Joshua Vandamm

What are people's thoughts on this reel? Does it live up to the hype? Worth the $230 price point? Its fast, but what are the short-comings? Thanks!

It's a pain in the Ass but necessary part of the game. We all (I assume) use different stuff different places/season/weather/clarity etc. I find myself re-tooling at least 30 min before each trip out.

Senkos mixed in the bag? Some Colors bleed, reds particularly bad. Learned that the hard way.

10ft or so. Mostly a mix straight drops and steep banks. On banks I can usually find a place to access and just pull the fish over. Drops, not so much. The bucket dea is good. Might try the umbrella nets upsmallie mentioned. thx!

I'm in same [lack of] boat. I TRY and sort by type and color (1 light and 1 dark finesse, 1 crank/swim/jerk, spoon spiners/top water, and terminal T,) best recomendation is get a large single strap sling bag. Full range of motion to cast on the move.

With the senko do you mean wacky or Texas with 1/32 oz? they were hammering my split shot tube rig. 4 good fish in a row of 4 casts The other day also. Just droping em right down the side of a point or fliping 5-10 yards out at a 45deg angle. Let fall hop back repeat. (Love these places!) my question is about Landing them. A regular net doesn't even reach the water in some places. I was thinking a pier dropper net type basket would be good. Might make one from just cutting to net off an old lander and tying a 3way rope to it.

I will definitely update you. A few amazon reviews were raving about it as their new fav rod. On YouTube there's a good review on the xF mh version. Originally I was leaning towards that until I read the specs and a few posts hyping the m. ...I figure with a new warranty if it doesn't perform or handle what the rating is I can exchange it. And if it does.... win win.

Hey all! Help me out if you can. How do you land a big Bass from a steep bank or overhang, other than pulling her in by the hook? (Risk lossing and/or harming the fish too high). Is pole netting the only option? I'm thinking of making a dropper net on a rope for the long landings, maybe a bucket with the bottom cut off and net attached. Anyone dealt with this issue? thank!

That's exactly what I do Joe. still pulling em 10 ft up a cliff by the hook, no good... Should I be starting a new thread? Figured same/similar subject..

Thanks for all the input guys. It's a lot to consider. I fish all types of lures other than big swimbaits. Some of the places I go are deep quarries, others are mostly 6-8 ft mud bottom lakes and ponds. I have to admit to getting carried away... I ordered another tatula baitcaster the gold, medium 6'10 MxB with the "flex tip" (rated like 3/32 to 1oz which blows my mind) and paired with the new tatula 8:1:1 SV TW reels of the same weight rating. They say it's a great combo for finesse and power fishing I expect. And I wanted to sort of force myself to master baitcasting. I don't want to get to carried away (5-6 rods at most) so I'm always going for something with range of applications. I may take a look at the 6'11 ml tatula mentioned as well. Sounds perfect for exclusive finessing. What I have now covers most applications I think. The *** ml actually is quite stout, handles cranks and poppers nicely. And the 7'2 mhr tatula Im hoping is a good in between sort of rod for most applications other than finesse...,strong but forgiving. I guess the real gap now is Heavy side for serious cranking, punching and frogging.

Follow up question..,How do you land a big Bass from a steep bank or overhang? Is netting the only option? I'm thinking of making a dropper net on a rope for the long drops. Anyone dealt with this issue? thanks!

Hey brother tail chasers! Opinion needed... I like to carry three rods. I float (pontoon boat) and bank fish mainly for LM/SM bass (occasionally trout). I'd describe my style on the finess end, but not exclusively. I recently upgrade from cheap old spinning combos, to quality stuff (Huge improvements): 1st a dai-wa 7'1' spinning (fate chrome, ML fast which I love... it's light but stout and really more a medium action) matched to an exceler 2000 reel. 2nd, a 7'2" tat-ula baitcaster (casting model, MHR) paired to a 8:1:1 tat CT reel...still getting used to baitcasting. I like the feel and extra distance (tho was expecting more...surely my technique will improve), but to me they (baitcasters) still do not have that perfect feel/balance of good spinners. The great accuracy and strength is what's most sets them apart. Im now looking for the perfect 3rd one to tip the trifecta. So, the Question: what rod/reel to choose?? Spin or cast, I haven't decided. Power/action/Strength, also not sure. As mentioned , the Fate ML is really a medium, so I could go to a light 13-fishing spin rod (love the feel!). Also am thinking of another tatula, the 6'10" MHxF...Good reviews and the shorter length is nice/more manageable from my little float tube. I am very open to all other options however! Even perhaps a custom rod..(?) What whould you you get to balance the pair? Please share any and all opinions appreciated! Thanks all!!

Absolutely. Only use for leaders is protect the knot/line fraying on rocks.

Seems neat, at first. But think about it. Will you feel the fish biting? No....the elastic will absorb a bite and you'll loose most fish. Plus casting would be somewhere from strange to impossible. But hey, give it a try if you like...save money and use 1/32in paracord. Strong stuff. Read more: http://coarsekayakfishing.proboards.com/thread/1108/recoil-braid-cord-elastic?page=1#ixzz4d3CeeJ5y

Hey Man that sounds interesting but I'm a little confused. You use a tungsten bullet weight and put stainless steel above it? ...like ahead I was it on the line. Wouldn't it make more sense to put it on below the bullet right over the hook? is that what you meant. Thanks!