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  1. I think it depends on what you want to use the rods for. Crucials are great in certain applications, and not so much in others (in my opinion). If you live close to either Fishing World, Pro J's, or Paddle Tails i would strongly recommend checking out a Dobyn's Rod. They are new to Canada, have the Savvy Line of rods close to your price range, and have a rod demo program. (i.e. take the rod home, and try it. i think they are also doing a draw for a Ranger Z521 with a 250 Evinrude for everyone that demo's a rod in 2011).
  2. Just do what i did. build your house and garage around your boat 19'8, fits straight in with the transom saver off.....(24 feet all said) In all seriousness you can likely go a tad bigger, but i think the single door is going to be your biggest pain in that equation.
  3. Lake Erie ROCKS... was out on Wednesday this week...
  4. and miss the best 2 months of the season... you are crazy....
  5. It really comes down to personal preference. All the major manufacturers make a quality product. I do not have a rod / reel sponsor and thus have a mix of St. Croix, Shimano, and Powell rods, i like each and every one of them or i wouldn't own them. Personally, i prefer Shimano reels, but again i have friends that swear by Quantum. When you spend 700 or so hours on the water / year you get intimate with the operation of your gear. for example you will set the hook differently using a 7 foot turd than you will with a 6'8 MXF on a drop shot, fight a fish different, etc... those could be the same brand, the same thing goes for two rods of the same spec from different manufacturers. Good on the Lindners for making a living doing what they love. Promoting sponsors is part of the gig, and there is nothing shameful in them getting paid to help market a product. After all, the fishing business is no different than any other industry, other than the fact that it may be even more competitive. If they were promoting products that were truly inferior it would be a different story, and i think it would affect their future ability to get quality sponsorship. just my $0.02 Ryan
  6. Looks like Red Pine Wilderness Lodge to me, http://www.redpinelodge.com/. Great place, have been twice. Food, People, Lodging, and most importantly fishing is GREAT. Highly recommend.
  7. Similar to the jigging method, my preference is to drop shot for them. experiment with different baits, distance from the bottom, etc... general rule of thumb is to leave the bait TOTALLY still and wait to feel a subtle tick. Make sure you have your finger on the line for feel. this method can be killer when the fish are in a neutral to negative mood and don't want to chase moving baits (tubes, jigging spoons, etc...)
  8. FISHBELLY!!! hawg shad.
  9. 1. Main line flouro (as light as you can get away with, provides for better action, or lack there of, to your bait) (Sunline SniperFC is the best i have used by a long shot) 2. a small steelhead swivel for general use, 2 or 3 feet above your bait, is not required, but will save your expensive flouro from MASSIVE twist issues. 3. a palomar knot to connect your hook with the tag end fed back through the eye towards your weight provides a nice 90 degree angle for the hook. 4. attach your weight to the bottom. NOTES: - you can play with different baits, hooks, and hooking sytle (nose hook, texas rig, threaded, etc...) depending on targeted species and conditions (open water, weeds, rocks, current, etc...) - quick release weights are nice and easy to attach and move, but they do nick the line. if you can find ones that tie on they are better. - round and pencil style weights are better in different situations. i prefer pencil style 90% of the time. don't waste your money on tungston for this application. - play with the length of lead between your weight and your bait. keep in mind that if you are casting / dragging the rig that you will require a greater length of lead to achieve the right height your bait runs from the bottom. - when ever possible try to fish the rig on a "semi-slack" line, and not a tight line. this allows your bait to sit seductively still with only slight current and movement required to provide life like action. if you know you are in the strike zone try to leave it dead still. - watch your line, and have your finger on the line. some of the biggest fish will hit with the slightest tick. - don't go for bone crushing hook sets. rather try sweeping hooksets across your body. this can move the bait 12 feet or more in one motion and with the light wire hooks i generally use they provide for very positive hook ups. - if you are not getting bit, but are marking the fish and know they are there, keep changing up the baits, often this is key. hope that helps. happy to answer any questions beyond this info.
  10. Both those stores can provide good service and once in a while a good deal here and there. from my experience though i would have to say Rainbow Sports gets the nod. interesting you didn't mention them?
  11. just pull the tag end only. there by preserving the business end.
  12. nice fish Dennis. guessing those are the fish from last saturday with that tell tale black spot great win on Sat. this weekend looking a little too rough for my liking. would love to have been out there today though. ryan
  13. Still going strong for the souls willing to brave the lake. winds didn't go to forecast, cost me stuffing a wave (very cold in April) and a windshield. got my Dad into some nice smallies though anyone not partaking in trout opener this weekend, there are options....
  14. I buy 90% of my gear from Rainbow Sports as well. Reasons why... 1. Almost always better prices than Bass Pro (with the rare exception where BPS blows something out the door) 2. Doesn't require a day trip to go to the tackle shop 3. If i need something they do not have, Chad will order it in without requiring silly minimum order quantities. 4. If you buy any electronics and/or boat accessories he also provides an installation service which is second to none!!!
  15. man are my arms sore....

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