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Really happy for Randy, it couldn't have happened to a better guy!

The 50 sized reels generally come a couple of years after the full sized models.

EE by one ounce. It doesn't get any better than that. Tomorrow is going to be awesome.

They are actually $17.99, so you can get 2. It looks like Monster Tackle has some of the Dark Trout color in stock.

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Sell that sucker as quick as you can.

I think if I was pressed for an answer, I would probably agree with you. Without Clunn there might not be a KVD. In the end though, I think KVD will be considered the greatest tournament angler of all time.

I bought a couple a few months ago but I haven't fished them yet. The one negative thing I did notice was how hard it was to get the hook out of the slot. I really like the design and the fact that the hook rides in the top of the bait but it did seem like it could be tough to actually get the hook to pop free.

Who would you say is the best tournament fisherman ever?

The OP asked about "pro bass fishing." If it had just been "bass fishing," I don't know that any tournament guys would necessarily belong. To me, pro bass fishing means tournament fishermen only. Currently fishing or not, I don't know how you could leave KVD off the list. Rick Clunn, KVD and Roland Martin are the best (most successful) tournament fishermen to ever fish. The 4th spot is debatable.

He's talking about spinning rods.

I thought you could only catch bass like that on "modern" lures.

This thread is silly.

We tried to tell you in your original thread asking about that rod. 6" off the tip of any rod is going to drastically alter the way the rod fishes. You might be able to use it for something but not for what it was originally intended.

Custom rod built on a NFC HM blank with a 2014 Steez LTD SV TN.

KVD Rick Clunn Roland Martin Bill Dance

I'm a fan of what I guess is the northern style swim jig. I like a swim jig with a sharp, round bend hook that isn't too stout, a thin hand tied skirt with the inner layer trimmed away completely, a bullet head, a thin weedguard and grub trailer. I throw 1/4oz or 3/8oz 99% of the time. I like the Brovarney swim jigs a lot but I make my own now.

If you are new to baitcasters I would start with mono. That way you're not out much money if you have to cut out a backlash.

I don't have any of their jerkbaits but I do have a couple of their other baits. The finishes are great and the components are good too. I didn't feel the need to change out the hooks, which says a lot for me. TT just did a review of one of the suspending jerkbaits and gave it high marks. I will definitely be buying more Duo baits.

I agree with you, I think the Ch E will be around at full price at least until a 50 size Curado I comes out.

I store mine hanging. I rigged a big Rubbermade box with snaps in the top so the baits can hang freely. I think this is especially important with soft baits.

That's a great option too, especially if you bank fish.

I would suggest getting some 3700 boxes and start keeping your tackle somewhat organized in those. Get a bag that holds a few 3700 boxes and you can pick and choose what boxes you want to take and swap them in and out of your tackle bag.

Yep, it usually takes most of the bubbles out. That's where not applying too thick of a coat comes in to play also. Since I bought a Pac Bay epoxy mixer I've had much cleaner finishes. When you hand mix you introduce a lot of bubbles into the finish, some of which end up on the rod. Your wrap looks tight and I don't see finish smeared everywhere or a big football shaped glob of finish, so I'd say you did a great job for your first build. It gets easier

I would probably look at the Okuma MH swimbait rod. I seem to remember Skeet saying he used his c-rig rod to throw those baits.