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by RB 77
Thu Mar 01, 2018 10:55 am
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: Under Spin 101
Replies: 19
Views: 17505

Re: Under Spin 101

I have used a variety of manufacturers including some homemade options and mostly will fish a 1/4 and 3/8ths oz head with a swimbait or "fluke" style trailer. I use the same setup as my spinner bait rig which I believe is a 7' MH/XF casting rod with a 200 size reel and 10 or 12 lb test. The retriev...
by RB 77
Thu Mar 01, 2018 10:29 am
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: Under Spin 101
Replies: 19
Views: 17505

Re: Under Spin 101

I have used a variety of manufacturers including some homemade options and mostly will fish a 1/4 and 3/8ths oz head with a swimbait or "fluke" style trailer. I use the same setup as my spinner bait rig which I believe is a 7' MH/XF casting rod with a 200 size reel and 10 or 12 lb test. The retrieve...
by RB 77
Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Your go to lure
Replies: 105
Views: 61092

Re: Your go to lure

6" straight tail worm in Junebug with a 1/4 oz tungsten bullet weight.
by RB 77
Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Equipment Related Pet Peeves
Replies: 78
Views: 39237

Re: Equipment Related Pet Peeves

Spinning reel related pet peeves in general. Just the "bulkiness" of the reel and the line guides are off putting to me. The absolute one thing that used to drive me insane about it the most was line twist. Finally switched over to braid to eliminate that and now its wind knots. Ugh...
by RB 77
Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:28 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano Curado 200K is available for preorder now
Replies: 45
Views: 26675

Re: Shimano Curado 200K is available for preorder now

I want! Haha
by RB 77
Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:27 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Budget Sweet Spot... Casting Reels
Replies: 60
Views: 150077

Re: Budget Sweet Spot... Casting Reels

I fish 99% Curado's and Calcutta's so I voted the $176 - $200 range although I do have some of the larger 300 CU's and 400 CT's (and a 400 CT). A $175 to $250 price range would describe me to a T! Haha
by RB 77
Wed Oct 05, 2016 2:41 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: What Fluorocarbon should I buy?
Replies: 34
Views: 18639

Re: What Fluorocarbon should I buy?

I have used a handful of different brands and my favorite so far by a wide margin for both lighter and heavier pound tests is Sniper.
by RB 77
Wed Oct 05, 2016 2:37 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: best line and lb. test for topwater
Replies: 21
Views: 13198

Re: best line and lb. test for topwater

I generally use mono or a co-poly in 12 or 15 pound test.
by RB 77
Fri Sep 30, 2016 4:48 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Preferred reels for distance
Replies: 72
Views: 32909

Re: Preferred reels for distance

If anyone has a Citica E, find a Curado E spool and install it. Flush stock bearings with acetone or upgrade. Something about tolerances between the reel and spool combo makes it very wild and free. I have to turn the brakes up more than I would normally for that platform. The distance I get on big...
by RB 77
Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:47 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: What's your thoughts on bed fishing?
Replies: 120
Views: 60345

Re: What's your thoughts on bed fishing?

It's not much of an issue on very large lakes with lots of cover. It's a big issue on small lakes with not much cover and lots of fish being taken to the weigh in. Bass are cannibals also, and they will eat what is available. I doubt many people consider that they are taking away a food source by b...
by RB 77
Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:38 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: A good day of bass fishing, what does it take?
Replies: 18
Views: 13391

Re: A good day of bass fishing, what does it take?

Honestly, just sharing a day on the water with Pops. I always pray for us to have safe travels to and from the lake. Catching fish on top of that is the icing.
by RB 77
Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:36 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Favorite Or Greatest Bass Fisherman Of All Time
Replies: 83
Views: 46951

Re: Favorite Or Greatest Bass Fisherman Of All Time

Gotta say it, my Pops for getting me into it when I was a wee lad. Even though I took 20+ years off to pursue surfing, I came back to it and have a new-found relationship with my Dad that had been void for many years.
by RB 77
Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:16 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Carolina rig Advice...
Replies: 15
Views: 11686

Re: Carolina rig Advice...

1. - I usually use 1/2-1 oz and let the depth, current and wind dictate which size to use. 2. - I usually got from 1-2 feet depending on how aggressive the bite is. The more aggressive the shorter the leader. 3. - I usually just use mono. 12 lb. main line 8-12 on the leader, again depending on the a...
by RB 77
Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:01 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: What do you use for topwater line?
Replies: 37
Views: 28555

Re: What do you use for topwater line?

Usually 12 lb. mono. I like Izorline.
by RB 77
Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:00 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Using a jig as a drop shot weight?
Replies: 18
Views: 13049

Re: Using a jig as a drop shot weight?

I have done it, and will do it again! Haha. However, this is mostly for saltwater fishing our local bays (for Bass of course).