DoubleDigits

Who mentioned live bait? I guess because I questioned your logic, I must be an idiot redneck (because I guess live bait is for rednecks??). Most would be too embarrassed to display that kind of snobbery, but I suppose true snobs couldn't care less. Don't you think that research and craftsmanship went into designing classic, time-tested fishing lures? Poor rubes like me have done OK with them. Its all about confidence, and clearly for you, that doesn't come without paying a steep price. To each his own. I would say good luck fishing, but it doesn't sound like you need any.

Sounds like you got onto schooling smallies that were working bait. One of the best situations for rattletraps, etc.

Snidely do you really think that the original poster's issue was that he was using 'cheap' played-out lures that the fish were conditioned to seeing, and that he hadn't spent enough money on tackle??? That's funny. Sounds more like a case of not spending enough time fishing a certain type of bait, and building confidence. Just curious... on a given day, on a random lake in Ontario, how many 'cheap' lipless rattle baits do you think a bass sees? Is the knowledge about certain lures passed down from generation to generation? How often do these discerning bass chuckle at the stupid looking Rapala only to slam a $20 japanese lure??

scratch that...9535 seems to have the same line cap. as the Shimano 2500s.

I think you want the 9525. I have no experience with the patriarch, but my presidents have a nice drag for the $.

The fishergirl segment is the only part of the show where Italo's patronizing tone is not misplaced.

I would like to have seen Big Jim do this...from an Aussie show I used to watch

YES!! I was going to post this! The very best. My fav is the the ice fishing with Willem Dafoe. So funny...

I believe the supreme is all magnesium body. So its lighter than the the president. Only diff I think.

This is one of the best posts I've seen on any fishing site. You are a good fisherman and a GREAT POET!! I can't decide which poem is the best... they are all awesome. One of my faves: Salmon The King Chinook may give us a fight But the Coho is a beautiful sight We have the Pink and the Atlantic But Lets not get in a frantic They're all in the Lakes for us to see except for the Sockeye which lives in the sea

Don't you find that a swivel reduces line twist? I usually ice fish jigs and spoons with a micro swivel 14" or so up the line.

Yeah, well that would be the other difference! High quality drags, all-metal, and so on. Go for the Saltiga! lol. The Diawa Tierra is a nice affordable reel with a sealed drag, all-metal, etc.

Hi there. I've had an ID here for a while, but haven't been compelled to post anything yet. As to your question, some high-end saltwater reels have a 'sealed' drag system, with a rubber washer that keeps the brine out of your gears. However, I have fished many, many hours in saltwater with gear that was only ever intended for fresh. Mind you, I was very meticulous about cleaning my gear after each use, and I used a lubricant that was saltwater repellent. I would assume that you are asking because you will be doing some fishing in the salt. If this is the case, I would just use the gear that you've got, and clean it thoroughly the same day that you use it.