How do you think a Dobyns 735 would work for topwater that are 1 to 1.5 ounce, especially the smaller Lunker Punker or other large walking baits.

Any thoughts about this?

Any thoughts about this? Really I'm looking for advice on a shorter rod that can throw 1 to 1.5 oz. topwaters.

Hello. I am interested in getting a crankbait rod for moderately heavy topwaters, especially for walking the 5 inch injected Lunker Punker (which is about 1.1 ounce). Other lures that I might use with the rod include the Buzzjet, Whopper Plopper and Shell Cracker, all of which are between an ounce a...

Thanks for your thoughts. In response to your question about using a leader - well, I found that I had even more trouble with the line tangling the hooks when I tied the braid direct. Maybe the braid was too supple. Anyway, I think a shorter rod and some fine tuning my walking technique seems to be ...

Hello, I bought a 5 inch (1.1 oz) injected Lunker Punker and am trying to walk it on my 7 foot 9 inch heavy big bait rod (Abu Garcia). However, I'm having trouble walking the bait with that rod and want to go with a shorter rod. My other crank rod is a Powell 703 and its over powered by the Lunker P...

Thanks for your replies. I am using the rod that I mentioned because it is heavy enough to through a 1 to 1.5 oz. bait, like the small lunker punker. My other crankbait rod is a 7 foot, but is 3 power, too light for the punker. So in response to your input, I started looking for a heavy crankbait/to...

I just bought a 5 inch plastic lunker punker. As I "walk the dog" with this bait, I'm having trouble with my line getting tangled on the first treble hook. I never had this problem with spooks (the only other walk the dog bait I've used). When the line is not tangled, I don't have any problem gettin...

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I'm interested in getting a few 6 inch or 7 inch soft swimbaits. I'm looking at 3:16 Rising Son baits, or something similar. What are the advantages of a top hook versus bottom hook on this sort of bait.

Thanks for your thoughts.

I don't see a reason to go extremely small with a reel. In fact, I would get the largest reel, with the largest arbor, that balances with your reel. I think the small diameter spinning reels don't cast as well as a larger diameter.

This is a great topic. But maybe re-phrase the question: how do you decide whether to stay with a lure that's not working or move from a location that's not holding fish? Is it the lure that's not working or are you fishing the wrong area or the wrong depth? I am totally baffled about making that de...

Backing off the cast control did the trick. Thanks. Its great to get advice on this forum.

Bought a Curado I a few months ago, my first Shimano after mostly fishing Daiwas. I set the centrafugal brake to one brake on and used it that way most of the summer. This week I changed the brake, setting, but when I was done the cover would not relatch shut. I tried several times, but no success. ...

What is the difference between tungsten flipping weight with and without plastic inserts. Is one better than another? If so, why?

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Thanks for your advice. I couldn't decide so I bought both. Bought the Champ 765 Flip and then got 40% off the Coalition 735. Seemed like a good compromise. Got a good price from Valley Sports. Can't wait until they are delivered.

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