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by Hogsticker2
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Things You Have NEVER Tried
Replies: 12
Views: 532

Re: Things You Have NEVER Tried

No magnum spoons for me, either. Ive never fly fished, but I learned how to use a fly rod in my buddy's back yard. Ive never used a spybait or a ned rig. Dont kill me for this, but I can count on one hand how many times Ive thrown a suspending jerkbait and Ive never thrown a Vision 110. Blasphemy! ...
by Hogsticker2
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: New Zillion Rods
Replies: 45
Views: 4822

Re: New Zillion Rods

bronzefly wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:37 pm
They are Fuji K-Frame Alconite guides.
Must not be the titanium alconites. I thought Fuji stopped producing those. I've never had an issue with alconites myself. Still have a handful of customs with them. Blank is much more important to me.
by Hogsticker2
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:48 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2024 Metanium DC
Replies: 45
Views: 18635

Re: 2024 Metanium DC

thaos95 wrote:
Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:02 pm
Ordered one from The Hook Up Tackle. Will be putting it on my NRX+ 843.
500 bones, ouch. I'm trying to hold out until the leftys are officially out and available.
by Hogsticker2
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: What’s up with Kistler rods??
Replies: 5
Views: 773

Re: What’s up with Kistler rods??

Kisler is moving on to yet another blank manufacturer. Dedicated thread on it.
by Hogsticker2
Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:18 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Kistler back to US made blanks
Replies: 8
Views: 1175

Re: Kistler back to US made blanks

Could be any number of companies, who knows. It would be awesome if they went with Point Blank, but I don't know if those are manufactured in the States. I haven't purchased or used anything from Kisler in ages. Since the original Magnesium built on Shikari blanks. Wish I still had that one.
by Hogsticker2
Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Varivas Nylon Line
Replies: 7
Views: 1211

Re: Varivas Nylon Line

freelancer27 wrote:
Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:55 am
Please report back on your findings! :)
For sure
by Hogsticker2
Wed Feb 21, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Raid Japan Rods
Replies: 20
Views: 7890

Re: Raid Japan Rods

I've been told that the Technix rods were really good for bottom contact if you can find one.
by Hogsticker2
Wed Feb 21, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2024 Metanium DC
Replies: 45
Views: 18635

Re: 2024 Metanium DC

I can't imagine trying to get a solid hook set from 100 yards away.
by Hogsticker2
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:55 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Shimano Excite Top Rods
Replies: 4
Views: 781

Re: Shimano Excite Top Rods

I prefer a solid tip for light, feel, line watching techniques, such as hover strolling. Took me a while to feel comfortable with them, but I now own 3 solid tip rods. Definitely not for everyone.
by Hogsticker2
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:06 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2024 Metanium DC
Replies: 45
Views: 18635

Re: 2024 Metanium DC

It can hold 100 yards of 12lb line. Not sure what lb test you want to use, but that should be plenty of line for most bass fishing applications. Most of my Daiwa reels hold roughly 20 to 30 yards less, and I haven't ran into any issues. I don't really fish anything heavier than a half ounce though.
by Hogsticker2
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:02 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2024 Metanium DC
Replies: 45
Views: 18635

Re: 2024 Metanium DC

Does anyone know if the brake adjustment slider has clicks / notches, or does it just freely slide back and forth?
by Hogsticker2
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2024 Metanium DC
Replies: 45
Views: 18635

Re: 2024 Metanium DC

Never had a size 70 reel before. Is it more specific for pitching and shorter casts due to the line capacity? Looking to replace my 15 Met DC as an all purpose reel for under 1/2 oz lures. I thought my 15 Met DC was best served for baits 3/8 oz and up. It would be nice if this new model handled bai...
by Hogsticker2
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:00 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Varivas Nylon Line
Replies: 7
Views: 1211

Re: Varivas Nylon Line

I might suggest just starting by trying their ‘Varivas Bass’ nylon line. It’s a fairly new release. I haven’t tried it myself but I did try some shock leader from Varivas last year for beach and pier fishing as an alternative to the seaguar gold label and I was highly impressed. I don’t think they ...
by Hogsticker2
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:55 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Varivas Nylon Line
Replies: 7
Views: 1211

Re: Varivas Nylon Line

dragon1 wrote:
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:37 pm
Following...I assume you're looking for a nice alternative to Sunline Defier?
Indeed
by Hogsticker2
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:54 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: New Zillion Rods
Replies: 45
Views: 4822

Re: New Zillion Rods

It's been a while since we've seen a Zilly stick.