New Rod & Reel

I was hooked after several play casts. I don't think I'll buy another baitcaster. The rod seemed nice also.....now I just have to wait till the last weekend in June when the season opens to really have fun with them.

Where are you that the season is not open for a few weeks yet?

Scott.... Chetek, WI

This past weekend I also just got a chance to get out with my new Curado that I picked up over the winter. Things have been so busy at work, and it seems like every weekend it has been raining, it was the first time out this year. I spent more time baiting hooks for my 6yr old than I did actually fishing. Lasted about 3 hours before the rain moved back in. The family caught 3 LM and just missed a 4th. We forgot the camera or I would post pictures.

I had not thrown a baitcaster in 10+ years. After about 3 tosses, I was throwing spinner baits further than I ever did before with my spinning rigs. I cannot wait to see how it performs when I get the nerve to remove the brakes...

For the record, the missed fish was mine (about 8" - saw it, but did not get it with in 5' of shore). My wife caught 2 (7" & 10"). The 6yr old won the "big fish" honors by landing a 15" - the biggest fish of his life, and the last fish of the day.

Not bad for a lake more know for it's LARGE blue gill's than for its Bass.

Kurt On Thu, 03 Jun 2004 16:16:33 -0000, Dan Hosek

The 'fun' up there is that anything smaller than 12", you have to release. We usually keep the 2-3 lbs. to eat, and release the bigger boys. I got a 5# SM up there last year. Lots of bluegill there also, but the best part is the perch hit like little bass up there. Much more agressive than what I was used to as a kid on Lake Erie.