That's why I said that the Chronarch MGL had to grow on me...

Storm makes some small teeny lures.

I wish they would have the optional cover for that dial. Less chance for other debris to get and collect in them. Even if it's fish slime.

If I can get an UL Ugly Stick in a bait casting set up...I would be set. :big grin: Here you go: http://www.uglystik.com/uglystik-rods-casting-rods/ugly-stik-elite-casting-rod/1365092.html#specifications Fun rod to fish with. DaveJ Whoah!!! They finally made one. Definitely will have to order one t...

Windy conditions...Fluorocarbon with it's weight will be less likely carried off by the wind.

If I can get an UL Ugly Stick in a bait casting set up...I would be set.

I typically wouldn't mind the 1000 size reels. If bobber fishing, I step up to next size up reels, maybe even 4000 size if needing to bomb a big bobber. Smaller waters, easily a 6' rod or shorter anywhere from UL to ML in power. Longer casting 7' rods or longer. Sometimes I only need a 2' bobber dro...

The whole reason I use a leader or topshot is to reduce the wear and year that comes easily with light braids.

When I used to not carry so much stuff, a fly vest with it's multiple pockets was enough to throw a few boxes of assortments.

I typically run 15#, 20# braids.

Reverendo wrote:I’m going to have to take a closer look at the Nanobraid and Nanofil as I’m not familiar with either. I’m also curious about the new Daiwa JBraid 8x GRAND. Supposedly it’s not a dyneema based line, but a brand new material.

It's Dyneema tradename renamed as IZANAS.

Again I'm not testing actual line strength but testing the knot and line as if I would fish with it so it has a real world application for my reference. The remaining Diawa braid lines came in the mail. So quick line strength pull test. Well after removing the spools from the packages and to my find...

Cheap and always gets the job done had always been Shakespeare products for me. I still got my clunky graphite Alpha's as my first bought reels a $15. When i tried something different years ago, like 20 yrs ago or something, I upgraded to a Shimano Sahara and a Diawa Regal. Both were in the $50 doll...

Some of my favorites in ultralight lures, most are usually 3/16 oz or lighter, many are no longer made. Most are used for pond stocked trout and crappie or bluegill panfish. Storm hopper popper Storm scatback Rapala F3 Yo Zuri Snapshad Yo Zuri Aile Killifish Yo Zuri Aile Goby Yo Zuri Pins Minnow (fl...

Salmon rods...8.5' to 9.5' typical.