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    Dylan, I learned on my revo, and out of all the reals I own it's by far the most versatile. The main thing to look for if you want one to use for everything is gear ratio. 6.4:1 is the traditional good to go for most every lure baitcast gear ratio. That's what I'd recommend. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Thanks for the responses guys. Ended up returning my zillion to TW because no matter how much I use it and what way I use it, there seems to be resistance coming from inside the reel, almost like your dragging a weed. Because I had a little extra cash with the return of the reel, I decided to order a Lews Team Lite reel. 5.4 ounces!! Should be here Wednesday. This particular reel has the cork/EVA handles so it takes away the reason why I wasn't buying Lews, due to their old handles. Hoping to break it in this weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Being that I am on the hunt for the perfect reel, and that I love testing out different baitcast reels, what is everyone's favorite baitcast reel they own? Do you run one specific brand or do you have a bunch of different ones? I know a lot of guys like their Shimanos. Originally when I bought my curado e series I thought it'd be the reel I buy multiple of and stick with. However, I don't think that's going to be the case. Although it is an amazing frog reel for me with superior cast distance, the thumb buttons/bail always seem to give me problems on my shimano. I also have a abu Garcia revo S gen3 which I have been using as back up for 3 years and has been a workhorse, but doesn't have the best cast distance. Intermittently I use a Lews Speed spool, and they are fantastic reels but I'm not a fan of the handle shape. I have recently bought a 13 fishing concept A which I haven't tested out yet due to weather, and a Diawa zillion tws which is smooth as butter, but gets scratched up so easily. I'm looking at the quantum smoke, and the revo STX. Eventually my goal is to convert to one brand and stick with it, as I run Fenwick rods on all my reels. What do you fellow bass guys use? Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Water is super low. I have taken drastic measures and have been driving around with a paddleboat in the back of my truck for the past week because it's too shallow to launch my boat anywhere lol. Although, I watched a guy with a 20+ deep v with a 2 axle trailer pull out after a day on the lake on Sunday night. He had to coast in with the engine up though. Don't quote me, but Onondaga lake looked doable for a launch. Definitely better than otisco. Hoping this rain will boost up the levels a bit, but until then you can catch me in the paddleboat or from shore Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Good job boss! Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    There's Something about the trump hat that produces quality fish for me [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Numbers down slightly, but size is way up. Still getting a few per outing. Got my biggest of the year last week, only to follow it up with a near PB on Saturday. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Correcting myself, 62-65 degrees Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Wow, what a beautiful fish. Huge head on that thing! Congrats Andrew! Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Krux, water temp was 65. Pulled him out of 8FOW in a thick weedbed. Justin, sounds good, I'll get in touch with you sometime before the weekend Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Got a nice one yesterday, 5.07. Up in Canada at the cottage on a spinnerbait. Water conditions are about the same as they are here in NY. Largemouth are pushed into shore and smallmouth are starting to school up on the deeper edges. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    We got a decent tiger there yesterday as well Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Not sure if you guys make it out toward Syracuse, but Onondaga Lake is really hot right now for me. All the bass are fat as can be and looking very healthy. Trick worms and counting down chatterbaits seems to be working for me. Don't be afraid to throw frogs still too Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Casting has been pretty good to me within the past two weeks. I'll be out Thursday Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Great videos. Nice job Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Hell I didn't get it, sure wish I did though Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    21 and a half long, 20 3/4 around the fish Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Awesome story! Interesting to hear that the fish struck again that far down the troll. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Never seen a fish like this. This thing must be a dumpster for goby. Thankfully it was released to keep picking away at the goby. Freaky looking fish. http://www.syracuse.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2016/09/angler_lands_freaky_fat_8-pound_smallmouth_bass_in_st_lawrence_river.html#incart_river_mobile_home Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Hahaha, figured with a crappie like that maybe it was down south. Glad to hear about the release krux, big beauties like that deserve to keep swimming! That's going to be one gorgeous replica if you get one done Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Wow. That's a brute. Don't imagine that was in New York? Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Krux, that has to be the most beautiful crappie I've ever seen. Markings at gorgeous! How big was that one? Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Smallmouth was up around 5lbs, no weight though
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    Went to the camp in Canada this weekend and did pretty good. 25 bass in two days of fishing. I'll take it. 17-18" seems to be the average as of late on the smallies. All on spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, and yum wooly bugs on title shot jigs. Here's a couple of the better ones: Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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    Went to the camp in Canada this weekend and did pretty good. 25 bass in two days of fishing. I'll take it. 17-18" seems to be the average as of late on the smallies. All on spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, and yum wooly bugs on title shot jigs. Here's a couple of the better ones: Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United
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