fourbizz

got any suggestions fourbizz? what is the name of that type of material/plastic? No idea what it is. Sorry

They are pretty soft DD, You should hope that it floats though. Most of the guys out here call them River2Sink.

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Big M, I dont think that lexan would work. I think that the blade has to be very pliable so that it lays down when you set the hook.

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Ryan you are a true asset to your sponsors. Good for you dude.

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Anybody else suffer from this? I have had little desire to bass fish since around May. Just not into it. Its really a bummer. With this little piece of news coming down the pipe today, I may have lost the last of my desire to fish. http://www.dfg.ca.gov/news/stocking/WillNotBeStocked.pdf There might be a whole lot of gear showing up in the flea market section. Ive been wanting to move for quite awhile now and if I do, it wont be anywhere that the bass fishing is any good. Basically just being emo and whining ;D

Thanks Mike, since I am bored to tears, I will answer Chad and PG's questions, well, at least give them my opinion, if not an answer, lol. PG, i know plenty of people that dont want a dobyns, hell, I am one of them. I also know many people who wouldnt want a GLoomis swimbait rod, for the most part, those are guys that havent fished them. I havent fished as many big bait rods as some guys but more than most people. All models of Gloomis including the back bounce salmon rods All models of Okuma All models of Powell All models of Shimano Crucial All Dobyns except the 795ML Redington Back Bounce Fig Rig (forget which model) 2 Custom Wrapped Graphite USA rods Compre 7'2" Muskie rod Daiwa Heartland mmmmm there might be a couple more here and there. Through fishing these, there is absolutely NOTHING that can EFFECTIVELY handle 2-10ounces. I would be willing to say that that claim is BOGUS. You could definitely find a rod that works well for a range of baits and there are a few rods that are very versatile. The Okuma 7'6" H, Loomis 955, and Crucial 7'11" H are great "all around" rods for trout imitating baits. This is to say that you can MAKE the baits at either end of the spectrum work on these rods, but they will not perform all that great. --------I am furious to realize now, after typing all of that, to see that you only wanted a review of the damiki, and were uninterested in help selecting a different rod, I cut that reply and then realized how much time was wasted, so I pasted it back in case it can help someone else----------- Chad, That is really a tough question for me to answer concisely. I'll be first to say that the Okuma 7'6" rods are not only a great beginner/budget rod, but they are just plain good rods to boot. I have owned a few, and sold them as I replaced their niche with a more high end rod. I have, however, retained my Okuma 7'6" XH because I just plain love that rod. In the three years that i have abused it, the cork has completely faded and all the filling has come out, so i wrapped it with electrical tape, the finish on the wraps has cracked and yellowed, the butt cap has been super glued back on, ive knocked the tip insert out no less than 6 times, and the hook hanger broke off. With the exception of MAYBE the cork, I wouldnt chock any of that up to shoddy wormanship or material, just flat out abuse. I dont coddle my stuff, i fish it hard. It is the best mass market rod available for the bait that I build. Is it all that sensitive? No not really. How important is that? Depends. The baits that I fish on that rod are either topwater or reaction baits, but I have put plenty of fish in the boat with it using slow moving, deep, plastics. Worth every dime of $99 or whatever they are these days. When I won my first Tourney, I decided I wanted something to show for it, not just blow the money on booze and women, so I picked up a GLoomis 955. Would I have spent $245 of my 9-5 money on it? No I WOULDN'T have. But when I won my second T i bought the 956. And after fishing those rods for the last year, I would absolutely spend "real" money on them. Why? No one great glaring feature of awesomeness, just the all around package. Seriously lighter than an Okuma. Im not one of those "swimbaits wear you out" weiners, but its a nice bonus. Breathing donkey sensitive. If shes staring at it in 25ft and flaring her gills, you feel it, lol. Is that necessary with topwater or fast moving baits? Absolutely not. Do those nice THDUNK bites on a soft plastic suddenly feel stronger, maybe, but those mushy, dead, or slacky sensations that I used to wonder about, well I find myself swinging on them and coming up with a fish a little more often. Another bonus. Those two Loomis rods that I mention also feel 100% custom tailored to two of my mainstay baits. There is not a better Wake Jr. rod than the Loomis 955, and I've fished a bunch of them. So is it worth it? Variables. Whats $245 to you? I make good money, but that not chump change either. How often are you gonna use it? Im chucking swimbaits more than most people, so its worth it. Do you know that you are gonna stick with the big bait game? You can get a great Okuma/Cardiff combo for $200 and have the tools you need. You can spend more and have nicer tools.

Hookem you have no idea. I have done things you have only seen on video, lol.

Yes. Girls and the French.

Wood lasts a very very long time underwater. The deeper and colder, the longer it will last. That is why you will see standing timber that breaks off right around the water line. I fish a lake that was flooded in the 60's and when the water gets down, there is wood everywhere.

to tell the truth , i think loomis and dobyns swimbait rods aren't what i would ever consider . i want a split grip rod that covers the full spectrum of swimbait weights and sizes . i was considering an Okuma or a Powell , but then i'd have to buy 2-3 rods plus 2-3 reels to go with them , i don't see that as practical on my budget . if i got 1 swimbait rod , i can buy 1 reel and have alot of $ left over for purchasing swimbaits . i know alot of people like g.loomis and dobyns , i've never used one but don't want to . i was hoping for feedback from some one that has used one , oh well , maybe i'll get one anyway and then post how good (or bad) it is ..... WOW

Way to go ED!!! As mentioned, couldnt have happened to someone more deserving!

I'm with Tin on this one. That feeble, limp attempt at a jab was just dissapointing. Know I know how the Depends Misses feel.

If its not Owner, its CRAP!

Sorry Matt. Couldnt find a pic of Medium Mike or Catt, and your were in the thread. In any war, there will be civilian casualties

it is funny, yes. in response:

I have NEVER seen a fish swim like that. Seen a few snakes swim that way though.

IF they had an add on for a Mag 77 I would be into it. Dont need one for a table saw. Use a push stick and save yourself hundreds of dollars, lol.

LOL Well then maybe the under 18 forum IS the place to go for support! Thats funny, dont care who you are. ;D

I think it is only fair that we have an 18+ forum. Maybe a 50+ forum for discussing bowel movements, AARP benefits, and small yappy dogs.