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Thanks @WRBby swimbait i meant keitech on a waited hook, usually a 4/0 owner 1/8th oz. What speed reel would you recommend. Nice fish by the way

Hey all Looking to get a new set up that could cover jigging(1/2 oz) in mixed cover, also good for senko weighted about 1/4 oz, carolina rig 1/2 oz or so and the same for a swim bait. I have a good rod for shakey head and have been happy with the powell rod I got. Im thinking a bait caster this time around as I dont have one and would like to get more comfortable with them (I have used them). Was thinking something 7-3 med heavy fast but am not sure what to do for a reel, is 6.4:1 okay or too slow, any recommendations would be great on size and brand. i use 20lb seagar 832 with a 10-12lb invizx leader and am very happy with it. Ive read a bit saying to go with heavier braid so it doesnt cut into the spool, can anyone elaborate on whether this is a big deal or not? Looking to spend 200-250 Thanks for the help Steve

Hello all I was wondering if there are fishing coaches in the northeast and if they are what it would cost for something like this. Also curious about how it would be structured and if anyone has had an opportunity to have a coach, i feel like it would be a good way to learn more about fishing in a timely manner. Thanks

@webertimeIm fishing as a co, we were talking about how its a tough spot, where on the lake is good right now when you say north where are you talking about? Id like to chase down some hammers.

Hey all Im going to be going to Lake Champlain starting in Ticonderoga this weekend and was looking for info on the area and what to expect. Id love to hear some good fishing stories on the area Steve

Hey all Im wondering if anyone knows good youtube channels for those of us who live up in the northeast, Id like something more in tune with where I live. Any help at all or good books on bass fishing for the northeast, I live in Mass. Thanks

Hey All Looking for info on when to use certain knots, Ive ready many places that the FG knot is the best way to splice braid to mono. Also that a Polomar knot is proper for drop shot, what other important knots are there and why? thanks

I cancelled my order am I supposed to get the Berkley Fused Crystal Fireline 14lb?

Thanks I ordered 14lb crystal fire line and I will use an InvizX 8lb leader Thanks Steve

I have 8lb mono invizX on my desk that I was going to use with half a spool of cheaper line. Are you saying to with Cheap line to braid to a leader? I have 30lb trilene on another reel that I dont use anymore but the line is brand new. should I transfer some of that onto the new reel? thanks for all your help Im stoked to go out dropshotting Steve

Yea its not crazy money anyways so I might as well try it. I read a few things and I know there are endless combos but this seems to be promising. I just want to fish.

Thanks I just ordered Pfluegar Supreme 35 with a Powell Inferno 6103 MEF I appreciate the help and looking forward to the new gear. Be well

All Hope all is well, Ive been fishing quite a bit lately on a Mitchell 308 reel with an older Quantum Tournament Series Rod using 8LB InvizX. Ive had a few unfortunate line breaks as of late and am getting a bit frustrated but feel that it might be that Ive had a few kinks in my line or that the eyes on my rod are damaging the line overtime. Im looking to spend 200-250 on a solid set up, Ive never used a baitcaster and dont feel like getting into that now I do alot of soft bait fishing along edges of ponds in my kayak. Any help would be great.

I understand that this is probably not true, but there are big fish in the pond, it has two 90 foot holes and a few 30-40 holes. I appreciate everyone taking the time to explain that northern bass do not get that large. I love fishing stories so I will continue to believe there is a state record bass in that pond.

You dont know that, and youre from NY so...