Dan.. you gotta put the red custom on that thing and take another look and feel the combo in your hands...

mhood wrote:I'm guessing F5 ½-68XFti Diablo ...

Geez, only one shot of the new rod?

COME ON!!!! ...

RojoKayako wrote:So...is a Powell fun to throw?

Rojo, it would not have received such a good score if it was not fun to throw...

Hey Cal, If I understand correctly, this technique would be used in areas where the depth is pretty consistent, so I would only need to thumb the reel on the first cast, is this correct? About pitchin' - when you hold the bait in your hand, do you actually pitch the bait, or does the swing/pedulum ...

I agree with you, my question was, or better still, let me rephrase the question. When you are flipping, using a left-handed reel, does/can the line ever be influenced by the handles? Yes, the line can get caught up in the reel's handle. To minimize this occurance, or avoid it all together, there a...

Bassgrl,

Welcome back! Great job both on the water and in the tackle store! You slayed them alright! And thanks for the nice report.

T Mike wrote: Keith's last name is Bryan and not Bryant.

Thanks Mike. Actually, I meant to spell it BryanT in subliminal homage to you

Zander wrote:Now I'm motivated, wheres the spray paint? Cal you ready to gun yours too? I got plenty of Blue and gold.

Um... ahem... I might be willing to put those cycling jerseys that resemble those boats, on my person, but eh... deck out my boat like that? no thanks

Airfob,

Great pictures! The first one is just priceless!!! Thanks for sharing, adorable kids!

kbookert wrote:...I bet you can use that wake board rack and put some rod holders on and strart trolling!

Dang dude.. stole my thunder.. i had the same thought..

It sounds like you guys were impressed with the Powell rod. How was the balance overall on that rod when used with the Exist? Thansk Spiroh... it felt very good overall with both the Exist 2004 and Certate 2000. The SS 700 was a little light, but i was in a pinch and wanted to spool on some Firelin...

skeeterboy77 wrote:I would go with the 50mg over the fuego. I love mine and it was the first import reel that got me hooked. Great for pitching or casting smaller baits, but not UL baits like the Pixy.

um... the Chronarch 50mg is not a US Domestic reel...

Sorry boys, Zander can't play anymore... he hasn't been able to purchase his new sports car because I've been making him spend all his money on uber-tackle

lesson: never let the Dark Lord know you have money stashed away for frivolity

b23ball23 wrote: ps: I have enough $$$ to get 2 alphas!!!!!!!! YAY
and thanks to andy, I will have there partners in crime (the rods)

Happy Birthday Ben... enough $$$'s to get 2 Alphas, eh?

Why not just get one Steez instead?