Everything posted by woolleyfooley
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Has anyone ordered a rod from Japan Lure Shop within the past 2-3 weeks? UPS and US customs is holding up my package.
This is from digitaka? Did you ask digitaka about it?
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Line expiration/use by date... use recommendation
I do the same with tatsu. I’ve also done some googling about stored line life and I’ve found info similar to you. From what I’ve read, as long as it’s stored inside away from sunlight it should last for several years. Possibly decades.
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What is this grass?
Do you have any other pictures? I’d say hydrilla as well based on that single picture.
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Do you want moderate or fast action for bladed jigs and spinnerbaits?
I like a (relatively) fast action using either mono or fluoro. If I were using braid, I’d probably opt for a moderate action. It’s all user preference. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer.
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Isn't it even worth buying from Japan if the De minimis for Japan expired on 8/29/2025...
I believe digitaka pays 7.5% and charges you the other 7.5% up front like another poster said. With them, you won’t owe anything upon delivery. Not sure if that’s permanent or temporary policy. That said, even paying the full 15% is still much cheaper than buying from a US vendor in most cases.
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Alternative to Zoom Flukes?
The Yamamoto d shad is basically a fluke shaped senko. The plastic feels very similar. It also has the senko shimmy as it sinks. I really like it. Only downside is the durability but that’s a worthwhile trade off imo.
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Jewel spinnerbait....
Not to hijack OP’s thread, but I wonder if that sculpin would work here in south Florida. I know it’s meant to mimic a goby, but it also looks similar to a siren or amphiuma which we have here.
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What can I do, if anything, to fish the bottom of a mucky pond?
What about trying a free rig? edit: woah, didn’t realize this was a revived 4 year old thread!
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6th Sense Bodega
Woah! Have you ever fished it? Is it meant to be used weightless? Kind of funny thinking what it would be like with a 3/8 or 1/2 oz weight.
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What are you favorite jigs?
Brush style head used to be my favorite as well. It’s great for fishing around laydowns and, well, you guessed it, brush! It’s not the best coming through grass though. That’s the only downside, but that’s why Siebert has a grass head! 😁
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New customs fees
Awesome. So it works as intended. Great to know! Thanks!
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6th Sense Bodega
Woah! That’s massive!
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What are you favorite jigs?
This. Siebert’s quality is fantastic and so is the price. His hand tied skirts are beautiful and he has so many options it’ll make your head spin!
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6th Sense Bodega
I just googled these. Neat. It’s like a beaver on steroids.
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New customs fees
Where did you order from? Can you see how much they’re asking for without clicking the link?
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What’s your flipping stick?
Dobyn’s champion extreme 745.
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Fishtechy - Cool fishing gizmo
Yes, I’d really like to see this. Very cool if it’s accurate!
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Winged jighead?
I have those duo realis heads with the soft plastic bait they made for it. It’s supposed to work like this: https://youtu.be/i98ilvWm4AE?si=dbPZUaEycmii4p_Z I couldn’t get it to dart side to side like that. No idea what I’m doing wrong. I can walk other baits with ease.
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New customs fees
Lots of mistakes seem to be happening, especially with DHL. Digitaka is a good option for the reel because they’re only charging 7.5% and paying the other 7.5% of the 15% Japan tariffs themselves. They also charge the 7.5% up front, so there shouldn’t be any surprises upon delivery.
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NEW VIDEO! How To Locate & Catch Smallmouth Bass
I followed the tips but I still can’t seem to find any smallmouth here in South Florida. Weird. 🤡
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Swindle's Tips To Catch Fish Year Round - Video!
Love the G man! Thanks for the video!
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St. Croix Legend X2
I’d really love to try one out myself as well. Maybe it feels better than you’d expect.
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New customs fees
Has anyone ordered from digitaka since their new policy went into effect?
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Minor Color Change?
That’s interesting. It’s similar to what I posted earlier in the thread that one day I was using a green pumpkin red flake sweet beaver catching tons of fish. When I ran out, I switched to the same bait in green pumpkin black flake and didn’t catch anything else. Seems like the red flake mattered that day. Why? No idea.
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New customs fees
Is that good or bad?