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@Mr. Aquariumany particular brands/models you would recommend?

One of Daiwa’s big selling points is their braking system. Wouldn’t Daiwa adding DC models make it seem like they’re saying “our brakes are inferior”?

I have a couple Lew’s that are over 10 years old and are still running great. Doyo makes good stuff in my experience. I’m sure that reel will serve you well. Post some pics!

I was talking to someone about the bottom contact 2 and it’s supposed to be great for throwing jigs from 1/4-3/4oz. That rod is actually a medium heavy/heavy. If you plan on throwing jigs/Texas rigs in the 1/2-3/4oz range I would think this would be a great choice. I have no experience with it though, so please don’t make a decision based on my opinion alone. My one hesitation was that apparently the bottom contact 2 isn’t up to pulling fish from heavy cover. I was/am looking for a rod to replace my Dobyn’s champion extreme 745 and was recommended the power pitch instead.

Thank you! I’ll definitely get a few different colors. I think I’ll try the Chartreuse just so I can see the bait and make sure I’m working it correctly.

Why on earth would they do that?

Anyone ever fish these on a non bfs baitcaster?

Very interested to try this. Figure I’ll use it on my senko setup. A 5” senko weighs 3/8oz. I wonder how much these plastics weigh per size. I’m trying to figure out what weight head I should go with and what size plastics to go with.

Interesting. Do any of your green/brown frogs have white bellies?

Haven’t seen anyone mention the spro aruku shad. I don’t fish a lot of lipless crankbaits here, but I have a few rattle traps, red eye shads and a few spro aruku shads. I’d say I like them all equally, but take that with a grain of salt as I don’t fish them much.

To me it looks like a steez ct sv tw with a more bfs oriented spool. Am I missing something? How long ago did the steez ct sv tw come out? Doesn’t feel that old to me.

Thank you! So how do you all find the various sizes work? Is one in particular better for walking the dog or do all sizes work?

Ah crap. Found the specs here: https://japantackle.com/casting-reels/reg0000356.html

Any south Florida people agree that craw style baits seem less effective than beaver style baits?

I wouldn’t imagine this would work well for bank fishing small ponds, right?

Thank you! So 2 more questions. 1) would this work with a non bfs baitcaster? Something that works for weightless senkos and flukes? 2) how well would this work for bank anglers?

Really interesting. So you wind and move the rod tip up and down to get it to walk. I wonder how hard it is to get the hang of. Anyone tried it?

Thanks! How much bigger do you think the steez a2 is compared to the ct? And I’m assuming the a2 is shorter than the met?

I was going to say Berkeley chigger craw in my OP but I wasn’t sure if they were still sold. They’re definitely a good one too! It’s funny, I find craw style baits much less effective in south Florida than they were up in northern states. Whether that be as a jig trailer or on a Texas rig, beavers like the d bomb and sweet beaver get so many more bites than craw style baits. I thought it was just a factor at my local fishing spots but seeing your comment I’m now wondering if it’s a Florida thing.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Specifically talking about jigs worked on the bottom. Not talking about swim jigs or bladed jigs etc. I’m really curious to see what’s popular. My favorites are the rage craw and the d bomb.

So you feel the met frame is too big? I’ve never held one, but they do look quite long. Have you ever held the steez a/a2 or a steez with that frame? How do you like that?

What about something like a Horny toad? You can work it on top and let it sink in holes in the weed mats.

Just curious, what don’t you like about the metanium frame?

Ok. Thanks.