wishin4fishin

Thanks all. I feel pretty good about sticking with what i know. If it ain't broke . .

Thx for quick response Right now I'm looking for the 'all purpose' plastics rod –Medium Heavy, fast tip. Open to the idea of new or non traditional grip, but just as happy with traditional. I'm intrigued by some of the new names, ***, etc. Just don't know where to go to get opinions – except here)

12 years ago G Loomis IMX rods became my 'sweet spot' in terms of sensitivity for the dollar. I never felt like I could drop the bucks for a GLX. And never had a strong urge to look outside the IMX line when it came to throwing soft plastics / jigs. That was a long time ago - the last few years I haven't fished as much since my 3 kiddos have come on the scene. So what is comparable in today's market? What's the current market equivalent to a 2007 IMX in terms of sensitivity and at comparable price point? There are so many new brands / offerings I know nothing about (***, etc) Any help appreciated

That's it. I googled 'Cabela's Dawg' and found a couple images. I assumed it was a cheaper Sammy knock-off. We'll see how she fishes shallow in the early morning. Thanks All

Haven't thrown it yet, need to get out there and see

I went to LC website. Don't think so.

Bought this topwater at a flea market. Anybody know the make?

The break was occurring at the knot both times. I reeled in the end of the line and both times it broke actually right at the knot. So it's gotta be my lack of knot skills.

Golf?????? Never!!!! ( : I'm using Seaguar InvisX #10

Pretty far out, I'm thinking more than 15 yards both times it broke

I'm using KVD Line and Lure Conditioner, and believe it or not, this stuff is casting like a dream. No loops or backlashing so far. Fingers crossed.

Thx for posting your idea, The rod I'm using is really old, there's a huge chance the guides might be damaging the knot. i hadn't even thought about this.

Thx BradH i just noticed the post from Wed the 11th. I'm 90% sure my knot is sub-par. And I'm pretty sure I only use 4 or 5 wraps when I tie, but I'm thinking maybe I'm not using enough spit.

I'm relatively new to all things fluoro and have a knot question. I just got back from a weekend trip on lake Cumberland. I was casting mainly deeper diving cranks (DT16) using clinch knot on 10# Seaguar InvizX. I was surprised when the first bait went sailing through the air after about the 3rd cast. Knot broke. I launched another $7 DT about 25 minutes later. Same issue with the knot. I'm aware of "burning" fluoro when trying to cinch the knot too quickly. I thought I was careful with this as I tied. So what am I doing wrong, should I be looking at different knots? 10# should be fine for this size crank. I'd rather not move up to #12

I think you're right. Since I made this post I looked around on a boat forum and found dry weight of a 2005 Ranger 519 w/ 200 Opti to be more than 3500. Truth is, I think I need a body on frame truck. The crossover SUV isn't gonna cut it.