"IllinoisBassin" wrote in message
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Hey all. I just signed up for this group and wanted to say hi. I have
been away from bass fishing for almost 20 years and really got bit by
the bug again about a month ago. I live in Peoria Illinois and do most
of my fishing in strip mines in and around Peoria and Fulton Counties.
I have created a fishing blog that you can see here...

http://www.bassinblog.blogspot.com
Check out my catches from today November 13th, 2004.

As the season comes to a close, I will be rebuilding my fishing
library and will probably start researching boating and equipment
options. I look forward to any advice that you may have to offer and
if will offer any advice that I think might help anybody else.

Hi Brad,

I just took a look at the pictures, nice fish. I read that you've been
having some problems with FireLine. When I first started fishing
superlines, I had problems as well. My problem was that I was setting too
hard and ripping the hooks loose. I found that a "snap" of the wrist was
all that is needed to get hooks into a fish. Another suggestion is to set
the drag so that it gives just a little bit on the hook set. Then you don't
have to worry about oversetting or undersetting. Going up in break strength
will work too, but I don't think you have to.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com