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I think I will try the mag fattyz

I'm looking for a magnum trick worm size straight tail worm with elaztech material to help float it off the bottom for a Carolina rig. I know z-man makes something similar, anyone have experience with any others?

I'm sure we've all done it - you set the hook on a fish or what you think is a fish and the lure comes flying at the boat at warp speed One of my fishing partners is newer and thinks a good hookset is unnecessary and I'm going to hit him with a lure (nevermind that he's at the back of the boat so this is unlikely) I really only set the hook hard with texas rigs and jigs - if he got hit at all it would be with the weight Anyone else have this experience with others in the boat?

I thought about it but I've never fished from a boat at night and it'll be a new moon is the shoreline illumination enough?

Any tips for late july? First time fishing toledo and we're staying towards the southern end of the lake thinking about getting some waypoints from fish the moment primarily a bank beater but don't mind trying off shore given the season Thanks

766 but now that I'm looking at it again I'm not a big fan of the 15" handle, would prefer 14" wouldn't mind a 610-4c for skipping

Thanks for the suggestion. A champion 7'6 heavy has been on my list. in this case I'm taking advantage of a broken rod tip to get credit on a new rod from st. croix

It's a 15" handle, which feels a lot longer to me. I'm fine with the handle length on my premier. I think its a 14" (#4 handle) Checking out that victory - hopefully it would balance well/not be fatiguing

I'm definitely not opposed, but not sure which of their rods would be best for that I have a Dobyns 735C that I don't really like because the handle is 1-2" too long for my taste. Hoping they will swap it for something different

I should have clarified St. Croix is replacing the rod and I'm allowed to apply the credit towards a different rod. The Medium/fast has been ok but it really only works well for me for light Texas rigs I got these rods when I was just starting out last year and I agree they're a bit heavy. I've handled other rods since and seem to like other brands more. Although, Dobyns still hasn't responded to my email query from over a week ago

I just broke the tip off my medium bass x rod and looking to change up the power at a minimum. Don't mind going to a nicer rod under $200, though. Techniques I primarily fish: Texas rigs Jigs Flipping/pitching Punching Top Water frogs spinners/bladed jigs I also have a 7 foot medium heavy premier and a Dobyns 705CB I am mainly a shallow water fisherman but wouldn't mind expanding my skillset. I have ventured into shallow cranking but already have a rod for that

Ya, I've read the back and forth. Seems its more shimano and daiwa these days my BB1 always ends up with a little overrun unless i crank the spool tension, have not tried the higher end reels yet

Big fan of my daiwa reels so I'll probably go with that Still skeptical about Lews

$250 tops

I actually have a BB1 in 5:1:1 and I'm not a big fan of the braking system. It also seems a little slow for lipless

Looking for a reel for lipless cranks and shallow diving cranks. Any ideas? Was looking at the lews bb1 pro Thanks