Weld's Largemouth

You can put anything on a shakey head. I usually put on a zoom baby brush hog, zoom trick worm, ragetail rage craw, big bite baits kriet kreature, berkley curly tail worms.. Worms work really well. Finesse worms, senko style worms, tailed worms, any worm. Any plastic could be put on a shakey head and catch fish, but worms excel as the shakey head design allows a worm to sit upright and create a shivering action when it sits still on the bottom. I fish in small ponds so I don't know what depth works best but I fish from the shallowest water to the deepest in the pond, 1ft to 6-8 ft. Structure wise I fish it in anything that looks bassy: lily pads, grass, reed edges and just open water works well too. Good luck

I like the more exposed blank at the reel seat of the shimano rods. The avid X only has a small spot

The tapers aren't listed on TW for the Zodias. Are they all fast?

Both the Shimano Crucial and Shimano Zodias look very nice and have great reviews. However, the Zodias is only $20 more, so what's the catch? Is it more preference of handle (crucial cork vs zodias eva) or is the zodias really that much better performance wise? Thanks for any input!

Stinger Jig

suffolk county here

Just put my order in! Now I just need some spots to fish jigs

Dang nice! It's not often that one can pick up a huddleston in store!!

How would one go about doing that?

I noticed that

I really like the look of the shimano's at the same price point at the kistler h3. Do you think the kistler's really have an advantage over the shimanos or really at this price point most rods are similar and just vary in components and styles?

I like what Ive heard about that rod but the handle and butt are very unattractive looking and just look clumsy, and if im spending this kind of money I think id like a rod that also has some style.

Thanks for all the replies! I have a question about rod blanks. When comparing the Shimano Zodias or the Expride and its "Advanced Hi-Power X constructed" blanks to the 40 ton carbon fiber of the Castaway Invicta HG 40's blank what is the real difference? Does the technology in the shimano really make a huge difference or is it more of a marketing scheme?

Thanks for all the info. I will continue to research and watch sales. I will check out to see what DVT has to offer too. Thank you.

There are no stores that carry such rods around me. I currently own a *** *** black which I dislike. I really like the Winn grips on the castaway invicta but i have not seen many review for the rod. Cork is nice too but that winn grip is really nice. Microguides are definitely a plus as well, but most baitcasters seem to not have them.

yes

The kitchen sink? This lure? http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/lateral-line/2013/08/vintage-tackle-contest-kitchen-sink-lure

I am open to suggestions. Thanks for the info. I will check out the megabass.

After learning to use baitcasting gear and becoming confident in it, I am now looking to upgrade to a rod that will last into the future. With my summer job, I've earned enough to purchase a nice rod for myself. I'm looking for a rod to throw jigs, spinnerbaits, topwater, texas rigs and more. I used a very nice baitcasting rod on a guided trip and it was rated 1/4 oz to 1oz and I really liked the way it handled with that lure rating. I'm stuck between a few rods: Shimano Expride Gloomis IMX worm & jig Dobyns Champion Extreme Castaway Invicta HG40 < I really like the handle on this one. These rods are all around the same price point. I am also open to suggestions If any of you have experience with any of these rods please provide your insight. Thanks Welds.

So you prefer the lews over the metanium?!

X2 Lews is the way to go. Quality products, great customer service

I'll probably take another trip there in December

Thanks for the replies guys.

You fish that place too much haha. I cant wait to fish it again! It is my favorite place to fish.

And you would be correct