fishballer06

I usually keep an extra spool or two around....

You can't fish pike waters unless you have jaw spreaders.

Hate to bring up an old thread, but I was at Cross Creek last weekend and from the looks of it, the kayak tournament was going on. How did you do? What was the winning weight?

That setup should cover most bass fishing techniques for you.

I think the Chronarch E is being discontinued and stores are discounting them to sell them out. Great time to pick one of those reels up as well!

I've been wondering the IPT on my CuradoB38. Does anyone have this information?

A few retailers have them at this price right now. I personally love my new I series Curado's. I'm wondering if maybe they're dropping the Curado I price and bringing out a new reel in between the Curado and ci4?

Mine didn't come with a split ring and it doesn't have any of the "hunting action" at all. I highly recommend a split ring or a snap if you want to lure to do what it's supposed to do. I guess Megabass couldn't afford to add a split ring for the $20 retail price....

I used to get these type of calls all the time from a fake NRA organization. I've gotten to the point that I'll save the number to my phone as a contact, and then I will set the contact to the "auto ignore" feature on my Android phone. Never have to deal with it again.

Dogwoods are always a sign of the crappie bite as well here in PA!

St. Croix Avid gets my nod. However, there's a few new contenders on the market now that I would love to try out, like the GLoomis E6X and the Shimano Zodias.

I mean, I'm sure he did. That's the golden rule of fishing isn't it? Thou shall purchase thy new rod for every new reel.

Couldn't agree more. I have 2 Champions and a Savy now and I love all 3 of them.

I personally own an Avid 7' M/F and it's a great rod. It a well balanced rod and its pretty versatile too. I'm not sure what you're using the rod for, but a MH would probably be a little more versatile for you, especially if you plan on throwing larger cranks or jigs. If you hook into 30"+ pike regularly, the MH might be better for you as well. You really can't go wrong with either rod though. I'm sure once you buy one, you'll want the other. I love all of my St. Croix Avids.

I took the time yesterday afternoon and watched this. Cool little video to watch. Thanks for sharing.

My vote goes to the Shimano Saros.

I mean, I am looking to buy a truck here this spring. Now I just need that BR member discount...

I've yet to have any problems with my St. Croixs (I own about a half dozen now), but this is good to hear, in case of the event I do need the warranty.

Do yourself a favor and spend the $10 extra and get the HMG. It's a much nicer rod. I own both and if I could, I would return my HMX and get another HMG.

Bill Lewis just held a Rat-L-Trap only tourney about a month ago.

Amen!

Last week I bought one of the new MB S-Cranks in the 1.5 size because the video showed an awesome "hunting" action. First thing I noticed whenever I opened the package up was that the line tie didn't have a split ring on it. Regardless, I tied it directly on (knowing that this would likely effect/kill the action) with a Trilene knot. Sure enough, it came in straight as an arrow with no hunting action at all. I'll give it another try this weekend with either a split ring on it or I'll use a snap swivel. If it still doesn't have the hunting action, I'll be very upset. The thing that gets me with all these videos of these lures "hunting" is who is to say that the guy retrieving the lure isn't doing figure 8's with his rod tip so that the lure looks like its running all over the place?

They sponsor a bunch of pro's and fishing "celebrities". (i.e. Facebook/Instagram/Youtube people who have thousands of followers for no reason)

He could just be getting used to his new water. I imagine the clarity, temperature, and oxygen content is all a big shock to him. Regardless, just goes to show you that maybe your fishfinder isn't crazy whenever it shows you marking a bunch of fish and they won't bite a thing.

Way to go Hootie. Did you get him on the new Scorpion?