is to get the oil off of your skin as soon as possible. It's very hard to remove, a regular shower won't do it. You must wash several times with feeling. Also, wash your clothes with shout or a degreaser. If you are extremly sensitive, throw the clothes away. Ronnie

Anyone who laughs at a bird's nest will get one on the next cast, it's the law. Sounds like your getting your arsenal together for Fork. Don't worry, you will be casting like a pro in no time. Ronnie