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    Quote Originally Posted by LedHed View Post
    I remember watching Jerry McKinnis back reel - a true master - REELY miss his show.
    One of the best fishing shows ever: no screaming, no infomercials.

    I had this UL book, and there was a short section on JM. Apparently, he used light or UL tackle a lot. The book mentioned how he would even use light gear for bluefish on saltwater trips..

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    Ok so I will ask here as it seems relevant, what braided line from the US would you use on an entry level JDM rod that was rated for 1-4 and/ or 3-5lb test line. I read the article that Alphahawk linked to and understand that Japanese rod ratings and line ratings mirror IGFA standards, but the drag question does come into play that the OP mentions and I like what DBD alludes to - set a light drag and fight the fish with the rod. I do not want to break a nice JDM rod with the wrong line, but want to enjoy the performance of a sensitive and lightweight weapon when panfishing.


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    Quote Originally Posted by LedHed View Post
    I remember watching Jerry McKinnis back reel - a true master - REELY miss his show. I tried but could never master the art.
    Probably wouldn't catch half the fish, I stumble across, if it weren't for 2lb test. The 2lb test line I use is not certified.
    I've gotten really good at it, but for the most part my bluegill and Redears max out at about 10 inches. In my early days I'd bicycle to the pond and use the same outfit with 4 lb. test for both bass and bream. It was those bass encounters that gave me some great practice. Now I often catch them as incidentals with the 2 lb. test.

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    Quote Originally Posted by deathb4disco View Post
    I had this UL book, and there was a short section on JM. Apparently, he used light or UL tackle a lot. The book mentioned how he would even use light gear for bluefish on saltwater trips..
    Speaking of which, if you "look inside" here, you can read about JM on pages 13-15:

    Ultralight Spin-Fishing: A Practical Guide for Freshwater and Saltwater Anglers: Peter F. Cammann: 9780881503012: Amazon.com: Books

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