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		<title>“New” Gerber FliK Fish Multi-Tool Review</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By: Bill Schultz
The Original Gerber Fisherman Multi-Tool 600 was introduced in 2001 and with a flick-of-the-wrist became a must have fishing accessory.  I got my first one in 2002 and can’t remember any of the over 400 days on the water since then that I haven’t had my Fisherman Tool with me.  This [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By: Bill Schultz</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/gerber-flik-fish.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-346" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="gerber-flik-fish" src="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/gerber-flik-fish-300x225.jpg" alt="gerber-flik-fish" width="300" height="225" /></a>The Original Gerber Fisherman Multi-Tool 600 was introduced in 2001 and with a flick-of-the-wrist became a must have fishing accessory.  I got my first one in 2002 and can’t remember any of the over 400 days on the water since then that I haven’t had my Fisherman Tool with me.  This has been one of my all-time favorite pieces of essential equipment, so you can understand how disappointed I was to learn over a year ago that the product was being discontinued, but that disappointment quickly changed to excitement when I learn that it was being redesigned.</p>
<p>I received the new Gerber FliK Fish Multi-Tool in late August and have been on the water with it in my Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140 Angler as well as in the water wading in my Frogg Togg waders and boots.  The FliK Fish is a great fishing accessory and just like the original with a flick-of-the wrist the long needle nose pliers deploy quickly, keeping one hand free for more important tasks.</p>
<p>The FliK Fish is a little heavier than the original at 9.2 ounces compared to just under 8 ounces, but this isn’t even noticed while using it.  What jumped out at my right away were the “outboard” tools.  All the implements open while he tool is closed, unlike the original, which had to be opened to access the implements.  I especially like this feature with the wonderfully sharp scissors that are able to cut 150# line.  They cut through superlines and braid with ease.  The FliK Fish has the same tools as the original.  These include the afore mention scissors, a saw blade, carbide coated hook sharpening file and knife blade, as well as four smaller tools which include a flat-head and Philips screwdriver head.  When the implements are locked into place there is an “opening assist” feature that you pull back to retract and lock back in the handle.  Pulling this back also pops the smaller tools up for easy opening.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/gerber-fish-flik-01.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-345 alignright" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="gerber-fish-flik-01" src="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/gerber-fish-flik-01-300x225.jpg" alt="gerber-fish-flik-01" width="300" height="225" /></a>Opened or closed the FliK Fish is ¾” shorter than the original and the long needle-nose pliers are ¼” shorter than the original, but are slightly narrower.  During the years I have used the original and now with the FliK Fish, I feel the long, narrow needle nose pliers have helped get hooks out of fish that would have been very tough with a normal wider needle nose pliers.  The slightly narrower profile of the FliK Fish pliers will only make tough hook removal even easier.</p>
<p>The case for the FliK Fish has also been improved.  With the original, taking the long, narrow needle nose in and out eventually wore through the bottom of the case.  As you can see from the photo, the case has been redesigned to eliminate this problem.  The new case actually will also accommodate the original.  When open the handles on the FliK Fish are slightly farther apart than the original making spreading the pliers easier.  Unlike the original, when closed the handles are locked together, which smoothly unlock when you flick your wrist to open the pliers for use.</p>
<p>The only feature from original I believe will be missed relates to cutting hooks.  The FliK Fish has built-in pinch cutters that are adequate, but aren’t as hard as the three-sided carbide cutters on the original.  Along with being harder, if there was any damage the blade could easily be rotated to a fresh cutting surface.  Because of the more compact size, which I do like, there was not space for the three-sided cutter.  In an emergency I’m sure the pinch cutters will do the job.  I tested them on a lighter wire hook and they worked fine, although a small indentation was left behind on the blade.</p>
<p>As I said at the beginning of this review, I have been a “huge” fan of the original Gerber Fisherman Tool and the “new” FliK Fish is even better!  The Gerber engineers did a super job with the redesign.</p>


