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If I end up getting the 7.1:1 Zillion, I'll probably use it for top water buzzbaits, spinning baits and frogs. When I think of a moderate crank bait rod, I'm thinking of a slower reel to go with it, like the Curado 200DPV with a 5:1 ratio. If your going to just fish lipless cranks, you'll probably be OK. But if it were me and that was my intention, I would go with the 6.3:1 Zillion instead just because it maybe more versatile.

The DT's are great baits. The Silver DT6 is my favorite. I tend to loose more of the DT's than any other bait. I am not sure why but I do get them snagged more than any other crank in my tackle box. But that won't stop me from using them, they are a flat out great bass catcher.

P-Line Floroclear is my favorite, 6, 8 or 10lb depending on the application.

Shimano

GYCB for soft plastic (use to be Zoom) Lucky Craft and Rapala for hard baits (each are tools that do different things)

I have tried a couple of spools of fireline and at first, thought it was going to be new favorite line of choice. But after just a couple of days of fishing, it just was wore out. I have since stayed with PowerPro and Suffix for braid.

I think they are modified as well but what would these pro's change on these reels? Just a question to everyone, if you could get a custom/modified made reel what would you ask for? What parts or enigineering design would you change to fit your fishing style?

I have been pondering a high speed set up and the Zillion is one of the reels I have been looking at. I too like the choice of the MBR844C IMX or maybe the MBR843C. I would be interested to know how the reel and your rod choice work out together, so keep us posted.

I have a Plano 777. I need to get another tackle box though. The 777 is good but I think a soft case with a lot of boxes would be be a better fit.

I got to go with any topwater bait; buzzbait, Sammy, Spook or some type of torpedo bait. There is nothing like seeing a big bass jumping out of the water to eat a topwater bait.

I like the Yo-zuri version.

I picked up a couple of bags and wow they stink. I thought Gamblers were strong. I am looking forward to fishing them. I hope the fish like garlic. Thanks for all the replies and if anybody has any more info please feel free to share.

I've been skunked on perfect days when you think the fish are ready to be supper aggressive and caught lots of fish on days when it's windy, cold and rainy. I guess it is all part of fishing. For me at least, as long as I am outside and not chained to my computer at work, I'm happy.

Has anybody tried Chompers Soft Plastic Baits? Good, bad, or have a favorite? Thanks for any info.

After reading DodgeGuy's post, I have to agree the Johnny Morris Rod is a bit "mushy". It seems to be more of a moderate rod for crank baits but I have used it with some weighted T-Rigged worms and have done well. In any case, it is a good rod for the money ($119 when I found it on sale).

1. Pointer 100sp American Shad 2. Flat CB MR CHARTREUSE SHAD 3. Combat CB Ghost Minnow 1-2 version 4. Sammy 100 Aurora Black I have more favorites but these have to be my top 4.

Deuceu72, I tried the carbonpro in either 12lb or 15lb, I can't remember. One other weird thing about it was that at first it was very stretchy. I remember getting snagged and the line stretched about 5-10 feet. After fishing this stuff for about four days, I replaced. It cost me about $50 worth of lures. I might try it again since has been recommended by so many people. Have you tried the Invizx line yet? If so, any good?

St. Croix Premier or if you can catch it on sale a BPS Johnny Morris 6'6'' MH.

I have tried both Seagur and P-Line. So far I like P-Line the best. The Seagur I tried had the most memory out of any line I have ever used, was very brittle and broke easily after it go wet. I might I have gotten a bad spool because everyone else I have talked to holds Seagur line in high regards.

Color 297 Senko for me and maybe a Lucky Craft Flat CB in Chartruse Chad.

Zoom lizards or yum lizards. My favorites are watermelon red and june bug. I have tried the Zoom U tail worms, good but not as good as lizards.

I made a trip to a BPS store in November and they were marking everything up then. For instance, I bought a Johnny Morris Rod for $119 but the if I didn't have my current catalog with me the price had gone up to $159. Stuff like this makes me want to wait for sales, stock up and not return for quite some time.

The Mann's -1 is a great lure. I like the Baby Bass pattern. Works great in late spring,early summer. I use it in shallow water around 4 feet deep close to shore.

I needed to think about this for a few minutes so I will do my best to keep it short and simple. It might take two post to complete my total thoughts. My background: My family and friends live and work inside the environmental world and I am on the low end of the spectrum. So here goes, I have a degree in Psychology with a minor in chemistry. I followed a different path after I graduated and got into the printing industry. My father was an enviromental engineer, as well as my two brothers, one cousin is a nuclear physicist and another is a geologist, and one of my best friends has a degree in forestry and works for a logging company. I could go on. Is Global Warming real?: Yes and No. The term Global Warming is, IMHO, a made up term to make us feel safe about a real condition, politcal not scientific. Like the term Post Dramatic War Syndrome, it used to be called Shell Shock. With Global Warming a better term would be an "Enviromental Imbalance". The earth is an ever changing, living thing and will continue to do so with or without our help. But it is this process of change that effects all of the living creatures on it. What causes this imbalance?: (I hate this term too), Greenhouse gasses: Carbon Dioxide, Methane, the flouro. gasses, and Nitrious Oxide (human and animal waste so light a match ;D). The earth produces these gases naturally to keep itself healthy but when we add to them we are making the earth sick. We are destroying our protective shell (the Ozone Layer and yes, it is real) at a faster rate and it also changes the atmospheric temp. Which brings about, everyone favorite, the ICE AGE. This, IMHO, is what heals the earth and our ozone layer. I can't say for sure, I was not around for the last one. How can I tell if it is effecting me and my fishing?: As fisherman we tan out in the sun. Think back twenty or so years ago. At least for me, I burn like crazy now. This is gray to me, but according to family, this is where the UV index comes in. Less ozone layer=crispy earth (sort of). When the ozone layer allows more UV, Xray and Gama rays in to the earth the ground temperature will rise but with less of an ozone layer we can't keep that heat locked in. Ask any saltwater fisherman, how the fishing has changed around the reefs which are older than some land masses. The human race has changed the earth more in the a last 200 years than anyting has in the last 10,000. The earth needs to find a way to keep the balance in check and this will directly effect how we enjoy our sport. This again is just an opinion. I have had to retype this BS twice because my computer connection is bad so I am tired and feeling my age. 5 am comes early so I might continue this tomorrow when I can think straight.

I am sorry I found this post. Let me just say that this topic is something I happen to know quite a bit about. With that said, I will not voice my complete opinion but I will say this: In order to fully understand this subject you need more than to just look outside your back door, read the daily political BS from any of your left or right wing news sources, or listen to any one that is ignorant to science and not politics. What is needed is a real college degree in environmental management, meteorology, or geology. These are the men that seperate the fact, the fiction, and the political truth, no one else. Please read and research the technical facts and ignore the paraded television scientists and politicians.