NorthernBasser

Your best bet is to post this in the rod/reel forum.

I know a lot of people are guilty of this. I'd say more than half the fishermen out there. People who cut/re-tie and either just throw the tag end into the water, or more likely, just let it drop to the deck of the boat. Guess what, at some point that line is going to blow into the water. Whether from driving the boat or when towing it home.

Bragger!

If I'm froggin' or punchin' I lock the drag down. Obviously I'm using braid, and I wanna turn those fishes heads as fast as possible and horse them out of the vegetation quickly.

I've never heard of of Hitena before. But maybe I'll give it a shot. If I don't catch more fish using it, you'll be hearing from my people. Seriously tho, where do you buy it? I see it on Amazon.

....when Scott Martin wins and you have to fish with Favorite and Googan rods.

I would say yes. Especially if these docks are in deeper water. But even in shallower water, baitfish can congregate around them. Also, sun/pilings help warm the water up in those areas.

Yeah, I'll admit the looks got me. It'll look even better with teeth marks on it.

I have Loon color in every Whopper Plopper size, except for the 130. So I decided I'd order one. Went to TW and saw that had a TW exclusive Matte Black color, so went with that instead.

Big fan of those Megabass spinnerbaits.

Oh for sure. Great baits.

Reaction Innovations has some of the most...interesting color names. White Trash, Donkey Punch, Honey Doo Doo, Infection, Tramp Stamp, Spring Break, Taco Truck, Penetration, Soft Pappi, Low Blow, Main Vein, Coonasty, Dirty Sanchez. I have a feeling a group of frat boys are running the show over there.

I use 4/0 EWG on the 5.25" Super Fluke. What's your setup look like (rod/line)?

If you're fishing gin clear water, and the surface is calm, a bass can see the sides of the bait if they're coming at it from an angle and not straight up. A lot of times in clear water they'll actually trail the bait, inspecting it before they commit.

Yeah, it can do so much. I'd say my 3 main uses are jerkbaits, finesse jigs and 'smaller' paddle tail swimbaits.

It really is. It's like holding a feather in your hand. The first time I got a bite on it I was afraid to set the hook. But like you said, it has power that you wouldn't think it'd have. I have a bit of an issue. I do like trying different stuff out too. So I'll buy/sell here and there. Good. So I'm not the only weirdo.

Cabin Fever has really taken a toll on me. I'm hoping for lakes to be ice-free in a few weeks. We seem to be a little behind compared to last year. Anyways, today I was bored, so I decided to clean some of my rods/check guides. I then weighed them all, just out of curiosity. There were a few surprises TBH. The Orochi being that heavy. The Dobyns' being so heavy, which is well-known. But you'd never know it because they balance sooo well. Especially the Sierra. Those Daiwa spinning rods are super light. The Kistler 7'3 Heavy coming in at an impressive 4.20. I also thought the 7'2 Expride's would've been lighter. But like with the Dobyns', they feel lighter in hand when paired with a reel. Casting 7'9 Dobyns Fury Swimbait MH/Fast- 7.97 7'9 Jenko Savant Swimbait MH/Fast- 6.13 7'11 Shimano Expride XH/Fast- 5.88 7'1 Dobyns Kaden MAG H/Fast- 5.36 7'4 Lew's TP-1 Black H/Fast- 5.29 7'2 Megabass Orochi Diablo M/Fast- 4.98 7'3 Dobyns Sierra 734 H/Fast- 4.91 7'6 ALX IKOS Thunder XH/Mod-Fast- 4.73 7'3 Cabela's Tournament ZX H/Fast- 4.68 7'2 Lew's TP-1 Black MH/Fast- 4.62 7'2 Shimano Expride (2) MH/Fast- 4.60 7'1 ALX Zolo Deputy MH/Fast- 4.41 7'2 Kistler Feel N Reel (Composite) MH/Moderate- 4.40 7'6 Lew's Custom Speed Stick MH/Mod-Fast- 4.38 6'11 Megabass Levante JB Special M/Fast- 4.26 6'8 Fenwick Techna PX M/Fast- 4.22 7'3 Kistler KLX H/Mod-Fast- 4.20 7'1 Kistler Helium MH/XFast- 4.11 6'11 Kistler Feel N Reel (Composite) MH/Moderate- 4.10 6'11 Shimano Poison Adrena Med+/Fast- 3.76 Spinning 7'1 Evergreen Int. Combat Stick MH/Fast- 4.71 6'10 Cabela's Tournament ZX M/XFast- 4.40 6'10 13 Fishing Omen Black 3 ML/XFast- 4.30 6'10 St. Croix Bass X ML/XFast- 3.82 6'9 Shimano Zodias ML/Fast- 3.62 7'1 Daiwa Tatula ML/Fast- 3.57 7'0 Daiwa Rebellion ML/Fast- 3.40

Check out the Kistler Feel N Reel series.

USPS broke a Megabass rod I ordered a while back. Them and FedEx (ALWAYS days late) have been the worst for me. UPS has been great for me.

Sorry bud. FedEx is the worst.

Seriously though. Had I known you were gonna get offended over it, I wouldn't have posted it. That wasn't my intent. I was just pointing out how much Huk stuff you have. It wasn't a jab...or a rip...or anything like that. Huk is good stuff.

Relax man. All in good fun. I know you wouldn't wear the gear if it didn't serve a purpose.

Mustad 2X Strong Ultra Point hook. Hand-tied skirts. Just overall really nice quality.

Such quality jigs. Love them. And for only $3.50 MSRP? Great deal.

I feel like you're calling A-Jay out. Huk shoes. Huk socks. Huk drawers. Huk pants. Huk base layer. Huk sweatshirt. Huk jacket. Huk gloves. Huk gaiter. Huk hat. His outfit costs more than an aluminum boat, and that's BEFORE he puts his Huk bibs on. A-Jay, you have stock in the company, dontcha?