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  1. fishballer06
    Welcome to the site. Sorry I just now saw this post. What part of western PA are you in? Almost every lake in western PA is limited horsepower, so that's usually beneficial to the kayak guys.
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    Netbait Paca Chunk or Paca Slim Rage Craw Chunk or Menace Grub
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    Yes, helps detect bites easier and determine bottom composition.
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    That's interesting to hear. Strike King is a very large bait company (possibly the largest out there?). I haven't seen this reported on any other major fishing websites, so I'm leery if it's true or not. If this is true, I wonder if "pre-Lews" Strike King baits will become highly sought after like other lures have become? Edit. https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/strike-king-acquired-11617.html has now reported it too. Seems to be true.
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    Keep in mind, the Veritas lineup is probably the best selling budget higher end rod line out there ($100 price point). So of course you're going to see more people talking about breaking them, because more people own them than other rods. They're readily available at most of the big box stores and they go on sale fairly regular. From the way I've seen rods in these big box stores handled, and what I've seen upon inspecting them myself while in said stores like a Dicks Sporting Goods, it's no surprise to me whenever I hear about folks breaking them on the first trip or two out.
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    In the sub $70 category you're not going to much (if any) difference in quality. If longevity is your only concern, compare the warranty (if even applicable) of each rod and make your choice. I can tell you that the Abu Veritas carries a 3 year warranty, and the Shimano should have a 1 year warranty.
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    I'm curious where you found 5 low profile USDM Shimano's with a 5:1 gear ratio? I just went on the Shimano website and looked at every low profile reel they offered. Only the Antares comes in a 5.6:1 ratio, but even it is a 26 IPT reel. On top of that, it also has a $600 price tag. The only other "low profile" Shimano with a 5:1 ratio is the Tranx, but I don't even count that because it's an oversized reel.
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    5:1 reels are quickly fading from popularity, especially if you reel left handed. I use a 5:1 a good bit still, and I've had to buy reels offered only in Japan to keep getting a lefty Shimano 5:1. I can't see a 5:1 ever not being a useful ratio for bass fishing, especially with the crankbait guys.
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    I bought a pack of these worms and tried them out this summer/fall. As always with Missle, a quality plastic bait. However, I'm very unimpressed by this bait. The design of the bait with a skinnier middle and chunky ends makes it fold in half in the water and have little/no action at all. I bought these worms because they were touted as a bait that excelled for wacky and Neko rigging. However I found that the bait just laid down flat on the bottom while Neko rigging, where I would prefer my Neko bait have a tail that stands up some.
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    Holy tags...
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    I've seen that it depends on the hook company honestly. You need a shank that doesn't go past the end of the body, but a deep enough throat that the hook point gets exposed so it can hook up with a bite. I own these style hooks in everything from a 1/0 up to a 7/0, and I've found that generally a 3/0 to a 5/0 is the sweet spot. The Rage website has this helpful photograph for rigging their Rage Toad.
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    I tex-pose my Horny Toads and Rage Toads.
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    I don't see why it wouldn't work. I have an Abu Veracity 7'11" MH Winch model (cranking) that I love using for tossing 3/4oz. spinnerbaits in deep water on Erie.
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    It all comes down to tonight. Who does everyone have?
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    40 degrees and rainbows here in western PA this past weekend.
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    Penn States defense was terrible in the 4th quarter. Not saying that Ohio State didn't play great, but man they couldn't stop a thing. The offense didn't do them any favors either with managing the clock properly either. They ran that delayed handoff run 6 plays in a row...
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    Did anyone hear about how the Browns made a trade with Cinci for a QB and forgot to call it into the league in time? Only the Browns...
  18. fishballer06
    Quick little update for everyone. The brass gears from the Curado K will fit in the Metanium MGL. So if you're someone who hates aluminum gears but loves your MGL, you can now put the sturdier brass gears in it. The Tackle Trap has already started offering gearing replacement kits, and I'm sure your favorite local Shimano dealer could get them for you.
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    Glad to see I'm not the only one who does both. A is great for punching, or throwing in spots where it's so thick you can't afford for that point to pop out (or if you're using a bait that's already caught a fish or two). Generally speaking, in my experience, A hurts your hook up ratio a little, but it's nearly 100% whenever it's a decent sized fish that can inhale the entire bait.
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    When rigging a plastic bait, there are a few different ways to go about it. So I'm curious about how everyone else does their rigging. Which method do you use and why do you prefer your way over the other? If you use both, explain why. A. Bury the hook point inside the plastic. B. Pass the hook point completely through the bait, and then Tex-Pose the tip of the point back in the bait.
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    In all seriousness, you've got a 3 year warranty. Talk to Abu and see what they can do for you. http://www.abugarcia.com/AbuGarcia-warranty.html
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    Savage...
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    Another thread back from the dead... I would never go 10 or 12 lb. on a spinning reel in a 20-25 size. You're going to have nothing but issues due to the thickness and the smaller spool. If you're looking for a budget line on a spinning reel, I'd go with 6 or 8lb. Trilene XL.
  24. fishballer06
    Good to know. Thanks, John.
  25. fishballer06
    I just ordered 10 jigs and a spinnerbait yesterday from Seibert's. I know the jigs work, but I'm curious to see how his spinnerbaits are. I love his bluegill flash color for a swimjig/spinner/buzz/chatter-bait skirt.
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