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		<title>Five Great Reels Reviewed</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring, and now summer, have gone &#8220;way&#8221; too fast.  But, I&#8217;ve had a chance to get on the water on all or part of 50 days and am having a great year for smallies as well as largemouth.  I&#8217;ve had an opportunity to do eight other reel review articles, plus including reels in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spring, and now summer, have gone &#8220;way&#8221; too fast.  But, I&#8217;ve had a chance to get on the water on all or part of 50 days and am having a great year for smallies as well as largemouth.  I&#8217;ve had an opportunity to do eight other reel review articles, plus including reels in a variety of other articles.  All-in-all, I&#8217;ve fished and reviewed over 50 during the past nine years.</p>
<p>The last four months I&#8217;ve fished the five <a href="http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/tplclick?lid=41000000007553013&amp;pubid=21000000000226700" target="_blank">spinning reels</a> in this article almost exclusively, putting many hours on each.  I feel this has given me plenty of information to form a strong opinion.  I do want to mention that, in general, I&#8217;m careful with my equipment and was not out to perform torture tests on this group of reels, except for the 53 four to six-pound smallies I caught during May and June in Door County, WI., along with another almost 400 between two and four pounds.</p>
<p>I was extremely impressed with this group of reels and hope you find this information helpful. Over the nine years I&#8217;ve been reviewing reels I feel the quality just keeps getting better, especially those in the $50 range and up.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/soronstx10.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-319" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="soronstx10" src="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/soronstx10-300x225.jpg" alt="soronstx10" width="300" height="225" /></a>Abu Garcia Soron STX10 - $129.99</h2>
<p>Two years ago I fished a ton, and then wrote a review on the Abu Garcia 801 spinning reel.  I commented that I felt the 800 series was the first Abu Garcia reel to fall into what I call the &#8220;higher-end&#8221; category.  I loved the 800 series, as well as the 700 series that I tested last year.  The Soron STX10 feels very similar to those reels, with some upgrades.</p>
<p>I fished this reel on a St. Croix 7&#8242; medium-light Legend Xtreme and 7&#8242; and 7&#8242;6&#8243; medium- light Legend Elite rods.  I used Stren Microfuse 10/4 and the &#8220;new&#8221; Berkley Fireline Tracer Braid 15/4.  One interesting &#8220;new&#8221; feature, that many will love, is the Superline Spool System.  With the Fast Tie Design, two elastimetric rings are built into the spool to keep superline or braid from spinning on the spool.  This eliminates the need for any type of taping.  I tested and liked it, but because I don&#8217;t put the full compliment of superline/braid on any reel, I stayed with mono backing, attaching it to the superline/braid with the Double Uni knot.  The spare spool is the same, but without the Fast Tie Design.  It is noted to be designed for fluorocarbon.  I used it for superline/braid and either spool will also work fine for monofilament or copolymer line.  I actually don&#8217;t use fluorocarbon on spinning reels, except as a leader for superline/braid, something that has worked great for chasing big Lake Michigan smallies in super-clear water.<br />
I&#8217;m a smallie guy and like a reel that is somewhat small in profile, lightweight and holds at least 110 yards of 6-pound diameter line.  This reel meets all three of my criteria, with the weight at a light 8.2 ounces.  This year I&#8217;ve actually downsized my line on reels of this size to 3 and 4-pound diameter superline/braid.  It casts better and these diameters in superline/braid have the strength equivalency of 8 to 15-pound diameter monofilament.  I do feel the smaller diameter catches more fish.</p>
<p>One thing that is immediately noticeable over the 800 and 700 series is the &#8220;jazzed-up&#8221; look.  The 800 series in particular had a very conservative look.  The Soron is an eye-catcher, without overdoing it.  In recent years I&#8217;ve loved the feel of the smaller tubular bails, which the Soron has.  I usually back reel rather than rely on the drag, but for test purposes, I used the drag on all the review reels, and can tell you the drag on the Soron  is extremely smooth across the drag settings.  Also, I like thread-on handles.  For me, this has always been an easier method of breaking down the reel for storage.</p>
<p>As noted, I&#8217;m careful with my reels, but for you guys who are tough on yours, you will like the X-Cratic frame.  It&#8217;s super durable and has the most comfortable feel of any reel I&#8217;ve used.  The 5.1:1 gear ratio is a little slower than I prefer, but when a reel feels this good, I really didn&#8217;t think about it.  Below each review you can see a list of each reel&#8217;s features.</p>
<p>For me this reel is a definite winner.  In fact, I liked it so much out of the box, I ordered a second even before using it.  If you like the 700 series or liked the 800 series, you will love the new Soron STX10.  For me great size for chasing smallies, but if you like something with a little more line capacity take a look at the STX20, which is rated for 130 yards of 8-pound diameter line and jumps to 9.6 ounces.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<p>•	SuperLine with Fast Tie Spool Design<br />
•	Carbon Matrix Drag<br />
•	11 HPCR Bearings<br />
•	X-Cratic Frame<br />
•	Duragear Brass Gears<br />
•	5:1:1 Gear Ratio<br />
•	8.2 ounces<br />
•	Line recovery  per handle turn - 24&#8243; (STX10) and 27&#8243; (STX20)<br />
•	Line Capacity - 110 yds./6#</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/pfluegerpresidentxt.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-320" title="pfluegerpresidentxt" src="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/pfluegerpresidentxt-300x225.jpg" alt="pfluegerpresidentxt" width="300" height="225" /></a>Pflueger President 6730 XT - $79.99</h2>
<p>For a number of years I&#8217;ve been asked a number of times if I&#8217;d ever done a review on the Pflueger President.  So, when I saw the introduction of the President XT, I decided to give it a try.  I was already somewhat familiar with the Pflueger spinning reels having reviewed and liked the Supreme and Supreme XT.</p>
<p>I used this reel on a variety of St Croix rods, including the &#8220;new&#8221; 6&#8242;9&#8243; MLXF Mojo, 7&#8242; medium-light Legend Elite, 7&#8242; medium Legend Elite and 7&#8242; medium Legend Tournament.  I spooled it with 15/4 Power Pro Hi-Vis Yellow line.  It has performed great all season.  Its retrieve ratio of 5.2:1 is not at the speed of the two Supremes, but still fairly fast.  The drag is smooth and even, with most of the tightening comes at the very end of the range.  I like the fact that this reel has the screw on handle and the light tubular bail.  At 9.0 ounces it is not quite as light as some of the other reels, but doesn&#8217;t come with their price-tag.  I should also note that the soft touch knob is comfortable and seems to be the same one as the two Supremes.</p>
<p>Because I&#8217;d been asked a number of times about the original Pflueger President, I thought I&#8217;d also spend the season fishing it, along with the XT.  I can see why, at $59.99, so many seem to love the President.  I fished it with all the same rods as the XT and spool it with Stren Microfuse 10/4.  Except for the wire bail and Rosewood knob, I really couldn&#8217;t tell any difference in the reels.  I probably fished the President more than the President XT and found it to be a great reel.</p>
<p>These reels confirm the point that I&#8217;ve been telling people for a long time.  You can find outstanding reels with many great features for reasonable prices.  Both these reels are loaded with features, perform great and are not going to produce any sticker shock.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<p>•	9 stainless steel ball bearings<br />
•	One-way clutch instant anti-reverse  bearing<br />
•	Lightweight aluminum construction, provides the strength of an all aluminum body without the weight<br />
•	Anodized aluminum spool with distinctive hole pattern for lighter weight<br />
•	Titanium spool lip for added line protection<br />
•	Large diameter titanium coated roller<br />
•	Sure-Click Bail<br />
•	Corrosion-resistant stainless steel shaft and components<br />
•	Machined aluminum handle with soft touch knob<br />
•	Spare aluminum spool<br />
•	9.0 ounces (President XT) and 9.1 ounces (President)<br />
•	5.2:1 Gear ratio<br />
•	Line capacity - 110 yds./6#<br />
•	Line recovery per handle return - 25&#8243;</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/symetre1000.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-321" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="symetre1000" src="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/symetre1000-300x225.jpg" alt="symetre1000" width="300" height="225" /></a>Shimano Symetre FJ 1000 - $99.99</h2>
<p>Prior to fishing the redesigned Symetre FJ 1000, I had a chance to put many hours on the Saros FJ 1000 and Stradic FJ 1000 in the boat and wading rivers.  I love both those reels and was hoping for big things with the re-designed Symetre.  I liked and used the previous two versions of the Symetre extensively in the past.  Well, let me tell you, I have not been disappointed.  I&#8217;ve fished the &#8220;new&#8221; Symetre many hours since early May and love it.  Except for not having the screw on style handle, which I do like, I&#8217;ve found it hard to distinguish it from the Stradic and Saros.</p>
<p>As I noted earlier, I began my fishing season chasing the big smallies of Door County, Wisconsin.  For most of my 14 days on the beautiful clear waters of Green Bay in May and June I matched this reel with a 7&#8242;6&#8243; St. Croix medium-light Legend Elite.  I got this longer rod specifically for throwing Kalin&#8217;s Lunker Grubs on 3/32 ounce Gopher Tackle Big John jigs.  Most days I had all five reels in this review set-up with this presentation rub and the results, as I told you earlier were special.</p>
