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Wow, you know what biscotti is. : But it ain't a pastry, that's for sure. It's a cookie. And you make fun of Broggi for having a Keurig? Please.... :

Just random thoughts...

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i think its not the size but how you use it. blasphemy No, he's correct.

There ya go. Much better in TX to have Kent's suggestion.

That explains it... When I first saw it last weekend, I thought it was odd for ESPN to recruit Daughtry to cover the Classic.

Keith, how about neoprene? I know it's getting warm down there so I'm not sure how it may affect you...

I use the CXX on my swimbait rod, 20lb. It does have memory but it is quickly tamed w/ KVD Line and Lure. Spray it on the night before and you'll be set. I have been happy with the YZ Hybrid 8lb for poppers and such. No issues for me on topwater.

I think hell may officially freeze over. I'm gonna say it... I agree with BC. ;D

Listen, I've met you. Regular guy? Hell no. Irregular at best. ;D

Fish the outer edges of the spawning areas from the back of the boat. You will likely be putting your bait in front of more fish than a boater who is sight fishing.

Phil Davis is a friggin' beast. Lil Nog is just another stepping stone.

Anyone have feedback on these reels? Issues? Positives or negatives? Thanks fellas.

The 7'6" H will handle 1-2oz baits just fine. I just got home from using mine throwing a Mattlures hardgill. I can also easily throw a High Power Herring and it weighs around 1.25 oz. That H is a great all around rod to throw some smaller stuff but still allow you to throw larger should the need arise.

Get it from Tackle Warehouse. I have heard their shipping prices to Canada are reasonable and they have a great selection of products. Reel would depend on what you are throwing. Soft baits will benefit from a slower reel and hardbaits from a bit faster reel. Of course, this is just my style and may not exactly work for you. Again, in my experience, it is easier to have a faster reel and slow down than the other way around.

You're mom never complains about my bird.

XH for a 5-6" bait? H perfect for that application and some larger? I like my Okumas and the Loomis BBR that Alpster built for me. Buy an Okuma and take what is left and buy a Mattlures Hardgill. Perfect.

Congrats on the snakeheads and greenie. I see London... I see France... I don't want to see your underpants.

I think your last point is a good one that should not be overlooked. Retail is terrible. For anything.

I would be curious to see if the optometrist you work for agrees... Don't skimp on glasses or sunscreen. You'll thank yourself later. UV protection in lenses is very rarely affected by price, quite a lot of lenses nowadays offer 100% UV protection at very low cost. lens quality is a different matter, I have a few pairs of nice sunglasses believe me I know the difference , I mean I get them at cost so why not. But your eyes can be just as protected by $10 glasses as $200. BTW I always have sun screen on My thoughts on glasses are derived from personal experience. I take into account many things: UV protection, clarity, weight, etc. I also take lens material into consideration, mostly how long will the glasses stand up to the abuse I put them through. In my experience the cheaper sunglasses, while they may offer the 100% UV protection, do not stand up to the test of time the way I wear them. If someone goes through a $50 pair of glasses every year (very possible), then it is less of a "value" than my Costas I have had for over three years. I paid ~$130 for them and have beat the crap out of them. Cheap glasses also tend to tire my eyes out due to the distortion in their glass/poly construction. "Best Value" is just as subjective with sunglasses as it is with rods, reels, and baits. Like most other topics, to each his own. You only get one set of eyes. I dont want to chance it with what I have, so I will drop the coin for a pair of the best glasses I can afford.

Thinking of hitting up the warm water area below Brunner's. I will be wading the area, no boat on the river for me. Hit me up here if interested. Nate? I know you want to fish...

I would be curious to see if the optometrist you work for agrees... Don't skimp on glasses or sunscreen. You'll thank yourself later.

He wears pads, that way the cats don't play with the string....

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I have 2 Mattlures Baby-smallmouths that I'm going to try too. I just got them but I think they might run a little too deep for most of my lake. Fish them like a jig. :-X You don't always have to swim a swimbait.