Good day! 2025
BigAL reply :
Hello first post been absent from fishing for about 4 years woke up this morning and ended up at Bass Pro Shops!Shopping for the lures was no problem I have fished all my life so I know what works!Problem was all the new reels I didnt know what to get I knew daiwai,shimano and Abu Garcia were all high quality reels but i was just looking for something to use around local canals so I was talking to the salesman at BPS and he sold me on Bass Pro Shops Bionic Plus combo $119!!!!!!
It has 6 ball bearings,anti back lash and feels like it has anti reverse also very comfortable to fish with.Now the good stuff I just took it out to try it not really fish but about a 1/2 hr into fishing I got a 4lb mud fish reel and rod handled it no problem they are not much of a fighter,than about another 1/2 hr later landed a 5lb bass and rod and reel handle with no problem at all.Iam very impressed how far reels have come in just 4 years!See how long it holds up....
Just wanted to share and intoduce myself look forward to chatting with you guys and gals!Happy fishing!BiG AL
Here is a link of the combo if interested.
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=90678&hvarDept=100&hvarEvent=&hvarClassCode=3&hvarSubCode=1&hvarTarget=browse
T-rig reply :
WELCOME!
BigAL reply :
Thanks Daniel!Felt great being back tossing a lure and just admiring the surroundings!
Grey Wolf reply :
WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I couldn't imagine going four years with out fishin.
Alpster reply :
Welcome Al,
Make yourself at home. You will enjoy it here.
Ronnie
Gotta Love It reply :
Welcome Al... where in Florida are you located?
Low_Budget_Hooker reply :
Welcome Aboard! 
BigAL reply :
QuoteWelcome Al... where in Florida are you located?
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!This place is amazing!Alot of info.!Iam located in Ft lauderdale,Fl looking to join a Bass club in that area as a non boater.Unfortunately I took 4yrs off cause I lost my two main fishing patrtners so I was bummed out about that which was stupid cause I missed it!Amazing part was I picked up right where I left off,guess its like riding a bike you never forget how to do it or what to look for.Thanks again for the warm welcome!
roadwarrior reply :
Welcome aboard!
BigAL reply :
Btw I hope you guys aint laughing at what I bought??LOL!But its suprsingly good!See how long it last????
John J. reply :
WELCOME BIGAL!
can't wait to hear your fishing stories (I am sure you've got tons stored up from 4 years ago or last time you went fishing)
I hope you enjoy this forum, there are a lot of informative folks here and also some GREAT articles! Read up man, they help you become a better bass fisherman! 
God bless 8-)
5bass reply :
Welcome!
Hookemdown. reply :
WELCOME! you'll love it here.
Blue Eyed Fisher Chick reply :
Welcome Aboard Big Al. Sounds like you've gotten off to a great start after 4 years! Good Luck with your future outings. Look forward to hearing the stories and seeing the pictures!!!
eastkybass reply :
Welcome aboard.
Troutfisher reply :
Welcome! Now you'll catch those fish!
Wait, that's a chicken... ;D
Triton21 reply :
Welcome
Bladesmith, reply :
Welcome Big Al;
Sounds to me like a pretty good come-back with a 5 lb. bass in your first hour of fishing.
I understand what you mean about all the new reels available. I upgraded some of my equipment after years of using the same old equipment, which I bought back in the 70's ( if you buy good equipment and take care of it, you don't have to replace it ). The new stuff is surprising in it's variety and versatility, and there is a much greater range of gear ratios available, than there was before.
I hope the good luck of your first day back stays with you all season.
RiskKid. reply :
Welcome aboard and enjoy the new gear......Nice start....keep reelin in those biggies!
Cigarlover 1 reply :
Welcome aboard and welcome back to fishing! I just got back into it this past summer myself and I'm so glad I did.
Glenn reply :
Hey BigAl,
Weren't you here on the forums years ago? Granted, it was the old format, so things are a teensy bit different now.
Hey if it is you, welcome back! And if it isn't you..... Welcome Back! 
MALTESE FALCON reply :
Welcome BigAl,
Four years is a long time to go without catching a fish. How did you do it?LOL Glad you landed here....enjoy yourself.
Falcon
Catt reply :
How y'all are 8-)
I freak when I can't go at least once a month, 4 years you would have to put me in an asylum
BigAL reply :
QuoteHey BigAl,Weren't you here on the forums years ago? Granted, it was the old format, so things are a teensy bit different now.
Hey if it is you, welcome back! And if it isn't you..... Welcome Back!
This is my first time awesome place!
BigAL reply :
QuoteWelcome BigAl,Four years is a long time to go without catching a fish. How did you do it?LOL Glad you landed here....enjoy yourself.
Falcon
I got lucky!LOL!Actually it seemed like a terriotal strike.
Fisher of Men reply :
Al,
It sounds like the combo you bought will work pretty well. I have a couple of reels from BPS (mixed in with Shimano's and Garcia). They're not the very best, but they are pretty smooth and reliable. The thing that I've learned over the past few years is this. If you're going to fish two or three times a week, the investment for higher $$$ tackle is worth it. However, for weekend anglers, like me, I do think the lower to moderate end stuff is sufficient to catch quality fish. It just doesn't last as long.
Now, if I ever start fishing more, I'll definitely have to upgrade my stuff.
"Yes baitmonkey, Yes baitmonkey" ;D
BigAL reply :
QuoteAl,It sounds like the combo you bought will work pretty well. I have a couple of reels from BPS (mixed in with Shimano's and Garcia). They're not the very best, but they are pretty smooth and reliable. The thing that I've learned over the past few years is this. If you're going to fish two or three times a week, the investment for higher $$$ tackle is worth it. However, for weekend anglers, like me, I do think the lower to moderate end stuff is sufficient to catch quality fish. It just doesn't last as long.
Now, if I ever start fishing more, I'll definitely have to upgrade my stuff.
"Yes baitmonkey, Yes baitmonkey" ;D
Its awesome setup!Day 2 landed 3 more 1-about a pound the other 2 were 2 1/2-3lbs!!! Man I missed this!Gonna rent a boat this weekend at Sawgrass recreation in broward county Florida with a buddy gonna be nice to sit down and fish instead of standing all the time on canal bank...LOL!!!
BigAL reply :
Just realized at the rate Iam fishing Iam gonna probaly have to upgrade to a shimano and GLoomis........
skillet reply :
WELCOME to a great forum!!
As Ever,
Skillet
bigdog reply :
Welcome
hi_steel_basser reply :
QuoteJust realized at the rate Iam fishing Iam gonna probaly have to upgrade to a shimano and GLoomis........
Your poor little bait monkey has been starving for almost five years! ;D You BETTER get him that filet mignon. ;D Welcome to the forums.
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