i like my bigfish 1 3/4ths. so far its been my fav pencil and favorite popper of any sort.
i hate to play scrooge.. but this is the third different question thread of yours in like half hour. and i notice you are new. it's gonna get messy. try posting more than one question in a thread. it works out better and keeps the board from getting cluttered.. plus alot of stuff you are looking for can be found in the FAQ section... here >
http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...splay.php?f=33
lots of great info there... and if ya cant find it there try out the search... i use it a ton.
welcome a board and merry christmas.