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by Craigthor
Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:11 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Short 5-5’6” rod for small river and stream smallies
Replies: 10
Views: 5283

Short 5-5’6” rod for small river and stream smallies

Looking to start some Smallie and walleye searching once winter is over. Love trouting but it requires to much travel so wife gets upset I’m gone all the time. Prefer a spinning rod of 5-5’6” for tossing 1/8-1/4ish ounce jigs and craw plastics. Probably a 2000 series reel of some kind will sit on it...
by Craigthor
Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:02 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Smith Multiyouse TRMK-423UL
Replies: 5
Views: 5623

Re: Smith Multiyouse TRMK-423UL

CheezusCrust wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:36 am
How much?
Already sold, great rod though
by Craigthor
Tue Feb 04, 2020 3:27 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Daiwa presso AGS 61MLF
Replies: 10
Views: 6321

Re: Daiwa presso AGS 61MLF

Any info on these rods? Been eyeing the presso AGS 61MLF for throwing 1/16 to 1/8 crappie jigs. I like a fast tip. One of these rods would match up perfectly with my Daiwa presso ltd 1025. Would like some feedback before I drop $400 on one. If not any recommendations? Thanks No info, I was hunting ...
by Craigthor
Sun Jan 26, 2020 12:49 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Smith Troutin’ Spin Lagless Boron and Daysprout LT1000-SP
Replies: 0
Views: 2855

Smith Troutin’ Spin Lagless Boron and Daysprout LT1000-SP

After purchasing many rods I’ve found the rod I’ve been looking for. Smith Troutin’ Spin Lagless Boron 45DT3 paired with my Daysprout LT1000-SP spooled with Sunline Troutist Wild 3# Nylon http://www.smith.jp/product/trout/lagless/lagless.html Tweaked the reel with a couple goodies from iOS Factory b...
by Craigthor
Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Prescription Sunglasses?
Replies: 20
Views: 14336

Re: Prescription Sunglasses?

I finally had to give in and get a pair of prescription sunglasses... Maui Jim has been a long time personal favorite of mine because of the quality of their lenses. I ordered up a pair of their Waterman-410 sunglasses because of the integrated strap, built in venting, and wrap around design. The f...
by Craigthor
Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Prescription Sunglasses?
Replies: 20
Views: 14336

Re: Prescription Sunglasses?

I have Costa 580G with progressive lenses. I went through my eye doctor and it took about 3 weeks to receive from Costa after the order was put in. They are fantastic but very expensive. May I ask what you paid for progressives? And do you get the option of different tints? Thanks. Mine aren’t prog...
by Craigthor
Fri Jan 10, 2020 3:24 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Smith Multiyouse TRMK-423UL
Replies: 5
Views: 5623

Re: Smith Multiyouse TRMK-423UL

I’m sure you’ll have fun with that one. Now if someone could just come up with a way to easily break down and reassemble a fully rigged rod. Great rod but it wasn’t for me, it got a little test and has landed in the hands of someone who loves it. I did order another rod from Smith that I hope to ge...
by Craigthor
Fri Jan 10, 2020 3:22 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Well I couldn’t stay away...
Replies: 29
Views: 18910

Re: Well I couldn’t stay away...

Ok educate me here. Does the line roller not already have 2 bearings? Do you have the link to the IOS Factory D-System Drag Upgrade and Line Roller kit? Thanks...I've said it a million times but this is a curse....LOL. Regards No I believe the stock version of the reel has one bearing and one bushi...
by Craigthor
Fri Jan 10, 2020 9:08 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Well I couldn’t stay away...
Replies: 29
Views: 18910

Re: Well I couldn’t stay away...

Also, looking at the Ballistic, upgrading to the full 11 bearings, and upgrading the knob isn’t much cheaper than just buying the Daysprout version that is already tuned and you get it in black. Thanks much for the info on the reel. Your assessment, and after watching an untold number of hours of a...
by Craigthor
Wed Jan 08, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Prescription Sunglasses?
Replies: 20
Views: 14336

Re: Prescription Sunglasses?

Huge fan of Oakleys with their Prizm lenses in your choice. I love the shallow water lenses for all my small stream trout adventures. They make a deep water lens as well as well that I have not tried as I only trout fish. Order them through my optometrist I use the Oakley Flak II frames. In essence ...
by Craigthor
Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:05 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Well I couldn’t stay away...
Replies: 29
Views: 18910

Re: Well I couldn’t stay away...

ultralight wrote:
Sun Jan 05, 2020 1:54 am
Is the spool diameter same as the Daiwa 1003s? Thanks.
That I’m not sure, I’ve never owned a Daiwa in the 1003s size. Only ever owned them in the newer LT1000 series.
by Craigthor
Sat Jan 04, 2020 2:14 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Who makes the smallest split rings?
Replies: 6
Views: 4918

Re: Who makes the smallest split rings?

Pretty sure C’Ultiva makes some in size 000, IRC.
by Craigthor
Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:17 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Smith Multiyouse TRMK-423UL
Replies: 5
Views: 5623

Smith Multiyouse TRMK-423UL

Ran across this just released rod and figured I would give it a test run. I really liked having a short BFS rod and Smith didn’t disappoint with this release. http://www.smith.jp/product/trout/multiyouse/multiyouse.html I picked up the TRMK-423UL which is a 4’2” 3pc rod that is “full glass” accordin...
by Craigthor
Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:03 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: 1/64oz Rod Recommendation
Replies: 13
Views: 8293

Re: 1/64oz Rod Recommendation

I agree if you are looking for an “area type” rod. These are typically short rods designed for small streams targeting tiny native trout. Casting distance is not a concern and actually detrimental at times. These rods tend to be on the fast side, but geared more towards small minnow jerkbaits or sp...
by Craigthor
Sat Dec 28, 2019 6:21 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Well I couldn’t stay away...
Replies: 29
Views: 18910

Re: Well I couldn’t stay away...

Ordered some light spoons to try with the Varivas, as it is rated 0.1 to 6.3g should be a test casting down to 0.5g.