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Was thinking of the Bass Pro Micro Lites. Will also check out the Shimano's.

Thanks for the advice. I'll take it back. Problem is they are sold out of the 200E7 (almost at every store - getting ready for next years model). I'll insist they send it back to Shimano.

I tried tightening the 'opposite side cover'. I put on 3 brakes instead of two. It does nothing for spool tension, just makes my casts shorter. I don't have to do that on my 101D

Exactly what I was thinking. Usually clear water and good fishing do not go hand in hand. The water looks beautiful!

I agree. My float rod is an IMX and none of my other rods come close to it. I should have specified that I don't want to break the bank on this light action rod.

Thank goodness. Really makes you count your blessings.

Can anyone recommend a rod (preferrably 7') light action with a sensitive tip. Want to be able to feel the panfish nibble my bait with no float.

I've been using a Curado 101D for a few years now and love it. I wanted a second baitcaster with a higher gear ratio and went for the 201E7. With both reels I have two breaks on. To set the spool tension knob, I'll hold the rod out and loosen the knob until the bait starts to fall freely. When I do that on the 201E7 the spool seems to get too loose. To a point that the spool moves back and forth. Doesn't do that on my 101D. Is this normal? Do I have to accept that I'll have a loose spool. Doesn't feel right like my 101D. Is it a defect? I called the store and they said there's nothing wrong with the reel and I'll have to accept it.

I agree. My kids love being on the boat too.

Wow, I'm jealous. I love apples freshly picked apples, but don't have room for a big tree. Can you prune the tree to keep it small?

I found the dock bass fishing in the mornings/evenings to be good as well.

I try to balance my serious fishing time on the water with taking my family and kids out with me after breakfast. Helps a little.

If Musky is the fish of 1000 casts. If there were at least 1000 boats then would one boat catch on the first cast or do all boats have to cast 1000 times?

The one thing I regret about my boat is not going for more thrust on the trolling motor. I think its more important than the HP on the outboard.

I love watching the Osprey while I'm fishing. They usually do better than me.

Spring Walleye - Rapala XRAP and Flatrap, Summer Walleye 3/8 Bucktail jigs and twister tails Largemouth Bass - 6" YUM Dinger, Strike King Rodent Panfish - 1" pink tube jig Pike #5 Vibrax spinner Need to start Musky fishing.

That's mean. lol.

Anyone ever catch a fish with a lure that you had no confidence in?

I've converted one of my fishfinders to portable. I bought a small 12V (not the car battery size). All it needs is a small trickle charger that looks like an adapter to charge a phone. Works well and its lighter.

Really enjoyed watching that. Amazing. I thought I saw a bass going for a worm at around 34 seconds. Maybe someone jigging?

How do you find the durability of the money craw?

Nice. I enjoyed watching them.

I like the double uni also. Never had a problem even with joining two different diameters