The Bassman

30 is based on JDM specs. Their lines are more true to test, hence thinner. Can't explain the 12# capacity issue.

I used to park at Hummel Park and wade both directions. Have no idea how it is now as far as pressure. Four years ago I fished upstream from there in Avon and it was excellent. The next year I couldn't get in the creek without crossing paths with someone else. Interest ebbs and flows. Good luck.

I used to wade White Lick creek. I haven't been to the west side much since I moved to the SE side of Indy years ago. White Lick used to (may still) produce some good smallmouth.

What part of the state are you in?

Don't know how I missed this. Congrats! That'll stick in those boys' memories.

All Shimanos are 10x3x4 mm

If they're baseball players it's a rhubarb.

I'm using both and have noticed given equal diameters 832 casts better. PP SS V2 seems stiffer with more guide slap so less distance. The one trade off with 832 is that I, too have had some issues with wind knots. The SS has been perfect on my light baitcaster, though. I keep going back to Fins Windtamer for spinning even though it's a 4 carrier.

I frequently take a rod outside to practice. Our two cats get all worked up when they see the practice plug dangling so we have to play a little jump and grab. I just have to be careful that I don't let them get wrapped around a foot. Edit: And by the way I just noticed this was your first post. Welcome. We'll look forward to hearing what you do when you're using lures with hooks.

It happens to all of us at times. Bass inhale a worm in a blink of an eye. Sounds like you're doing fine. I use braid that I can see well but sometimes they take with little or no indication. Just part of the game. I'm not using soft plastics as much lately mostly because I finesse fish so much during the colder months that I enjoy moving baits now.

Wondering who's following the race. I'm in Indianapolis so it's part of my life. I was actually fishing a couple hours ago and had the privilege of seeing the USAF Thunderbirds fly over. Was really inspiring given current events.

Rodney was a favorite of mine as long as it wasn't stand up. He would wear you out in five minutes. Now movies, that was another thing. I like to tell people that I'm "looking for the fountain of middle age" or "when I die I'm donating my body to science fiction".

It's definitely new. 12-14 lb. mono/copoly or 20-40 braid will suit just fine.

I'm really glad to see Shimano bring the 2000 size back to the US market. It was my go to for years. If I'm not mistaken it's not much heavier than the 1000. I don't remember if you're primarily a braid user but the slightly smaller spool diameter would be more amenable to braid. Drag should be more than adequate. I have to be careful not to overtighten my Stradic 1000's.

We all fished that speed and less years ago. Caught fish just fine.

13 Fishing has 2 piece Omen 3's in med. and med. heavy for 130.00. Really nice rods. BTW, welcome from a fellow hoosier.

Used to catch 'em as a kid with kite string tied to a scrap of raw bacon. The drainage ditch behind us was full of them. We just did it for fun. We were too chicken to actually handle them. Wish I was ten again.

I've come to the conclusion that 1/4 oz. is the low end with casting tackle even with shallow spools. Yes, I can cast lighter weights but it requires a measure of focus. That focus takes away the focus on my fishing. Here I believe spinning excels.

Regular fluke wacky rigged makes a great sight fishing bait. Doesn't cast well but you're fishing close anyhow.

1/8 oz. Rebel teeny Pop-R. Great for everything . Have caught some very nice bass on it as well. I've had some of my best results letting it sit motionless.

Chrome caps just pop off exposing screw. Be careful when removing knobs as there's a thin shim under the ball bearing. As far as swapping out the handle in the first place I would leave it be. Stock handle is no heavier than CF and looks great.

Been waiting for you to chime in. My favorite rebel bait is a teeny Pop-R. For pond fishing I find it more productive than the 1/4 oz. Actually caught a sizable channel cat on one the other day.

If it was closer to you I'd have said that it was Andrew Jackson getting PO'd.

The Shining creeped me out the first time I saw it. On the flip side, nothing cracks me up like a good B horror movie from the '50's.

Looks like a landlocked salmon to me.