I use 12 lb. I like the thin diameter to get down deeper and haven't experienced any problems with break-offs.

They better still make that hook... It's the best jig hook ever made!

What's you guys' favorite lure retriever? Some people at SBN told me to try the 44 mag but it costs $17 for shipping! I really need a lure retriever for my swimbaits.

This Link should get you in the right direction.

I only use scent to lube up my swimbaits but I have found Pro Cure to be the most durable out of all of the ones I've tried (Pro Cure, Smelly Jelly, Bio Edge, Kick n Bass, and Fish Sticks)

db220 wrote:It came in tonight. I meant to order the bigger one, but I got the smaller one in bone. Now I have to buy another one!

I wish this happened to me easy excuse to buy more baits.

What's the deal with this stuff? It seems so expensive compared to normal epoxy. Is it really that much better?

The gelcoat finish on the dd22's is amazing! My normans have gone to hell and back and only have a little bit of lip rash and some scratches to show for it. Also, anything that SK touches is garbage.

Bobby's Perfect Frog in KC Dragonfly.

Upton's worms are awesome. I've been using the 8" and 9" straight tail worms. Not sure what scent he uses but it sure smells good. There is salt in his handpours. The worms are very soft and the tail is buoyant. I use a rebarb hook and texas rig it. Upton's also makes a 19" straight tail. :shock: T...

I'm buying a few rods as early christmas presents..

Thanks everyone. Looks like I'm gonna be picking up a 734 at the TW Black Friday sale.

These are similar to a brush hog, just a little bit different. It works well to just throw these out weightless and let them sink, and then jig it a few times. But I really think that brush hogs are better because you can catch more fish per bait and the packs are really cheap.

njbasscat wrote:Deep cycle batteries that weigh 25 pounds and hold a charge for a week. Wireless transducers for Lowrance and Hummingbird. A crankbait that dives to 50 feet on a normal cast and does not kill your arms on the retreive.

I agree, those batteries are heavy... and they never stay charged for long.

Maybe I'll get the 734 then... topwaters and jerkbaits were kind of just an added bonus to the rod as it will mainly see spinnerbait/lipless duty.