<p>Once my time in Door County was over I&#8217;m back to wading rivers or hitting lakes west of Milwaukee in my Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140 Angler, which has added a great new dimension to my fishing activities.  So now I&#8217;m not only throwing the Kalin&#8217;s, but also my beloved Rebel Teeny Wee-Crawfish.  I moved the reel to a 6&#8242;6&#8243; St. Croix light-action Legend Elite, which may be the best rod I&#8217;ve ever used for throwing the Teeny Wee-Crawfish.  In the kayak and wading I also used it on the 7&#8242; medium-light Legend Elite.  For the entire four months I&#8217;ve fishing the Symetre I had it spooled with 18/3 Daiwa Samauri braid,  which is smoothest braid I&#8217;ve ever used and adds extra distance to my casts, especially when throwing the 1/10th ounce Teeny Wee-Crawfish.  In all situations, the 7.1 ounce Symetre performed perfectly, and from earlier comments you know I like the 5.6:1 gear ratio.</p>
<p>The &#8220;new&#8221; Symetre comes with many of the features found on the Stradic and Saros, including one that I&#8217;ve found to enhance casting distance.  Within the Shimano Propulsion Line Management System, first introduced in 2007 with the reels above the Symetre price point, is the Propulsion Spool Lip.  This beveled lip faces outward and adds distance when casting.  I have been spooling my line up to the bottom of the bevel, which Shimano tells me is the way to go.  Also, the Power Roller III does a great job eliminating line twists, although this is more important using monofilament, which I have used with the Saros and Stradic.  Many of the great Shimano features are included in this reel and one has been added that I&#8217;ve loved on the Stradic, and that&#8217;s the Maintenance Port.  This makes it very easy to service the Symetre.  I should also mention that like the Stradic 1000 and Saros 1000, the Symetre has a very light tough to the bail.  This means it&#8217;s easy to close, but on occasion during a hard cast closes on its own.  I haven&#8217;t notice this with any of these models in the 2500 size.</p>
<p>I can&#8217;t write this review without noting that in the process of adding all the great new features, Shimano increased the price and doesn&#8217;t include the spare spool.  The spare spool on past Symetre&#8217;s was graphite and for me almost never used.  In fact I would have no problem if all reels came with just one spool.  I almost never use the spare spool on reels.  It will be interesting to see what comments Shimano gets on this.  My guess is, not many.  With the upgrades included in the re-design, this reel is a great value for under $100.  I wish the re-design would have included the screw on style handle, but this is personal preference.</p>
<p>From day one, years ago, when I first fished the Symetre, I loved it.  This is the third version I&#8217;ve fished still love this reel.  I think you will also.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<p>•	Propulsion Line Management System:  Propulsion Spool Lip, SR One-Piece Bail Wire, Power Roller III, Redesigned Bail Trip, S-Arm Cam<br />
•	Slow Oscillation<br />
•	SR Concept: SR One-Piece Bail Wire<br />
•	S A-RB Bearings (Shielded A-RB)<br />
•	Aluminum Frame (GR on 500 &amp; 1000)<br />
•	Lightweight Graphite Sideplate &amp; Rotor<br />
•	Cold Forged Aluminum Spool<br />
•	S-Concept: S-Rotor: S-Guard: S-Arm Cam<br />
•	Machined Aluminum Handle<br />
•	Rubber Handle Grips<br />
•	Maintenance Port<br />
•	Fluidrive II<br />
•	Floating Shaft<br />
•	Dyna-Balance<br />
•	Super Stopper II<br />
•	Repairable Clicker<br />
•	Approved for use in Saltwater<br />
•	Rated for use with Mono, Fluorocarbon and Power Pro lines<br />
•	7.1 0unces<br />
•	Line capacity - 110yds./6#<br />
•	Line recovery per handle turn - 28&#8243;</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/daiwafuego.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-322" title="daiwafuego" src="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/daiwafuego-300x225.jpg" alt="daiwafuego" width="300" height="225" /></a>Team Daiwa Fuego 2000-A - $279.99</h2>
<p>Over the past five years I&#8217;ve tested and written about five Daiwa spinning reels from the $49.99 Regal XiA to the $199.99 Team Daiwa Sol, and except for noting that I like a little faster gear ratio, have loved them all.  Now after spending many hours with the Team Daiwa Fuego 2000-A, I can say that this is the best spinning reel that I have ever used.  Yes, as with the other Daiwa reels it has the 4.8:1 retrieve ratio, but this is such an exceptional reel, that I haven&#8217;t given it much thought.  Swiss watch comes to mind with this reel.</p>
<p>I primarily fished it on a three ounce St. Croix 7&#8242; medium-light Legend Xtreme rod and with the 7.0 ounce Fuego 2000-A, this for me, may be the ultimate smallie set-up.  I had it spooled with 15/4 Power Pro and it performed flawlessly.  The Fuego 2000-A has a line capacity that will meet all your needs.  It is rated for 135 yards of 6-pound diameter and handles both 4 and 8-pound diameter.  As I have noted, I&#8217;ve been using primarily 3 and 4-pound diameter braid, so I simply added some mono backing and was set.  The reason this reel comes in at just 7.0 ounces is Daiwa&#8217;s proprietary &#8220;Zaion&#8221; construction.  The body, rotor and sideplate are composed of this technologically advance super carbon, allowing for lightweight magnesium-like feel, with maximum durability and superior corrosion resistance.  I&#8217;ve really come to love and appreciate carbon fiber.  My Adventure Technology Xception kayak paddle is constructed of carbon fiber and weights an amazingly light 29 ounces.  What a bonus with all the paddling I do while fishing.</p>
<p>Two additional features add to the incredible smoothness of this reel.  One are the seven stainless steel ball bearings, including four corrosion-resistant CRBB ball bearings,<br />
plus a roller bearing.  Daiwa&#8217;s Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings are specially designed and shielded against impurities and last up to 12 times longer than ordinary stainless steel ball bearings in a saltwater environment.  The second reason for this smoothness are the exclusive Digigear digital gearing.  This insures that the oversized, high-strength gears mesh together perfectly for an exceptionally efficient retrieve and greater cranking power.</p>
<p>Many of you reading this review are river smallie enthusiasts and your reels take dunkings.  So you&#8217;ll appreciate drag system which is waterproof and stays dry while water drains easily from other areas of the reel.  You&#8217;ll also like the ultra consistent, micro-click adjustment of the drag system to give you just the right amount of fish-stopping pressure.  With many reels most of the drag tightening comes near the end of the tightening spectrum, but with the 2000-A the full spectrum is used.  In past reviews and when I&#8217;m talking about reels, I have extolled my love of Daiwa&#8217;s lightweight Air Bail.  It is by far my favorite and has a light feel when closing it, but does not close on it&#8217;s own during hard casts.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ll go back to what I wrote earlier.  This &#8220;is&#8221; the best fishing reel I have ever used and even though the gear ration is only 4.8:1, it actually has a line retrieve per handle turn similar to a number of reels with a faster retrieve ration.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<p>•	Lightweight, yet super strong &#8220;Zaion&#8221; body, rotor and sideplate construction<br />
•	Up to seven ball bearings and one roller bearing (four CRBB corrosion resistant ball bearings)<br />
•	Advanced Locomotive Levelwind<br />
•	ABS machined aluminum spool<br />
•	Free aluminum spare spool<br />
•	7 Ounces<br />
•	Line recovery per handle turn - 25&#8243;<br />
•	4.8:1 gear ration<br />
•	Line capacity 110yds./6#</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/bassproprolite.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-323" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="bassproprolite" src="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/bassproprolite-300x225.jpg" alt="bassproprolite" width="300" height="225" /></a>Bass Pro Shops ProLite Finesse Baitcast Reel - $119.99</h2>
<p>I fish spinning reels much more than baitcast reels, but truly enjoy getting out with a nice low-profile baitcast reel for a variety of presentations for smallies.  In particular I use them for spinnerbaits, rattle-baits, tubes, swimming grubs and topwaters.  A number of years ago I had a chance to test the original Bass Pro Shops ProLite Finesse Baitcast Reel and really liked it.  For this reason, I was excited about testing the &#8220;new&#8221; ProLite.  I&#8217;m impressed.</p>
<p>Just holding it in your hand and looking it over you see some of the upgrades from the previous version.  The all new Recurve Handle is the first thing that jumped out at me and after using it, I love the tighter center of gravity with super comfortable round EVA handle grips.  I fished this reel on a St. Croix Legend Tournament 6&#8242;6&#8243; medium and 6&#8242;8&#8243; extra-fast medium baitcast rods.  The reel is impressively light at 6.6 ounces and I really appreciate the fast 6.3:1 retrieve ratio.  I fished it with 10-pound Silver Thread Excalibur Copolymer line.</p>
<p>Most of my fishing with the reel was done in Door County, WI chasing big smallies.  With a few five-pound smallies on this reel, the drag was super smooth and casting is a breeze with the Dual Braking System that maintains control during the entire cast.  Because I&#8217;m more of a spinning guy, I feel that if I don&#8217;t have any casting problems, guys who are more into baitcasting will love this reel.  Only a few of the reels I&#8217;ve tested over the years have a maintenance port.  Bass Pro calls it a Lube Port on the ProLite and it&#8217;s a great feature for quick lubrication of gears with no disassembly needed.</p>
<p>I really liked the original ProLite Finesse Baitcast Reel and I like this one even better!  For you guys who like a reel that can handle regular baitcast applications, but able to handle smaller lures, this reel is for you.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<p>•	Super-light Recurve Handle and Drag Star with super comfortable round EVA handle grips<br />
•	Super-hard/super-light Duraluminum Aircraft-grade gears and spool<br />
•	Acclaimed DBS Dual Braking System<br />
•	One-piece aluminum frame<br />
•	Titanium nitride-coated line guide<br />
•	7-bearing system with double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings.<br />
•	Lube Port<br />
•	Powerlock instant anti-reverse<br />
•	Carbon drag washer<br />
•	6.6 Ounces<br />
•	6.3:1 Gear ratio<br />
•	Line recovery per handle turn - 24&#8243;<br />
•	Line capacity - 100 yds./10#</p>
<p>I hope you enjoyed this article and can use the information I&#8217;ve shared with you.  As always feel free to email me with further questions.  Now it&#8217;s time to stop writing and get out for some fishing.</p>
<p>Review by: Bill Schultz</p>
<p>I welcome emails at smalliecentral@gmail.com, if you have any additional questions.</p>


