Big Bait Fishing

if you don't like it , you can use it as a Slinky that line has a LOT of memory !!!

the cardinal rule for buying rod and reel , buy the best you can afford ....

wait until you get your first custom rod , things will never be the same !!!!

aw come on , i was hoping that you got fed up with that reel and threw it in the lake

the Revo Toro is super smooth and a tank of a reel , like Jon g said , as far as this reel , don't worry about bearing count ...

Abu garcia can get you the gear ratio you want if it's compatible for that reel , call them and ask them , ask for Sonny ...

i actually went there today ! thay are primarily salt water , the owner Monte does custom rod building , went there for a repair . thanks

all my rods havethe EVA tapered butts on them , means they won't work , i'm currently looking to improve on my rod transportation right now . looking into incorporating the 3'' pvc tube i use now by using the slots for 2 x 6's on the inside of the truck bed , i have a tundra long bed , i'll post pics one day when i figure it out , my plan so far is to make spots for (3) 3'' x 10' laying long ways in the bed lying ascross the tops of the verticl 2 x 6's ...

they look good but the reviews for then aren't very hopeful

i know you are asking specifically about the tatula , but give a look see at the Lew's super duty , quite a nice reel that is offered in three gear ratio's and is a stout reel for how light it is ..

i buy all my components from Mudhole and occasionally from C&M (Acid Rod ) , for blanks , i buy from Mudhole and i am interested in buying some blanks from GetBitOutdoors ( seems the best place to buy NFC blanks )

the power rating on rods vary tremendusly with different rod manufactures , my St.Croix Big Nasty is a 9' heavy powered rod that is rated 3-8 oz. , it can easily handle lures up to 13 + oz.

probably can since it is a medium fast action

why not just get a Lew's BB2 pro ?? that's what i'm going to replace my Toro 51 with , going to have Lew's put in a 5.1:1 gear set

http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/schematics/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pid=701#top_display_media click on it ...

i'm wondering if your reel stem is bent , making the spool face lean towards the rod , causing the line hitting the blank.

if you guys are making them for yourselves , you should use some good lipless crankbaits like Red Eye Shads , a photo finish on them like that pumpkinseed would be awesome ..

like the title says , anyone build a rod of a North Fork Composites HM-MB805-1 blank ?? it's a 8' MH extra fast blank , thanks .

i guess 1 ounce then !!

once you get a rod that will cast the bait , cast it out , let it sink to the bottom , then reel it along the bottom , similar to a jig but instead of dragging it then stoping , just drag it a touch faster , keeping it moving but still along the bottom .

that pumpkin seed is awesome !!!! nice job

some spinning combos would be good , i would think they would be easier to cast for ones who have never casted a rod before , i always see people get the push button spincast rods all balled up with the line inside the reel .

ouch !!!

you being a Mod on here , you would think you would keep it civil , lose the smart remarks please ....

don't think so ...