Big Bait Fishing

x2 on using trout colored baits where there is no trout , i have been killing them on spro 8'' wake baits in a lake/pond that has never seen a trout . but imitating a shad in shad waters will get you plenty of bass !!!!

definely get a high speed version , i use a REVO SX 7.1:1 and it works excelllant to get the fish from digging into the grass and muck . plus you can skim the fish over the grass with such a fast retrieve , i am a true believer in getting the fish ton the boat/shore/dock as soon as you can .

i forgot to call today , but i think i just got to buy the handle along with the grips . i am pretty sure they will fit , i currently have a BPS power handle on my REVO SX , but i put the revo sx grips on the power handle , yes , including the ball bearings that came with the sx handle/grips . so im figuring that they will go right on .

i guess i should of asked if any one has bought these eva grips seperately and how much they cost , i'll just call ABU GARCIA tomorrow , thanks

anyone know if abu garcia is selling them seperatly , they would look sweet on my sx !!!

let me know when you find out please !!!! is it gonna be in southern ca. ????? :-?

love your new bait , BUUUUUTTTTTT , are you gonna make a super realistic 8-12'' jointed trout bait , aahhh , i'm dying tryin' to be patient !!!!! i guess i'll have to talk to you at the bass-a-thon

i had posted the same question awhile back cause i wanted an all black rod set-up , i finally figured it wouldn't work out like i wanted it too so i had rods made for me with EVA split grips , good luck tho , try it and post how it comes out .

try a spro 8'' floater , and if you like to run them a few feet down , try the spro slow sink . as soon as i get some tackle money i'm gonna get another (slow sink) , lost mine to a backlash , but anyhow , the spro's are good baits (8'' swimbait) never tried the tiny ones . btw , talk to Larry (G-BLANKS) about making you a REAL swimbait rod !!! i use both of mine ALL the time ...

actually i wanted it on there , so i didn't inquire about it not being there .

they are both built with RAINSHADOW blanks they were each(from G-BLANKS, wrapped ) about $185.00 shipped to my door !!! these rods are VERY nice , i'm gonna get a 4-10 oz. built probably in sept. , maybe sooner if the $$$ is right !!!!! How would that blank compare to a shikari blank? Better, Worse, Same never fished a shikari blank/rod but they are VERY much like a Loomis .

you asked about other frogs to try , try CANYON PLASTICS 4.5'' frog , they cast VERY far , can fish them slow or fast , they slowly sink and cause they have a pointy nose , you can jerk them like a fluke and they dart around then glide . i've been killing them lately on these , i used to use them a few years ago but couldn't find any more locally ( didn't have the computer yet ) but now a semi-local tackle shop stocks them so every time i go to the seminars they have each month ( this month Randy McAbee form team Dobyns is speaking about crankbaits ) at this shop , i buy 4-5 bags !!! the link -http://www.***.com/descpageFROGSCP-CPF.html

they are both built with RAINSHADOW blanks they were each(from G-BLANKS, wrapped ) about $185.00 shipped to my door !!! these rods are VERY nice , i'm gonna get a 4-10 oz. built probably in sept. , maybe sooner if the $$$ is right !!!!!

i am having trouble making the pictures big enough to see , any help would be appreciated !!!

just wanted to share my new swimbait rods with you guys . there has been alot of discussion about traditional rods but not much said about swimbait rods , both of my rods are built on rainshadow blanks , 7' 10'' , american tackle ringlock guides , fuji tcs reel seats , eva split-grips , all wrapping is done in black . the first rod is rated for 2-6 oz. swimbaits and the second one is rated for 3-8 oz. swimbaits . in the pictures , the 2-6 has the Revo SX on it , the 3-8 has the Revo Toro on it . the 2-6 rod is a med heavy ( they are rated the same as G.loomis swimbait rods ) and loads up nice thru it's rating while the 3-8 is a heavy action and lets me really throw bigger baits a LONG ways !!! i know most people want more ''bling'' on there rods , but i like the all black stealthy look ! anyhow , here they are ...

x2 , i only use OWNER OVERSIZED WORM HOOKS in 7/0 , i get so much better hookups with these hooks . i use ole monsters , ss magnums , and of course the best 10'' worm , the Berkeley powerbait powerworm !!!!!

i don't see how you guys fish those 200 size reels , if your lucky you might get 60-70 yards of 20-25 # line on those reels !! i had 20# p-line cxx spooled on my REVO SX ( holds alot more line than a Calcutta 200 series reel ) and i was spooling out on medium long casts . now that i have my REVO TORO , spooled with 25# cxx , i got plenty of line !! just was wondering ....

i have a REVO TORO 51 in 5.4:1 and this reel is excellent !!! i have been throwing HUDDS and the SPRO BBZ-1 8" spooled with 25# P-LINE CXX and it holds plenty of line !! i get 60-70 yard casts with it . i am gonna be purchasing bigger baits here pretty soon , on the list is an ARMAGGEDON by 3:16 and the NATE BAITS EL GRANDE and NATE BAITS 11'' trout and maybe a 10'' stocker trout .

seems like the powell guys should fish powells and the guys that have had G-BLANKS make them a custom rod should fish them . i love my 2 swimbait rods that have Rainshadow blanks and are made by G-BLANKS. never fished a powell but am sure they are good , thankyou for every one putting these rods and their reveiws posted for other people to know about them . it is good to have options !!!!!!! 8-)

i like Korean made stuff , my ABU GARCIA SX and TORO were made there !!!

the lake i fish at is very clear , so i don't want to go with braid , plus i would have to use 80 # braid wich is very heavy and i wouldn't get as good of casts with it . i dead stick the swimbaits alot , so line visibility is a issue and i think the CXX in moss green is the ticket . beleive me , i'm a big lover of braid , if i could use it effectively for this application i would , plus the ''no-stretch'' factor with braid will break me off if i happen to get a backlash , wich in my opinion , happens more with braid .

little update , i just spooled my REVO TORO with 25 # P-line cxx and was hucking a SPRO BBZ-1 8'' SLOW SINKER a good 60-70 yards on thursday night , i had zero problems with the line so i guess i'm sold on the P-line for swimbaits , you never know , i might try some 10 or 12 lb. cxx on my REVO SX :

try the Seaguar AbrazX Fluorocarbon Line , much better than the red label ...

i don't see why your so set on a Powell then if you have never held one to me they are not all that special . if i were you i'd checkout Kistlers 7'medium crackbait rod (alton jones mode) .. btw , G-BLANKS also has a 7'6'' cranbait rod that is VERY NICE !!!! , soon as i get up some more money i am gonna have Larry hook me up !!!!