Fbass wrote:that's interesting. Please keep us informed, whenever you have a picture or a place to order, I'm a big javallon user and that's one expensive addiction!!

I havent found a pic yet and there website seems to be a little outdated.

Lightninrod wrote:"$20" Don't know where you've been buying them but I bought mine here.


Dan

$12 plus $6 shipping sorry $18.

the company is lake fork

I was at tackle force yesterday and saw on the table what looked like a 140 javalon. Apparently Lake fork tackle is coming out with a copy. They only got the one sample in but there should be coming out for like $6. Thats alot better then $20. I actually like the design a little better. Its a much t...

16 for me

For this summer the only thing I seem to catch any bass on are Crappie grubs. I went fishing the other day for three hours using flukes, tubes, jerkbaits, and buzzbait. I caught nothing. I decided I needed to catch something switched to my crappie setup and went to my favorite crappie hole. Me and m...

I just purchased some from http://www.tackleforce.com at there store in Conn for Half off. I couldnt pass up buying a bunch for $5 a set.
Tom

I live near the Delaware river and my top bait for smallmouths is a tube 3.5 or 4 inch. They can be effective in different ways. Cast upstream and bounce down. Somtimes the like it at the while its bouncing down and sometimes the like when its at the end is just hanging in a certain spot. My second ...

I bought a crappie kit at walmart for $10. Its all small curly tail grubs with different size jigs. I'v caught so a crap load of crappie with this kit. I had to buy more hooks though. From what I'v seen the color doesnt really matter much and more about prestation. (slow).
Tom

All the blanks they sell in Japan are american blanks, but you can find alot weird pieces for rod that will make it look like a megabass rod(Paint reel seat, colored trim pieces etc.)

They have a pretty good rod selection. They defiantly have St. Croix and Shimano.
Tom

as far as blanks go one of the best in my opinion are Shikari rod blanks which is an american company. I'v made a couple of rods with them and love them. http://www.shikariblanks.com

Sounds like you need a custom rod if you want a wood handle. possible one these http://www.merricktackle.com/prodpages/ ... andles.htm.

apply the color protector with a brush and let it dry. For the expoxy 1. your going to need something to spin the rod on. (Box with two V's cut into it) 2.Apply first coat with brush making sure not to put to much. Brush off and excess. Spin a half turn every 15 minutes for 4 hours. 3. After 8 hours...

http://www.thegreatoutdoorsexpo.com/
Thats the one in scranton. I'v never been to it. I think its the first year.
Tom