BASSHUNTER1961

Super Spook Jr, Bone...

Have purchased a Bucoo yet? I picked up a 6'6"M yesterday and fished it all day today, and it's a fabulous rod. I threw 3/8 spinnerbaits, 1/2 oz Rat-L-Traps and a Zara Spook Jr and it exceeded all my expectations.

I'm done with your insulting comments... Shrivel up and blow away little man. My apologies to the OP and everyone else, I'm done with this thread.

My son and I killed them on white spinner baits, 1/2oz Rat-L-Traps in Longear Sunfish and a Zara Spook Jr in bone. The bite is hot right now.

If I can afford USA made at the time of the purchase, and I like a particular rod I buy it. I never said ALL things made in the USA are better, but in the case of these two rods, yes. I would also choose made in Japan or China over made in Mexico. As far as Delta Bravo goes, your the *********. You have no right to call anyone a *********, so right back at you.

Your the winner in the stupid response category, not me. You must be one of those people that needs the manufacturer to label their rods so know which one to use. They may have the same name on both models, but that's as far as it goes... Mojo = made in Mexico... Premier = made in the USA PERIOD!

I am also one of those people who needs to see, and handle the rod and reel before buying them. You will get some great reviews here as they are a sponsor. Personally, I have never cared for any Pinnacle products, and would not chance a high dollar purchase without them being in the field for some time.

Awesome pictures. It looks like the two of you had a great time and caught some super nice fish. You must try Cape Cod next time!

If you can't find a rod in the Premier line that works then your doing something wrong...

In that case, any 6'6" - 7' MHXF rod will work just fine.

If your Chronarchs and Curados are B,D or E series(not E Series if they are 13 years old) I suspect you may have the SF models and if so, do not trade them for any new reel.... Clean and lube them or have someone do it for you, as you will not find a better reel today. As for the rods, they may be as good as any depending on what you have.

I just don't understand...

Truer words have not been spoken.

I can't imagine why anyone would even consider the Mojo when the Premier can be had for the same price, just makes no sense.

Get the Premier...Made in the USA Period

This is a fantastic knot. Well, it's more of a wrap than a knot. It's basically an Alberto knot using one line rather then joining two lines together. If this knot fails, your tying it wrong.

The Chronarch D is an absolute workhorse.... A buddy of mine has one he uses in both fresh and saltwater, and he beats the heck out of it and it's smooth as butter.

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I used Reel Magic 15 years ago, and it worked fine. Many say it softens the line and ruins it, but I never had an issue with it, and I used it for years. Now that I use braid, I do not have the need for any line conditioner.

I find it very hard to beleive that a little oil will make the handle that hard to turn....

The Shimano's are fine, and problem free. Don't listen to all the winers who have nothing better to do than knock the new G series, the G series is a great reel, and will prove itself in time just as the E series has.

Yes it needs to be flushed, and oiled as well. The best bet is to remove the line from the spool, and place the spool bearing side down, in a container of solvent, so that the bearing is just submerged. You could also hit the bearing with some CRC Carb Cleaner as well instead of soaking. But remove the line cause once any solvent gets on it, it's trash. You could remove the pin, but I do not suggest that unless you have the correct tool to push the pin out of the shaft, and back in. Some use a pair of Channel Lock pliers, but it's too easy to slip and screw up the shaft.

Just another reason Shimano is #1......

Buy a Shimano

Here is another of my favorite rigs, and again, my favorite color combo. Uploaded with ImageShack.us