roadwarrior

The JIKA doesn't replace anything, but it is a tremendous "new" presentation.

So, you break it down, clean it up and put it back together. Then what do you do with all the extra parts that are left when you're done?

Well, I don't think it really matters to the fish, but it makes me feel better! For gin clear water, Green is virtually invisible. Stained water: Purple Smoke For black reels, Clear (white) is prettier!

Great write-up, I felt like I was right there with you!

Thanks!

I fished the White River at Calico Rock July 13 & 14. I caught 27 Friday and 45 on Saturday, including a 5-6 lb German Brown. The early bite was on Rappala Countdowns (rainbow trout pattern). Later, it was mostly Panther Martin (1/8 oz,black with chartreuse spots/ gold blade). My bigger trout and the brown were caught on a nightcrawler rigged on a White River worm harness (spinner with beads). We also caught several on cocktail shrimp, uncooked.

I don't think you lost it, the fish was landed, it just got away while we were trying to get a picture. I estimate the Walmart Girl at abround 8 lbs.

I might be interested in sacrificing a little performance to reduce or eliminate the noise. To "oil lightly" does the seal or shield have to be removed and then reassembled? Also, does the oil just go on the outside of the bearing, not in the middle?

That's a beauty!

I know, I was just kidding... I'm not mechanically inclined. I might be able to disassemble a reel, but then I would end up sending a bag of parts to someone with the skill set to put them back together!

How 'bout $18-$20 and send them to you ot DVT?

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-optimus-xlt-dhc-review.html

For enthusiasts, technique specific gear is fun to collect. However, three rigs cover all the basics: #1 6 1/2' or 7' MH baitcaster for jigs, some soft plastics and spinnerbaits #2 6 1/2' or 7' MM baitcaster for treble hook lures #3 7' MF spinning rod for lighter lures and a variety of techniques

No, but I'm anxious to see a review from one of our members. Here is the TackleTour review: http://www.tackletour.com/previewdaiwasteezex.html

Well now...Great review! :respect-040:

No, just different bass!

Rigging the Rage Shad: http://www.strikeking.com/tips/rigging-the-rage-tail-shad.php The 7" Anaconda can be rigged every way you can thing of! T-rigged, C-rigged, dropshot, JIKA, split shot or even weightless. I like a #2/0 EWG Gamakatsu Offset Worm Hook. I fish the 10" Anaconda and Thumper C-rigged with a 6/0 Stroker from Moaner Hooks.

Looks like a VERY healthy river!

I fished the NorthStar Swim Jig (Sexy Shad) with a Rage Eeliminator (Blue Glimmer) last weekend. The jig is flawless and the action of the trailer is awesome!

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