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by btoups
Wed Apr 15, 2020 7:13 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Handle for ‘15 Aldebaran
Replies: 2
Views: 2546

Handle for ‘15 Aldebaran

I bent the handle on my 2015 Alde and need a replacement. Looking for suggestions on a Shimano or after market handle that won’t break the bank

I searched the forums but couldn’t find anything.

Thanks in advance.
by btoups
Mon Sep 10, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Buying Multiple Bait Colors as Backups...???
Replies: 9
Views: 9179

Re: Buying Multiple Bait Colors as Backups...???

Once I find a lure and color I’m confident in, I will buy multiples. I try to stick to basic colors.
by btoups
Mon Sep 10, 2018 6:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: General Questions
Replies: 20
Views: 17778

Re: General Questions

Bearing upgrade being noticeable depends on what you have to begin with. I’ve changed some in Shimano reels and haven’t noticed much difference.

Braid is my preferred line. I love the small diameter and no stretch. If water is clear add a flouro leader.

I use oil on level wind.
by btoups
Mon Sep 10, 2018 6:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What piece of cheap or tackle gear do you use and love?
Replies: 50
Views: 49509

Re: What piece of cheap or tackle gear do you use and love?

Cheap nail clipper to cut line.
by btoups
Mon Sep 10, 2018 5:52 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Slamming the Smalls
Replies: 7
Views: 6668

Re: Slamming the Smalls

Great catch
by btoups
Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:34 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: My UL Spybait Challenge
Replies: 23
Views: 12520

Re: My UL Spybait Challenge

Wow. Those look great.
by btoups
Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:32 pm
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Fish both left and right handed baitcasters?
Replies: 35
Views: 35046

Re: Fish both left and right handed baitcasters?

Right handed retrieve cast mainly with left hand.
by btoups
Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:30 pm
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Your 3 go to/favorite baits, and three you hate?
Replies: 49
Views: 50065

Re: Your 3 go to/favorite baits, and three you hate?

Favorites:
topwater pop r
weightless flukes
Small spinner baits

Least favorite:
bait
Lipless crankbaits
Chatterbaits

Just started fishing hollow body frogs. They may move up the list soon.
by btoups
Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:23 pm
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: How to walk a frog and what frog walks the best?
Replies: 23
Views: 21103

Re: How to walk a frog and what frog walks the best?

I’m just starting to fish with a frog and this thread has been very helpful.
by btoups
Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:17 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Reels for Better Distance for Lighter Baits
Replies: 14
Views: 10553

Re: Reels for Better Distance for Lighter Baits

Of the ones you mentioned, I only have the Curado 70 and it handles light lures fine when paired with the right rod.
by btoups
Mon Sep 10, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Bantam MGL reviews?
Replies: 79
Views: 51823

Re: Bantam MGL reviews?

I should get mine I. The mail tomorrow. Can’t wait to try it out.
by btoups
Wed Sep 05, 2018 11:02 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Edge Rods
Replies: 20
Views: 13468

Re: Edge Rods

I’ve been happy with the Edge rod I got from Kickstarter, but these wait times seem extreme.
by btoups
Wed Sep 05, 2018 11:01 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Reel to pair with NRX 853c
Replies: 16
Views: 10089

Re: Reel to pair with NRX 853c

I’m waiting for a Shimano Bantam to come in the mail. Hope it pairs well.
by btoups
Fri Aug 31, 2018 9:48 am
Forum: General
Topic: Best Warm Weather Rain Gear
Replies: 9
Views: 9127

Re: Best Warm Weather Rain Gear

Frog Toggs
by btoups
Thu Aug 30, 2018 10:40 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: New combo- carbon head Hien
Replies: 30
Views: 22671

Re: New combo- carbon head Hien

Very nice