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		<title>Frogg Toggs Anura Waders and Hellbender Wading Boots Review</title>
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A few weeks ago I met a friend to fish one of my smallie rivers in Southwest Wisconsin.  As I got out of my car and we greeted each other, he said, “I didn’t know Frogg Toggs made waders”.   I told him not only are they in the [...]]]></description>
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<div id="attachment_312" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 235px"><a href="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/froggtoggswaders_bill.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-312" title="froggtoggswaders_bill" src="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/froggtoggswaders_bill-225x300.jpg" alt="The author wearing Frogg Toggs Anura Waders and Hellbender Wading Boots" width="225" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The author wearing Frogg Toggs Anura Waders and Hellbender Wading Boots</p></div>
<p>A few weeks ago I met a friend to fish one of my smallie rivers in Southwest Wisconsin.  As I got out of my car and we greeted each other, he said, “I didn’t know Frogg Toggs made waders”.   I told him not only are they in the business of making great waders, they also make super wading shoes.</p>
<p>Over the past 15 years I’ve spent hundreds of days wading rivers in Wisconsin in pursuit of my beloved smallmouth bass.  Much of the time it’s during a part of the year that I could probably wet-wade, but how many times have I seen a Wisconsin Holstein get up off the bank on a hot day and do it’s “thing” while cooling off in a stream.  With all the nicks and scrapes we get while fishing, I wear waders and wading boots.  I long ago graduated to wearing breathable waders all the time.  When the water’s a little cool, I can wear pants underneath or even long underwear.</p>
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<p>I’m very picky about my fishing equipment and I’m picky about my waders and wading boots.  Having been a fan of the Frogg Toggs raingear since they were first introduced I was curious about there new line of waders and shoes.  I’ve been wearing the Anura Breathable Waders since May and just like the rainwear, am very impressed.  They fit great, have comfortable Flex-fit 3.5 mm neoprene double-taped booties with a great gravel guard.  These gravel guards are top quality and have the best lace hooks I’ve seen.  The hook locks onto the laces better than any I’ve seen.  This is the first pair I’ve worn where the lace hook has never come lose.  I also appreciate the reinforced 6-ply breathable knees.  I’m always doing some scrambling out of streams and hate tearing my waders.  A few more nice features that you will appreciate are the exclusive “DriPore C3” waterproof/breathable technology, comfort fit wading belt with belt loops, custom chest pocket with expandable fly box pocket and zippered tippet.  There’s also a zippered security pocket with top draw cord.  The Anura waders have adjustable “X Back” web suspenders, with very durable buckles.  I love these waders and think you will too, and they are reasonably price at $159.95.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ftshoes.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-313" title="ftshoes" src="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ftshoes-300x206.jpg" alt="ftshoes" width="300" height="206" /></a>All wading boots are not created equal.  For a guy who has logged almost 6,000 hours on a racquetball court and waded hundreds of hours in rocky streams, my feet and ankles need comfort and support.  Over the years I’ve worn cheap wading shoes and quite expensive ones.  At $79.95 the Frogg Toggs Hellbender Wading Shoes are the best I’ve ever worn, and my feet thank whoever designed them.  First, they are very light-weight, which is amazing given how tough they are and the tremendous foot and ankle support.  A feature that jumped out at me immediately, and is very noticeable related to stability, is the “wide” wading last.  The soles are wider than most and “do” make for more stable wading, especially in the rocky rivers I fish.  Another great idea that anyone who wears felt-bottom wading shoes will appreciate, are the toe and heel grips on the felt soles, which are replaceable.  What a great idea for those of us who do some walking to get to our “hotspots”.  Another feature that became immediately noticeable and appreciated are the speed laces and locking lace clips.  This makes lacing very easy and secure.  These shoes come with sturdy rubberized toe and heel caps, thick and light-weight PU midsole for maximum comfort that I’ll attest to, padded collar for comfort and support, with a mesh and no-shrink PVC shell upper.  For a guy who has had operations on both big toes, I and my feet thank Frogg Toggs for these wonderful shoes.</p>
<p>As noted earlier, I am picky.  You won’t be disappointed if you give the Anura Breathable Waders and Hellbender Wading Shoes a try.</p>


