Creek Chub 1

Is the 70 ok for cranks up to 1/2 oz?

I’m currently running a mid 1990’s curado 100b. I’ve gotten 3 decades of use and it’s been a good one but time to upgrade to newer technologies with a similar sized profile

I’d like to stay with a small profile reel. Is the elite similar in size to 70 series?

Do you think 8# fluro would be too small for the reel? I throw 110 juniors most of the time and 8# is as high as I like to go for those lures.

Hi all, I am looking at buying a Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70 and looking for feedback. I’ll be running this primarily as a jerk bait set up on a medium power rod. Any thoughts, opinions and suggestions would be appreciated. I generally don’t throw anything heavier than 1/2 oz Thanks

What’s everyone’s favorite finesse squirted jig and trailer options for river smallmouth? I have used missle jigs for quite a while with the smallest paca craw trailer (2” I think) and done real well especially when the crawdads hatch. I bought some HH custom bait jigs last summer. I threw them in my bag and forgot about them until yesterday. My last missle jig’s squirt was in poor shape and remembered the HH jigs and tied it one. I’m really liking this guy’s jigs plus he makes a really nice 1/8 buzzbait and 1/4 spinnerbait

I found a listing for a used NRX 852C. By the pics it looks to be in excellent condition with one minor nick in the cork. It is the older green NRX. Guy is asking $250. Is that a fair deal?

That’s a great idea. I’ll give that a try in my next trip. That’s a nice looking rig

I am late to the game trying a chatter bait for river smallmouth. I have tried it the past two trips but no luck. I am throwing a 1/4 oz and a trailer that extends slightly beyond the skirt. any tips or suggestions such as trailer options and retrieves?

Do you think a medium light has enough power for the stupid tubes?

Shimano makes a good stick. I have the A version of the Expride in light+ power and that’s an awesome ned rod

I mainly throw 110 jrs and +1’s and old school TD minnows with an occasional xrap and rogue. From a cost standpoint I’m trying to avoid the nrx but hear great things about them but the glx fits my budget MB has some good sticks. I have the orochi whipsnake. It works the 110 jrs pretty good but it’s definitely on the upper end of its weight range Do you have any experience with the glx model?

I’m looking at the St Croix legend elite medium 6’10” extra fast, 7’0” fast and g Loomis glx medium and having a tough time make a decision I’ll use it for jerk baits, 1/4-5/16 skirted jigs, weightless flukes and tubes. of these three choices, what’s everyone’s thoughts? I’m open to other suggestions as well thanks

I’m looking to try the stupid tube rigging method for river smallmouth in rocks i throw 2.75” tubes mostly but cant find a suitable ewg jig head that fits that size tube with a 60 degree line tie Any suggestions or recommendations? Thanks

What hook do you recommend?