pauldconyers

Looks like I may have to take a business trip this week that will make me drive from Kansas City MO to Grand Rapids MI. I may have a little free time to/from on my trip or when in GR, I was curious if there were any good fishing stores I should consider stopping at to poke around in? Here in KC we are pretty fortunate to have Bass Pro, Cablea's, Scheels and Academy but I was just curious if there some spots anyone would recommend that is worth a stop?

Which is which? Do either "fit" better than the other? Whichever you say, does it fit as well the stock?

it's gonzo

Oh man, I had been praying about this and had hoped to hear some good news. My deepest sympathies and hope for peace for you and your family.

That was another concern of mine implementing this on a crank bait. Thanks Tom

Once again thanks for the info and advice Blue!

Would a crankbait like a 5 or 6XD qualify as a candidate for doing this? Instead of using two would it make just as much sense to use one larger split ring? Or is the benefit actually having two and having more "freedom of movement" with it?

I've read recently about some guys using 2 split rings per treble hook on some moving baits. What is the thought process behind this? What types of baits should you consider doing this? Or just a bunch of garbage?

ON IT!!

Watching this video the guy talked about jigs that have a rubber band skirts hold fine but ones that have the tighter wire tires move a lot. Pretty much all my jigs are from Mike Siebert and I had him make them with the more permanent wire tie. I am curious if anyone that owns this can speak on if my jigs would not really hold in there very well or not?

Well I will hold off for a bit, hopefully you can report back!

Oh this is me too! I assumed there was a reel that would have the right sized knob but was unsure which. What website have you found the easiest and cheapest to order Shimano parts like this through? Is there a specific part number for it? Glad to find another OCD about my equipment brother on here LOL

I'm guessing June bug

Due to A-Jay's recommendation I bought the 7' from TW but the 7'10" was out of stock on there. I turned to eBay and learned of Simmons Sporting Goods out of Alabama. (There username on eBay is simmons_sporting_goods-alabama to search for) They have some of these listed on eBay. I communicated with them and ended up buying one for a terrific price and called them by phone to play. It was shipped in PVC pipe and it was an easy transaction. I would encourage you to give them a try!

Has anyone ever tried the Go-Get-It Lure Retriever? Get's a pretty good rating by Tackle Tour. http://www.tackletour.com/reviewgogetit.html I guess I am down to it or a Frabill model.

To you Shimano spinning reel guys, can you tell me the main differences between the Shimano Stradic FK vs the FJ model?

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Mustad_Wacky_O-Ring_Replacement_Pack_25pk/descpage-MWO.html

Thanks for the info

So you are saying if a spinning reel did NOT have this feature on it if a fish pulled drag and line out the handle would spin in reverse? A lot of spinning reels made today do not have that option, do those reels act like a BC and get that line from the drag or does the handle spin in reverse?

Again, never really used a spinning reel much. I read a lot on here about people talking about an anti-reverse on/off switch and people back reeling them. Then a lot of people saying it is just a gimmick that they do not use. Can someone explain to me what this is and why I might want a spinning reel to offer it?

I understand your dilemma here and agree with you that either probably would be just fine. I would agree that traditional thinking would say do the 6 ratio. However someone else correctly stated that none of these baits are going to offer much "resistance" so it's not like you need more power really. Perhaps someone who owns these reels will weigh in here?

I guess I should review kind of what I am going to do with this combo I will put together. Wacky worms, shakey head, ned rig, vertical jigging, might learn a drop shot one day, lighter soft plastics and such. Who knows, I might even crappie fish with this one day! Again, this would probably be my one and only spinning rod so I would really be looking for what I choose to handle all these presentations. Here are the general recommendations I am getting from you guys: 6'9" to 7' Med Fast 2500 or 3000 size reel As for these points, regarding the rod is there sort of a consensus as to what is the most "universal" size? It sounds like a Medium Fast is the ticket but is there any reason I should consider a ML or and XF? Last question about the rod, I am a fan of split handle on my BC rods, would that probably translate to my preference in a spinning rod too in your opinion? Any reason you would argue a full handle is superior on a spinning rod? Only two questions I have regarding the reel. I have not really heard anyone talk about the gear ratio. Does gear ratio really not matter on a spinning reel like it can on a BC reel? Lastly 2500 or 3000 size reel really seems to be the recommendation here. But obviously I could buy either, any arguments for or against either one for what I would be using it for?

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-DOBROD.html?from=basres How long have these been out?

Sensitivity isn't a real concern with this presentation. You'll know if a fish hit it or not.

Yeah, that's what I did too. They had size 1 available and I was going to add it to my order and place it one night but I was tired and said I would do it in the morning. Woke up and it was sold out. LITERALLY you snooze you lose!!!