I decided to order a GLX MBR 843c.  Versatile rod and should do other things pretty well too. I need that going from 20+ rods in my bass boat to 8 now in a kayak. 

This is one filthy thread.  I'm outta here!

1 hour ago, new2BC4bass said:

This is one filthy thread.  I'm outta here!

Party pooper. 

On 9/5/2024 at 1:55 PM, FryDog62 said:

What’s your preferred set up for the typical 3.5 inch (approx 1/2 ounce) scat bait?  

 

I think the rod has to be the right action for poop lures. It has to load/cast relatively heavy/compact lures right - but also sensitive enough for bottom contact, detecting slack line bites, etc. 

 

Preferred line too? 
 

 

100%.  I use the P5 FMJ.  reel is a Bantam, loaded with 14lb sniper.  the casting distance and accuracy is nuts.  I fished it on the Delta and I would keep my kayak way back and fling it towards cover.  far casts, so the fish don't see me.  I was killing them.  the aggressive "THUMP" and I could jam the 5/0 hook home with a hook-set worthy of a YouTube vid.  so fun.  

 

my friend, "Hey give me one of those baits.."

 

my friend earlier."what kind of ridiculous bait is that?!!!"

8 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said:

…the aggressive "THUMP" and I could jam the 5/0 hook home with a hook-set worthy of a YouTube vid.  so fun.  

 

my friend, "Hey give me one of those baits.."

 

my friend earlier."what kind of ridiculous bait is that?!!!"

Had almost this exact experience… 

 

Bought a pack when they were first released kind of thinking it was more gimmick than anything.  Showed a couple different guys that fished in my boat, they laughed, but we never used it.
 

Then one day after a couple of slow hours on the water, I tied one on and cast it a country mile onto a known gravel/chunk rock point. Watched the line slowly sink for about 5 seconds - then THUMP - the line went tight and reeled in a 20 incher.  First cast!!
 

My friend who had scoffed at the bait was like - “No you didn’t, that “*%#^” doesn’t work!” Reeled it in and showed him what was down the fishes gullet and he couldn’t believe it. Told him I’d sell one turd to him for $20, he had some choice words for me.. 

What rod for a poop bait? Well that DEPENDS.

I took a break from fishing and I come back to people fishing with poop baits. What’s next? 😂

7 foot to 7-3 mh dobyns or halo rod or  bps car o lite with black blank. 50b vicious no fade braid

1 hour ago, dodgeguy said:

7 foot to 7-3 mh dobyns or halo rod or  bps car o lite with black blank. 50b vicious no fade braid

I tried it on an Xtasy 723c and it wasn’t powerful enough. Sent an email to Gary and he said at least a 4 power, and he personally would use a 5 power. 

10 minutes ago, FryDog62 said:

I tried it on an Xtasy 723c and it wasn’t powerful enough. Sent an email to Gary and he said at least a 4 power, and he personally would use a 5 power. 

Yeah I agree on a 5 power. That's only because it's a dobyns. My sierra is a 5 power and feels like most mh rods.

49 minutes ago, dodgeguy said:

Yeah I agree on a 5 power. That's only because it's a dobyns. My sierra is a 5 power and feels like most mh rods.

You’re right - it shows the variance in weight ratings between rod manufacturers - where Dobyns says a 5 power and Loomis says 3, and the rest of the industry it’s a 4. 

1 minute ago, FryDog62 said:

You’re right - it shows the variance in weight ratings between rod manufacturers - where Dobyns says a 5 power and Loomis says 3, and the rest of the industry it’s a 4. 

There's also something special in how the dobyns tips react and cast that I really like.it makes them really accurate. 

On 9/5/2024 at 5:20 PM, F14A-B said:

Is this a serious question?

 

What rod for a poop bait…

Exactly!  Does anyone actually believe that rod selection is this specific/difficult/challenging? 

53 minutes ago, MickD said:

Exactly!  Does anyone actually believe that rod selection is this specific/difficult/challenging? 

I'm just here to say that Ugly Stik could make a "S--- Stik" and I think that would actually sell decently

17 minutes ago, thediscochef said:

I'm just here to say that Ugly Stik could make a "S--- Stik" and I think that would actually sell decently

LoL.  I got a old school 6' 0 S--- Stik out in my shed. Medium casting, 8-20lb line that will work great for it. 

13 hours ago, MickD said:

Exactly!  Does anyone actually believe that rod selection is this specific/difficult/challenging? 

I know it, since the industry started this technique specific labeling it has totally confused a whole bunch of fishermen.. totally unnecessary in my opinion. I mean I’m the guy that threw 1/2 oz rattletraps on a 6’6” heavy fast Lews laser speed stick and it was never ever a problem for me but according to the rod manufacturers 🤦 

1 hour ago, F14A-B said:

know it, since the industry started this technique specific labeling it has totally confused a whole bunch of fishermen.. totally unnecessary in my opinion. I mean I’m the guy that threw 1/2 oz rattletraps on a 6’6” heavy fast Lews laser speed stick and it was never ever a problem for me but according to the rod manufacturers

Right, not only technique specific, but species specific.  There are some techniques that are best done with certain rods, but most of today's rods are a lot more versatile than many give credit for.  Just get a rod that feels good and go fishing. 

Ok so seriously, what brands/models of bait are we specifically talking about?

On 9/5/2024 at 5:06 PM, FryDog62 said:

Always been curious about the 893… besides scat lures, how does it do dragging 1/2 oz football jigs or is 3/8 it’s top end?

893 is 3/16-5/8 rated.

Tom

16 minutes ago, WRB said:

dragging 1/2 oz football jigs or is 3/8 it’s top end?

I really don't think with dragging that an 1/8th of an ounce is going even be noticeable.  I'm trying to be polite, but this whole this is incredible.

1 hour ago, MickD said:

I really don't think with dragging that an 1/8th of an ounce is going even be noticeable.  I'm trying to be polite, but this whole this is incredible.

The correction is 50% higher lure rating being debated. No difference between fishing T-rigged worms, creatures or silly named soft plastics regarding the rod.

Agree!

Tom

 

17 hours ago, woolleyfooley said:

Ok so seriously, what brands/models of bait are we specifically talking about?

Here's just one. Fish Arrow Heavy Poop Stick Bait | Tackle Warehouse

 

I use the 3.6"

15 hours ago, woolleyfooley said:

Ok so seriously, what brands/models of bait are we specifically talking about?

The Fish Arrow Heavy Poop is a good one at 5/8 oz. The Deps Cover Scat is another at 7/16 oz. And they are dead weight lures, a unique chunk to match to rod power. 
 

 

Missle Baits Bomba Lure  https://bit.ly/452MiC0