Everything posted by A-Jay
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Nice Bass Congrats. btw, how long have you been wanted. A-Jay
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Hello Matt and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ I am up in Otsego County. A-JayIt's the Quantum TKVD746MB Tour KVD PT Cranking Rod ~ A-JayThese baits are so versatile and yet unique, they can probably be fished on just about any thing you’d like to throw it on. Is one type “Better” than another? Who Knows? I use what I like and what I have confidence it – that goes for all my fishing and I’d encourage that mind set to anyone & everyone who is willing to listen. What one angler uses and even has success with, may not be right for another. So use what you like. Here's what I like – Rod, Reel & line. I totally prefer moderate action rods for single hook moving baits. (And many treble hook baits for that matter). And well before I settled on the one mentioned below, I was like many anglers in that I was totally unsure what to use or what I would prefer. So after ‘reading’ and watching too many videos, I just went ahead and purchased and then fished a graphite (St Croix), 100 % Glass (Lamiglas) & a Composite stick (Quantum). Needed to be able to compare them- side by side. Only way I could expect to answer the question. In the end, they all worked OK, but I settled on the composite. Just has the right combination of castability, sensitivity, hook setting and fish fighting ability. So, I sold the graphite stick and ‘retired’ the glass ones. I use the same rod (and Reel) for spinnerbaits & vibrating jigs as well as squarebills, shallow & medium diving crankbaits. A 7’4” MH Composite Quantum KVD Crankbait rod. I use & prefer a ‘slower’ reel. Helps keep me from fishing the bait to ‘fast’. Something I continue to struggle with and always need to pay attention to; especially after I get a few. I use a Shimano Calcutta 200D round reel. Has a 5.7:1 ratio. I love these reels. A pleasure to chunk & wind all day. As for line, I prefer Fluorocarbon; specifically, Seaguar InvisX or Tatsu in 15lb. Done. A-JayMine is more of a 'directional' preference rather than a single bait. I totally prefer to fish horizontally as opposed to vertically. Meaning somewhere in the water column, on top, middle or on the bottom, I want to be pulling a bait. Doesn't have to be fast, in fact I'm very comfortable with a slow stop & go - as long as it's coming back at me in some way, shape or form. And while I've had some fantastic drop shot trips, I'm always looking for another way to get bites. I'll do it if i have to, but I'm not starting off the deal with it very often these days. But 'the drop shot season' is almost upon us here, so we'll see how it goes. btw, the old ball & chain does not exist in my fishing. A-JayIt sure is ~ Nice Walleye. Looked like a gorgeous day on the water I think I recognize that area btw, you have 'the presentation' down pat. Congrats A-JayPurina or 9-Lives ? I think I may try adding a little cat nip to my Megastrike next trip A-JayHello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-JayPeace is the real and right memorial for those who have died in war. A-Jay"Quality is never an accident, it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution. It represents the wise choice of many alternatives." "The Bitterness of Poor Quality Remains Long After the Sweetness of Low Price is Forgotten” A-JayI run Optima Blue tops. 31M X4. 36V plus the cranker. https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us/bluetop-dual-purpose-deep-cycle-and-starting?gclid=CjwKCAjwtqj2BRBYEiwAqfzur15P6x9HNvNp-HgPf_GvdWg0ZqMBwfsHLUFVMKUQkSiCLl9QIcBoYBoCtf0QAvD_BwE 4 years and haven't missed a beat. Make sure to have a compatible quality charging system as well. A-JayHello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay143 Days and a wake up ~ A-Jay
The slimmer designed/shapes are my preference in any light weed, eel grass and rocks. It must be tungsten and have a swivel top attachment point to cope with line twist. The version with the clip or line pinch are no longer in my box. A-JayThe line choice can play a role here as well. Never been a fan of a super fast stick for jigs, especially with braided line. Regardless of line choice, my current favorite jig rod is a 7' 6" St Croix older Rage blank rated as MH Mod Fast. It actually bends. A-JaySpinnerbait life expectancy ~ May depend on where you fish . . . . A-Jay
“I don’t have a preconception of a perfect day because if I did then it would ruin the day that I was living.” A-JayThunder Goby Strikes Again ~ ! A-JayHello Brian Thank you for your service Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-JayHello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-JayThanks ~ No problems with the guides for me. As you mentioned, I think I handle my gear in what I'd consider a reasonable manner. You have to know the tackle gets 'fished', just doesn't get beat on. How the gear is stored and transported can also determine the user experience. Mishandling might be an important but often omitted aspect of those 'reviews'. btw - I love those guides. A-Jay
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