D.R. wrote:A child is never too young to fish. ... If a kid is fishing, their nose is not stuck in a video game or the TV.

Any tackle will work. It is just spending the time with them that is most important.

Ditto! Gadget

"Zebco 202 ... The original 'point-and-click' device!"

I think he's talking bow hunting... sight pins set for 10, 20, 30 yards, or vice-versa. Gadget

I suggest the Viento Combo given your choices... However... If I had $300 burning a hole in my pocket I believe I would look for a closeout deal on a 2007 St Croix Avid. You should be able to pick up a $160 rod for around $125. I would then take the remaining $'s and pair my new Avid with a Daiwa Ad...

mhood wrote:Who was it who said: "In a dishonest world, an honest man's place is in jail"?

Then LOCK ME UP! Gadget

olds350ho wrote:Also what was the top end rod beafore the Steez?

The most recent top end rod offerred to the US market was the Cielo. G

To Ricky Willaims: As Bassin Tom said... "You're Fired!" Pro athletes are SUPPOSED to be role models. When you are in the public eye... athlete, politician, or celebrity... you are held to a higher standard or proper and LEGAL behavior. To those of you that see no problem with it... Get a grip guys,...

I recommend Gamakatsu Offset Shank Worm EWG 3/0, 4/0, 5/0 for 4" and 5" Trick Sticks. Gadget

brokeneye wrote:"gets there fustus with the mostest".

...and here I thought I was the only one on T3 with an appreciation for the "Wizard of the Saddle".

Gadget aka "Tex" of Terry's Texas Rangers, 8th Texas Cavalry, CSA

I'm gonna dance with the one what brung me: 2004 Yellow PIXILLA!

Hey mr gadget or anybody tell me something not to be afraid of anise oil, it just smells like a candy shop to me, its a confidence thing I think. Tell me California Bass like that smell. I guess it depends on the formula... how much of each ingredient can dramatically affect the result. Smallmouth,...

GY Senkos do not have a recessed hook pocket in the shoulder (and the Tiki does not even HAVE a shoulder!). To rig weedless, the point of the hook must be embedded into the plastic body of the worm. In order to obtain reliable hooksets, Gary had to soften his plastic to the point that it falls apart...

And this from a guy who fishes a 25' Mako bluewater walkaround cuddy!

Nonetheless, congrats! G

Check out these Special Mate boxes... particluarly the "Musky Box":

Special Mate Tackle Box

Gadget

brokeneye wrote:yep.

think you gots "everything else" pretty much covered.

Barely! G

The previous model of the Mitchell 310XG holds 100 yds 4# line. It would probably appeal to you. It was black frame with gold crank, and gold spool.

The new XGe has more silver highlights and mostly would not meet your criteria.

Gadget