WdyCrankbait

Nice catch in that area! I fish that are a lot and know there are some good ones there!

If your friend gets the bearings changed and carbontex drag put in he will love them that much more! Great modifications!

Yep, Sam's right. He taught me as well. Good luck!

Nice job! Great work!!

The force is strong with Bait Monkey!! I havent used any of them, I had a 2009 Premier, didnt like it and sold it. I dont think you can go wrong with the Lew's. I have never heard anyone say anything bad about them. Good luck and enjoy, post what you got.

That 11 lber looked like the "Green and white" verison of the Red October! Great catches!!!

@Sam! It's on old man!!!!

*creepy instead of keeping I had not eaten dinner when I typed this up. JFrancho, I want to go fishing with you! Smallies that big Are you kidding me!!

Hey everyone, Alright, I went out and used the DVT 50E tonight. My set-up I used tonight. Powell Endurance 723C Med-Hvy/Xfst tip. Brand new 12# line, P-line (and various lures) spooled the reel up to about 1/8” from the top (To give for reference against what other people use). There was no wind on this small lake tonight. First thing I noticed, the reel is super quiet now on retrieve. You don’t hear the gears turning, kind of keeping actually because your wrist is rotating without the reel making noise to verify you’re reeling in. Second, the casting distance increased about 5’-10’. But, what was not expected was the increased accuracy. I was side-arm/underhand casting to a target about 40’ out and hit within 1’ almost everytime. Third was the drag, I did catch a “Bass dinkle-berryous,” tonight, just set the hook and reel in. Just stuck him and that’s all I needed. The lures I used tonight were 4” Senko, then 5” Senko (normal size on this rod). Then, I went over to a 1/4oz. Chug bug, I cast that a little further then I thought I could. (Bryan (That’s Fishnkeebs), I could almost cast across the little cove.)) This is where I got my small bass and lure. Finally, I went to a DT-4 Rapala to try it for that application. Did fine, no problem at all. I’m pretty happy with the modifications, it will not make a “night and day,” difference with the reel, just a “better refinement of a tool”. Like sharpening a blade on a good knife, the reel just works better. You guys have a great night! Wdy

Sounds like a good deal to me. If you're happy with them, even better!

I have a 5 to 1 ratio casting reel. I believe the lower gear ratio reels give you more "power," or torque in reeling in bigger fish or bigger baits.

Hey everyone, Ok, so I got the DVT 50E back today. I have not fished with it, got it 15 minutes before dark. So, my impressions are based on merely playing around with it. I got it out of the box which was caved in (I’m not giving the name of the mail service to protect the guiltily) I raced up to a local tackle store that had some 50E’s to compare mine to Shimano’s (I’m a regular there so, they let me have a run of the place). First impression, Mike was right it will not “Super-free spool,” as in the Youtube videos, but it does turn/reel-in easier then a stock 50E, less work. Second, and the thing I like the most is the drag upgrade seemed to really made a difference. Even at lighter settings, it seems to “catch,” and have more power then a stock 50E. I got my senko rod ready to go tomorrow afternoon and can give you guys another review then. I’m expecting a little further distance on casting tomorrow and certainly better hook sets with the upgrades. So far, I'm very pleased. Thanks, Wdy

S13, I'm in the same club with Jaydee and Sam, come on and join us! Great time and you should learn a lot. I've had a great time fishing with the club this year. Jaydee, you are fishing this next year right?!?!?!?

Here is a great perch lure. I have killed them on an old lake I use to fish with this Rapala. Try the Yellow perch pattern. I prefer the smaller one, but good luck. http://www.basspro.com/Rapala-XRap-Shad-Shallow/product/10202084/70191

Which feels better in your hand or rod you are going to use? Go with that one.

Nice!!! I would be too!

Looking for suggestions for productive shallow cranks for this time of the year. Things are starting to cool off and I love me some crankbait fishing! (maybe I am missing some cranks) I have read through the Squarebill thread, most suggestions there I already employ. Thanks, Wdy

I'll post a review for sure. I have an E7 & E5 I might upgrade as well if I like the refinements enough. DVT got it yesterday so, I figure by Wed. I should have it back.

I haven't fished with a Duckett rod yet, but picked one up at BPS. I was really impressed, you should like the combo! Enjoy and post pictures of anything caught on it.

^^^ROFL!!!

Hey everyone, I wanted to see if anyone has gotten upgraded bearings and drag put into their 50E? I sent mine off to DVT and REALLY, looking forward to get her back. I have the top of the line Boca's in her now and with the upgraded drag, wondering/day-dreaming and meeting a huge bass with her. I'm blaming this purchase on bait-monkey and impatience.

I was rooting around on the internet trying to find some nice desktop photos of fishing to replace Kim Kardashian and I just kept seeing one incredible photo after another of places that would be great to fish. I love bass fishing, fly-fishing, trout fishing, you name it! Then, I started to wonder would I really get bored with life if I had enough money to fish the rest of my days away? NOPE!!! (I would try to do some charity work as well.) Anyone else have an opinion?

yeah, the excalibur are good and the Rapala crankin, ones. Get a wide selection and use them. that will tell you have they feel with your combo and work in your enviroment. Good luck!!

Yeah, the 6103 Powell Endurance is a little heavier then it is sounds in the write up. But, a 4" senko can be throw a long way and you will have enough backbone to drill in the hook!

Great thread, I was about to post the samething.