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It seems as if the consensus is braid with a mono leader for topwater and fluoro leader if necessary for jerkbaits. Might try out the suffix 382, 35 bucks for 300 yards is not too bad. Might try 10 lb on my spinning reels too.

wow fast responses thanks guys I think my main concern is I need a line that will be good for "both" topwater and jerkbaits. Mono is be good for topwater but not for jerkbaits because of the stretch and lack of feel. Fluorocarbon is out of the question because it sinks and I have heard that braid will rip out treble hooks. However at this point I think I am leaning towards the braid and if I have problems with tearing out any hooks I can always add a stretchy mono leader.

Hello All, I need everyone's expert advice. Just picked up a new outfit for the year. 6 6 medium fast st croix mojo topwater/jerkbait rod paired with a 200e7. I am torn over what kind of line to put on it because I need it to be versatile as I only have 4 setups that I use. A 7ft heavy action casting setup for heavy cover stuff, a 7 ft mh casting setup for med-large crankbaits, carolina rigging, spinnerbaits, jigs etc, a 7 ft medium spinning outfit for the finesse stuff and now this new combo. I plan on using it for jerkbaits, topwaters (nothing bigger than a spook junior) small 1/8-1/4 ounce jigs and probably some smaller 1/4 ounce crankbaits. I know I can't have the benefits of fluorocarbon because I want to fish topwater with it so....I am thinking: 10 lb mono 12 lb mono or 30 lb braid with an optional 8 lb leader Also wanted to pick everyone's brains on your favorite "bang for buck" monos. Used P-line Fluroclear (Copolymer) all last year with o.k results (noticed poor abrasion resistance) but thinking about trying something different. Thanks everyone!

Pay a little bit more and you won't be dissapointed. Watch kijiji and other classifieds for deals on 1-2 year old yaks. You can find a great deal on Wilderness Systems Kayaks all the time. You could probably pick up a 1-2 year old tarpon for 5-700 bucks with a few surface scratches. I have heard good and bad things about the Ascends. Main problems were leaky hulls and warping of the bottom of the hull. Assuming this would be due to poor quality polyethylene. HOWEVER, I have also heard it is a great starter yak and can't be beat for the price. Its the same as anything else. If you buy a shimano sahara as your first real, you will love it. However once you upgrade to a stradic/sustain etc. there is no way you are going back to the sahara. My Honest Opinion. Have been yak fishing for just over a year.

Grumpy old men eh, did anyone get their hut pulled around by a truck? Ha. Nice report!

wooooooooo what a head kick by Silva, never seen anything like that before. For those interested, Griffin (decision), Jones (submission) and Silva (knockout) all winners.

Shoveled about 15-20 cm this morning in St. Catharines. Heard lots of wind last night but whenever I rolled over and looked outside it never seemed too bad. For the last hour or two it has been coming down good tho. Winter wonderland. Gotta love media hype..they closed Brock University at 6 am this morning.

The only money I give to CTC for fishing lures is usually Canadian Tire Money. Would rather add items to my tacklewarehouse or basspro cart as I need them and get them for a much cheaper price. I find that depending on the item, CTC is anywhere from 25-50% more expensive.

Steamwhistle is up there for me. Mill Street Tankhouse is a close 2nd.

Hello all, I didn't want to post anything formal. However I did want to say that I am very impressed with this community and the members that it is comprised of. I am part of several Ontario online fishing communities and I must say that the amount of quality discussion and sheer quantity of discussion you have here is unmatched. Have been looking in from the outside for sometime now and finally decided to join. Hopefullyy, you will all have me. Phil oh yea...catch me if you can