I'll chime in on this too,for a reel check out the new Okuma's,just picked up my new 10 ballbearing "Elite" on Friday for $54 bucks out the door at Sportco,WoW eek smooth and sweet ,with a larger surface drag than my Shimano.(how do they they sell it soo cheap?)

I also suggest to go long on the rods too,I use a 10-5' Fenwick HMX series rated at 2 to 10 lbs,for 70 bucks a great rod. "Length does matter"

For Line I love to use Ande Envy (Flo-green)sure makes it a lot easier to see to keep track of whats going on,I always use a barrel swivel and at least a 3ft leader....

I remember first starting out jig fishing 6-7 years ago,you have to leave you're drift rod at home...and keep the faith....Os

For some advice on Great jigs contact the fine people at
Silent Approach Jigs

[ 05-21-2001: Message edited by: The Reel Osprey ]
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