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		<title>Rigging Soft Plastics for River Smallmouths with Jeff Little (video)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this video Jeff Little of Blue Ridge Kayak Fishing demonstrates some effective techniques for rigging soft plastics for river smallmouths. He shows how to rig a weedless tube (or should I say rockless?), a simple yet effective stick worm rig and a creature bait using Hawghead Baits soft plastic lures.

Rigging Soft Plastics for River [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this video Jeff Little of Blue Ridge Kayak Fishing demonstrates some effective techniques for rigging soft plastics for river smallmouths. He shows how to rig a weedless tube (or should I say rockless?), a simple yet effective stick worm rig and a creature bait using Hawghead Baits soft plastic lures.</p>
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<strong>Rigging Soft Plastics for River Smallmouths (part 1)</strong><br />
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<p><strong>Rigging Soft Plastics for River Smallmouths (part 2)</strong><br />
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		<title>ICAST 2009 New Product Showcase Winners</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:53:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ICAST, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, showcased some innovative standouts in the best new products showcase this year in Orlando Florida.
Overall Best of Show - Hobie Cat - Hobie Mirage Pro Angler
Freshwater Reel - Shimano American Corporation - Stradic CI4
Saltwater Reel - Daiwa - Saltist Lever Drag
Freshwater Rod - USA Custom Rods - Camo [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ICAST, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, showcased some innovative standouts in the best new products showcase this year in Orlando Florida.</p>
<p><strong>Overall Best of Show</strong> - Hobie Cat - Hobie Mirage Pro Angler</p>
<p><strong>Freshwater Reel</strong> - Shimano American Corporation - Stradic CI4</p>
<p><strong>Saltwater Reel</strong> - Daiwa - Saltist Lever Drag</p>
<p><strong>Freshwater Rod</strong> - USA Custom Rods - Camo Stix</p>
<p><strong>Saltwater Rod</strong> - G. Loomis - Pro Green 882S</p>
<p><strong>Line</strong> - Pure Fishing - Berkley Trilene TransOptic</p>
<p><strong>Soft Lure</strong> - Sebile USA - Magic Swimmer Soft Pro Model</p>
<p><strong>Hard Lure</strong> - Sebile USA - Spin Shad</p>
<p><strong>Marine</strong> - Hobie Cat - Hobie Mirage Pro Angler</p>
<p><strong>Tackle Management</strong> - Plano Molding Company - Liqua-Bait Locker System</p>
<p><strong>Terminal Tackle</strong> - Better Bait Systems - Circle Hook Rig</p>
<p><strong>Apparel</strong> - Cablz, Inc. - Cablz</p>
<p><strong>Electronics</strong> - Lowrance-Navico - Lowrance HDS-10</p>
<p><strong>Eyewear</strong> - Costa Del Mar Sunglasses - Zane</p>
<p><strong>Fishing Accessory</strong> - Durasafe - Codeable Locks</p>
<p><strong>Giftware</strong> - Master Vision - Mini Lantern</p>
<p><strong>Kids Tackle</strong> - Ross Reels USA/Ross Worldwide Outdoors - Journey Youth Fly Fishing Outfit</p>


