FishTank

Thanks for the update on the line. I thought I had some last year that a buddy picked up for me at the Boat, Sport, and Travel Show. The line went white quickly and it was a lighter shade of green. Thanks for the post and hats off to PowerPro for being very descriptive on the fake line.

The Curado 100D gets my vote. Great reel for the money.

Never heard of these guys but thanks for the link. Let us know if it catches anything.

I think this is common for BPS. They can call their reels what they want and make them look anyway they want but they are all a branded in house reel made for BPS. It may be a good reel or it may be a P.O.S. I would still shop with them but be aware of what you are buying and shop on your terms, not theirs. If that means going some place else, so be it. I have always received good service from their stores though and when I have had an issue with a product, they have gone out of their way to make me happy. I can't say the same for their online/catalog .

It sort of looks like a Megabass Vision Oneten. Cool color.

Here are the options I use to get some good deals on LC lures. 1) Dicks Sporting Goods: They always have spend $50 get $10 off 2) BPS will have them on sale a couple times a year 3) E-Bay: I am sometimes able to get them at a 2 for 1 price (Just keep your eyes open) Good Luck

I have been using a Daiwa Zillion High Speed and a G. Loomis MBR844C. It has worked out great for frogs this year. The reel has a ton of power and the rod is sensitive and powerfull enough to pull some big ones out of heavy cover.

I would call your local store and ask if it is the current model. I went looking for a Johnny Morris reel last year that was advertised at an extremelly low price and it ended up being a model from 3 years ago. They had a few in stock when I arrived and all of them had been returned and all but one had string on it. So be cautious with some of their sales.

I like the Gamakatsu 4/0 or 3/0, Owner 4/0 and sometimes the Gamakatsu G-Lock 4/0 for the Kreature.

I like Berkley Flourocarbon 15lb. It has been great line for me so far. I would highly recommend it.

I think it just boils down to what you're most comfortable with. For me, I am right handed and I have been using spinning gear for years (with the exception of an old abu garcia reel). I found it easier to use the new baitcaster when the crank was on the left hand side. It just felt natural. I don't think I could use anything else.

Avid, You're scarying me.

I have an older Calcutta 251 and it is a tank. I use it for soft plastic (senkos and ikas) and crackbaits. I thought it would be hard to use at first since you have to take the spool out to get to the breaking system (I think this is only on the old style reels) but that was not the case. This reel actually turned out to be one of the easiest to cast. I plan fishing this reel forever .

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Antique-Pflueger-May-Bug-Lure_W0QQitemZ170167726729QQihZ007QQcategoryZ36172QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Thought this was cool. If your a serious collector or just want to see an expensive piece of fishing history, check this out.

I had a chance to fish a buddy's President for a weekend and it was a fine reel. I would say that the feel and power are very similar to the Symetre. My personal preference would be the Symetre though. I just get the feeling that is a better made reel. But I don't think you could go wrong with either one. On a side note, I was able to pick up a Shimano Stradic 2500 for $75. This a great buy in the price range you are looking at and it would be a nice step up from the two reels you're looking at.

Enjoy. You might have to change your avitar ;D.

I have a hard time flippin so to make it easier on myself I use a heavier bullet weight 3/8oz or 1/2oz. It makes this casting technique easier, especially when their is wind or heavy cover.

I have tried a couple and the ones I have are well made but I have yet to catch a fish with one. I not going to give up on them just yet, they just have the apearance of a bass catching machine. If I don't have any luck this fall or next spring, I am going to switch back to Booyah.

I smoked a Shimano Sahara 750 and a All Star Rod last year using an inline spinner bait when I brought in a 40+lb catfish. I was fising for smallmouth and crappie but for some reason this monster decided to jump on a silver Mepps #3. They will eat anything when their hungry.

0 and 16 is a now a lock.

The AS68MXF is a winner. Great rod for soft plastic.

Another idea, give up soda and drink water. I did it for a year when I was in college and it payed for my books next semester.

I worked hard all summer on this set up using TruTugsten weed wackers and ball busters and great success. The weed wackers seemed to work the best. I used a several different colors but I found that the 5'' black with blue flake worked the best. It has become one of my favorite setups.

You got to be kidding me. I can get a Legend Elite rod for about $180. Bait Monkey here I come .

I found this article on the Fox News website. I thought it sounded crazy. What do you guys think? http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,297735,00.html?sPage=fnc.scitech/naturalscience