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?

That’s a good idea with two bobber stops and a slip weight.

I’m looking to try split shotting some plastics on an overnight kayak trip in a couple weeks. What are some suggestions for types and sizes of hooks for 3” curly tail grubs, 4” finesse worms and zman trd plastics? Also, any other lure recommendations for split shotting for river smallmouth would be appreciated?

Just a quick update. I git the medium power avid yesterday. I spooled the reel with fluro and casted a 1/4 ounce sinker in the yard. I think this rod is gonna be really fun to fish for river smallies with. I suspect it’ll allow a great fight without overpowering the smaller fish yet have enough backbone to bring in a 4 plus pounder in current

I have a real old falcon lowrider from like the late 90’s. It’s only a 6’ but great for jerkbaits. I smoked so many smallies back then when the rogue and TD minnows were all the rage

I’m looking for feedback and suggestions on a $300 ish medium power bait casting rod. It’ll be a general purpose rod for river smallmouth throwing mostly spinnerbaits, chatter baits, buzz baits, underspins with some t rig type presentations on or near the bottom thanks

Anyone have any feedback on the new SC Avid casting rods? I’m interested in the medium power one for all river smallmouth using spinnerbaits, blade baits, underspins etc i have the older Avid ML spinning rod and like it I’d be open to other medium power casting rods suggestions

Anyone know the weight differences between the minnkota terrova and ulterra?

Agree with the above recommendation for Yozuri hybrid. It’s cheap, strong and tough. I personally like the smoke gray

The shimano Expride light + A version is a great ned rod. Not sure about the newer B version but think it should be fine

I’m looking to add a few 3inch or so, deeper diving jerk baits for river smallmouth fishing. I’ve had decent success with 110 jr’s +1 but not familiar with duo or lucky craft smaller jerk baits. My target depth is 6-8’ or so thanks