MiceNReets

Ok so I have these 3 reels and 3 rods. I’ve switched them around and not sure what I like them for. What combos would you make with these reels, rods and line?? reels: 2019 Antares 70A - 6.3 2016 Steez SV - 7.1 2022 Zillion HD - 8.5 rods: St Croix Victory “Grunt” - 7’1 MH/F St Croix Legend Xtreme - 7’6 MH/MF St Croix LTB - 6’8 M/XF lines: Seaguar R18 Bass - 12lbs Seaguar R18 LTD - 16lbs Seaguar R18 LTD Hard - 14lbs (for bottom contact) I currently have them set up as: 1. Antares/SC LTB/12lbs fluoro for jerkbaits, rattle traps, weightless senkos and small crankbaits. 2. Steez SV/SC Legend Xtreme/16lbs fluoro for jigs, chatterbaits, rattle traps, cranks, swim jigs, mag draft and other moving baits 3. Zillion HD/SC Victory/14lbs fluoro for t-rigs, football jigs, dark sleepers, sleeper craws and other bottom baits. not sure if I’m using these to the best of their abilities and maybe I should be shuffling these combos around? thanks for the suggestions

Guy knows his channel is poop. How does he get more views? Just rag on daiwa to get more attention. I don’t give him the time. His channel is lame, he bases a reel being good only by casting and skips other fantastic features and he manipulates his casting with daiwa reels to make them seem to fall behind. He doesn’t know how to cast well.

I’ve been moving around trying different areas. Should the bait not go side to side instead of just coming forward? I’ve caught a few on the Rapala Shadow Raps. Just these Vision 110s I can’t get going.

Ok Jerkbait Gurus…. I have come for assistance. I am not sure what I’m doing wrong here. Could possibly be why I’ve had no luck on Vision 110s. So I’ve noticed that when I jerk the tip of the rod, the bait just pulls ahead and does not go side to side. I’ve tried it with slack in the line, less slack, it still doesn’t slash side to side but just pulls forward. I’ve tried 4 different vision 110 and JRs and it’s all the same so it must be me. Using a St Croix LTB 6’8 MXF rod, the newest generation. Maybe jerkbait fishing isn’t for me? I’ve done the fast snaps, medium snaps, slower snaps, long pulls for colder water and nothing. Help

I was thinking the same. Is there diving gear stored on that kayak as well??

I keep meaning to get smack down in 40 or 50lbs in heavy cover. It’s strong?

The ‘22 is that much better than the 18?? I just got the 18 bantams because the ‘22 are still over $250 cdn when I got all my 3 bantams used for under $130cdn.. I’ll eventually get a ‘22 but I’m finding I prefer the bantams over my zillions… 🤫

They are tanks! I have one already and now I just got these 2. The XG model has an aftermarket spool I wasn’t aware of when purchasing. Shimano Yumeya Shallow MGL Spool. I think it holds enough 50lbs braid. Supposed to hold 100m/12lbs mono. Seems to be a 70 size spool. I guess I’ll have to give it a go.

Would that not be a metanium then? 🙃

No idea. They cost me $130cdn ($91USD) so I couldn’t pass that up but I believe they’re the same.

Shimano is overpriced But so far my fav are my Bantam MGLs. Quite possibly my Antares 70 once I use it this year.

just arrived from Japan.

What’s the benefits on braid? I used a line conditioner on braid one time (bottle said it was ok for braid). I think it was ardent line butter or something and it separated all the strands and pretty much ate up the braid so I’ve never tried line conditioner on a braid again. I threw out the bottle right away and never again. Now I use Reel Snot or KVD. Whatever I can get ahold of.

Yeah. Mine was from auction too. my JLS order came in today and that took longer than usual and they didn’t even include a free gift. 🫢

Yes. I figured Japan. I meant what place. I placed an order from Japan a month ago and it’s been sitting in customs for weeks now and until now it’s always been in and out right away.

Where did you buy it from?

Reel Snot makes scented line conditions. Coffee scented and garlic scent.

Ok that’s what I was thinking, I might have to pick that one up next and fish them side by side then. Thanks.

For those with experience with both lineups of rods. What Victory model would be comparable to the Megabass Levante Perfect Pitch model?

LoL. I’m the same. I don’t know why. how’s the series x reel?

I fish with the plastic wrap and tags on as well too great looking combo. I really want to try the rod. Not sure what one to get

Ok. I have mixed feelings with mine. I’ll see if it changes this season. I have it on a Megabass destroyer Go-Ten 5’10 MH rod for jigs, swim jigs and topwater in close quarters

What do you use your 80s for?