Hogsticker

Go to mud holes Web site and order an epoxy stick just for tip tops. Also order a Fuji ss/Sic or alconite micro tip top. All you need is a lighter. Shipping from get bit will likely be a little cheaper. I wouldn't want a standard size tip top on a rod loaded with micros.

Night crawlers. My father in law just laughs every time I pull out a bag of plastics.

I think he's referring to the new rods that were just released at Icast.

Any other smack down users? Think I might need to try some.

True dat

May as well ask me to attend your party and place my keys in the punch bowl! Ha!

The Arb bearings are plenty good. The only worthwhile upgrade are HEDGEHOG bearings imo.

Sniper will serve you well. Best fluorocarbon for the money hands down imo.

Don't stress man. It's all good. I was a bit nervous myself the 1st time, but never had an issue or had to pay customs fees. PayPal is the only way to go.

Spooled up some Sunline Defier Armillo and used it for a full day. Hands down the best non fluorocarbon/braided line I've ever used. Casts and handles like an absolute dream. Not to stretchy, and the dark smoke color is super nice. Beyond impressed.

Excense DC

I prefer the Zillion and most Daiwa reels. I appreciate the braking system, even the placement of the dial. Just need to use your thumb for anything and everything. Plus the upgrades are endless and I feel it palms better than most.

Nice

What are some better than average choices for reckless cranking? Anything you're using that takes the abuse and seems to not want to stick to everything it touches? Preferably catches fish as well. I suppose I haven't found the nads to toss hardbaits into brush and whatnot as of yet, but it's time. I'm looking for something that can be fished fast and crazy that costs nine bucks or less. Looking at the Evolve Soul 5 and 6th Sense flat and square at the moment. Also the R2S Biggie cranks.

To the Op. So which square bills have you come to like the best?

That's the magic of the 1016 spool

If the click went away after 15 minutes maybe something worked itself Valk together. My Mx fid that too, now it's fine. I can cast on long cast, mag dial at 1. Never tried zero

Spinning rod for sure. High quality fluorocarbon that's actually manageable on a spinning reel. The sensitivity will shine with those wacky rigs on a slack line. Casting set up for jigs where you're in constant contact with your bait is where braid shines.

http://daiwafishing.com.au/td-sol-ii-baitcaster/ The orange brake dial doesn't match the reel. Yikes

It doesn't have dual brakes. Mag force Z.

Disgrace indeed. Not to mention it's fugly and over priced.

I think you see them for sale due to what some consider a larger size and uncomfortable to Palm. Not because it's a bad reel by any means.

Thanks for the heads up fellas. I've been shopping around for a Rarenium ci4+. Nailed it!

Yep, no Megabass products are included in Holiday sales per Megabass policy. If you're gonna do one rod get the spinner bait special. I feel the taper is extremely universal. Check out the review on TT. If you don't want to spend that much the moderate fast Kistler Klx rods are very universal as well. The taper is right between a mod fast and fast imo.

If rigging options are unlimited I'll take a Senko, tube, and a grub. However, I'll have a jerkbait in my back pocket and throw it whenever you're not looking. Ima flit 100 to be specific.