Could It Be Magic? Megabass's US P5 F5.5-76X Mark-56 http://www.tackletour.com/images22/featureban_mbusp5f5576xmark56.jpg Introduction: Pushed back from initial projected debut dates due to the ongoing global supply chain crisis brought about by the pandemic, all indications are Megabass of America...

The Surprisingly Versatile Steez AGS "The Sensor" Casting Rod http://www.tackletour.com/images22/featureban_daiwastags701mmhxbsm.jpg Introduction: It's been nearly two decades since Daiwa introduced us to their now classic, original Steez series fishing rods. While there have been increme...

Defying the Status Quo : ARK Fishing Creates Their Own Gravity Baitcasters http://tackletour.com/images22/featureban_arkfishinggravityg7.jpg Introduction: Back in July of '22, we previewed ARK Fishing's exciting announcement of their brand new line of fishing reels. Given the number of rod and lure...

Accessible, Affordable, and More Importantly, Effective : Molix's GlideBait 140 SS http://www.tackletour.com/images22/featureban__molixglidebait140ss.jpg Introduction: The counter-culture mindset of the swimbait world favors product from smaller, one to two person shop manufacturers - the so called...

If I hadn't fished faster reels with better torque, I'd tend to agree, but that is not the case.

Lew's Shifts It into High Gear (Ratio) with Their HyperSpeed LFS http://www.tackletour.com/images22/featureban_lews22hyperspeedlfs.jpg Introduction: Whether it be cars, motorcycles, bikes, or your favorite hand held drill, if it has gears, there is a direct correlation to a somewhat unhealthy obses...

It's the same reel seat as the JDM P5 Destroyers of which I fished the F3-610X ... didn't even notice it one way or the other, so I'd say it's perfectly comfortable. But that's me.

The Megabass P5 Destroyers are Coming! A First Look at the US P5 Rod Launch Lineup http://www.tackletour.com/images22/featurebanmegabassdestroyerp5preview.jpg Introduction: The much anticipated Megabass America Destroyer P5 USA lineup of rods is right around the corner and the first run rods just l...

Function Meets Fashion, Daiwa's Silver Creek AIR TW http://www.tackletour.com/images22/featurebandaiwasilvercreekair.jpg Introduction: With the expanse of BFS fishing in the last few years, Daiwa dove into a niche within a niche with BFS trout fishing, releasing the Silver Creek Air TW. This proves...

Baitsanity’s Most Technical Glidebait Yet – The Antidote TUG http://www.tackletour.com/images22/featurebanbaitsanitytug.jpg Introduction: Baitsanity’s newest glidebait, the Antidote TUG, is also the company’s new halo swimbait and comes with a laundry list of innovative features which also make it ...

I don't recall getting that feeling but the LC9 I fished was a medium light power so soft overall. With regards to the chart on the KLX, keep in mind, if the tip is soft, there will be more deflection, so the curve will start out high, not low. I think the KLX's chart demonstrates what you were expe...

A Measure of Consistency, Kistler's New KLX http://www.tackletour.com/images22/featureban_kistelr22klx764mh.jpg Introduction: Last year, Kistler Custom Rods refreshed their Helium series of rods with a new blank the company is having made overseas. I found that new KC9 blank crisp, lively, and powe...

those skirts wire-tied on, or are they elastics? appreciate the review. looks like a decent spinnerbait. In case Zander doesn't see your question... from the review (no mention if it's wire or thread): "The hand tied skirts also have stayed intact and interestingly the Power Bait scent continu...

Berkley’s PowerBait Infused Spinnerbaits – The Power Blade Series http://tackletour.com/images22/featurebanberkleypowerblade.jpg Introduction: While the Berkley Slobberknocker bladed jig received the lion’s share of attention this season thanks to a strong ICAST launch, one product rollout that has...

Ahhh yup... confirmed they're Alconites ... ... thanks for the heads up dragon1 ... i'll get to work on the corrections.