Shimano BOOSTs Freshwater Hardbait Lineup http://www.tackletour.com/images23/featurebanshimanoboostclassiclures.jpg Introduction: In advance of the Bassmaster Classic Shimano is bolstering their freshwater lure lineup with three new lures that make use of the company’s patented BOOST CONCEPT techno...

I bought a new zillion a month ago. I put line on it and mounted it on a rod. I was out last Saturday for the first time this season. I picked up the rod and laid into a nice cast. All of a sudden, boom. The worst backlash I've had in a while. I forget to set the brakes. They were on 0. Lesson lear...

I bought a new zillion a month ago. I put line on it and mounted it on a rod. I was out last Saturday for the first time this season. I picked up the rod and laid into a nice cast. All of a sudden, boom. The worst backlash I've had in a while. I forget to set the brakes. They were on 0. Lesson lear...

A Solid Little Reel With a Bigger Purpose: Lew's American Hero Tier 1 Casting Reel http://www.tackletour.com/images23/featurebanlewsamherotier1lfs.jpg Introduction: In 2013, Lew's launched their American Hero program in support of organizations helping military veterans return to life after service...

Fold to Cast Further – Shimano’s Armajoint Hard Bodied Swimbait http://tackletour.com/images23/featurebanshimanoarmajoint.jpg Introduction: The swimbait segment continues to grow, and it was just a matter of time before Shimano launched their own hard bodied swimbait. Rather than introduce just ano...

Mike Iaconelli's Powerbait Flute Worm by Berkley is no Fluke http://www.tackletour.com/images20/featureban_berkleypbfluteworm.jpg Introduction: Berkley continues to fill out their soft plastic bait arsenal releasing a series of signature baits tweaked and designed by their top of the line pros. We ...

Forward-Facing Sonar Units and the ‘Harass-A-Bass’ Technique Have Changed Bass Fishing Forever http://www.tackletour.com/images23/featurebandobynsforwardfacingsonar.jpg Forward by Zander: The first time I saw live sonar technology was at a media event in Florida back in 2019. The team from Garmin s...

*poof* ... that's all i got

Our buddy over at Bass Fishing Archives, just published a story about the birth of the low profile casting reel. Very interesting read.... linked here: DAIWA AND SHIMANO 1979

Just received news this morning that our friend, mhood, passed away. His health had been failing recently, and he finally succumbed after being flown to the hospital yesterday.

Lightweight and Worth the Effort – Edge’s Versatile Epitome MBR725-1C Rod http://www.tackletour.com/images22/featurebanedgeepitome.jpg Introduction: If there is one rod maker that needs no introduction it is Gary Loomis. Gary’s legacy as both an expert in graphite and resin materials and for his un...

I liked the Aaron Marten's F3-610XS but it wasn't too practical in my previous NJ location. I wonder why they changed to the Stinger tipped for the new version? F4st-69RSDti has always had a stinger tip and became Aaron's drop shot rod of choice when he was with MB. The Aaron Martens Limited was th...

KastKing’s Kestrel Elite Magnesium Baitcaster Takes Flight http://tackletour.com/images23/featurebankastkingkestrelelite2.jpg Introduction: KastKing has made a name for themselves in recent years by producing fishing tackle that offer great value for the cost. They have also been producing many pro...

Tokugawa wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 27, 2023 7:12 pm

Hey Cal - interesting stick. How do you think it would perform with a drop shot?

Might actually be ideal

Take Two (Piece) with Phenix's Feather Casting Rods http://tackletour.com/images20/featureban_phenixftxc722mh.jpg Introduction: Back in September of 2018, we shared with you Phenix's introduction of their Feather series of bass rods built with the explicit goal of being super light yet affordable. ...