jacob95

Hobie kayaks are out of my price range haha! I won't spend that much on a kayak. I'm liking the Nucanoe, Ride and Ocean offerings a lot. Now I have a question for you guys. Is a rudder a must have or is it easy to get by without?

I'm looking for a kayak. I want it to be stable and easily fishable. I'm about 6'1" and 230 so it needs to be for a bigger guy. Don't really have a budget, I'll just save up for a little for one if I have to. Jacob

3 reels Worm binder Tons of plastics to fill up said worm binder Crank baits Terminal tackle

Get good at fishing jigs, drop shot, shake head and flipping and pitching. Also want to do some squarebill fishing.

I don't own as many as most guys on here. ... yet. But I'm also only 18. I have around 6 now. 4 bait casting and 2 spinning. I can see the benefit of having multiple setups for the same technique. Like have one setup for throwing jigs in thick cover and having a different one for fishing them around rocks, swimming them etc. It's only money haha!!!

Because I'm dedicating most of this spring to learning how to jig fish and I'm thinking the 744 would be killer for that. Pair it up with a Curado I or a ***.

DX it is then guys. 744 Sound like a good rod for all purpose but mainly jigging and Texas rigging in weeds, lily pads and drop offs?

Well I don't have the money to buy both. I have the money for a Champion but if I'm selling myself short by using a Champion then I'll get a DX if it's not worth it I'll get a Champion. I don't want to buy the Champion and then a year down the road say "Hey I should have bought a DX". You know what I mean?

Maybe I'll pick up one of each and sell off the one I don't want. I know Dobyns have good resale values. Or I could just find one used.

Same thing here. I'm from La Porte Indiana and a spring fed pond I fish at had about 250 or so bluegills around the pond and about a dozen bass. It's pretty sickening.

I really wish I could rent both of them and fish them and buy the one I want haha!!

Hey guys, I was wondering if the Champion Extremes are REALLY worth the extra $100+? I like the looks of the 734 Champion and the 744 Champion Extreme. Is the 744 worth the extra $100 over the 734? Thanks Jacob

Not to hijack the thread but where are you guys finding the Tatulas so cheap?

So it sounds like I'm going to try Tatsu, Invizx, YZ Hybrid, and some Suffix braid and see what I like best.

Are those Avid rods J Francho?

No its not too pricey. I don't mind paying if it's good. If it will help me feel bites and improve my ratio then I'm all for it.

I'd be interested in possibly buying a half spool or two haha!

Tatsu has really caught my eye but is it worth the price tag?

I was also thinking about building a custom on a Phenix X10B blank. I have the supplies. I just didn't know if it was worth it.

I don't mind exceeding my budget if the quality is there. It will be paired up with a Curado I and will be my first quality baitcasting setup.

Hey guys, Can you recommend a good cranking rod for 1/2 to 3/4 oz cranks? In the sub $200 range.

I'll mainly be fishing 1/2 and 3/4 oz cranks. I'm thinking I might try Invisx.

What line do you guys recommend for a crank bait rod? Mostly likely will be spooled on a Tatula or Curado I.

If you can it's always good to feel them and see what you think but like said if you can't then it's fine. The real test is on the water. Jake

In early morning I use a spinnerbait or topwater and later i use a Texas rigged worm or a deep crankbait. Jake