Big Bait Fishing

what are you looking for ??? TW has a bunch of their terminal tackle ...

i fish rats in the fall , frogs in the summer . being that there is more top water grass(slop) in the summer and frogs have single or double hooks that don't get hung up . most rat baits , and i'm talking swimbait rats that have bottom treble hooks, i fish shallow or next to tules also paralell to banks and get good blow up/hook ups !! the spro rat is a good bait !! i use that and some rat baits i make my self .

very true about St. Croix , my rod is rated 3-8 oz lure rating but will handle double that !!

try some 1/8'' pinstripe tape

Thanks !

don't now how long this will be up but discounts for their sales are deducted in your shopping cart before checkout ..

ok, seems really short and would be difficult for two handed casts, good luck on your build !!!

that's an awfuly short handle , why ?

just noticed this is related to the other post you have going that i responded to , in the other post i recomended the Phenix Recon 2 7'9'' heavy / fast rodrated for up to 2 1/2 oz, well that rod would definitely throw those baits(glide baits) well , the rod i recommended above would be very good for those baits and also handle bigger baits . whatever you choose , get a fast action rod , not a moderate fast rod !!

seems to be a fast powered rod which is what you want for glide baits . take a look at Phenix's Ultra 7'9'' heavy powered fast action swimbait blank , rated 1-5 oz. . then you can pick out the bling you want for the handle and such like JDM rods , you should have a very comparable rod for a lot less then JDM prices .

give us a review if you would !

you are gonna be happy with the custom !!! they are such a pleasure to fish , you'll kick yourself for choosing a factory rod over a custom ...

kinda like an Outkast 401k jig , they have a crawfish tail that digs in the bottom , probably what that jig you have is supposed to do .

my recommendation for a glide bait rod for the baits you stated , keep in mind that if you choose to go with bigger baits , you will need to upgrade to a rod that can handle those baits . Phenix Bass Recon 2 model PHX-C796H - 7'9'' heavy powered / fast action rod rated up to 2 1/2 oz.

you should be fine with a heavy powered flipping stick , i prefer a fast tip to impart action on long casts , but everyone has their own opinions . those baits only weigh a couple of ounces , most people prefer longer rods for more leverage on the cast and for hooksets on long casts .

they just don't get it .......

remember that Mend-it is not a glue but it causes a chemical reaction that fuses the plastisol together .

are you referring to Mike at DVT ???? suggestion . go with micro guides , better casting !!! have a rod built how YOU want it , that's why they call it a custom rod ...

if going custom (which you definitely should !!!) consider building it on a Phenix blank , take a look at the Ultra series of rods/blanks , check out the UMBX-700MH blank , a 7ft. medium heavy / fast action ....

educate your thumb by LOTS of practice pitching, start with short pitches and increase distance and getting your thumb trained to lightly feather the spool till your confident in your pitches without getting any birds nests .

call and talk to Sonny at Abu Garcia's cutomer service , he will hook you up !!

i hope after all this feedback that you at least purchased 1, if not 2 or 3 !!!!

call shimano customer service ...

one of the most important decisions in buying tackle that cost hundreds of dollars is customer service !!! this day and age most rods and and reels are pretty close on features and performance , but what stands out to me and the reason i buy my rods and reels from St. Croix , Lew's , Phenix , and Abu Garcia is that their customer service is phenominal !! so know your brand you choose and be confident in them before you spend your hard earned money with them , some companies don't care about customers , it's a sad fact and don't let it happen to you . i called up a company that i use for swimbait line about a concern i had about their new colored line they added , i had bought (3) 1/4 lb. spools and they were totally different from the original lines they have always offered , a lot more memory and a lot less supple . i told this to thier customer service and the guy told me '' sorry to hear that , haven't heard anything like that , that's too bad '' , no offer to send it in and possibly resolve the problem , no nothing !! i will not ever use that brand of line again . why should i if they don't stand behind it and make sure the customer is happy , anyhow , choose wisely with your reel purchase ...