Alec McMillan

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Dirty_Jigs_Scott_Canterbury_Shakey_Head_4pk/descpage-DJSCSKH.html

Dobyns Colt is a great rod in that price range

I don't risk ordering from Dick's anymore. I have received damaged rods from them as well. Now I only order rods from Tackle Warehouse and Sportsmans Outfitters. They have heavy duty tubes that I keep because they are so good. I usually try to buy rods in-store though.

Doesn't necessarily have to be a "cranking" rod to be able to throw crankbaits on it.

I would go with the St Croix Premier cranking rod, or take a look at the Dobyns Sierra series. They are in the same price range and are both great rods.

Amen brother. College football is one of my favorite times of the year. I also know that hunting is right around the corner. Go dawgs!

I personaly wouldn't use braid backing on anything. Cheap mono from Walmart as backing. If your tying braid to braid, use the double uni knot.

West Georgia

How do you like those Yum Magnum Worms? Had my eye on them for a while but never used any. They look real good

I bought a rifle from a Gander Outdoors in Alabama one time. Wasn't very busy at all. Had a pretty sad selection of fishing gear. Never seen one since then, I also thought they went out of business.

In my neck of the woods I stick to 5 colors. Black/blue, okeechobee craw, bama bug, junebug, and green pumpkin. If I had to choose one color I would choose Okeechobee Craw.

Never ice fished. Would like to one day, doesn't get too cold here

Scheels has a sale on Shimano SLX Spinning Rods

I mean they are selling a ton of their soft plastic baits, so I guess they decided to expand their products. I do think that sunglasses and pliers are a little far. I'd still bet that kids will buy all of these products though.

Bullet weight, bead, swivel, leader, hook/bait. Works great for me