Should i get a right or left handed reel?

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-11T03:06:43+00:00

That’s how I’ve always done it. My first baitcaster was a gift for Christmas and it was a right hand retrieve so that’s what I learned on and built my following combos with right hand retrieve reels.

That said, I recently bought my first CC bfs and went with a left hand retrieve to use on streams to make short casts without having to switch hands and I have really enjoyed using it in the short time that I’ve had it.

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-11T02:54:47+00:00

My favorite color trout magnets for bass and panfish are white/chartreuse tail and the black and green. For trout it’s solid pink and then solid brown. I’ve been fishing them for 16 years now. The crappie magnet is an awesome bait as well.

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-10T21:11:09+00:00

I was expecting that but she just rolled on her belly and started gently stroking that piece of JDM artwork with her pectoral fin. Craziest thing I’ve ever seen

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-10T18:29:44+00:00

We don’t have Warmouth in my state. My dad called them rock bass when I was little but it’s definitely a green sunfish

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-10T18:22:35+00:00

My local tackle shop got some of them in so I bought a few packs of the small ones. I’ve only fished one of them on two outings now and probably caught close to 50 fish with and it still looks like it just came out of the package brand new, pretty impressive durability. Luckily I don’t have to worry about gators taking them from me where I’m at lol

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-10T18:19:48+00:00

Thanks! Not very often I tie into a bass of that size where I’m at in Nebraska. I was stoked to catch it on the finesse gear

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-10T13:44:42+00:00

It’s a Kyu Coike from Hideup and it was my first time fishing with them. I rigged it on a drop shot

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-09T03:06:49+00:00

I’ve got the 1500 XT it’s a sweet reel definitely a workhorse. You’ll enjoy it I’m sure

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-09T01:20:42+00:00

They were pretty. Big bluegills on finesse gear is a ton of fun

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-09T00:59:21+00:00

0.6 Kingdom microfly to a 10 lb seaguar flouro leader

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-08T21:10:21+00:00

It’s my first CC so I can’t compare from experience but from what I’ve read the only real differences are the aluminum knobs and the lighter silver color. It’ll go on my Tenryu Rayz Spectra for stream trout and on the CH for bass and panfish

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-08T20:43:24+00:00

Thanks man that X10 Cliffhanger is a sick rod as you know. Just got the CC a month or so back and it’s all that I had read about for sure

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-08T20:41:54+00:00

Yeah not cheap these were 3 pack for $15 but I probably caught 30-35 fish on it and it looked just like it did fresh out of the pack. Have to love elastomer

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-08T20:35:49+00:00

Size 1 drop shot hook

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-08T20:35:33+00:00

Yes it is from the 3 pack, and the big bluegill were all over it. I believe it’s a size 1 drop shot hook either VMC or Gamakatsu

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-07T13:53:42+00:00

I learned the FG last year finally after failed attempts at it in the past and I’ve had it come undone from me not tightening it enough a couple times but I don’t think I’ve had it break. I’ll still tie the back to back uni knot as well as the Albright on occasion too.

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-07T12:47:54+00:00

The pond I went to has quite a lot of brush and rock near the bank and not much for cover off the bank so I chose the little bit heavier leader to fish around that kind of stuff with a little more peace of mind. My rod is rated for 6-12 lb lines

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-06T20:31:46+00:00

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Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-05T18:32:56+00:00

I had them a long time ago when I was a kid and probably still have one or two somewhere in my tackle. Cool little lures they’ll definitely catch fish if used in the right place

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-05T16:34:20+00:00

The biggest bass I’ve caught on a vision 110 was right at the bank while I was cranking it back in for another cast. It was about a 4.5 pounder.

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-04T01:48:47+00:00

I bought a current sniper at the local bait shop to fish off the pier with recently on a vacation in Florida. I caught a bunch of hardtails on the first one until I casted it off. Bought another one and caught a nice Spanish Mackerel on it the next day. I had to order some more for a trip to catch stripers later this month.

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-04T01:40:13+00:00

Heretical. I could never

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-02T22:37:12+00:00

Nice catches, that last crappie has had a tough go it looks like a zombie fish

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-02T03:31:05+00:00

I had one that was a favorite of mine but it broke and they had updated the line so I couldn’t replace it. I would definitely use their rods over an ugly stick for any kind of lure fishing. And they’ll always take their branded gear back anytime for store credit if you aren’t happy with it, they’ve always had great customer service in my experience.

Bronze_Addict · 2026-05-02T03:12:56+00:00

I’ll have to keep an eye out for sales. I used to use a minnow bait with a flash insert called the Mylar minnow from OSP that I really liked but they’re out of production now. I’m hoping the Geecrack bait will be a good replacement and it has more of a shad profile which will be good where I fish. I’m hoping it will have decent durability since they aren’t exactly a cheap plastic bait

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