Well didn't this post stir up some controversy. Regarding the Daiwa question: I'm open to recommendations for Daiwa. Actually, my first three or four baitcasters are, Daiwa and I have no problem with them. The Daiwa I own are on the lower side of the price spectrum and a bit old (103 HSD and 153 HSD...

I plan to get a Dobyns Champion 765 Flip rod for pitching 1/4 to 1 oz. weighted plastics into cover and frogging, and throwing 1 to 1.5 oz. lures (like Mattlure U2 Gill and Black Dog Small Shell Cracker). I have a Lew's Tournament Pro (TP 7.1:1) on my Champ 734 and love it. I'm trying to decide whet...

Thanks for the advice. You are getting me to rethink things, which brings up two more questions: Why do you think the Champ 765 Flip would be better than the 735 ... and ... how do the tip action of the rods differ?

Thanks again,

Backlash

Hello, I am trying to decide between the Champion 735c and the Champion 765 Flip. I am leaning toward the 735c because it might be more versatile. I plan to use it for a few, somewhat different, applications: (a) pitching 1/4 to 1 oz. weighted texas rigged plastics and jigs into moderate to heavy pa...

Hello, I'm new to fishing swim baits and just bought a Mattlures U2 Boot-Tail Gill and a Huddleston Grass Minnow. Next week I am going to be fishing for bass in a clear water lake with mostly grass and cabbage for structure (typically in 6 to 12 foot depth). I'd appreciate any advise on best retriev...

I am getting interested in the IROD Genesis II Cast Rod 7'8" Jr. Swimbait rod. It is rated for 1 to 4 ounces. I am thinking of using it for small swimbaits like the Mattlures U2 Gill (1 ounce) and Black Dog Small Shell Cracker (1.5 ounce) and also heavier (1/2 oz.) swim jigs with a 5 inch Big Hammer...

I just bought a MattLures U2 Gill, thinking I could throw it with my Champion 734. Looks like I need a heavier rod. I'd appreciate some suggestions of rod to throw the U2 gill and other baits (swim jigs/trailers, Deps Buzzjet) that weigh about an ounce plus or minus a quarter. I want a rod that is $...

I just bought a Dobyns Champion 734, which is rated for 1/4 to 1 ounce baits. I also want to try using a couple of baits that are at the top of the rod's recommended lure weight range: 5" big hammer swim tail on a 1/2 oz. swim jig (which probably is 3/4 to 1 oz. or maybe the same 5" big hammer swim ...

Thanks

Thanks for your replies. Just to clarify a bit: the lake that I primarily fish is not a "lunker" lake. A good bass is 3 pounds, an exceptional bass for this lake is 4 pounds. So I don't intend to chase lunkers. A 5 inch bait seems the right size. I'm not experienced with swimbaits. I never fished an...

I am looking for a small swimbait for bass fishing on a clear water, grassy lake. I am trying to decide between buying the Roboworm EZ Shad, rigged with an Owner Beast weighted hook or the Huddleston Weedless Shad. Both baits have good reviews. Both look like they would be able to slide through the ...

Does anybody fish swim jigs at night? If so, what color is best for night fishing with a swim jig? I was thinking of trying a 3/8 or 1/2 oz black swim jig, with a Big Hammer swimbait tail in Black Widow. I know that black is best with top water baits, where the fish look up and see the black bait si...

Can someone post a link to a complete color chart for Yamamoto bailts. I can't seem to find one, even on his site. Thanks.

Just curious - what is the best way of keeping fillets in the freezer? I am considering getting a vacuum sealer, like Foodsaver, but not sure if its worth the money. Anyone got any advice?

Thanks,

Backlash

Thanks for your replies. First, for those of you who questioned, I use a 7'6" spinning rod. I'm going to try out the idea of keeping as much line up out of the water as possible. I typically hold my rod lower, so I can sweep-set the hook. I fish a clear water lake where the bass are a bit spooky. So...