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		<title>New Commander 120 Kayak by Wilderness Systems</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wilderness Systems just introduced their new Commander Kayak at the 2009 Outdoor Retailer&#8217;s show. Here is Chad hoover of the Wilderness Systems Pro Staff live from the show in Salt Lake City Utah giving us the preview of this new hybrid kayak. 
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 All new, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wilderness Systems just introduced their new Commander Kayak at the 2009 Outdoor Retailer&#8217;s show. Here is Chad hoover of the Wilderness Systems Pro Staff live from the show in Salt Lake City Utah giving us the preview of this new hybrid kayak. <object width="425" height="344" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/0np0BL7T8fI&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x006699&amp;color2=0x54abd6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0np0BL7T8fI&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x006699&amp;color2=0x54abd6" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /></object><a href="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/wscommander.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-284" title="wscommander" src="http://www.smallmouths.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/wscommander-300x119.jpg" alt="wscommander" width="300" height="119" /></a></p>
<p>Here are some of the features (from the Confluence press release):</p>
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<li> All new, dual seating system combines a “Captain’s Seat” perch for a higher perspective above the water and the cockpit “Freedom Elite Seating” (FES) system for the ultimate adjustability.</li>
<li>The FES is so cool it deserves more explanation. The breathable and ergonomically padded seat adjusts fore and aft in the boat. A leg lifter and oversized backrest offer full-body comfort. The FES folds and stows under the Captain’s Seat when not in use; and the entire chair is easily removed to be used as a beach chair when you’re done on the water.</li>
<li>Side and thwart padding act as an extended thigh pad and makes for quiet paddle storage, a cooler exterior and shoulder-carrying comfort.</li>
<li>Dual SlideTrax accessory system offers endless opportunities for individualized options, including dashboards, rod holders and covers.</li>
<li>An integral trolling motor mounting block, adjustable foot pedals, bungee rigging and a stern skid plate come standard.</li>
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<p>Pricing for the Commander 120 starts at $995.00</p>


