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I'm going to start running an 83/200 split screen. After talking to a rep this weekend it made lots of sense especially on days when theirs a breeze. Also check out bassboatcentral.com Lots of good info on there.

I think it's lack of runoff but others are freaking out over the zebras. After March grand will be grand again and all will be well.

Right now everywhere is clear as a bell. I heard up to 30' visibility in places. Elk River is usually clearer than most though on a consistent basis.

Aaaaaaand I'll be at a tackle show. I was hoping it would be nasty out lol.

If anyone misses these and is bent on getting some they're about $50 on eBay. Sounds like good glasses. Especially for spares.

Yea I agree lol. I didn't say it was smart. I haven't dug around for 4's yet. I know they're high but that's net stuff. You have to look out in the wild, not fb, ebay, or bbc. The warts have already slightly cooled some. They will more.

Jim I don't see any pictures. I'll pm you my email sir.

Pm sent

I've been getting nib ristos under $10. Cheap is relative to what a nice lure is worth.

I'm looking for lures to tinker with. Rapala risto raps, fat raps, dt's etc Bagley whatever's Condition isn't critical. I'm literally going to be modifying them and some may get destroyed. Obviously I don't want a big investment in baits like that. Thanks, Tom

I love love love daiwas mag brake systems. I've tosses a tatula all of a couple times. I know they are very popular. I will say though they have a wider profile so I highly recommend handling them both before deciding. If bigger reels don't bother you then go Daiwa. If they'd release a smaller sized tatula I'd be on one as soon as they came out. Daiwa is missing the boat big time in this department.

I'm not anti bps at all. They sell at full retail and MUCH better deals can be had. I'm anti getting ripped off and want to help you all save money.

Man that's awesome lol!!! I love dachshunds. One day I'll get one. I won't dress it but I'll get one. This is easily my favorite thread here yet.

I freakin laughed out loud at this post because I was thinking the exact same thing lol! Your wording was perfect!

Dude the truth in those pics is that you are baiting them just so you can dress them up. THATS SICK! JUST SICK!!!

I said used steez lol!

Are you sure it's nearly human level or are you nearly cat level?

That would be some serious fun. I gave a good effort at calling for coyotes with no success. I'll forget about the wasted time eventually and try it again. On the reels Bill hit the nail on the head. If you're serious about enjoying your time on the water buy the best you can afford. The Daiwa steez IS the best of all time reel imo. The 103 is the best pitching reel out there. The 100 is an awesome all around reel. The t3's though are a darn good reel with a bit more universalness and user friendlyness.

You are on the right track. I use 13 fishing rods too. My main pitching rod is a heavy 7-1 envy but the mh omen is darn close. Speed is what's important for pitching. The faster the better. The power (med, mh, heavy etc) is for the weight of the lure. I tend to fish a power above most people. If my buddy Dave is pitching a tube on a 7' mh I'll be using a heavy. That may not be you. I build rods too and I'm still waiting on someone to bring out some xfast blanks that resemble the loomis bcr854. That was probably the best pitching rod I've used yet due to its speed. Mud hole released domed new blanks but I've yet to try them. Anyway back on topic the rod you picked will be awesome. I use that rod myself. As far as reel jump on eBay and get a Daiwa t3 1016. Or shop for a used steez. The 50 series shimanos (chronarch, core) are fantastic pitching reels. Low line capacity is what to look for. Less line is a lighter spool. Somehow the 3d braking on that t3 defeats this which is why I recommend it. Daiwa has a t3 ballistic also but it does not perform like the 1016. So if I were to personally pick out the perfect combo for you I'd say the 7-1 omen, used steez or t3, and 17-20lb sunline shooter. If you want to save a little look for a used 50 series shimano chronarch e-series.

I'll admit that one of the higher priced lews may be just what I'm looking for but that would defeat the point in switching.

I didn't say it was impossible. I can pitch with a Abu 5600 but it's not gonna be neeeeeaaaar as pretty as with a steez. Fast spool start up is critical to keeping the bait low to the water. This is doubly important if you skip. Talking about pitching distance is as useful as talking about casting distance. Most reels cast far well. Not all cast light lures well and especially pitch light lures well. Not all work in wind well. In fact I just sold one of the new lews lfs ssg1hl's because it did not pitch well at all. It lifted the lure to much on start up. With a heavier lure maybe not but it didn't pass my test. I won it at a banquet last year and was hoping it would win me over to the lews brand considering their price and popularity. I'll be sticking with Daiwa for now though.

Yea I think so too. I was talking about the wart like you pictured.

Champ touched on this. Casting far and casting far with a light lure are two different things. Casting and pitching are two different things also. Bearings to me are good for bearing salesmen. Put tension on the spool with the cast control knob and your free spin advantage with those high dollar bearings goes out the window. That's my observation. If you have confidence in them by all means use them. Anyway what really shines on a quality reel for casting is a light balanced spool that starts up quick. This is why Daiwa and shimano own the market for a pitching reel. I currently use exclusively daiwas though. Braking is important also of course but getting that lure moving as easily as possible is the beginning of a perfect and accurate pitch, skip, or roll cast. So the pq is a great reel for the money. I know, I've used a buddies. The fact it casts an average lure though doesn't make it a great casting reel for all lures. That's where spending the extra $$$ comes in. Imo the best reel for the money is easily the Daiwa T3 1016 now that it's on sale. Tackle warehouse is sold out though. Your next best bet is a used steez in the sub $250 range. I'm sure most of you know that stuff and I'm not trying to sound disagreeable. I've owned lots of the very best reels you can get and some of the cheaper ones. I'm all for spending less when I can. I buy used all the time. Actually I'd never buy a new steez. That's crazy. Anyway what I'm saying is yes there are great reels for the money out there but consider the application. Pitching generally requires a more expensive reel.

Lol! I actually have a few of those I think. Not the orange/gp but the gp/orange. Did they have black fleck or speck in the green?

I'd say whatever tackle warehouse asks for them.