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Daiwa Tatula CT Type-R Daiwa Tatula XT Lews Tournament MB Speed Spool LFS Daiwa Aird X

I have a few Close eto me also, 3 of them are super walmarts! There's only 1 or 2 that have the quantum kvd rods (red), the rest of the stores have the Falcons and I've only seen a handful of vendetta near me. I like abu. I'd like to try the falcon, how are they? 1 store near me has halo daylite micros for 36 bucks on clearance!

Packed all my stuff Friday night. Hit the water by 6am on Saturday. I am not a morning person lol. I got too overwhelmed with all the gear. Which bait to throw when and where to go on the lake etc. Hooked 1 decent fish and he jumped the hook right at my kayak. I think I'll stick with bank fishing for a while lol

Sometimes it's just a hassle

I always find myself debating on fishing or not, mainly because the work thats involved in getting ready. I usually get home from work around 3pm, and find that some days are just right to hit the water. I haven't had much luck from the banks lately and really want to get on my kayak. But what happens is, I get home and start thinking about throwing the kayak up on my car, strapping it down, pack up the fishin buddy, choose what rods to bring, how much tackle to bring etc.. and it turns me off.. so I stay home. How do you guys prepare for an "on the fly" trip? The lake I'd like to go to is about 5 miles from my house, so not too far. What do you guys do?

Salt is the culprit here

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Cutbait, I was thinking about this one a while ago. Have you even used one on the water? I used to have a field&stream tec lite spinning rod. Loved it

Got the 7'3 crucial guys. Thanks to mom and pops lol

Also was thinkin, maybe I should wait until black friday??? There might be slammin deals and I have a birthday in September, which means more gift cards! Lol

If they had a MH 7ft or taller crucial that would be nice, but unfortunately these are my only options :/ also, I have a 6'6 MH compre and am not a fan of it. I'm so used to my 7fters. I think 7ft and up is the way to go!

Ahh decisions!

Or veracity for 50 bucks!!!?!?!?

just to be clear, the crucial is the newest one i think... full cork grip and the blank is a funky wavy green color after the reel seat and then its wavy grey the rest of the rod... sorry for the bad description

I do a lot of bank fishing. My current jig rod I'm not a fan of, 7ft temple fork. I have a kayak I try to get out on but not so much. I like the 6'10 crucial (well I like both, the 7'3 also) but that duckett is SO light weight! I have currently an old shimano compre 6'6 medium heavy and all my other rods are 7ft. I was Thinkin a longer rod to change things up? Idk :/

I have $71 left on a gift card to ducks sporting goods and I'm looking for a new rod so HELP ME!!! Lookin for a jig rod my options are... 7'3 shimano Crucial heavy extra fast $179.99 down to around $134 for labor day sale Final cost w/ gift card $70ish out of pocket. 6'10 shimano crucial medium heavy fast $149.99 new. $124.95 on sale $50ish out of pocket after gift card 7'3 duckett ghost heavy fast $99.99 No sale :/ $20ish out of pocket after gift card 7' - 7-3 veritas 2.0 heavy fast $99.99 new. $74.95 sale $5 bucks put of pocket after gift card! lol I'm torn between these rods. Opinions please!!

I'd like to build myself 1 custom rod. However, everyone has a price point of no return. I'd like to build a jigging rod with these specs: 7' - 7'6 (I'm not picky, whatever $ is least) Anywhere from 3/16oz to 1-1/2oz lures Heavy power (not picky about action) Will be using 30-50lb braid or 15-17lb fluorocarbon So here's the kicker... I'm looking to have the lightest weight rod possible in the $100 range.. Can It Be Done?! Lol Micro guides would be awesome, I see GET BIT has reel seats for $1.00 and some blanks for under $50.. what do you guys think? Impossible?

I have one. 7ft heavy tfg ssc 706. GLoomis signature series casting. I used it 1 time so far. I like it, feels good looks good. I like the way it Performs. I'm looking to trade it actually.

http://anglersresource.net/WhattoLookforinaTopShelfSpinningRod.aspx

Correct, in which case determines how far the line is from the blank, in part with the spool angle, will determine if your line will contact the blank during retrieve. Like mine does

Depending on the angle of the spool axle and spool itself, a well a placement of the stripper guide has an effect on line slap, no?

http://anglersresource.net/WhattoLookforinaTopShelfSpinningRod.aspx Here is a link explaining it in detail. Great info!

Correct! And also will prevent line slapping against the blank, which I've had previously

Correct. It's been said that you probably won't get a perfect match with a production rod, but if you can find a match up that's close, the better!