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Ive made orders over phone as well. Great experience!

I keep my boxes too, no particular reason other than I like stacking them near my tackle bench. I dont plan on ever reselling

Im jealous, would love to walk in there, I follow their social media and looks amazing. I do plan on ordering some things from them so, it may not be local to me, but I always support local/small businesses.

A lot of great responses, appreciate it all! Ichibantackle is one I did not check out yet and I remember actually hearing about this one but must have forgotten to check it out. Asian Portal I have actually ordered a scorpion mgl which is currently in transit as we speak so definitely excited for that. Thehookuptackle has great overall selection on gear, just felt like it was more on the megabass side of things but I do see some other options as well. Look at that, youre in Rochester, only about 1.5 hours away lol. My sister used to live there and used to love going to visit. Beautiful area.

Been really into this JDM stuff lately and Im in search of a good place to order lures from, however, the handful of sites I looked at are just so painful to navigate and mostly out of stock gear. I wanted to pick at some brains here and see where you guys pick up your JDM tackle and if there is any distributors in the US that have a great selection. I know The Hook Up Tackle in AZ carries JDM but seems to be more on the Megabass brand. Looking for more than just Megabass. All insight and recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I have carbonlites that ive been using since they first came out, with braid and have no guide damage and still work fantastic.

I have 5 Carbonlites, 4 first gen and 1 2nd gen, they are my fav to use out of all the other rods I own. Im actually looking for more to add if I find anyone selling for a good price.

Yes and to be honest, I never felt the need to use higher than 50#. I fish some HEAVY cover at times and I dont hold back on slamming that hook set and ripping them out of that cover. I have never broken off, EVER. Plus that lighter line allows for further casts!

FC for Spinnerbaits for me 100% always

Yo zuri is another option as well

Match by Diameter

Yes you totally could!

Get 8-10lb yozuri or as some suggested, 10lb braid with your choice of leader material! Cheers!

Do a quick search and you will be overwhelmed with the results you get! However, for me, I prefer a shorter rod for jerk/top baits with a shorter handle. 6'6'' - 7' is a good range. Shorter rods will also help make more accurate casts especially in tight spots. Medium/Fast to Medium/XFast is my go to for Power/Action. Good Luck!

i don't get the question, can't answer sorry!