Everything posted by robster80
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question on lipless cranks
do the silent ones work also in stained slightly muddy water ?
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need a sensitive rod 7' or under for t-rigs. $150-200
thinking of upgrading from my powell max 683. what is a really sensitive rod for the price 6'8 - 7' that i can get for $160-$200 ? i was thinking KLX but i dont want a mod fast action. i noticed the falcon cara is on sale at TW ive been considering those but ive heard their CS sucks. any other suggestions. will be used for texas rigs mostly
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question on lipless cranks
last year was first time i really started to throw lipless cranks. now early spring theyre becoming a favorite technique. question is is there a certain time bass prefer a one knocker vs a rattling crank (such as xr50 vs xrk50). do guys usually have more success with the one knockers?
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Copolymer lines
Mccoy!!. its all i use for everything cept one setup with braid. great stuff
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Recommendation for spinnerbait line
12 or 15 lb mccoy xtra clear or mean green
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Early Spring Crankbaits
picked up one of these at academy last night. gonna give it a shot this afternoon
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falcon lowrider 20
anyone own of these?. handled one recently. very clean build. light. looks good. just wondering how it compares to other rods in same price range?. good sensitivity?
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
went to local academy snagged the last 2 xcalibur one knockers in foxy shad thwey finally started carrying 6th sense stuff. was al i could do to keep myself from leaving with an arm full of 6th sense but instead allowed myself one crush 75x to go along with the xcaliburs. the zoom sale was tempting but ive got plenty of soft plastics
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h20 jerkbaits
im new to jerkbait fishing only have a few. anyone have good success with academys h20 jerkbaits?. i know theyre hardbaits are all good. these have good action?.
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sunline defier armilo
good stuff?. had picked up a spool of 15lb last yr but never used it. thinkin of using it for my topwAter setup this season
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Bass Pro reels vs. Lews Tournament Pro
id get the PQ before id get the TP. i had a TP and didnt care for it at all
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
gonna try my hand at some jerkbait fishing
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Do You Support Your Local Bait and Tackle Shop?
definitely. ive scored alot of deals at one in particular. always puts apt of good lures on clearance. a rack of rods 50% off. last year i scored a 6'8 medium/fast gen1 cumara for 109 still in plastic with tags.. will probably go back by there friday and give them some more $
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best casting rod under $100?
plenty of info in these forums on that topic but out of what u listed id say the Fury hands down
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Shimano Crucial
i dont care for that glossy finish on the new ones. i have one of the gen1 crucials i still use all the time
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The Citica I or the Curado I?
hey man check sheltons clothing website. $129 curado right hand
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spinning reel decision
may upgrade my 5 yr old bps spinning reel to pfleuger presidient myself.
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Looking for a new line
all i pretty much use now is Mccoy copolymer. hasnt let me down. not expensive,strong, low memory, casts great. fixing to order a couple more spools myself
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Fury vs. Savvy?
in my hands the fury feels better. ive read some say its even a little more sensitive. id definitely go with the fury
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td zillions (non TWS)
anyone still use the older zillions? i never handled one til recently and may pick one up when one shows up in classifieds somewhere. or is the newer stuff out these days better?. seems all i can find negative about em is the weight. are they built as well as older shimano
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Daiwa SV103
im interested in these as well. nearly ordered one but would like to find at least a couple reviews first. would this make a good all around reel or is it designed strictly for throwing mostly lighter stuff?
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$100 or Less Casting Rod?
id pass on tbose and get a dobyns fury
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Rod choice help. $150 range
which Argon do u have?. been considering a Fury but just checked out the Argons and lookin at the spinnerbait rod
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
u mean...women like that actually exist?
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scorpion 70
they look pretty sweet. i really need to get me one. even tho i dont need another reel