Jrob78

I agree with you on the EVA. I much prefer cork if it's good cork. Most cork grips (especially on cheaper rods) are full of filler. It's fine at first but after some use it starts to fall out. I think I prefer foam over ratty grips with chunks missing. It's kind of a no win situation though.

Not trying to argue, just wondering what you were talking about. Relax

All the ***'s I see are fast or xfast actions, hardly well rounded. Not bashing the Omens, just saying.

Everybody loves cork but hates when rod prices go up, can't have it both ways. EVA is much cheaper than cork, that's why so many rod companies are using it now.

Actually, there is a 7'7" Tatula cranking rod. It is also my understanding that Daiwa will be unveiling a glass cranking rod in the Tatula line up at Icast. Normally glass rods are better suited for deeper cranking. They may also release other new Tatula rods as well.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/138390-why-sun-mask-and-gloves-instead-of-sunscreen/

I collect them in an old plastic lure box, once the box is full I tape it up really well and throw it away. If I just have one or two hooks I will use snips and cut the points off so they can't poke anyone.

I would consider someone a pro if their primary income comes from fishing. This could mean tournament fishermen or commercial fishermen.

I would think that rod would be a great t rig rod. I would pair it with a Tatula reel also.

They also make some inflatable air bladder supports. I have a buddy who used them for a couple of years, worked great. They did end up denting the roof of his car though. These http://www.amazon.com/Malone-HandiRack-Inflatable-Universal-Luggage/dp/B001F5AHKC/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1402370727&sr=1-1&keywords=inflatable+kayak+carrier

If your "Holy Grail" of fishing supplies is Walmart, you need to get out more.

Don't do the butt wrap. It's supposed to be a nice, happy gesture between you and a friend, don't allow yourself to have a second of resentment over it. Your friend will be thrilled either way.

I can really only speak to their crankbaits, I've been using them for years. They are well made, have durable paint jobs with great patterns and decent components. You won't find a better $4 hard bait anywhere. I've heard mixed reviews on some of their other stuff but I've never personally used their jigs, spinnerbaits, hooks, rods or reels.

Sometimes they just slap at topwater baits and don't actually get the hooks in their mouths well. You aren't going to catch every fish that bites, especially on topwater baits.

I usually use Owner ST36's in a size 4 on Sammy 100's. I don't like EWG trebles on topwater baits.

Those are definitely H20 Xpress baits from Academy.

They will ship the item to you when it comes in. They have no control over when the manufacturer sends them a shipment.

Just to help ease everyone's mind, I would be willing to do a completely unbiased review of one or two of these rods. Just PM me and I will give you an address to ship the rods to.

Durability isn't something I ever worry about when using a great bait. I'm perfectly happy getting one fish per bait, especially if I feel like the bait is drawing more strikes than another bait would. If I go through a couple of bags of plastics it just means I had a good day.

Because it's fun

Very interesting. Thanks for posting. Please let us know what you find out.

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They are just the only company to do them well.

Nike Air Max 360 running shoes on a boat and Columbia Power Drains on the kayak. I need the support and agility I get from sneakers that I don't get from Crocs and I don't wear sandals. Fishing barefoot seams like a recipe for disaster.