I have a Steez 100 hl enroute to pair up with the Calais DC I got in December.

Shimano Stella 1000 FB
Shimano Calais 100a
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Great Review Daniel. I bought a Cuda in March. I had never kayaked before, but I have to say it is probably the best fishing purchase I ever made in my 40 years of fishing. This kayak was highly recommended by a friend who has more than 5 years experience and has used many kayaks. I can't say enough...

You've made a great decision!

Ya know I finally read this review yesterday....Makes me wish I hadn't sold the pixilla. Then again my arsenal's like swiss cheese at the momment and a purchase like this couldn't fill all the holes.

Probably a dumb question, but would a replacement of this nature require the usage of the Wild card?

WTG Robert! I like to fish with two combos when I go out too. Usually it'd be a baitcasting combo and a spinning, but with dc reels it's hard to let em sit!

can't see myself using it, but if I ever get to lake el salto again....

I'm guessing shallow water feeding getting ready to move deep for winter. I like your sluggo usage. Larger sized fished slow....let us know how you did!

Awesome pics! Nice fishing gear too. Wish I could afford a nikon d3, but I'm still learning the ropes so maybe some day...

Nikon d300

Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM for low light and portraits

Tamron 70-300 f/4-5.6 DI VC USD for distance, wildlife

Nice work!

Great story and fish! I can relate to what you said. My fishing year was alot like yours. Hopefully, the worst is behind and you can continue with your passion.

Looking for a rod to compliment my 7'1" steez compile x rod. Looking for a versatile and sensitve rod for multiple applications including soft swimbaits, senkos, jigs. Possibly lighter spinnerbaits as well. I've gone through all the TT posts and I'm leaning towards the nrx, but having owned a 783 pr...

Dont be a hater!! We should all feel lucky we have such a quality selection to choose from , think back to what our fathers and grandfathers used. Probably didnt even have this discussion back then. Nobody is right here , just lots of opinions. Amen. Couldn't have said it any better! I've put a lot...