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by Fishinfanatic115
Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:18 am
Forum: General
Topic: Carrying duplicate baits
Replies: 13
Views: 5291

Re: Carrying duplicate baits

Depends on the specific lure. Topwater typically I carry one, unless the lure is disposable. Crankbaits it depends on how hard it is to get a replacement. If it's hard to come by, typically I'll order two at a time. Jerkbaits I keep a minimum of two on the boat for my good colors. It gets expensive,...
by Fishinfanatic115
Wed Jul 24, 2019 6:55 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Megabass Python Rods
Replies: 6
Views: 4852

Re: Megabass Python Rods

I have the 2018 White Python with a Calcutta Conquest 200, and I love it. I use it for mid-sized paddletails (6" MagDrafts, MagDraft Freestyles, 6.8" Keitech Swing Impacts, etc.) and mid-sized glidebaits (Deps Slide Swimmer 175 and Megabass I-Slide 185s). Fantastic rod, very sensitive.
by Fishinfanatic115
Wed Apr 03, 2019 6:01 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Looking for the opposite of suspend dots
Replies: 13
Views: 11102

Re: Looking for the opposite of suspend dots

You could use lighter wire trebles, or downsize hooks by a size.
by Fishinfanatic115
Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:38 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: What to do with a steez sv105 ltd
Replies: 31
Views: 15380

Re: What to do with a steez sv105 ltd

leggomye990 wrote:
Fishinfanatic115 wrote:I have one on a Destroyer FMJ. Fantastic for jigs with 17lb fluoro.

What jig weight are you throwing with it?
Majority of the time is a 1/2oz Keitech M1. Also have thrown 3/8oz in the same jig, but it feels light. Both with either a Reaction Smallie Beaver or Netbait Paca Chunk on the back.
by Fishinfanatic115
Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:47 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: What to do with a steez sv105 ltd
Replies: 31
Views: 15380

Re: What to do with a steez sv105 ltd

I have one on a Destroyer FMJ. Fantastic for jigs with 17lb fluoro.
by Fishinfanatic115
Fri Sep 28, 2018 6:28 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Gamma Fluoro and CoPoly
Replies: 16
Views: 13339

Re: Gamma Fluoro and CoPoly

When I use Edge it's only on leaders. It's significantly thicker than Seaguar AbrazX at the same rated strength, but is far tougher. Seems that they rate it lower than it breaks at. Tough as nails, very abrasion resistant.
by Fishinfanatic115
Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Daiwa cracking down on wholesalers/private dealers?
Replies: 11
Views: 11254

Re: Daiwa cracking down on wholesalers/private dealers?

Technically, all dealers who run through Daiwa directly should have to stick to Daiwa's MSRP pricing, or risk losing their dealership. I'm not sure if they've recently started cracking down on this, but I did notice what you did, so it seems to be a reasonable assumption.
by Fishinfanatic115
Wed Aug 22, 2018 5:15 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Reel to pair with NRX 853c
Replies: 16
Views: 10055

Re: Reel to pair with NRX 853c

Aldeee
by Fishinfanatic115
Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:35 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Need help ( Bottom contact rod)
Replies: 13
Views: 9144

Re: Need help ( Bottom contact rod)

Second the FMJ opinion. I'd also venture to say Orochi XX Enforcer for finesse jigs and shakey heads. I've thrown down to a Ned rig and up to a 3.8" Keitech Swing Impact Fat on mine, with minimal difficulty. I use 15lb J-Braid with an 8 or 10lb fluoro leader.
by Fishinfanatic115
Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Which 2 rods and reels are you guys going to mainly use this season?
Replies: 57
Views: 42810

Re: Which 2 rods and reels are you guys going to mainly use this season?

Daiwa Steez LTD 105XH/Megabass Destroyer Warhammer
Daiwa Steez LTD 105XH/Megabass Destroyer FMJ

17lb AbrazX on both, I love a good flipping bite. ;)
by Fishinfanatic115
Fri Mar 09, 2018 7:55 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: For you spinnerbait Enthusiasts...
Replies: 7
Views: 3854

Re: For you spinnerbait Enthusiasts...

Very cool! 8-) A bit off topic, but does anyone have experience with the Megabass - V9 Spinnerbaits? https://japanlureshop.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/210x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/v/9/v9_03_ayu_2.jpg Thin wire, they run very nice, and I get a lot of bites on them. They wo...
by Fishinfanatic115
Sat Dec 23, 2017 8:06 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2018 Stella
Replies: 35
Views: 14195

Re: 2018 Stella

This site has some specs. Looks like they shaved some weight off of the 2014 model.

https://www.fimosw.com/u/editor/k3hfe1ywgt45oc
by Fishinfanatic115
Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Another hook setting question
Replies: 19
Views: 15122

Re: Another hook setting question

For jigs and soft plastics, I set up but over the shoulder of the hand I'm reeling with. Just a more natural motion for me. So spinning rods I set over my left shoulder, and casting I set over my right, since I reel with my left and right hands respectively.
by Fishinfanatic115
Wed Dec 13, 2017 5:08 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Shimano Loomis Conquest rods
Replies: 238
Views: 150782

Re: Shimano Loomis Conquest rods

Has anyone gotten their hands on a 902S yet? I'll have mine on the water soon. It's finally getting cold enough for a 1/4 oz hair jig bite to start up, and I'm really curious how it's going to handle those duties, but it's going to be a fantastically versatile spinning rod in general. Mine will be ...
by Fishinfanatic115
Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:49 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Shimano Loomis Conquest rods
Replies: 238
Views: 150782

Re: Shimano Loomis Conquest rods

Has anyone gotten their hands on a 902S yet?