Brett's_daddy

Yup, can still get the combo from American legacy for $139.99.

Probably, not sure. I did have an Academy coupon code earlier this year. I complained because i had just barely placed a large order and the very next day they were on sale for like 30% off or something like that so they gave me a coupon code to make up for it. Come to think of it that was last fall and i just used it this February...sometimes it pays to be the squeaky wheel ?.

Well, I just ordered the refurb Dobyn's Fury 735C for $85 shipped! I like my 734C so I'm sure I'll like this new one just as much. Thanks to all who commented on this post, appreciate it!

I too couldn't resist the lure of a Shimano SLX. I got just the reel and haven't fished it yet but looking at it I'm pretty impressed with how solid it feels (doesn't feel like a cheap plastic reel). I had an Amazon.com coupon for $60 because of a screw up of theirs on a previous order so i ended up paying like $40 for my SLX .

I must say they have some of the best finishes of any lure I've seen...Megabass style/quality finish with a Strike King price, you can't go wrong :D.

I own some but haven't fished them yet. I might coat mine with "Hard As Nails" clear coat before I fish them just to make sure...that stuff is bulletproof!

I also found an Okuma Scott Martin Signature TCS rod, 7'3" Heavy/Fast for $93 on eBay...not sure how good these are but the specs are similar to the other frog rods I'm considering and so is the price...any word on these?

I can get a refurbished (or accordinging to Dobyn's staff I spoke to nearly new) Fury 735C for $85 shipped.

Okay, so my current froggin' rod is an iRod Fiber Fred's Magic Stick 7'5" Heavy/Fast. It works great but it's also my heavy top water rod and my small swimbait rod as well. I'd like to get another rod that I could use for froggin' and maybe heavy jigs etc. I'm thinking either a Dobyn's Fury 735C (I can get one of their like-new refurbs for $85 shipped) 7'3" Mag Heavy/Fast, a Shimano Exage 7'2" Heavy/Fast or a St. Croix Bass-X Heavy/Fast 7'4". I'd like to keep the price at or under $100 (I like the Dobyn's and Shimano as I know I'd be getting a better rod than the money I'm paying for them)...which would you choose and why?

We've all been waiting for about 4 months now...I'm beginning to give up hope that they will have decent coupon codes this year .

Do any of you use a mono/copoly leader to braid for frog fishing? If so, what pound test? So far I've always tied straight braid but just wondered if there are other ways.

Academy has 25% off 6th Sense lures and they have a much better selection of colors than Overton's...just an FYI.

I Decided to get a couple Jackhammers to see what all the hype is about. I know that DSG will pricematch certain competitors so I searched and found the Jackhammer's on sale at Scheels for $12.79 so I brought the ad to my local DSG and the lady said they weren't the same thing because they sell theirs for $19.99 and Scheels regular price was $15.99. I assured her they were and pointed out everything was exactly the same (I felt like saying just because you overprice stuff doesn't mean everybody does but I held my tongue) and she didn't put up much of a fight and agreed to price match on the 1/2oz. Jackhammers. I also had a $10 off coupon so I ended up getting 2 for $16+ (figures out to be $8+ each). This is the only way I'd buy them...can't see myself paying regular price of $16 - $20 for a chatterbait. I got the BHite Delight color and the Spot Remover color. Haven't been fishing yet here in the North but soon and I'll update my findings if they hype is warranted :).

I was able to get my local DSG to price match Scheels at $12.79 for the Jackhammers plus I had a $10 coupon code so for two 1/2oz. Jackhammers I paid a total of $16 and change which means they were roughly $8+ each...that's the only way I'd buy them...we'll see if they live up to the hype!

Memorial Day!

They tag you $15 for shipping. Still a pretty good deal though.

I have a bunch of different kinds (Spro, Jackall, R2S, Terminator) I really like the Terminator Walking Frog...it is so easy to walk and if I can make it walk ANYBODY can !!!

I believe this replaces the Casitas.

I'm no expert but I believe most people would upgrade/add bearings and a carbon washer for the drag...maybe custom handle grips. That's the only things i know of but like i said, I'm no expert by any stretch. I'm sure other more knowledgeable people will chime in.

Has anyone heard about these (other than from REEL TEST on Youtube)? They are a Shimano SLX only instead of the centrifugal pin style braking system they have a dial adjust on the side with the SVS Infinity brakes. I searched and you can find them on eBay for $120 shipped from Osaka, Japan. I mean for $20 more than the original SLX do you think the SVS braking system is that much of an upgrade over the centrifugal style?

It used to be a Mini Slammer which I paid something like $35 for but I have since sold it. My 2nd most expensive lure is a Deps Buzzjet for $25. I haven't caught a fish on either and now the Slammer is gone but I'll still throw the Buzzjet and try my luck but I won't throw it in a lake/pond/river where there are pike and other toothy critters.

Does that transfer ownership if someone buys it from a private sale though?

Following this because I just ordered a Shimano Clarus from Sierra Trading Post for $37 (plus shipping). I ordered the 7ft. MH/F but I'm thinking about returning it once it gets here and exchanging it for a Medium Light/Fast as I already have two MH/F spinning rods as well as two Medium/Fast but i don't have any Medium Light/Fast for finesse (drop shot, Ned/Neko Rig).