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Get the spro chad Shad and don’t look back

In theory, straight shank should hook them better because there is more hook “bite” or gap. I swear I lose more fish on them though compared to EWG.

I have the 6’10 Expride A model, so I’m not sure if this also applies for the newer B model… I use mine pretty much exclusively for jerkbaits but have thrown some topwater walking baits on it too. Biggest has been a kvd sexy dawg in the larger 3-hook size.

Thanks all, will give sieberts a try.

Time to restock on some spinnerbaits. Man they’ve gotten expensive… 9.99…12.99…19.99?! What are your favorite spinnerbaits that don’t break the bank?

7’6 medium heavy Expride is my dragging rod. I pitch 1/4-1/2 oz weight + plastic on this rod and it’s my favorite rod for dragging 1/2 oz football jigs.

Used to order from those guys when they were at ALF. Brian is a good dude. They cut me some slack many times on rods that were not advertised as on sale.

I throw some glides in the 6-8” range. Just picked up a clutch boss recently which is my largest, but really looking forward to throwing it this spring.

Can’t help with the poison adrena, but I own the Expride 6’10 medium solid tip and the 7’2 medium solid tip. I really like both rods. I fish 3-4 inch baits up to 3/16 oz on the 6’10, and the 5-7 inch baits up to 3/16 oz on the 7’2. The 7’2 rod has slightly more power in the tip. I don’t throw many jig heads over 3/16th since most of the lakes I fish are shallower.

I use a size 1 or 2 owner st-36. Pretty much the same size as before, just sharper.

I recently purchased a few 3-4 oz glidebaits and was wondering what knot everyone is tying their large (and expensive) baits with. For most fluorocarbon applications, I use the improved clinch knot and have not had any issues. I thought about using the double clinch instead for the glidebaits to give the line an extra wrap. I know the San Diego Jam knot is also popular and considered to be very strong. I don’t know how to tie it, but if this is the one I should use, I’ll take the time to learn it. What are your thoughts?

I own a native Titan X 10.5 kayak currently. It cost me around $3000 new and I’ve put another few thousand into the accessories and electronics. It gets me out on the water, allows me to do a few kayak tourneys when I feel like it, and is still maneuverable enough for me to throw it in the bed of my truck and go for a few hours. I can’t take it on really large lakes and it can be a pain when it’s windy but most of the lakes I fish are small, electric-only lakes anyways. I don’t have enough storage space for a boat right now but will get one in the future. For now, the kayak works for me.

I bought some clear plastic bags (4mm thickness maybe?) from Amazon and store all my buzzbaits and spinnerbaits flat in a 3700 open compartment box.

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I have the Titan X 10.5 and have no regrets buying it. I had an old town pdl 106 before it, and the Titan is much more comfortable with the higher seat (I’m 6’6) and more stable. I use the pedals and don’t have any plans to add a motor, but the Titan is a bit slower than the old town was, at least for peddling. I really love how customizable the Titan is though. I have a garmin 106sv mounted on a captain’s bridge with FFS too. I have it set up so it only takes me about 2 minutes at the ramp to get on/off the water. It’s heavy but not unbearable if you’re younger or in decent shape.