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I got my buddy using a baitcaster this past weekend. What I told him to do was tighten all of the brakes first as well as the cast control knob (the knob right under the handle). Second, I told him to press the release button, and the line should not move (assuming a lure is tied on)...

The main disadvantage (if you wish to look at it as such) of having no stretch in your line when fishing topwater of crankbaits is that there is no shock absorber for jarring reaction strikes, or sudden bursts. The high amount of pressure on the small treble hooks can make them pop out more...

What techniques do you prefer to use? Braid, because it does not stretch, transmits bumps and vibrations more efficiently than mono or fluorocarbon. Because it does not stretch, there is a different feel to fishing braid. Also, because of the lack of stretch, it is not as forgiving when...

If I can, I may hit Simcoe for some pike and perch. But we shall see where my fishing buddies want to go.

Comparing LeBaron's pricing to BPS I find that LeBaron's will be cheaper at regular price than BPS on everything save Shimano. For whatever reason, Shimano is cheaper (about 10%) than at LeBaron. Like Diggy said though, smaller tackle shops will carry things BPS does not. But the same is true...

My buddy just bought the R-Type rod, and I must say that I was tempted to purchase one myself. (I bought a Okuma C3 instead :wink:) The rod is incredibly light and well balanced. He purchased it at LeBaron for $81 so it was a great deal for a rod with that feel. I may still grab one at some...

There are certain techniques where lines with some stretch (mono, fluoro) are preferable to braids. These techniques are usually those involving small treble hook reaction baits. The extra stretch allows the fish more time to take the bait before the set actually pulls on the bait. This...

Hi all, Does anyone here perform their own reel maintenance? If so, what do you do and how frequently? Has anyone here supertuned a reel? If so, what did you do exactly? What kind of difference(s) did the supertuning make? Just curious.

I too use P-Line on any of my setups using mono. I find that the line is nice and limp with excellent castability and relatively low memory. I always recommend it to people.

BAH!!! I didn't read the post before voting so I only voted for pike. I like pike because their aggressive nature suits my particular brand of fishing. That is to say that I have historically been less than patient with slower presentations and the busy nature of fishing fast moving baits that...

Is that wet or dry dog/cat food?

OK. The real difference between a cranking battery and a deep cycle battery is in the charge that they hold and the way in which they discharge the power. A cranking battery is designed to provide a lot of amps (cranking amps) to start an engine but will not last for a long time. For this...

I read that the grey ones are better for really sunny days and deeper water. Amber is great for overcast days and shallower water. Brown is a middle ground. I could be way off.

Does anyone know what coloured lenses are better for different conditions?

I have read many articles advocating the use of lipless rattling crankbaits and am determined to give them a good shake this summer. You can use a steady retrieve, a jigging type of retrieve, stop and go, ripping (retrieve so they are just ticking the tops of the weeds and rip them when they...

Hey all, So, this weekend, I went to LeBaron and then to BassProShops. Not good when for the last month you have been looking at nothing but fishing stuff lol and have not gotten out to fish in that time. Anyhow, despite the fact that I rarely if ever use lipless rattling crankbaits (Rattling...

I'm in the same boat as ya Yawn! I wear the life jacket when the boat is running, but take it off when the motor is off. I find it hot, uncomfortabe and restrictive. What I am hoping is that the inflatable PFDs deal with all of those issues. Additionally, I may find myself fishing solo from...

HAHA! I don't even need new gear and I am looking at $300 for new baitcast setup. I want one of them nifty inflatable PFDs ($80 for manual inflate, $180 for auto inflate). I want a big tackle bag $70. Then lures and other miscellaneous items... Another expensive year of fishing... But we...

Can't say that I like all music or even most for that matter. I actually am super critical of music and will mercilessly pick apart any popular music, or anything I perceive to lack artistic merit. I do like rock, except most of today's rock is corporately driven, cookie cutter crap (See what...

You have to consider that all lures have a time and place. And I must say that I have caught my share of bass on wooden lures without the benefit of a rattle and with no plastic save a lip for diving. Consider the original shad raps. They are simply shallow running cranks with no rattle. And...