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What gear ratio do u guys like for swim jigs? I know 6.4:1 is reccomended and I've been using a 6.4:1 speed spool but sometimes I wish I had a little bit faster reel to take up slack and catch up w/ the fish when they head straight at me. I also use the combo a lot for soft jerkbaits and weightless Texas rigs. Would a n 8.1:1 tatula type r work for this or would I b better off using a 7.3:1 standard tatula?

Abu Garcia veritas and revo s and perch shad rap

I use 16 lb sunline super natural. Will b switching to 20 lb flouro soon

What's you're favorite fluke-style bait? I love the Yamamoto d-shads. Recently they've become my go-to lure( after the weightless senko) . Bubblegum is my favorite color works in almost any color water, but I've had the most success in clear water over grass. Broke off a huge bass on one I'm guessing it was 6-7 lbs:D. Amazing lure just wondering what you're favorite is the top shelf schooling minnow looks similar or do u guys like the old zoom fluke?

That's awesome! I'm more excited about LC dropping the price of their cranks and spinnerbaits than anything at icast! Get some Black Friday for $8 same price as the strike kings and rapalas I buy!!!

D-shad or senko can't remember. GYB rocks!

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Frogs r my FAVORITE summertime bait. Snag proof makes the best at the best price in my opinion. Frogzilla will get u a lot of big bites and less dinks. Really fun frog to throw. Just make sure u have the right gear 7-7 ft 3 hvy-mag hvy rod and 60-80 lb braid is necessary.

Using braid helps a little, it actually cuts thru the grass u end up getting less weeds on your jig.

Strike king 2.5 on a budget ,otherwise lucky craft skt mr

Normally I would say go w/ 60 lb sunline fx2. Amazing braid diameter of 40-50 lb test of other brands. Covers all my frogging/ pitching needs.

I used 16 lb super natural in some pretty heavy cover once caught lots of 2-3 lbers never broke any off. Just make SURE to retie your line at least after every bass. Or u could lose a nice one. I recently lost a 6 lber on a fluke on 12 lb test fishing in light cover my line was a little frayed was to lazy to retie and I lost him. Ill never forgive myself:)

JGBassin is right that's why I love it. Also it's the cheapest sunline at $7.00 for 330 yds. Same price as trilene. Sunline way better though. I have 16 lb that's te same diameter as 12 lb trilene. Only problem is its not the most abrasion resesitant line that's why i want to use 30 lb. ill be fishing weedless Huddleston 68s in grass and big lunker punkers. About the heaviest swimbait ill through on this combo is 6 oz. rago skeet pro swimmers and rof 16 hudds

Thanks I just checked out TWs description of the 734 sounds like a very versatile rod. Do u prefer the split grip or full handle? I know it's just opinion but I don't really have a preference. Any thoughts?

I don't know. They just catch fish year round for me in almost any type of cover: wood open water sparse grass,etc. My brother caught his PB on a strike king 2.5. 6-6.5 lbs. in open water. If a squarebill hunts on the retrieve it works well in open water otherwise u need some form of cover that u can bang it against rocks stumps etc. Strike kings have a great hunting action. I definitely recommend them and they're very affordable which is a plus u tend to lose a lot fishing around stumps!

Senko. Close second dirty jigs finesse football jig

They catch BIG fish! Especially in Cali

The hooks on the 8 inch r very sharp #2 Gammys but for some reason the hooks aren't as sharp on the 6 inch. Not sticky sharp like the 8 inch either

Use stock hooks w/ the 8 in but swap out the hooks on the 6 in w/ owners.

Also 5 in lunker punkers r a good way to start. U can find the g2s for around $15-16

For hardbaits though definitely spro bbz1 6 or 8 in. Very nice swimbait for the price

U guys better not forget the Huddleston! Definitely one of the most realistic trout imitators out there.

I like the tight wobble in late winter and early spring. One of my best bass fishing days last year in February was on a #6 perch shad rap. Haven't had much success on them any other time of year.

Thanks for all the info guys. I decided on the dobyns champ. That definitely seems to b a very popular rod! Can't wait to try it w/ daiwa type r