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daiwa tatula elites would like to have a conversation with you ?

big yikes to anyone questioning Tom, his knowledge, fish catches, anything else he says.

i don't crank much, but when i do it's usually prespawn in the spring up shallow. my personal favorite flat sided crankbait is the jackall bling 55. alternatives i like are the frittside 5, and rapala OG

HA i got all of that company info from him on discord! i've been looking for vixens and i had no idea teckel had the same mold

As far as quality, does anyone have experience with these compared to the discontinued Reaction Innovations Vixen? Apparantely the Teckel kicknocker is the same exact bait as the first run Reaction Innovations Vixen. Long story short, Andre (Reaction Innovations owner) and Hidekai (who owns Teckel) had a falling out a few years ago for whatever reason. That’s why RI hasn’t had anymore vixens. Hidekai basically owns the molds and has produced them through Teckel.

the larger handle alone makes the PF reel great. having more leverage with the handle helps significantly when trying to get bass out of heavier cover instead of pulling with the rod.

daiwa tatula 7' medium $149.99 msrp daiwa exceler 2500 $79.99 msrp 15 lb. braid to an 8lb fluorocarbon leader of your choice

do i see a hint of green along the bottom, or is that just the lighting/reflection? if not it looks like smoke black & purple flake

Daiwa Tatula glass casting rod - 7'2" Medium Heavy $150.00 Perfect for crankbaits, chatterbaits, spinnerbaits Taper Line Wt. Lure Wt. Guides Handle Type Handle Length Price Regular 10-20lb 1/4-1oz 8+Tip Tatula II Glass A 14.25" $149.99

jerkbait is for sure a year round lure, but i really hesitate throwing it during the warm summer months. i'll catch fish on it ALL day, but 98% of them are those toothy slime darts

great jerkbait. when i first started throwing them i thought i was smacking the lure on something every time on my back swing because of the weight system LOL

Rod: 7'1 heavy Daiwa Tatula Reel: Daiwa Tatula CT 7.3 Line: 50lb. PowerPro Spectra

i prefer 7 to 8 speed gear ratios. i can always slow down if needed and i don't deep crank at all so i have no need for a 5 speed reel.

like the others have said, i would throw a swim jig if you are dead set on using a "jig"

a top notch option would be a daiwa tatula elite spinning rod 7' med light "Meyer" model. i'd shy away from the BG for a reel as it is on the heavier side and look for a daiwa fuego LT. you can snag both of these for around $280 total. there are a TON of other fantastic rod options in the $100-$150 price range. i'm sure you'll receive a good amount of suggestions in this thread as far as smallmouth bass baits. berkley maxscent flat worm is hot right now, and they do get bit for sure. you'll have good luck with a tube, ned rig, small keitech swimbait, and jerkbait in most smallmouth bass fisheries.

wacky and neko rigging have become a staple technique for me, and i always have one tied on. i'm a yamamoto senko snob and personally i feel like no other stick bait compares when thrown weightless. are the VMC crossover rings worth it? hookup ratio not hindered? does it really save your bait that much compared to a regular o-ring wacky rig?

could i? yes. would i?

i don't do much deep cranking, but for shallow to medium divers i use 12lb.

longer rods give you more leverage when setting the hook since they take up more line when swinging on fish. you will get more casting distance with a longer rod compared to a shorter rod with the same power and action. obviously for target casting you'd want a shorter rod for better accuracy. i fish 6'6" to 7'6" depending on the situation, cover, and bait choice.

another vote for the owner ultrahead wacky jig head. one of the stickiest hooks i’ve ever fished

4" zman scented jerk shad ?

g-ratt pistol pete! $19.99 Pistol Pete Glidebait 5.75" 1.2oz Slow Sink

welcome ken! nice catches there