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I fish a black or green pumpkin trick worm T-Rigged. I use a PX-R reel on a Kistler Finesse Jig rod with 20 pound braid and a 1/16oz bullet weight.

Frank

You won't be disappointed in the Lake Fork Tackle Repair video. I think it only covers Shimano reels.

Frank

Hi WestTexasRanger,

Take a look at the Daiwa Underspin US XD in a size 80 or 120. It is used on a spinning rod and has metal gearing. Very easy to cast with an under hand cast. I use to use...

Hi shakyhead10,

I think straight braid would work fine in Alabama waters. I use straight 20lb braid on spinning and straight 30lb braid on bait casting. They both work fine here in Florida. I...

Hi txbryan,

Are you switching from Falcon due to the warranty or because the Ducketts are lighter and more sensitive?

Frank

Hi dabassking,

We seem to fish for top water a little different. The Sexy Dawg is a walking type bait and I don't understand why you are winding down to set your hook. I use braid for top water...

Not all warranties are just for manufacturing defects. If a company like Kistler chooses to offer a one year warranty on a rod then that is OK with me if I know it going into the purchase. However,...

Hi krindgen,

Before I retired I use to buy what I wanted and that was usually higher price. After I retired I tried what was the best for the buck and ended up with a lot of stuff that didn't do...

Hi krindgen,

If you want good braid at a reasonable price you won't do better than Power Pro.

Frank

Yes, the Tatula Type R at 8.1 can be had within your budget. You just have to shop around. Probably cost you closer to the $150 mark. Just last night I was lawn casting my Alpha and was wishing I...

Hi shovelhead98,

Using mono at 70' is not a good way to go. I would use braid but if you don't like braid then Fluro is the answer. Way too much stretch in mono for good hook sets at long...

Hi Aric11,

If you use a buffing wheel you have to be careful with an abrasive polish. You can polish through the coating.

Frank

Hogsticker really got this right. Too many people find a rod they like and then think that every model in the line up will be great. I know that some fly rods in the same line up do not cast as...

Hi golson,

If any fish is caught and released it should be the big fish. The biggest fish we catch are most often females and they are the ones we want to spawn. I know it is hard that you catch...

Hi tournament2000,

I use my 7'6" heavy flippin rod. You do need a strong rod to horse the big fish out of the grass. You do loose some sensitivity with the bigger weights but this is a big fish...

Throwing to openings works but that is more pitching than punching. I punch pads and grass in Florida and my best results is from pitching up into the air and letting the 1oz weight punch through...

Here in Florida you will find that most of the time when a guide is catching large numbers or big Bass, they are using Golden Shiners. There are also times of the year that you can catch a bunch of...

Hi Demolitionman ,

I have only seen one picture that looked any where near being real grooving. If you have a Tatula with grooving could you post a picture so we can see your problem?

Frank

Hi BigAngler810,

I use Gama Superline Offset EWG hooks in 5/0 for 10/12 inch worms. For 8 inch worms I generally use 4/0 or even 3/0. The Big Bite Needle Worm is an interesting worm. I like the...

Hi BigAngler810,

I don't know why you would need that big of hook on a 8" worm. I use a 5/0 hook on a 12" worm with no problem. The fish almost always picks up a worm from the head and a smaller...

With a burgundy reel, black would by my choice.

Frank

Hi Chief 2,

If you are fishing 5+ pound bass then you need to be rigged up with a rod and leader that allows you to turn the fish or at least apply a good amount of pressure. To me that is an...

Hi MRQturbo,

I have a SX that works very well with standard bearings. I am using 50lb braid on mine. Your problem is probably start up over spin and you should be able to control that with your...

PP 50 with no leader.

Frank

6.3 for me.