I know the PVC structures have proven to be very effective for crappie.

Here is my team. We have a 9 man league.

QB's
Jon Kitna
Vince Young

RB's
Larry Johnson
Edgerrin James
Joseph Addai
Brandon Jacobs

WR's
Reggie Wayne
Deon Branch
Donald Driver
Reggie Brown

TE
Alge Crumpler

Kicker
Adam Vinatieri

D
Dallas

They're both good and viable choices. I'm a Minn Kota man, but digital would be nice.

Lake Hamiliton in Hot Springs Arkansas? I fish there on a semi regular basis. Let me know if it is the same lake.

reelblues it's Lake Degray in Arkansas. In between Little Rock and Texarkana

we saw them on the grass suspended just on top of the grass line. I know fishing and not catching, but I would like to have the occasional hookup.

We tried throwing flukes in the 'new' grass early. To no avail. But I like the way you think.
Cheers.

I used a kistler drop shot special (casting rod) and the rod was superb for it's application. If you want one call Clifford and he would be happy to help ya. I was going to get Kistler to make me a custom rod, but they had several already made up, and sold me for non custom price.
Cheers.

Hey all, Went fishing today. It was horrible. We had a bunch of rain and the lake came up like four feet in the last week. Week before last the fish were locked down tight into the grass (20-28ft) and were doing biting well. Today couldn't get anything to bite. Tried jigs, carolina rigs, texas rigs,...

On a custom rod the blank is under warranty for 'lifetime' but the caveat is, that you would probably have to pay the custom maker some amount of money to 'rebuild - the custom rod-
Cheers.

I can't help from shore. But I can suggest going BIG. I throw big soft plastics in hot weather. The bass are active esp. in early morning and want a big meal and usually always have the energy to chase a big meal.

Hot looking combo. Hey, how old is it? *amorous eyes*

i think the full cork on loomis rods is "very classy, traditional". the split grip is rather "new and radical". maybe loomis wants to stay classy... I think more on the line if it aint broke dont fix it. They sell'em like hot cakes so why change? I can't argue, and have to take to my hat off to you...

Bait,
It's from my limited experience that once tacklewarehouse has them, it's a matter of time before the "big boys" have them. I know this doesn't answer your question but wanted to chime in.
Cheers
M

I understand classy, and am behind that 100% but I really do enjoy these features. They just "feel" right.