New equipment.

[carlcmc]

I was at Cabela's on sunday. They had Shinamo reps in store and had some unadvertised specials. I got a 7'6" shinamo graphite rod and 4000 series reel. Got 1 free reconditioning in the next 3 years, 1 spool of my choice of power pro 15 lb or 30 lb ( i chose the 15 lb (4lb diameter) was that a good choice?) and a free tee-shirt. Nothing like spending money on fishing when the water is still solid!

So what do you guys think of powerpro? I have only used one braided line before and lost 4 spinners last summer! The 7'6" rod ..... will that be a good rod for bass fishing? How would you use it?

[delmuts]

that kind of depends on what the action is. del

[Deitz Dittrich]

Pretty sure it was me that sold you that rod/reel combo. It could have been Brian the other shimano pro-staffer...

Although I am a shimano prostaffer, I dont get my line for free. I have to pay for it just like everybody else. I spend about $60 on powerpro every year. Why? Becuase its the best!.. In my opinion nobody else is even close. The fact that we were giving a free spool with some of the reels was amazing to me. the 15 lb test will be fine just make sure you put a bunch of mono backing on your reel first. You want the reel to be full when you have finished putting the line on.. if you just put that 15 l braid on without any backing your reel will be no wheres near full....

Enjoy the new rod/reel

[EBass]

Exudedude, you give out great info. You can fish with me anytime. Too bad I only have one shimano reel though.

[Deitz Dittrich]

E-bass, thanks for the compliment... much appreciated...I do my best... if your ever in the chisago lakes.. look me up!

[Glenn_S]

Yeah, the Dude's ok...even if he does drive a 'Toon!

J/K...gotta give ya a hard time...

Glenn

[Dan Wood]

ditto to that...
Exudedude provides some great information to this site. I always enjoy reading his responses. Thanks for all of your contributions Exudedude...

[Deitz Dittrich]

Thanks again... this post doesnt need to turn into a pat Exudedude on the back.

Someone along the line gave me great information and taught me, I enjoy passing it on to others as well.

Mr.Wood- Thank you for your work as Moderator and prostaff on this great message board.

Glen-we'll have to go head to head this spring and see if the toon can match your new ride!...

[EBass]

Ok, maybe at that March gathering I can meet you if we have any ice left.

[Glenn_S]

Your on!

We'll see you at the show on saturday. Just keep that stinky stuff away...LOL

Glenn

[carlcmc]

Thanks for the info. I did spool it with some mono first. I was just posting here (http://fishingminnesota.com/ubb/Forum57/HTML/000435-2.html) about jigging techniques and people were posting about using upwards of 50lb! test when jigging. This is 15 lb line. Mostly I had been fishing senkos texas rigged, but thought I'd start trying to jig/pig. Has anyone had problems with 15 lb test powerpro or may i need to use the extra spool that came with the rod and load up high test?

Second question - I have seen some discussion of tying mono/fluorocarbon on at the end. What do you think about tieing it on the end of the powerpro?

I'm picking up my boat this weekend and can't wait to try the new rod and reel! =)

[Dan Wood]

15 lb. is enough for most conditions. There are times you will want more. I use 10 lb. a lot of the time. If your fishing slop or foil, you will want 30 lb.+ to get the fish out quick before they can bury you in the thick stuff.

I tie fluorocarbon leaders occassionally for clear water and more subtle presentations. Otherwise I just tie directly to the braid.

[sami0115]

in my opinion nothing compares to Power Pro.... i use it on my spinnerbait rod (30lb./8 lb diam.) no stretch, great hooksets... resists abrasions when working thru bullrushes... and VERY strong when needing to unhook from weed hookups... i caught a Pike last year because he wouldn't let go of the line... he missed my spinnerbait in the front and bit the line.. i played him for a minute or two and got him in the boat when i realized he wasn't hooked but was just biting the line... i had to pry is mouth open to get the line out of his mouth ...AMAZING... the line was barely frayed...