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Check out the new Aventa Crawler and the HBF.....Click on the link to the right. https://translate.google.com/#ja/en/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imakatsu.co.jp%2F_blog%2Fimae_katsutaka%2F%3Fid%3D911

It is all just part of the program.....

The Roumba will Wake Em Up for sure. Having used the Standard version first then the Rattlin after it came out I do prefer the Rattlin. I have hand tied some trailers and attached them which also enhances their performance...

Flat water to a light chop with overcast to a bright sunny day.... I like a slow and steady retrieve just as it starts to rattle and buzz at the same time which is what I call the zone that it becomes productive. That being said I also like to fish it sort of like walking the dog only letting it wobble 3 or 4 times then pausing it and then repeating. The strike normally comes at the pause or at the start up, either way it is one of my favorite T W baits.

Happy B Day,certainly nice to know the wife is on top of your game......

Although the Calappa comes with an optional separate lip it is the same means (snap fit) of attaching it as the Vodka. That said I have never had a problem with the lip failing as it has a very positive fit leaving no play.

Since the Wake Bait has come up I posting a review I posted back a few years ago of the Lucky Craft Bull which is on the larger size of the spectrum. Lucky Craft Bull (Big Unit Lucky Lure) After a few years of setting on my shelf and finally getting the proper gear to throw these beasts I forced myself to use them this year. The Bull is known to be a Search Bait, a Crankbait or a Wake Bait, however you TopWater freaks will love it. At being 4"long, weighing 2ozs. and being just plain fat you will need a little heavier rig to throw it. It also comes with a optional prop or blade for its tail. When I first threw the Bull I thought it was going to scare the fish into the next county upon its entry into the water. However to my surprise after two cranks of the reel I landed a whopping 10" LMB yes a 10" LMB. That in itself was quite a sight when you consider the size of the Bull and also speaks loudly to the preditory instincts of a LMB. This lure with its extra wide wobble, incredible deep knocking and rattling just simply drives them to the surface. This is why I say you TopWater freaks will love this thing. I have given the Bull the nickname of "Big Edna" for it is just plain huge. Each time you launch it, it is just a plain trip. Be prepared if you are fishing around someone else for their reaction . Launching this beast into weed lanes, weed edges or just open water using a medium to slow retrieve will do the trick. One thing for sure is you cannot reel this thing to slow for the knocking just gets louder and louder. For the optional prop or blade i am not sure if it matters which, with everything else that is going on during the retrieve. Even though it is a good sized lure with all the disturbance going on, they will come back for seconds as my buddy and I found out one night. Launching along this weed edge a huge explosion occured followed with a huge miss and a did you see that !!! Upon reloading to the same spot a 6.5lb'er was boated and released to our amazement. Pros: just plain fun to fish, never stops amazing you and will catch fish of all sizes. Cons: not as mobile as a smaller lure, will need a heavier rig , you may start to think all the rest of your lures are just to SMALL..... I have included a hot link to the Daily Crank so you can see it and also hear it. http://www.thedailycrank.com/2009/07/bulldog-crankbait/

One more to consider.....http://rossocorsa-fishing.jp/line-up-english/calappa.php

With this...... http://xuron.com/index.php/main/consumer_products/3/14

D, The picture shows the stock setup...

Part of the new Black Shadow Line....Length 3" Weight 3/4oz....Hope to try them this weekend.

They are sweet..BNIB 3000.

Great pics of your Plastics...

Hawgtech is top shelf all the way and certainly a pleasure to do business with.....

I have two Antares HG reels with micro gearing and they are very smooth operating reels, certainly would not let that get in the way.

I also think you need to take into consideration there are a lot of people out there that rely on a warranty and service.I like many others do my own reel work so that is not a factor and have no problems ordering from the MotherLand.However I do think that is a legitimate concern for those who do not and with that also comes some additional cost.....

Case in point..add 14.70 for shipping...http://japaneselure.gostorego.com/reel/shimano/shimano-baitcasting.html?p=2

A little bit more... http://tackletour.com/reviewicast14shimanoconquest.html

Sweet Fish....check this site out I have been using this product and yes you can tie it....http://www.aquateko.com/Knot_2_Kinky_Titanium_Fishing_Leader_Wire_s/1.htm

I agree go directly to the MotherLand..

To answer your question they are used specifically for that purpose...

You mean Stevie Guitar Miller....

The Green Meanies....

Owner ST 36.....