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		<title>New World Record Largemouth Bass</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[George Perry has held the world record for largemouth bass for 75 years. The internet has been buzzing with news of a possible new world record largemouth, but George will still hold his title, he will now share it with Manabu Kurita, who caught the giant on Lake Biwa in Japan. Kurita&#8217;s catch was larger [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>George Perry has held the world record for largemouth bass for 75 years. The internet has been buzzing with news of a possible new world record largemouth, but George will still hold his title, he will now share it with Manabu Kurita, who caught the giant on Lake Biwa in Japan. Kurita&#8217;s catch was larger than Perry&#8217;s at 22 pounds, 5 ounces, but according to IGFA regulations fish weighing less than 25 pounds must be at least 2 ounces heavier to beat the record. Kurita&#8217;s fish weighs just 1 ounce more.</p>
<p>Lake Biwa is one of the oldest lakes in the world and the largest lake in Japan at 259 square miles.</p>
<p>Here is a video of the catch (if you speak Japanese feel free to translate for us)</p>
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<p><strong>Kayak Fishing Clinic - Part 2</strong><br />
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<p><strong>Jeff Little</strong> is the author of  &#8220;In Pursuit of Trophy Smallmouth Bass: My Life in a Kayak&#8221; and owner of  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.blueridgekayakfishing.com" target="_blank">Blue Ridge Kayak Fishing, LLC</a> , a guide and instruction service that teaches paddling technique as it relates to kayak fishing for river and reservoir smallmouth. Jeff is on the Wilderness Systems Kayaks Pro Staff and chases both river and reservoir smallmouth in the Mid Atlantic region.</p>
<p><strong>Chad Hoover</strong> is the owner of <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.KayakBassFishing.com" target="_blank">www.KayakBassFishing.com</a> and regional contributor for the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas for <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.kayakangleronline.com" target="_blank">Kayak Angler Magazine</a>. Chad is on the Wilderness Systems Pro Staff and does many demo days, events and conducts kayak fishing clinics throughout the southeast and Mid-Atlantic. He also guides custom trips for kayak bass fishing in Virginia, North and South Carolina.</p>


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		<title>State Records Smallmouth Bass Catches</title>
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State


