[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Oct-02-05 AT 08:43AM (EST)[/font][p] The most important thing to remember when shopping for a F-n-F rod is the sensitivity plays ABSOLUTELY no role in at all. So don't think that you need to go out and buy a Bronzeback or and IMX....the fellow with the 50 rod will probably land just as many if not more....
The one thing to look for is the size of the eyes. ALL PRO rods have done just that and the eyes on their rods are bigger than most. You will need these for distance for sure. Clear water, no wind, and blue bird skies is not a nice scenerio to have F-n-F fishing. You really have to stay off the bank a good ways. So the farther you can cast the bigger advantage you will have when it comes to not spooking the fish.

8.5-10.5 ft rods are what to look for. I, personally, like 10ft....it's just me.

When fishing a 10ft+ leader the 10fter gives me more control of the fish close to the boat. You have to remember. Once you reel the bobber up to the tip. You are done..........You can't take anymore line up. So if you're by yourself, it's going to be interesting trying to net that fish by yourself or hoisting it up in the boat.

Folks, it's a learning process. You have to get out there and see for yourself. I've made a lot of adjustments since I first started and many of you will.

Your drag set properly will save you the trouble of trying to back reel. If you're alone and are back reeling, how can you reach for the net????? If you let go of the handle.....**^&%&^$....Having a 5lb smallie on creates all kinds of panics...LOL!!!!

DRAG....DRAG...DRAG....and when setting it set it so that it's so loose it irritates you. If you do that, it'll be perfect. And don't reel when the fish is taking line........

BIlly






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