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  • salto
    justincredible;1650617 wrote:Anyone ever use a Bass Pro reel? This one has really good reviews.

    http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Extreme-Spinning-Reels/product/11092105011328/
    Looks like Pfleuger makes the Bass Pro brand reels. I've always liked Shimano but wutevas...
  • justincredible
    http://www.basspro.com/Pflueger-President-6900-Series-Spinning-Reels/product/10213341/

    This has good reviews but it's very cheap. Is it too cheap?
  • salto
    justincredible;1650638 wrote:http://www.basspro.com/Pflueger-President-6900-Series-Spinning-Reels/product/10213341/

    This has good reviews but it's very cheap. Is it too cheap?

    I read some Amazon reviews on the President model, a few people mentioned its not the same quality as other Pfluegers. The best review was for the small ultra light President model for crappie.
  • salto
    Instead of wasting your money on that ugly little iron fence in your back yard you could have stepped up and got the Shimano Stradics model.

    ;) (just messin')
  • justincredible
    That't not the link I meant to paste. This one. Too cheap?

    http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-Syncopate-FG-Spinning-Reels-with-Quick-Fire-II/product/12082905322367/
  • Pick6
    BR1986FB;1650480 wrote:Kind of old school, and I'm not sure whether they still make this lure, but I used to have a ton of success with Rooster Tails for largemouth.
    rooster tails are my go to for creek fishing.
  • Tiernan
    You were using basically the lure I was talking about without the under - spin. The spinner blade creates vibrations which both largemouth and smallmouth detect through their lateral sensory nodes when searching for prey.
  • justincredible
    Tiernan;1650650 wrote:You were using basically the lure I was talking about without the under - spin. The spinner blade creates vibrations which both largemouth and smallmouth detect through their lateral sensory nodes when searching for prey.
    Gotcha. I can't complain, they were cheap as hell and we caught plenty of fish with them.
  • salto
    justincredible;1650643 wrote:That't not the link I meant to paste. This one. Too cheap?

    http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-Syncopate-FG-Spinning-Reels-with-Quick-Fire-II/product/12082905322367/

    meh' How often are you really going to go fishing? Would you rather save $20-$30 bucks and still have a decent reel?
    If so then sure go for the shimano syncopate.


    I like the Sahara because it can be (either) left or right hand. No idea if you can switch the side of the handle on the Syncopate.
  • Tiernan
    You can switch the handle on virtually all reels anymore.
  • salto
    What ya get?
  • justincredible
    Haven't gone yet. Had a little too much to drink last night and I'm still recovering.
  • justincredible
    What do you think of this rig? I wouldn't pay $100 for it, but would it be worth offering $75?

    http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/for/4570914577.html
  • salto
    justincredible;1652923 wrote:What do you think of this rig? I wouldn't pay $100 for it, but would it be worth offering $75?

    http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/for/4570914577.html
    Kinda a cheap reel.
  • salto
    Yo Justin - If wanting to possibly save a few bucks - Craigslist Wilmington - too far to drive?

    http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/for/4620189312.html

    7'6'' MH Field and Stream Tech Spec ELITE rod with Shimano Sonorra reel. $65

    If both are in good shape its not too bad of a deal (imo).
  • justincredible
    Wilmington is a decent haul from me, about 45-50 miles North on 71.
  • justincredible
    A couple co-workers and I are going fishing/camping on Saturday down in Daniel Boone National Forest. The plan now is to stop at the Field & Stream in Kentucky on our way down and get something. The shitty thing is Field & Stream does not have an online store to check out their inventory beforehand.
  • salto
    justincredible;1653105 wrote:A couple co-workers and I are going fishing/camping on Saturday down in Daniel Boone National Forest. The plan now is to stop at the Field & Stream in Kentucky on our way down and get something. The shitty thing is Field & Stream does not have an online store to check out their inventory beforehand.
    I hope ya can catch some trout! mmmmmmmm. Going to be a perfect weekend for camping.

    http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/gone-fishin%E2%80%99/2013/03/top-trout-lures-15-best-baits-trout-fishing
    ^Some fun reading. I like casting. Hook yourself up with some bad ass artificial lures.
  • justincredible
    We are heading to Cave Run Lake. The plan is to get there around noon or so and start fishing. The rest of the day will depend on how the fish are biting, but at some point we will hike into the forest to find a decent camping spot for the night.
  • justincredible
    Ended up grabbing a $40 Abu Garcia combo at Field and Stream on the way down. I didn't notice when I bought it, but it has a $10 rebate as well, so it will only cost $30 in the end. That will give me a usable rig and a future backup, and gives me more time to find a good deal on a decent rod and reel.
  • Tiernan
    Give us a report on the fishing. I've heard Cave Run has stripers too, is that correct?
  • justincredible
    Tiernan;1654187 wrote:Give us a report on the fishing. I've heard Cave Run has stripers too, is that correct?
    The fishing sucked, but by the time we actually got there and found a camping spot along the water were kinda stuck at that one spot. We did not end up on the main lake.
  • justincredible
    Bought this bag today at Field & Stream. It was on sale for $29.99 and I had a $10 cash card so I got it for $20. Not bad.



    http://www.amazon.com/Plano-3500-Guide-Series-Tackle/dp/B00GOWFJOU
  • Enforcer
    Nice bag but not as nice as My Camo backpack with the same trays
  • mcburg93
    Thats a sweet bag, good price as well.