KP Duty

Imx-pro's are nice. I do hate that they had to add the 'pro' to the imx name. I guess loomis screwed up the previous imx refresh so bad they litetally had to change the name ?

Yeah, someone posted on Tackle Tour's forums that their recently purchased JDM steez rod said 'assembled in china' on it. I wouldn't be surprised if Shimano follows. Hope not!

I can't knock a small company for selling....entrepreneur's feel like they can pocket the cash and start another company. Gary Loomis did this ?️

Poison glorious and ultima are made in Japan ?

Yeah....I'm a rod junky and the Poison Ultima is my holy grail.

Hit the Simmons auctions a little hard last saturday night. The deals were crazy good. BDS magic 2.2's A buuunch of KJ flats... Slender pointers/moonsaults Hard to find KJ flat colors (MS ghost minnow/ms ayu)

70 years ago?! How young are ya?

This makes me think they were refurbished or something. I've never purchased a reel without paperwork in over 40 years of buying reels. I had two cell phones replaced with refurbished reels that were mint, but came with no paperwork.

I bet it didn't leave the manufacturer like that. I'd wager it was a return. I'd keep it if it seemed unused and problem-free.

I have started to pinch down barbs. I lost a chunk of my eyesight a few years ago, and it was difficult to remove hooks deep in the throat.

I was a little surprised he runs fluoro with fluoro leader for c-rigs. Not that my cxx leader makes my bait float up, but I feel it may hover a little better when I lift my sinker from time to time.q

Those old mg50's are fantastic...had 4 of them back in '04. I think Shimano could rerelease them with success.

I've never had a split ring fail, but I keep my drag set trasonably loise with moving baits.

Searched ebay for older Bagley B 1's & 2's and picked up an interesting bait lot for $16. I just wanted the older B1, but figured a couple of the baits could be serviceable. I replaced the melted hula popper skirt with a firetiger terminator. The bomber long A and unknown crankbait appear to be hand painted. Old jointed rebel minnow should work with new hooks. Don't know what the other 2 baits are.

I don't have time to read all the replies, but it is a smaller market for this type of worker (Manuel labor + no benefits I'm assuming). Walmart will pay $15+ an hour to start plus match $.50 on the dollar for 401k, not to mention paid vacation and sick leave.

He didn't say 3 setups work for him....he has many, many more he utilizes. He is simply saying you can 'make it happen' with the 3 he recommended.

I seem to collect rods and reels, so combos vary from trip to trip. I always have my pliers, slime towel, plug knocker, and knife with me. I use a few lines, but CXX is a mainstay.

NRX 873/ '16 Zillion 9.1

I use the Zman magnum shroomz.... https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Z-Man_Mag_Shroomz_Weedless_3pk/descpage-ZMMSW.html

I like to maximize the 'Getting a bite after making contact with cover' game. I use a football jig for everything but the thick stuff, and try to strike every stump/laydown I come across.

I may be opening a can of worms, but I was turned off regarding these record hunters when I learned they just search for and camp out on beds. I remember Dottie and the guy who foul hooked her supposedly calling his attorney regarding getting her certified.

Tomato red....a nice bright opaque red color.

After reading TT's comments on the recently reviewed p5 BMG...I'd skip the P5 for bottom contact, and go with an upper end Loomis. Sensitivity: I feel as though everyone today is looking for electric sensitivity in their fishing rod. Especially if the rod in question is at or above a certain price threshold. At just under $500, the BMG likely meets that threshold for many and if that's your expectation, I can tell you right now those expectations will not be met with the BMG. At the same time, I can also tell you that you will not have any issue sensing the bite with this stick.

Add a little fromunda cheese along with some belly button lint.

I bet we see a new Certate next year.