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My humingbird feeder is popular, but I have a red-throated guy that camps out on a vine above the feeder and chases off other birds when they fly in. He's a tiny A-hole.

You need to start throwing in a few JDM baits/line for peak package excitement ?

You never know how widespread or isolated the problem is. I read a while back that NRX casting reel seats were coming unglued (gen 1), but all 6 of mine and all 8 of my uncle's were unaffected.

I have daiwas and 13 fishing reels ATM, and of course the centrifugal brakes on my 13 Fishing reels will outcast my daiwas. Of the reels you listed, I'd probably choose the Bantam for bombing 3/8oz and up.

Back in 2001, I switched from Trilene XL/XT to Pline CX and CXX (CX for spinning and CXX for casting). I do use a couple other lines as well.

I need to hold it. If it is comfy, I'd sport it.

This guy has/had quite the collection of abu's.

Yes, or you'll end up with Deps and OSP getting their own dedicated 3700 ?

JB3= Jim Bob the 3rd?

I'm an imx-pro fan...have a couple cbr's. Getting ready to add the 841. I do think this series shows the Loomis name/warranty is worth a 30% price hike over comparable models.

Didn't know Falcon and Virtus/jewel were the same company. Kinda strange they decided to outsource blanks and manufacturing for their long established Falcon brand, and then decided to roll blanks again under a new name. Maybe they thought Falcon couldn't be revived as a known USA company and had to start fresh with virtus.

I don't think the Virtus red diamond screams '$500 rod' with the basic fuji ECS and no upgraded lockdown nut. They look nearly identical to a Falcon.

Yep...a 'high end' rod that you could get at walmart for $38.96 (I somehow remember the price from 1990)

Last winter I saw numerous TD-Z's on ebay for cheap (under $200). Fun fact, the TD-Z retailed for $349.99, and according to google....$350 in 2003 would equate to $580 in buying power today.

That sucks....been to the ER twice for hook removal. Now that I go barbless, it will not happen again.

Looks like they're both still there ??

All the essence models are good. Report back with pics ?

Killer baits. This reminds me I need to grab some of the rattlin' honey b's at TW before they are gone. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Bagley_Rattlin_Honey_B_Squarebill_Crankbait/descpage-BRHB.html

I threw a weightless tube last year in a couple of the ponds/streams I fish. I fished it like a slider...adding in some upward twitches to keep it around 2' deep. It was effective.

I think bfs is peaking right now and will level off, but is here to stay. Most bass fisherman don't go lower than 6lb line/3.5g bait, and the finesse casters available can do that pretty well.

Word. Got the 3" Paca's in stock. Another forum member swears by the Bruiser baits Intruder jr., and it's in my wishlist also. I like strange....baits and women ?

Me likey. I'll be trying them out....when I can get at least 20% off. Those are pricey!

Yep. My check was $300 more than anticipated. You can check the 'latest tackle purchase' thread to see where it went ?

Speeding up your retrieve can be the ticket with followers. If speeding up your jerkbait doesn't work, switch to a trap.

Sierra has numerous Temple Fork rods at a cheap price. I picked up 2 of the 7'10" MH composite crankers for $50 each. You need to spend $89 to get free shipping (code ship89). https://www.sierra.com/s~temple-fork-tactical/