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After I posted that I actually looked up line capacities and realized the HD is only like 80 yards with 20lb line. I’ve really liked the 200 on my c-rig setup and caught a lot of fish with It. I’m like you though and like to put the best reels on the rods I use the most and I rarely frog/punch. Maybe I just save a little money and just get another 150 or 200 for the frog/punch setup.

I found the z-man toads too light. Love the zooms and rage toads for a little more plop.

I did some reel shuffling today and slowly upgrading to all “higher-than-CT-end” reels. Had a 17 Tatula SV I just acquired on a Chatterbait rod that I put on a spinnerbait rod. The spinnerbait rod had a Tatula CT that I sold today. Last night I ordered a Tatula 150, which is going to go on that Chatterbait rod. I also had a Tatula CT on a punching/frog rod that I sold today. Currently on my c-rig rod is a Tatula 200. I also have a Elite P/F on a backup pitching rod. And I’ve acquired an Elite long cast spool and hedgehog zr bearings. So my options are: Leave the Tat 200 on the c-rig rod and purchase a frogging/punching reel. Move the Tat 200 to the frogging/punching rod (I like this idea), and for the c-rig get a Zillion HD (or other reel) OR put the long cast spool and bearings in the P/F and use It. If I do that, then I’ll need to purchase a reel for the backup pitching rod. Probably another P/F because I like It. Why not just get a regular elite for the c-rig rod you might ask? I really, really like the power type handles on the p/f and the zillion hd. So many options.

Which JDM model would be best for C-rig? My c-rig setup is a Dobyns Champion 804c, 20lb fc, one ounce tungsten, 2 Carolina keepers, and hook. It doesn’t deviate from that ever. Usually brush hog or lizard. I’m thinking the Zillion HD?

Why’d you go so cheap, evo2? ?

Went ahead and ordered the 150 in 6.3 gear ratio for the chatter bait rod. Not that I don’t like the SV in any way, I like It a lot. So I’m going to move It a spinnerbait setup I have on a falcon head turner. That rod currently has a regular Tatula CT 6.3. I’m going to sell that one. Upgrades all around. If anyone wants a new Fuego 8.1 or a great condition Tatula CT 6.3 pm me.

This is great info. Exactly what I was looking for. What’s a hard rock fish?

Thanks! I wouldn’t use any of those then lol

Good choice on the 5 gear 150. That’s what I use and I don’t see how people throw deep cranks on higher gears. I use 6.3 for my squarebills and shallow cranks.

Lots of talk about the Zillions. Let’s talk about some of the others. What are each of these for and which one do I want ? Alphas Air Alphas SV Alphas SV 800s Basara Catalina BJ GekkaBijin Air TW PE HRF PE Special KOHGA TW HYPER CUSTOM Kyohga Millionaire CT SV Morethan PE TW Ryoga Saltiga BJ SILVER CREEK AIR TW STREAM CUSTOM Silver Wolf Steez A STEEZ A TW HLC SV Light LTD Z Black LTD Zillion 10 Zillion HLC

Big bass was 6.29 btw.

Tatula cuz shimano sucks.

Is It the bait sinking to the bottom?

My 12 year old son was skipping a wacky senko on the zillion sv today.

Won a 3 fish Limit club tournament today. My boy brought one in to weigh. He was bummed but there were adults that skunked. Sweet on the water picture

Do you think I don’t also live in the real world? I fished a ~25 man club tournament today. I do not have Livescope. I bet 25% do. I won 1st place big bass and 1st place big stringer. No one is saying this guy should go join the opens or some major trail. But I’m telling you, a whole lot of regular club guys have equipment on their boat that they have no idea how to use. There’s all level of tournaments for people of all levels. If you don’t want to fish tournaments that’s fine. But don’t blame It on your lack of equipment. Btw I’m not a purist. I’ll have Livescope within a year.

Why you need a ramp if you have a kayak?

I would get a Falcon Lowrider in that price range. Probably All Round Fast.

My favorite spinnerbait setup I own: Falcon Lowrider “Head Turner”, Tatula CT 6.3, 16lb daiwa j-fluoro

I don’t personally think so for me but I’m sure people do without any issues.

Love that reel btw

The Kayak guys go out and catch fish. You don’t need equipment to know patterns bass follow. I’d bet 99% of the people I fish against have all that equipment and zero knowledge on how to use It. Those guys go out and beat the same banks as anyone else. Honestly you could have an advantage. While go fast boats are running around changing spots frequently, you could slow down and really work an area to find fish.

All the equipment in the world can’t make someone catch fish. This is loser talk. Your lack of confidence in your ability to catch fish has nothing to do with the equipment someone else has. At the end of the day you’re competing against the fish. Not someone else.

Nope

I’ll give It some time and If I don’t end up liking It I’ll sell It and a new Fuego CT I still have put away and get a 150.