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- Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:13 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Longer ML spinning rod
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2231
Re: Longer ML spinning rod
The Steez AGS 76MML is magic. It's just one of those rods that has "it" without a doubt. I've been fishing mine every chance I get since I got it last year. I highly recommend this rod as a lighter power option than what you have. We will have more coming soon... I’m afraid you’re going to think I’...
- Wed Apr 24, 2019 2:54 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Levante Leviathan for 2-3oz baits?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 841
Re: Levante Leviathan for 2-3oz baits?
I think your best bet for swimbaits is 65-80# braid and a 20-30# mono leader to get a little stretch in the system. Tim & Matt at Tactical Bassin typically use Maxima Ultragreen for leader material, and I’d start with a mono/copolymer you know and trust as a leader if you don’t use the Maxima. Just ...
- Wed Apr 24, 2019 2:29 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: OG tatula vs New tatula rod
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2273
Re: OG tatula vs New tatula rod
I liked the now discontinued Cronos better than the first generation Tatula rods as well. They did feel better overall in my hands. Smart choice going with the new Megabass Destroyer models too... they're fantastic =D> I actually looked at Daiwa’s site before I wrote this question, and there was no...
- Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:06 am
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: Daiwa J Braid Grand 8,15,20, 30lbs ABS and Knot Breaking Strength Tests
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4497
Re: Daiwa J Braid Grand 8,15,20, 30lbs ABS and Knot Breaking Strength Tests
Well, that’s not good news...slipperybob wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2019 12:45 amIt seems that J Braid Grand separates much easier than J Braid. These were 6, 8, and 10 # labelled strength.
- Fri Apr 19, 2019 8:56 am
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: Color braid?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2903
Re: Color braid?
Thanks, ShimanoFan, for the excellent info on manufacturing the PE fibers that comprise our braided lines. I would say, based on some very cheap Chinese braids I picked up from A-zon to use as backing, that the braiding and QC of most name brand braids counts quite a bit in terms of the performance ...
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 7:21 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: OG tatula vs New tatula rod
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2273
Re: OG tatula vs New tatula rod
I'm a fan of the new Tatula rods. I think they are one of the best value rods on the market and are generally under rated. They are light, sensitive, and available in a lot of actions and powers. I like the overall feel of the rods better than the first generation models and those were nice rods to...
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 7:12 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Alternatives to my rod
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2240
Re: Alternatives to my rod
I don’t know if I can help you or not, but can you explain why you’re anxious to stick with such a short rod? Is it because it’s easier to use in the yak? 6’3 is extremely short by current standards, and I’ve found no drawbacks to longer rods in terms of working even topwaters or jerkbaits (even in ...
- Wed Apr 03, 2019 12:15 pm
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: Color braid?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2903
Re: Color braid?
Sufix 832 in ghost is pure white.1nutinthewater wrote:Fireline Ultra 8 in Crystal color. I use it on many reels. Easy to see and excellent line.BRONZEBACK32 wrote:I like green and yellow, I personally would like just plain white without any die.
- Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:26 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: What’s a good rod for spinnerbaits?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1329
Re: What’s a good rod for spinnerbaits?
NOTE: I just realized these rods are no longer in the lineup, so you’d have to look at the used market.
The Megabass Orochi XX or Levante Spinnerbait Special is really exceptional. A 1oz bait is pushing it, but it works ok for short roll casts on baits that size. It’s perfect for 3/8-3/4oz baits.
The Megabass Orochi XX or Levante Spinnerbait Special is really exceptional. A 1oz bait is pushing it, but it works ok for short roll casts on baits that size. It’s perfect for 3/8-3/4oz baits.
- Sun Mar 17, 2019 12:37 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: All purpose spinning rod
- Replies: 2
- Views: 605
All purpose spinning rod
Like most of you, I have all kinds of specialized spinning rods, from ML to MH in power and lengths from 6’3 to 7’6. Depending on where I’m fishing, where the fish are located, and whose boat I’m in, my rod assortment may be nearly all casting or predominantly spinning. When I’m in the situation tha...
- Sun Mar 17, 2019 12:13 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: The Go To big T-rig / C-rig Rod
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2424
Re: The Go To big T-rig / C-rig Rod
I’ve been really happy with the Dobyns Champion Extreme 784, the Mike Long jig rod, for rigs and jigs. It’s also versatile enough to throw an umbrella rig. It’s probably not as sensitive as some of the Megabass rods mentioned, and certainly not as sensitive as the NRX, but it’s still an excellent an...
- Sun Jun 03, 2018 5:25 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Dobyns XP versus Megabass thoughts…
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1502
Dobyns XP versus Megabass thoughts…
Maybe my subject line was too vague in my last post… I’m looking for two swim bait rods (unless one can do both). I seem to have narrowed it down to Megabass – either the new Leviathan or the equivalent in the Destroyer lineup – or a Dobyns champion XP, looking specifically at the 806 and 807 swim b...
- Sun Jun 03, 2018 5:11 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Debating between a couple frog rods
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2119
Re: Debating between a couple frog rods
Since nobody seems to be commenting on anything other than the St. Croix, I’ll throw in another possibility. Take a look at the Tatula elite Ish Monroe frog rod. It’s certainly within your budget, and it has a lot going for it. I have a friend who fishes the zodias rods, and I think they are quite n...
- Thu May 31, 2018 6:22 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Swimbait rods
- Replies: 0
- Views: 768
Swimbait rods
Can anyone compare either iteration of the Orochi Leviathan with the Dobyns Champion XP 806SB and 807SB? Is the Orochi more of a treble hook rod, or will it handle 8-10” Huds as well?
- Wed Jun 07, 2017 2:22 pm
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: 50 or 60 lb Sunline FX2 Froggin' braid
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3201
Re: 50 or 60 lb Sunline FX2 Froggin' braid
I'd say 60 in general, especially if you're planning to use it as a main line for c-rigs: you'll want the thicker diameter when you're scraping it across rocks.