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Use a spiral wrap casting rod. The guides at the handle are on to and wrap around to the other side just like a spinning rod

Conquest 50 but a lot has to do with the type of rod to use.

I use the Blackbird 4.0 (I think it is grams) plus my shot pattern.

I love floatfishing with a baitcaster. I have used the following reels daiwa steez, Calcutta DC and lately a shimano curadoE5. Most Important is using the correct rod. I can cast a 4 gram float father than my centerpin setup

Head over to JB's fishing depot. I find that their prices are much better than BPS (IMO) on St. Croix rods. J

I bought these ones from the Canadian site, studs were included and when I signed up I rec. a ten dollar discount. Cost me less than 90 to my door. http://www.cabelas.ca/index.cfm?pageID=79&section=&ID=21369

You cannot go wrong with the Islander. I soul strongly look into the Kingpin Imperial for @ the same amount Jose

One of me favs A little Doobies...LOL

Nice The first one looks very healthy

I will be there first thing in the morning at first light. Hope to see you there Jose

Kwan Welcome aboard, great start.

On the Cumulus rod I would even try the newer Chronarchs either the D5 or a D7. The Curados are nice but the Chronarch are way smoother. Also the Core 100 was a huge disappointment when I got it. The Calais DC I got was also all hype I was happier when I sold it. I have two reels now a Scorpion XT1000 and a Calcutta DC. On the lookout for more of these reels J

If you think the Core100 is pricy the Calais will cost you a ton more. J

I will give 5 dollars for each person who hits him with a 3/4 oz spoon when he trolling in his kayak close to the Credit rocks LOL Some guys just do not have common sense

As mentioned what are you using it for? I had a core 100 and I could not stand it (IMO). After half a season I sold it. Jose

Does not look like a snakehead to me. I found this picture of a snakehead

X2 What BillM said. They are much more fun at the piers. Gave up the rivers many a moons ago. The only time I will get into the river @ October, November. When the circus leaves town.

Scorpion XT1000 Smoothest casting reel I have owned, casts farther casting than my pixy, Alphas, TDZ and Core 100. Almost as smooth as the Calais IMO

New Curado E50 $199.99 6.9 ounces 6.4:1/ 25 IPT 10 pounds max drag 7 bearings (1 S-ARB) Mono 10/105, 12/85, 14/70 Power Pro 20/115, 30/105, 65/80

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Mike I would stick with the Avids. The premiers are are nice rod but the Avids are that much nicer. Specially with the IPC. The Legend Tournament rod I had was the Teaser model sold that one within a month, it was such a tip heavy rod. Another option http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_10205012_100002000_100000000_100002000_100-2-0 The lightest rod for the money. Was looking for several rods (GLX or St. Croix Extreme) for this season but the Carbonlites blew them away(IMO. Do a search on on Tackle Tour on these rods. Jose

Hey Bernie I have the BPS flyer and it was in there for $169 . Get another $30 or so for a reel trade in. Not bad for a detuned Daiwa Certate. A lot of talk on the Tackle Tour board I there are any left I might grab one. J

I picked up two of the Carbonlites several weeks ago. One 7 Ft casting and spinning model I was in the market for another St. Croix Avid or a G. Loomis Mossyback. I figured for less than $95 , why not. I was impressed and the lightest rod I held. Even though I am not a big fan of the split grips these felt really nice. Only one problem, I asked about the warranty and it was only a one year warranty on them. Jose

Great post Reminds me of fishing the Credit River, when the salmon run is on

Mike I have had my fair share of several good reels before: Calais 100 Calais 200 Calais 200DC Daiwa Steez Daiwa TDZ Daiwa Fuego Shimano Core100 I have sold them all and now I only have the Curados left. For the price the curado cannot be beat. Great for throwing senkos, spinnerbaits and 3/4 oz cleos. I will restock this coming season with Curados and Core 50's only. Jose