Luke V.

As far as reeling goes I can use both hands. With a caster reel I like to reel right. But with a spinning reel I reel with my left hand. Very good idea about grabbing the rod then going from there with the reel Last year at the sportsman show I picked up a Helios for 185 no tax. He had it on for 220. :$

Thanks for your input Ah-long. For line, I was thinking superslick power pro. I will have a look at the sunline and the 832. Attached to blue label seaguar 25# leader I will look into the sale at Sail. Seems tempting. Would you by chance have any used reels that would fit the bill for me?

What do people think of the Revo SX http://abugarcia.com/products/reels/low-profile-baitcast-reels/revo/revo-sx compared to the Okuma Serrano https://www.okumafishing.com/product/view/reels/baitcast-reels-low-profile/serrano Compared to the Shimano Curado http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/products/reels/low_profile_baitcasting/Curado_E.html compared to the Quantum Energy PT http://www.quantumfishing.com/products/1743/Energy-PT.aspx Here is a chart i threw together for some easy comparison Not in any specific order

Yes the cores are amazing!! But outta the price range

The castaic looks like a really nice reel. However at only 9.2lbs of drag it might me a limiting factor I have used a chronarch before. They are very nice reels, but out of my price range.(right on the edge)

Thanks Chris, My plan is 50# Power Pro Braid I Think that you put out a good point, 20-30 feet of line, 60 at max is what will be off the spool. Heavy drag is very important, the higher gear ratio is looking like a better choice

Chris, I get that the higher line reteive speed will be good for qucik hook sets. However do they have enough power to winch/pull a 6-7 pound bass through thick slop? That is why I was think the lower gear ratio.

Those are definitely in contention. Do you have any experience with them? (Bonus the Flip N Pitch are currently on sale!)

Flipping and pitching are new techniques to me. This year I would like to explore them more and am designating a combo towards those two techniques. Yes I know that they are different techniques but I think I can get one combo that can do both. As some of you may have noticed I have posted as add for a used Flipping.pitching stick. To witch I have had some great replys. (you never really know what is out there until you ask) With that being said I have set my eyes on a Powell Max 734c. This rod is 7'3" has a heavy power and a fast tip. I think this will be a great starting point for learning this new to me technique. (thanks again Vince) With the rod choice out of the way, my question is which reel? Mainly I will be fishing here in the Niagara Region, Upper and Lower Niagara River, Lake O, Lake Erie. I have done a bunch of reading and it is all leading me towards a lower gear ratio reel. Something 5:1:1-5:3:1 my price range would be around $150-200 This leaves me with lots of options. Currently I am running lots of different manufactures equipment. Have Shimano, Okuma, Abu for reels rangining for 80-300 bucks. I will not add any Bias Error here and leave my ideas out. Sorry for the long read. Let the discussion begin

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I'm my opinion flat black is best. You want the fish attracted to your bait. Not a shinny sinker

I'd be interested in "testing" some of your lures. I'll write reviews. Likes don't likes etc I'll even promote for you Shoot me a pm if you'd like

I get the same as Shasta Loading box Everytime I click I also have to double click on any item I want to view Old was single click This is all on iPhone with safari

Damn, this pisses me off

This vid had me asking for more on every fish! Just awesome!!!

As far as the clip.... Dude is kinda crazy. Beautiful animal yes, but encouraging it to nip and your hand or chew on your boot is asking for trouble. Curious animals will always come back. If I was him would have gotten the boot upside the head

I have had a coyote that would not back down. Came by the farm three days in arow Was not intimidated one bit by my yelling. Even the horses charging it would not scare it off. He has since been properly taken care of. Never been close to a wolf. However I don't think would trust one.

They work really well for me. Pike, smallies and largies love them

Now that's a great shot!

I throw on some WD-40. Prevents the water from building up. Sometimes it's in avoidable tho

My best friend just flew in from Edmonton. He filled up for 99.8 on the way to the airport. Here in niagara your look at 1.20-1.26 today.

That was awesome to watch! Thanks for posting

I'm running a 2001 14' Starcraft sf14. I love this boat! At the time it was one of the widest and deepest boats in a 14 footer. It has the 20" transom. And after re-powering it 3 years ago it got even better. With the Merc 25 HP 2-stroke running a full tank of fuel large deep cell battery and enough gear for two people in running 27.5 Mph. I have no experience with the Naden. So no comment there. Good luck with your hunt!! I also would not be afraid at looking at a used boat. As far as tinners go a few hours of cleaning and she looks brand new! Check the rivets and your off to the water!!

I'm not sure about a narrower trailer. But have you thought about removable fenders? Not sure if u have the means to make your current fenders removable. But that seems like the easiest and cheapest route to me

My boat is a Starcraft SF14. The trolling motor shaft is 39.5" long. Not sure if that helps you....