Weight 


Length


Location


Smallmouth Angler


Date




Tennessee

11 lbs 15 oz

Dale Hollow Reservoir
unknown
7/9/1955


Alabama
10 lbs 8 oz

Wheeler Dam Tailwater
Owen F. Smith
10/8/1950


North Carolina
10 lbs 0 oz

Hiwassee Reservoir
Archie Lampkin
6/1/1951


Ohio
9 lbs 8 oz
23.5&#8243;
Lake Erie
Randy Van Dam
6/16/1993


South
Carolina
9 lbs 7 oz

LakeJocassee
Terry Dodson
2001


Michigan
9
lbs 4 oz
27.25&#8243;
Long Lake
W.F. Shoemaker
1906


West Virginia
9 lbs 12 oz
24.25&#8243;
South Branch
David Lindsay
1971


Wisconsin
9 lbs 1 oz

Indian Lake
unknown
6/21/1950


California
9 lbs 1 oz

Clair Engle Lake
Tim Brady
3/20/1976


Pennsylvania
8 lbs 8 oz

Scotts Run Lake
Robert T. Steelman
1997


Kentucky
8 lbs 7.36 oz

Laurel River Lake
Coolie Williams
5/16/1998


Maryland
8 lbs 4 oz

Liberty [...]]]></description>
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<td width="94" align="left" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>State</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="79" align="left" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Weight </strong></p>
</td>
<td width="47" align="left" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Length</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="126" align="left" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Location</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="120" align="left" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Smallmouth Angler</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="71" align="left" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Date</strong></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: left;">Tennessee</p>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">11 lbs 15 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Dale Hollow Reservoir</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">unknown</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">7/9/1955</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Alabama</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">10 lbs 8 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Wheeler Dam Tailwater</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Owen F. Smith</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">10/8/1950</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">North Carolina</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">10 lbs 0 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Hiwassee Reservoir</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Archie Lampkin</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">6/1/1951</td>
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<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Ohio</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">9 lbs 8 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">23.5&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Lake Erie</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Randy Van Dam</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">6/16/1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">South<br />
Carolina</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">9 lbs 7 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">LakeJocassee</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Terry Dodson</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Michigan</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">9<br />
lbs 4 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">27.25&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Long Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">W.F. Shoemaker</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1906</td>
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<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">West Virginia</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">9 lbs 12 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">24.25&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">South Branch</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">David Lindsay</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1971</td>
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<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Wisconsin</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">9 lbs 1 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Indian Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">unknown</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">6/21/1950</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">California</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">9 lbs 1 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Clair Engle Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Tim Brady</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">3/20/1976</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Pennsylvania</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">8 lbs 8 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Scotts Run Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Robert T. Steelman</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Kentucky</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">8 lbs 7.36 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Laurel River Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Coolie Williams</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">5/16/1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Maryland</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">8 lbs 4 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Liberty Reservoir</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Gary Peters</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">10/4/1974</td>
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<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">New York</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">8 lbs 4 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Lake Erie</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Andrew C. Kartesz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">6/4/1995</td>
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<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Massachusetts</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">8 lbs 2 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Wachusett Reservoir</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Barbara Sasen</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1991</td>
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<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Washington</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">8 lbs 12 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Columbia River - Hanford Reach</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Ray Wonacott</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">4/23/1966</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Virginia</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">8 lbs 1 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">New River</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Donald S. Eaton, Jr</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">3/12/2003</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Idaho</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">8 lbs 0.5 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">22&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Dworshak Reservoir</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Dan Steigers</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Maine</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">8 lbs 0 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Thompson Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">George Dyer</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1970</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Minnesota</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">8 lbs 0 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">West Battle Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">John Creighton</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1948</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Utah</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">7 lbs 6 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">22&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Midview Reservoir (Lake Borham)</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Alan Iorg</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Arkansas</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">7 lbs 5 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Bull Shoals Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Acie Dickerson</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">4/1/1969</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Indiana</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">7 lbs 4 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Twin Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Dana Yoder</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">New<br />
Jersey</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">7 lbs 2 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Round Valley Reservoir</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Carol Marciniak</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1990</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Georgia</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">7 lbs 2 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Lake Chatuge</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Jack Hall</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">3/28/1973</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Missouri</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">7 lbs 2 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Stockton Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Kevin S. Clingan</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">12/18/1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Mississippi</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">7 lbs 15 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Pickwick Lake - Yellow Creek Arm</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Thomas Wilbanks</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1/24/1987</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Texas</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">7 lbs 14.88 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">23&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Lake Meredith</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Timothy Teague</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">3/13/1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">New<br />
Hampshire</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">7 lbs 14.5 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">23.25&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Goose Pond</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Francis H. Lord</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">8/1/1970</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Oregon</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">7 lbs 14 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Henry Hagg Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Kevin Silver</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">10/8/2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Oklahoma</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">7 lbs 12 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">18.25&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Lake Texoma</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Aaron Fridrich</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">3/22/2003</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Connecticut</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">7 lbs 12 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Shenipsit Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Joseph Mankauskas Jr.</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1980</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Iowa</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">7 lbs 12 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">22.75&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">West Okoboji Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Rick Gray</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">9/1990</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Arizona</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">7 lbs 0.96 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">22.75&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Roosevelt Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Dennis K. Barnhall</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">3/18/1988</td>
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<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Illinois</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">6 lbs 7 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">strip mine lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Mark Samp</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">3/26/1985</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Montana</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">6 lbs 6.4 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">21.25&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Flathead River</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Ken Riska</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">4/16/2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Kansas</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">6 lbs 6 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">21.25&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Milford Reservoir</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Jimmy Gilreath</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">4/26/1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">South<br />
Dakota</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">6 lbs 2 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Lewis &amp; Clark Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Loran Moore</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">10/3/1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">New Mexico</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">6 lbs 14 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">22&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Navajo Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">David L. Young</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">5/15/1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Vermont</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">6 lbs 12 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Lake Champlain</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">George Carlson</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1978</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Nebraska</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">6 lbs 1.5 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Merritt Lake</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Wally Allison</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">5/17/1978</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">North Dakota</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">5 lbs 9 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Lake Sakakawea</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Andrew Mark</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Rhode Island</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">5 lbs 15 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">22&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">N/A</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">0</td>
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<td align="left" valign="top">Colorado</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">5 lbs 12 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">21&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Navajo Reservoir</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Carl Dewey</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">1993</td>
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<td align="left" valign="top">Nevada</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">5 lbs 1 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">20&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">South Fork Reservoir</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Tom R. Grant</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">2000</td>
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<td align="left" valign="top">Wyoming</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">5 lbs .94 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">21&#8243;</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Flaming Gorge Reservoir</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Bubba O&#8217;Neil</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">2003</td>
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<td align="left" valign="top">Hawaii</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">4 lbs 2.24 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Manoa Stream</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Brian Suyeoka</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">3/25/1997</td>
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<td align="left" valign="top">Delaware</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">4 lbs 15 oz</td>
<td align="left" valign="top"></td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Brandywine River</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">Jerry Proffitt</td>
<td align="left" valign="top">5/29/1989</td>
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