Jasperfish

I got some mods done on the Raider before the season started. I added some under seat storage that holds 11 3600 size boxes. I also made a set of stake out poles that will swivel down and lock to the side of the boat. I am chomping at the bit to get out on the water. More Pics

I did not think of the guides getting damaged with the swivel, I am so used to the $ 30 rod it did not cross my mind. Thank you for saving me from me lol

Thank you everyone for the info and insight. I think I will try my hand with Braid in the 15 to 20 lb range in yellow, might help with the old man eyes. Thinking a 4=6' Leader of mono leader with a Barrel swivel in between.

Hello Fisherman, I am setting up a spinning rod for weightless and light weight plastics. My set up is a Shimano Vanford 3000 paired with the new St Croix Legend Tournament Bass 7'1" MF but I an not sure what line to pair with it because I have never used anything but Mono. I will fish it around all cover from open water to beaver dams if that helps. I fish from a Bass Raider 10e if that matters also. This is my first nice setup and don't want to ruin with bad line. any help and advice is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks Eric

I was just about to get the 7'1 MF Victory to pair with a vanford 3000 spinning for weightless plastics, then I saw this coming out so I really want to see the new legend bass. I can't find a weight on it anywhere, I know the Victory is 3.4 oz.

Have a question on the Bullnose Rudder for my 10e. I run a DIY rudder on the back with the motor up front and it works great, the plan is to replace to DIY rudder with the Bullnose but it is 1/2 the with of the DIY rudder " Bullnose is 12 x 6 and DIY is 12 x 12" Will the Bullnose be enough to keep me tracking straight ? has anyone else used just the bullnose on the back ? Thanks for all your time and info Eric

Took the new set up out on the water today and I am very happy with the rod it is very sensitive and the reel is nice but will need some practice, but all in all I am very happy with the whole set up.

Thank you everyone for your insight, I had a chance to get to the local trading post and put hands on a few set ups a lot sooner that I thought I would and what I felt was the most compatible in my hands was the Curado 200HG paired with a 7'3" MH/F St Croix Victory. I put 17lb mono on it which feels like rope but I figured it would be more forgiving for a noob. I took it out in the yard with a old spinner bait and chucked it around a bit and OH MY GOD I am in love I don't know if I will ever go back to Spinning reels

Hi All, I am looking for some insight, I am looking to get my first casting setup and I am a bit over whelmed with all the choices. I fish for bass in NH off a small boat and would like to stay in the $400 range. I have a Shimano spinning set up for plastics so I am looking to compliment that. from what I have read a good all around gear ratio is 7.X.1 and I think I am looking for a 7-7'6" MH/F as for a reel that is so hard to choose I have read and watch videos on Shimano and Daiwa but I am open to anything as a beginner. Thanks for all your insight in advance Eric