optimator
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For many years I pigeonholed myself into the baitcaster only mindset. I sure caught a lot more fish when I stopped being a one dimensional fisherman.
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A Dobyns Fury 795SB is a great cheap rod.
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Does it need to be fishing specific? Buy a big backpack and fill it up?
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I was wondering if this was going to happen. I looked at a few of these sale rods. The description said one thing, but when I cross referenced the actual part # on the iRod website they were for a different rod. I wish I had posted something
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Tatula 6'10" M/XF with a Daiwa BG 2500
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Yep, I meant to say that too
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It just works so smoothly. It casts a mile, so far I have zero line twist, and no line memory. I've actually been using my spinning gear more than my baitcasting gear so far this year.
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I could load it on a car if needed. It would be doable with a proper rack. That's why I bought it. It's light enough to huck into the back of my truck.
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I switched to braid on my spinning rod this year. Like greentrout said, it's a game changer. I like it enough that I've added 3 spinning rods to my arsenal. I use 15 & 20 Jbraid 8.
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I can stand up in this no problem. $299
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Shimano & Daiwa.
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Producto Lure tournament worms. I've been using them for over 30 years.
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That's been the Smallmouth bait of choice here in the Umpqua river for as long as I can remember.
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My T-rig rod is a Loomis IMX-PRO 853C JWR XF. It's my favorite worm rod.
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Just a bit of advice, don't do vertical video....
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Daiwa Fuego
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I've got 2 BG 2500's. Hands down my favorite spinning reels. They're a little heavy but it doesn't matter to me. As soon as I see a sale I'll be picking up 2 more to replace my Sahara and President.
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I'm glad I jumped on the Sundolphin 8.5 when Sportsmans Warehouse had them for $299
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I'd fish it and see if you like it. If so, great. If not, change it up.
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We were catching both. Mostly smallies in this lake though.
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We caught a ton on Friday here in Southern Oregon at Applegate lake. Good times!
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Plus my left hand is already there since I like to feather my line. It helps me with accuracy. And with spinning gear I need all the help I can get!
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I was taught that way by my grandad when I was a kid.
