Revival

Short arm single Colorado blade spinnerbait and senkos were my go to when fishing at night.

San Diego Jam and Alberto for me.

Awesome. I appreciate the info!

I also have a question...is there room for trailers to be left on each of the jigs/chatterbaits?

If I’m using it on a chatterbait, I like the 3.8. If I’m fishing it on a jighead or underspin, I like the 3.3. If I had to keep it simple and wanted to choose 2 colors, I would get a green pumpkin and a shad color (rainbow shad, crystal shad or electric shad).

Get both. That’s the only answer.

Instead of getting one combo, with that budget I would get 2. I would recommend a Dobyns Fury 703 and 704 and two Daiwa Tatula CT or Fuego reels.

I have both and they are phenomenal reels, especially if you can get them at a cheaper price. They both feel the same way in my hand as well. I have tried multiple different reels from friends and the CT and SV felt the best in my hands.

I prefer a ball head for 2.8 and 3.3 sizes.

The 704 (7’ Heavy/Fast) for sure. It’s more like a Medium Heavy. I love my ALX rods, but for anything under $150, I would go with the Dobyns Furys. I have a friend that recently purchased his first casting rod which was the 703. He loves it. I just sold him my 704 and my 703 spinning rod. With those 3 rods, he has everything covered for the way that he fishes.

Tackle HD has a 5” Hellgrammite. It looks more like a centipede than the smaller ones. It definitely works as I have caught fish on it, but it’s only downside is that it’s not very durable.

I have Tatula SVs and CTs and love them. I tried a friends Curado K and didn’t care for it. The 2020 SV should be coming out in a few months from what I have heard.

I have the 2500 and didn’t do any upgrades. I fish it stock and never had any problems. Awesome reel for the price.

I love my ALX Ikos rods. I have 5 of them including the Soul which is the 7th medium fast spinning rod. I have owned Furys, Tatulas, and St Croix Premiers and prefer the ALX by far. I have tried a few different Mojos and didn’t care for it at all.

I appreciate the suggestions everyone!

I would prefer Velcro but will definitely look into this option. Thanks!

Anyone have experience with rod wraps? I looked up a few and most of them had horrible reviews. Common theme is they fall apart quickly. I am looking for something that can hold 3-5 rods together while it’s in the back of my truck. Any recommendations? Thanks.

Copper (Costa green mirror)

I have 5 ALK Ikos rods and love them. I have no experience with the Sierras but do have 5 Fury rods. I highly recommend the Ikos and have zero complaints. These are the models I have: Shake Soul Buzz Promise 7 Hammer 7 If I only had these 5 rods for the rest of my life I would be happy, but then again I’m only a weekend warrior.

I fish from the bank and made the switch from 3/8 to 1/2 and like it much more.

I always use snaps and never remove the split ring. I’ll even add a split ring on top waters that doesn’t come with it.

I like options.

2.8 and 3.3 on an underspin or ball jighead. For trailers I like the 3.8.

No trailer for me.

I’m curious to know what crank/color you ended up passing on? Did you go back to those baits or just passed on them completely?