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by Drakestar
Wed Jan 31, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: San Francisco fishing options for a clueless Aussie
Replies: 6
Views: 1136

Re: San Francisco fishing options for a clueless Aussie

Some duplicate info from what Cal has already posted, but I figure that's okay: Clear Lake is less than 2 hours away and I've had good days there in mid-Feb. Not awesome days, but you can catch 10+ fish. Tons of guide services if you want to go. There are also guides for Lake Berryessa, Lake Sonoma ...
by Drakestar
Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:16 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Anyone have any recent experiences with NFC?
Replies: 40
Views: 51737

Re: Anyone have any recent experiences with NFC?

I just went through the Edge customer experience for a 2nd time (after waiting 6+ months (of no communication) for my early-adaptor Epitome back when it was released). Bought a regular Black Widow swimbait rod during their Black Friday sale, thinking they'll only sell rods they actually have, and fo...
by Drakestar
Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
Replies: 122
Views: 320005

Re: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods

Holy Hell! How Kyoya uses this rod, if the guides so small? As I recall he puts braid on his reels. I'll try to snap a picture, maybe others' experiences differ. I tried FG knots of 30lbs Maxcuatro -> 12lbs fluoro (for finesse jigs) and that knot worried me. It'll go though the guides and you can c...
by Drakestar
Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:55 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
Replies: 122
Views: 320005

Re: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods

One more thing people should be aware of with these rods is that the S68MH has the tiniest AGS guides I’ve ever seen on a rod; waaayyy smaller in diameter than any USDM Steez or Legend Extreme. They’re kind of cool, but IMO there’s no way to feasibly run a connection knot through that guide train wi...
by Drakestar
Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Conquest 843C MBR vs Poison Ultima PU1610MA (Medium Power)
Replies: 12
Views: 8673

Re: Conquest 843C MBR vs Poison Ultima PU1610MA (Medium Power)

The Poison Glorious is indeed more versatile. I have the 6’10” M and it’s a great fluke rod on top of everything else. Can even do 110-size jerkbaits. It loads up more similarly to the Adrena even according to Shimano. I’d give the nod to the Ultima in terms of sensitivity, but it’s plenty sensitive...
by Drakestar
Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:50 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Conquest 843C MBR vs Poison Ultima PU1610MA (Medium Power)
Replies: 12
Views: 8673

Re: Conquest 843C MBR vs Poison Ultima PU1610MA (Medium Power)

The PU 6'10" Medium feels like it fishes heavier than the same rod in lower Shimano rod lines (I've compared it to the 6'10" M Poison Glorious, Poison Adrena and Expride A rods). Part of that is simply how crisp (if not to say stiff) that rod is compared to the lower-segment rods. Once you have a fi...
by Drakestar
Mon Dec 18, 2023 11:31 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: New Certate?
Replies: 26
Views: 25972

Re: New Certate?

Can somebody provide a refresher on FC vs LT models? "Finesse Custom" vs "Light (and) Tough".

Is it true that I want a 2500 LT model for a M or MH (finesse) jig rod, not an FC one?
(But would go for FC if I wanted a 2000 model for a finesse - dropshot etc. - rod?)
by Drakestar
Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
Replies: 122
Views: 320005

Re: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods

It’s a SUPER stiff and boardy spinning rod and definitely comes down to style and personal preference. If anyone is looking for softness or feather light tip flex don’t buy it. Definitely be aware of what you’re getting into before buying one. It’s entirely intended to be a JDM heavy cover shooting...
by Drakestar
Mon Dec 04, 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
Replies: 122
Views: 320005

Re: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods

I've been fishing the Real Control S68MH for a few trips now, and while I like it, personally I'm not blown away. It feels like a textbook case of going too stiff and rigid on a supposedly super high-end rod, at the expense of enjoyment/castability/versatility. Supposedly the whole RC series is des...
by Drakestar
Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
Replies: 122
Views: 320005

Re: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods

I've been fishing the Real Control S68MH for a few trips now, and while I like it, personally I'm not blown away. It feels like a textbook case of going too stiff and rigid on a supposedly super high-end rod, at the expense of enjoyment/castability/versatility. Supposedly the whole RC series is desi...
by Drakestar
Sat Nov 25, 2023 10:59 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Casting Ned Rig rod
Replies: 33
Views: 27186

Re: Casting Ned Rig rod

Threw a bunch of dropshot on the Finesse Game Special and it did it very well. 3/16oz in 30 feet of water, no problem! Really loving this rod, and it does those 3/16oz Ned’s just as well. Good at controlling feisty spotted bass and keeping them pinned, even though it has that x-fast action. Just ou...
by Drakestar
Thu Nov 23, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Casting Ned Rig rod
Replies: 33
Views: 27186

Re: Casting Ned Rig rod

Threw a bunch of dropshot on the Finesse Game Special and it did it very well. 3/16oz in 30 feet of water, no problem! Really loving this rod, and it does those 3/16oz Ned’s just as well. Good at controlling feisty spotted bass and keeping them pinned, even though it has that x-fast action.
by Drakestar
Wed Nov 22, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Tournament Talk
Topic: Forward Facing Sonar and Co Anglers
Replies: 5
Views: 5666

Re: Forward Facing Sonar and Co Anglers

There’s probably a reason FFS both stands for “Forward Facing Sonar” and “For damn it’s Sake!”
by Drakestar
Fri Nov 17, 2023 9:42 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: why chartreuse?
Replies: 10
Views: 5694

Re: why chartreuse?

According to some studies, bass sees chartreuse as white. I don't know if it's true or not. If that's true, what's a good reason to use chartreuse, instead of white. :D Correct. I’ve posted this study before: https://academic.oup.com/cz/article/65/1/43/4924236 Bass can’t really distinguish between ...
by Drakestar
Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
Replies: 122
Views: 320005

Re: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods

There is no comparison between an 852 and the S68MH, it is significantly more powerful and yes it could easily fish a 3/8 jig, T-rig plastic, or hollow body frog in moderate to heavy cover. Thanks, this rod is now on my radar! I've been trying to balance out my casting and spinning setup to rest my...