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Cranking/topwater/jerkbait Rod - Dobyns/st. Croix
- Cranking/topwater/jerkbait Rod - Dobyns/st. Croix
I have the mojo and avid, for me using them for reaction baits I'd say the sensitivity doesn't come in much play. The avid, being a full grip has a better balance and of course you get the lifetime warranty. The croix 7'MHM is a sweet stick.- What Are You Going To Work On Next Year?
Since deep was mentioned, I think fishing deep 50ft+ will have to be looked into.- What Are Your 5 Top Summer Lures?
- What's Your Next Combo?
- What Are You Going To Work On Next Year?
It's winter, for a lot of us it means less time to fish and the fever is setting in. One of the thoughts is probably about how you're going to improve or try something different next year. For me right now it'll be working on two different areas, taking a lighter approach with rod, reel, and weights but not downsizing the lures much. The second is going to be throwing a skirted jig and trailer wherever I can, in the slop or downed trees. What are you going to do different?- What's Your Next Combo?
I'm thinking about upgrading my medium light finesse combo, I've been getting more into using an overall lighter setup and liking the results. It's versatile to where I can switch species and several techiques. It's pushing to be my next focused purchase. So what's your next technique combo going to be?- How To See Behind My Boat
- Music On Board
My primary reason to be out on the water is to fish. Music is very minimal when it comes to it, at the most it would be used as a quiet background noise if there's annoyances like crows or chatty walkers.- St. Croix Rod Sale
Good looking out $50 for priced over 179.99- The Road To The Super Bowl
That's a good thing- Vehicle Rod Holder
I didn't like what was out there so I made one myself. I've used it from bass gear to surf fishing. http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/128324-inside-suv-rod-holder-version-20/- Inside Suv Rod Holder Version 2.0
Backtrack half a year ago, I needed another way to transport some fishing gear for a shore trip in a different SUV, this time in an Explorer. I ended up reusing some of the last projects parts but couldn't use them all, since there was no baby seat tether system. The three rear tether hook points were at the top rear of the ceiling which allowed an even sturdy pole. I had to change that by using an aluminum 1" tube cut to length from a old broom instead. On the explorer there's a plastic hook in the back on each side These are the items I used: Zip Ties (4" and 8" should be good) 8" for thickness Velcro (double sided kind) Flat Nylon Bungees (3 length/6 pack found at walmart) Electrical Tape Driveway Reflective Marker (for metal bar) For reference the bar is 32" Broom Handle (Used a 1" aluminum tube kind laying around) The tube is just under 41" Tools: Scissors or dikes (snipping excess tie) This was the original rear holder, the driveway reflective marker with the reflector removed and installed with the velcro strips I cut to 10" lengths or less tied on with 4" zip ties. The bar also allows for the zip tied velcro some movement from side to side for space. The velcro is tied on straightforward and I have 10 straps on to fit 10 combos comfortably This was in a Escape/Tribute/Mariner: After several attempts it took some time finding out how the structural process would work best but I found it, this is where the tube comes in. Here we go. The rear of the Explorer has a pair of rear coat hooks, this is where connection is made. The flat bungee goes across first, then put the tube over the bungee and 8" zip tied it in place at the ends (flat spot before hook) where the bungee meets the hooks, this holds it in place, Later in time I threw on some electrical tape to hold it on more securely at the ends. This makes the Tube/Bungee. A strong enough brace that has hooks. Next I installed the bar with the velcro on it with the 8" zip ties. I spread several zip ties across the bar and the tube/bungee, make sure not to put too many on so you can have room to slide the tied velcro straps in between they zip ties going around the tube/bungee/rod. The last part is about the bungee hook, it'll shimmy around in the coat hook so a couple 4" zip ties will hold it in place, I used one on each side but two with an X pattern should work great. These are some photos to help clarify: You can see the broom screw here Center: From the back: Now for the easy part, the center brace. This is achieved by using the middle handlebars. These two bungees (red=shorter, green=longer) are of different length, which have different tension that will hold the rods better so they won't dangle around and stay pushed up onto the ceiling. I have only had a problem with them bouncing around when I had 6 rods up there which included two beefy surf rods, I took them both down and all was good. You could try using the green one in the back with the tube/rod and put both the red ones in the middle for more tension. It's been around 6 months since I concocted this and so far so good. I revised it with some electrical tape for more support for the bungee/tube connection. It doesn't get in the way since it's tucked up to the ceiling, which was a big problem with store bought ones with different vehicles. The only thing to remember is when you push in/pull out rods is to put them on their side so the guides go past the middle bungees. That's about it, hope I didn't make it too complicated. I have to put a caution about this if anyone tries to attempt something like this, since there is a long tube now inside the cabin and that you have rods above you. Use at your own risk.- The Road To The Super Bowl
Bryant pouted off the field before the end- The Road To The Super Bowl
Another pick! way to get go romo!! ...Blind refs, clearly a interception- The Road To The Super Bowl
Love it when romo throws picks lol- What Would You Do With A Broken Rod
Use the reel seat/handle with a old baitcaster and string up a lure retriever- New Setup Advice
Add some more versitility in your line Spinning 6'10MXF-2500-10lb, multipurpose. Jigs, rigs, jerks, etc Baitcast 6'8MF 10/12lb, multipurpose. Jigs, rigs, jerks, etc Baitcast 7'HF braid. Frogs and for the thick stuff- The Road To The Super Bowl
Like 8 carries I thinkDam pack, I think it's because I'm watching that one now- What's Wrong With Nitro?
I'm not a big guy but I was so cramped in the cockpit of a Z7, it was still a nice boat overall. The 8 on the other hand is very spacious, I'd start there.- The Road To The Super Bowl
Figures, I watch my birds and they lose Come on packers! (for this game)- Trivia Question, No Fair Googling
I had telemagination when I was a kid, we were poor.- Looks Like Its Real Now
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- Cranking/topwater/jerkbait Rod - Dobyns/st. Croix
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