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I also got some slammers and slammers on the way. Never used them before so curious to see how they do.

Ordered a couple 6” Megabass Magdraft and wondering what type and size line have you had the most success with? I know Zaldain uses 15lb Flouro but curious to know what everyone else uses. Thanks

Add the item to your cart and go to the check out page. Click on “Show Order Summary” and write in the discount code and the new price should appear.

Sportsman Outfitters has 15% off Tatulas. They already have the best prices on the Tatulas to begin with. Code: Tatula15 Tatula 100 ends up being $113 Tatula 200 - $121 Tatula 300 - $218 Tatula CT - $104 Tatula Rods - $121 Tatula XT - $80

Is the eye of the weight is breaking or is your knot is breaking? What knot are you tying? Does the weight have a regular eye or is it one of those clamp down ones?

Omnia has 20% off most items... Code: Memorial20 Hook Up Tackle has 15% off. Excludes certain brands. Code: USA

I recently purchased 2 colors in the 2.5”. Can’t find the the 3.5” anywhere. The person that recommended it to me said let it sink then twitch it back. Anglers both men and women in Japan have caught some monsters on this bait.

My apologies for bringing up TW. I just thought people would like to know ahead of time that they weren’t having one of their annual sales. I usually prep for it and I’m sure other people do to. Didn’t mean for this sale thread to get off track. Back to sales fellow anglers!

Just a FYI...I contacted Tackle Warehouse to see if they were having a Memorial Day sale and they said “No, not this year”. EDIT: This was originally posted in the ongoing Latest Sale thread and moved here because it ignited a whole separate discussion. I did not start a new thread just to say that TW is not having their Memorial Day sale.

Think of backing as a “filler” for your reel and also gives the braid something to grip on to prevent it from slipping when retrieving your bait or fighting a fish. I usually use 100 yds of braid and mono backing for the rest.

Does the Accu Cull weigh in pounds and ounces in the same setting? I have a Rapala and have the same issues. Never know if it’s going to turn on. My friend caught a 5lb smallie couple weeks ago and the Rapala wouldn’t turn on. Good thing we had a back up scale.

A 1/2 oz jig + trailer will be closer to 3/4oz or even more. I just don’t think jigs at that size is the best choice to testing for distance either. Try a lipless crank and report back. I would also change that 20lb braid to 30lb-40lb braid on that reel but that’s just me. Edit: I would also put some cheap mono backing on that CT reel if you are using braid.

Are you talking 1/2 oz jig total or 1/2 oz jig + trailer? Put on a 1/2-3/4 lipless and test that out. What made you go with 20lb braid for your MH rod?

I always use backing for 2 reasons. So the braid doesn’t slip and also to save money on braid. How much braid do you have? If I have a spool of 300 yds, that will get me 100 yds on 3 different spinning reels. I just calculate how much backing is needed for each reel. If I have a spool of 150 yds, that will get me 75 yds on 2 spinning reels.

Tatula 100. Paid $113 for each of mine but can be purchased for $130ish.

Pre California Covid shutdown/restrictions I would get my order in under 24 hours if my ordered was placed before 12:30pm Pacific Time. There was 1 week couple months ago, where I got my order in less than a day. But my following order was back to taking around 2 weeks again. It could be worse...I have friends in Hawaii that have to pay $25+ shipping every time they place and order even if it’s over $50.

For the 3” and 3.8” I been using the ALX Toadface which is a 7’2” MH+. For the 2.4” 3/8oz I been using the ALX Maestro which is a 7’ ML+. Braid to leader for both.

I been sharpening all my hooks recently and with the sleepers, I sharpen them out of the package. It’s a quick touch up to bring it to sticky sharpness.

Tatulas and Stradics.

Another vote for the Fuego LT. I think Daiwa has great options in the $60-$100 range. I’ve owned several Shimanos in that price range and I just didn’t like that they were so heavy. Most Daiwas in that price range feel way lighter.

Sufix 832

ALX Zolos

I had the Tatula LT 2500 and used Sufix 832 10lb braid and had no problems. I had it on the ALX Shake which is a ML/Fast. Do you have another rod that you can put the Tatula LT on, to tryout to see if you are still having the same issue?

I want to start practicing skipping with my Tatula SV. For those of you that skip with a Tatula SV, how tight/loose do you keep your spool tension knob and what is your brakes set to? Any other tips appreciated. Thanks.

Works well at night too.