Everything posted by ATA
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Dobyns Champion 704 crank rod glass vs graphite
What I meant, Additional to what you said:"1/4 to 3/8oz square bills, mid depth (up to 10' max baits), and maybe 1/2oz poppers." I am using it for this techniques as well. And I am using 6'10" 4 power also as my all around lake hopping.
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Dobyns Champion 704 crank rod glass vs graphite
spinner/chatter bait, Light Texas rig, light jigs like 1/2oz keitech football jig. you got the idea as long as hooks are not 2x or 3x.
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Dobyns Champion 704 crank rod glass vs graphite
Since I was just in market for dobyns Champion, I understood that glass rod is very technique specific and great for one job, But the 704 is something all round style and you can do tins of techniques with it if you need to, Not only crank bait. Thats what I got from my research and thats why I got the graphite 4 power.
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What do you store your hard plastic swim/glide baits in?
Put them i9n Pelican Cases, this is one of my box. Have two layers divided by sponge. they are in my truck, if you need more pics, Let me know.
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Mid Size Swimbait Reels - Got a minute?
I have so much exprience in this matter due to my addiction to big soft swimbait/glide baits. Since you already have the rod, I am not going to talk about them. ill give you straight answer, You want Revo Toro Beast 60 size(you can do 50 size as well), The only reason I am recommending this over TranX is the way Revo beasts are sitting very well on the rods eat and it will make it very low profile, Also the drag system and drag power which is awesome as well. Dont forget to get toro beast 3(new generation. use it and if you dont like it you can return it. But coming out of team Shimano member you can make sure that is what you really after. I have one and I can send you pictures or if you have any question(mine paired with Dobyns champion XP 807 and it is 60 size).
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Budget Swimbait rod
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/search-tackle.html?start=0&count=30&prevsearch=dobyns+champion+xp+swimbait&searchtext=dobyns+fury+swimbait Dobyns Fury Casting Rod 8' Heavy Swimbait 806
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Shimano SLX Swimbait Rod
I have one and it cant do it right. You need to look for another options. There is few other rods in same range of price that can handle it.
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4lb Line Choice- P-Line CXX or Izorline CXX?
I am using izorline(2lb test), the reason is izorline is limper.
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How many rods?
In truck 24/7 1-SLX crank bait Rod Combo SLX DC reel 2-13 fishing combo 7'2" MH For all around with 13 Z reel 3-Dobyns 807 For big swimbait with Abu Toro Beast reel 4- Curado Combo for flip punching 8' with Curado DC 5-Phenix M1 and Metanium DC for all around 7'2" H So thats the combos I carry 24/7 for any bass fishing I might do during day without planing.
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
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U-40 drying
Just toss it and get new one please. Not worth destroying a good cork.
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Any M1 Phenix Bass Rod Owner here?
Yes I got so many phenix rods and weight is always a plus to make my decisions, I am going to pair this with my Metanium DC as all around rod in my truck. So if I want to walk around lakes and hike, Ill only have this combo with me.
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
Got it online, They had two kind 6' and this one 30". Just google Rapala giant lure and you'll see them as well.
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
Garry Loomise?
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Any M1 Phenix Bass Rod Owner here?
Specially if someone have 7'2" H. I want to know is that true that their power is little less than what they rated for? So Heavy is more like MH?
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Reel to pair with IMX Pro 843c MBR
Dont see anything special to point out, I really pitch with DC same as normal reel.
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Reel to pair with IMX Pro 843c MBR
Curado Dc, Scorpion DC or Metanuim DC or Antares DC, See your budget and buy any of above.
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MBR vs CBR differences
Only few rods but it covers everything I need.
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Favorite Drop Shot Hook Sizes ?
I nose hook with #2 Daiichi hooks red color. And for some smaller plastic I use #4 of the same hook.
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Anyone had experiences with St. Croix Warranty?
I had for the tip top of my Legend and once I email them they sent a tip top with their special glue(need to heat the power to melt), and also I called and they really helped me over the phone. Thats only time I use their warranty.
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MBR vs CBR differences
I am all in for MBR, And I have whole line up. because they are able to do all. Very sensitive and capable of casting wide range of lure weight and same time have great back bone if you get to covers or oversized fish. I use 903 for smaller chatter bait and spinners, also use 844MBR for 2x hook chaterbaits or spinners.
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Surf setup for stripers
I do have tranX 300 for this application.