Ned rig has been the ticket for me the past few years each winter, and after it being the only thing they'd seem to consistently hit this winter I finally decided to get a dedicated setup. After a lot of research I went with the NRX+ nrr.

 

I repurposed a Stella 1000 I had on my shakeyhead rod and the combo feels great (it better I suppose 😆)

 

27 minutes ago, NorcalBassin said:

Ned rig has been the ticket for me the past few years each winter, and after it being the only thing they'd seem to consistently hit this winter I finally decided to get a dedicated setup. After a lot of research I went with the NRX+ nrr.

 

I repurposed a Stella 1000 I had on my shakeyhead rod and the combo feels great (it better I suppose 😆)

 

 

2 hours ago, NorcalBassin said:

Ned rig has been the ticket for me the past few years each winter, and after it being the only thing they'd seem to consistently hit this winter I finally decided to get a dedicated setup. After a lot of research I went with the NRX+ nrr.

 

I repurposed a Stella 1000 I had on my shakeyhead rod and the combo feels great (it better I suppose 😆)

 

That's going out there for a dedicated ned rig setup. Jesus H!

2 hours ago, NorcalBassin said:

Ned rig has been the ticket for me the past few years each winter, and after it being the only thing they'd seem to consistently hit this winter I finally decided to get a dedicated setup. After a lot of research I went with the NRX+ nrr.

 

I repurposed a Stella 1000 I had on my shakeyhead rod and the combo feels great (it better I suppose 😆)

On 3/1/2024 at 4:50 PM, FishTank said:

I was going to get the new Steez SV TW or the Metanium Shallow Spool but even at the JDM price the Steez was pretty steep and I just ordered a Metanium 100. So for $50 less than the new Steez SV, I got the 21 shallow spool Steez Limited. I got the best of both reels and then some. It's crazy buttery smooth, like an Anteras but its probably half the weight.  

 

 

I kept the monkey at bay for a couple months, but I'm a weak man.

Picked up a couple spools of line, and the new TB micro a-rig plus some 2.75 swammers. Also grabbed the Tatula to free up a Zillion for...

Just added this to my JDM Daiwa lineup. 22 Zillion TW HD. This will be my first reel with the round knobs. 

 

Freedom Tackle Speed Freak Spinnerbaits in the house ~

A-Jay

45 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Freedom Tackle Speed Freak Spinnerbaits in the house ~

A-Jay

Whoa! Quick count ~ 35 of them.... That's what I call ALL IN.....

 

My blue bladed one we talked about in an earlier post should arrive early next week. Just in time for pre-spawn action down here. 3/20 is the full moon. I'm a bit giddy. 

16 minutes ago, Big Rick said:

Whoa! Quick count ~ 35 of them.... That's what I call ALL IN.....

 

My blue bladed one we talked about in an earlier post should arrive early next week. Just in time for pre-spawn action down here. 3/20 is the full moon. I'm a bit giddy. 

There's a few more on standby by as well.

Box only holds so many and each bait has a 'lifespan'. 

(the shorter for better). 

These baits are basically replacements for my SK Burner collection that are a few years old.  They served me well but between the brown bass & the pike,

I can only re-tune them so many times before I lose confidence

in their structural integrity.  So we went for a re-boot. 

I really like that they offer compact & a full frame size baits with 4/0 & 5/0 hook respectively.

These baits give me 'the feeling', which is almost always worth at least one over 6. 

A-Jay

1 minute ago, A-Jay said:

These baits give me 'the feeling', which is almost always worth at least one over 6. 

At least I'm not alone in this "feeling". Spinner baits are my addiction and these just have "it". 

JUST ARRIVED....

New addition to my Swimbait collection. Buch Brown Tuned Deps 250. This is the third one. I have two rainbow and now this one.

Magnum rage bugs, magnum uv speed worms, siebert shot caller swim jigs

 

If you buy a shot caller jig, be aware you are getting a jig with a lighter wire. 
 

P.S I bought some spinnerbaits recently too. Love to see A-Jay’s. He is more generous than I am these days in showing what spinnerbaits I’m buying. 

Made my annual trip to Cabela's this morning to get angling and turkey hunting licenses, spool some reels, stock up on various tackle/line/hooks, and spend some gift cards.  Strike King and Sufix line are 25% off, and Yamamoto are 20% off.  I also got a new PFD that was 25% off and a Lew's Speed Rod/Reel BC combo for my Father that was $50 off (not pictured).

@gimruis How can you post this and not include the rod/reel photo 😬

On 3/8/2024 at 9:20 AM, Texas Flood said:

Just added this to my JDM Daiwa lineup. 22 Zillion TW HD. This will be my first reel with the round knobs. 

 

Even better up close. 

 

11 hours ago, Eric 26 said:

How can you post this and not include the rod/reel photo

The rod/reel combo is a gift for my old man. He is too old and stubborn to buy new things at his age and his equipment is failing. So I figured a combo for a Fathers Day/Birthday would work.

A couple new rods, I got a decent deal on the zillion rod $266. Only time will tell if it is worth the difference compared to the tatula elite but for the price I figured that it was worth a shot.

Picked up some swimbait stuff and finally got my hands on the rage hawk. Have the goofy Zman rattle insert tool coming separately because I saw it in person and realized it fit my needs after this order shipped. The Omina membership thing is handy. 

17 minutes ago, Cgolf said:

Picked up some swimbait stuff and finally got my hands on the rage hawk. Have the goofy Zman rattle insert tool coming separately because I saw it in person and realized it fit my needs after this order shipped. The Omina membership thing is handy. 

Very nice! I have an unhealthy addiction to Beast Coast Miyagis

On 3/8/2024 at 3:32 PM, ATA said:

JUST ARRIVED....

New addition to my Swimbait collection. Buch Brown Tuned Deps 250. This is the third one. I have two rainbow and now this one.

 

 

 

Are those the mirror trout ones up on TW? 

 

 

2 hours ago, txchaser said:

Are those the mirror trout ones up on TW? 

 

 

That is the heavy metal trout, The mirror trout is this one that I am using. 

Well I have the whole 89X series of NRX+ JWR casting rods from loomis. I don’t know if I should be happy or sad lol. Just got the 894c today.

ATTENTION:

I don't know how this page got out of control, but we have a section dedicated to Rods & Reels.

This section is for all other "tackle"".

 

-Kent  a.k.a. roadwarrior

That's my fault everyone. I need to take a real good look in the mirror but I promise I will return better than ever before.