>I would really discourage the straight spectra. If I
>remember right your other post, you said you were using 30lb
>braided line. That is a recipie for heartbreak right there.
>My experience with 30lb braid was that it broke like 4lb test
>if it so much as brushed a rock. It also had a bad habit of
>snapping off on hooksets. I'm talking about Power Pro, not
>some junk line. If you're throwing swimbaits, spool up some
>25lb test mono and when the big bite comes, you'll be glad you
>did.
>
>If you're looking for a reliable bait that gets bit and will
>last you a long long time, try a 9" MS Slammer in light trout
>or dark trout. Fish it slow and steady on the surface and
>keep putting in your time. That's a great way to get
>started.


ive use power pro in saltwater and that stuff is such junk. the spiderwire stealth and izorline spectra are a lot better IMO. one annoying thing about the spectra was that i snapped off a swimbait the other day during a cast.

as for the 9" MS Slammer, i actually have one but have shyed away from using it because i lost the tail and it now has a big hammer replacement until i find out how to order some.




my Castaic was a 9" snap on that sank very slowly. im not sure if this was how it was made or wether the weight of the wires, crimp and trailer hook actually made it sink. Its sad though because its such a nice looking bait. i just wish it was more sturdier.