Everything posted by thunderblack
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anyone have a home use line spooler?
Yes, my feet, spool, and a pencil.
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St Croix Fast action rod with lipless crankbaits
I think you'll be fine. I have fished them on their fast rods. I did however buy the MH Mod fast model in tourney to try lipless.
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ICAST 2023
I didn't see the Shimano stradic or poison show up on there until yesterday. They updated the pictures from when they first posted the list.
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ICAST 2023
The avid rods look nice. The spinning versions looks well done and full cork!
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8lb fluoro for spinning finesse?
8 lb would be fine. I have fished spinners almost exclusively and love fireline and Jbraid to a fluoro leader. Smoother castings, less issues, great sensitivity. You can also go down in size. 4 or even 6 lb superline is incredibly strong.
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Spinning Rod - Help...LEVANTE vs GCX
Why isn't an expride M F or St. Croix tourney on the list? Out of the two you mentioned I would go with Imx pro in probably an 852S model. New SC avid is coming out too in fill cork at Icast.
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Spinning rod for jerk bait suggestions
I fished glx in 842
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Shimano Symetre Plastic Clam Question
My guess is yes but not 100% sure. Looks like a spare spool is under there so should be more. If the reel came with missing parts I am sure eBay would cover you. Its insured through their buyer protection. I'd open it and find out.
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Who Carries Daily.....and What Do You Carry...and Why..?
Let me know if you can find where you bought the bottom plate kit. Sweet pistol. Just bought the plus last yr and love it.
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Spinning rod for jerk bait suggestions
Ronin is a sweat stick but super short for casting. I owned gen one and 2 and the current model is the best. Other great options Megabass Valkyrie 6-11 M F (high end) St. Croix Medium F 7'-0" G. Loomis 842S - for smaller jerkbaits Shimano Teramar XX 7' MF Falcon Clearwater MH mod-fast favorite one but discontinued - Shimano Crucial 6'-10" M Fast favorite for casting far - Daiwa Steez 7'-6" ML/M
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Surf fishing equipment questions
Just depends like GetFishordie stated in what you are fishing for and where. I just bought my first surf setup a couple months back. Bought a Daiwa Emcast 10' MH and a 5000 Daiwa BG. Your reel size will work for medium to small fish but you hook something nice you will probably get spooled. Longer rod will get the bait out farther! I'd even go longer than 10' if I bought another rod. Emcast are really nice buy the way and budget friendly. Good luck on the water!
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The sun and fishing
Been wearing sun shirts and hats for a while but one thing I have been hearing more about lately is how harmful sunglass can be. Your body makes adjustments through your eyes when in the sun and if you block that it can be harmful due to your body not knowing how to adjust (long story short). There are good points both ways but I have been wearing my sunglasses less in the truck or on the boat.
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Jerkbait Spinning Rod Suggestions?
Looked for this exact rod you are looking for. I fish fresh and salt with jerks. Shimano Teramar XX M F is awesome! I should buy another as backup Daiwa Backbay M F 7-1 St. Croix M F in most models Megabass Ronin newest model is best for larger jerkbaits but its short considered IMX pro 'jerkabait' model but never pulled the trigger Not a fan of 6'-8" jerkbait rods. Not the best casters.
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Shimano expride 7-2 ML F spinner
Thanks guys!!
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Shimano expride 7-2 ML F spinner
Hey guys, I heard this stick is powerful. Anyone know if you could throw a vision 110 or LC pointer in 1/2 oz on it or go with medium?
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The best/perfect Hair Jig rod
I'd be all over the new 7-6 ML/M Daiwa Tatula rod. Any of the 7-6 Daiwa rods, 901/902S Loomis, 7-2 ML Expride might be a good one as well.
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Crushed tip guide
Contact Phenix and try to get the exact guide. Then bring to a rod builder to have it installed and the epoxy applied. You can always do the install yourself too if you do not care about it looking exactly like it came from the store new.
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GLX MBR843C vs Poison Adrena 611 Medium+ for T-rigs
I haven't fished the casting models mentioned but fished the poison adrena 6-11 and the GLX 842 in spinning and I preferred the GLX and it wasn't even close. Different strokes.
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The latest build thread...
Great job Logan. Looks like you have the building game figured out!
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The Lucky 13
You can't have a lucky 13 without a spinning rod. Come on man.
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Why is this DAIWA reel $109.99 cost more than the Pflueger $69.95. Compare pics and tell me the Daiwa Isnt junk.
I would pay the extra $40 to avoid a Pure fishing product. Their reels are not my favorite but the rods are decent.
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which reel would you buy and why
Why wouldn't you buy a reel called the metanium. It just sounds manly. Tim Allen ho ho ho
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Looking for 7'-7'1" Jerkbait Rod for Inshore Fishing
Hey there, I have the St. Croix Avid M F and my favorite...Shimano Teramar XX SE in 7' M F. You won't be able to put it down. Great jerkbait or all around spinner for SW or fresh.
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Show off your Stuff
This rod series looks awesome. How does it fish and do you like the stainless guides?
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anyone use their travel rods more as a "full time" rod?
I fished a Loomis Escape hard for several years and couldn't tell the difference both on trips and at home. Just bought a St. Croix Avid trek to try out this season. Haven't had it on the water yet. I like to break them down and just throw in the truck.