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Interesting. I have some gore Tex boots that are no longer water proof. I might have to try this.

Thank you for the replies. Very helpful!

Thank you!

What does a free rig do better than a Texas rig? How well do those weights come through thick grass/vegetation? @AlabamaSpothunter

Thank you! I’ll look into this! @papajoe222 Thanks! do you know which model?

Cool! I’m guessing you won’t get it out on the water for a couple more months?

Anyone know what make/model reel this is?

D bomb in green pumpkin (good color in most conditions) with a 4/0 straight shank hook. Tungsten weight, 25lb tatsu fluoro. I find it interesting that most suggest an ewg, even with beaver style baits. I was starting to question my choice of straight shank until I saw that @WRB uses straight shanks as well. 🙂

I’d like to find something light I could pack in my bag with me and put on when rain rolls through. Something I can wear when it’s hot. Basically a shell I guess.

What reel is that? A zillion?

Not to hijack the thread but does anyone have luck on the mop jig? I have a bunch but haven’t used them in years! Caught a couple big fish on it!

Who are MDJ and DC?

Thank you both! It’s wild that we now have a zillion in a 10.0:1 gear ratio! I wonder how fast reels will continue to get in the future. As for the @UmairF, did you get your reel yet? Have a chance to try it? What are your thoughts?

Any chance there are BFS spools that would work with the a Daiwa steez a2?

Thank you for the advice! I’ll have to look into that! I’d probably be ok with spending $150 or so for a dedicated big bait rod.

I got the 3.3 as well but only the 1/4oz heads for now. Let me know when you get to try them out! Wish I could come to your clear water and see if I’m working them right!

😂 sheesh! What brand costs $409 for just frames?

Very cool!

Thank you both. So if I’m understanding correctly, these reasons wouldn’t make a “chuck and wind” reel a bad “bottom contact” reel, correct?

So perhaps it’s doyo? Could be for any number of OEMs if that’s the case.

Well thank goodness. I definitely didn’t want to get a new rod and reel. 😂 Seriously though that’s good to know. Are you talking about the 180 size?

My one complaint about the colors is that I wish they were reversed. For natural looking baits I like a dark back with a light underside. To use these baits in the walk the dog style you have to use the flat side down which puts the light color on top and the dark color on the bottom. I wish they would make some “upside down”. That’s the one thing I need. Crystal clear water so I can see if I’m working the bait properly. By the way, what weight heads did you get and what size brfish?

I’ve never tried the musky size. Can’t wait to see your finished baits and see how well they do! Make sure to keep us updated! 🙂

Anybody?