hand made and carved from specially selected wood versus poured into a mold and popped out en-mass... if you can afford it and appreciate the functional artistry, why not? if not, buy a BBZ

I look forward to their announcement each year. It's good, light hearted fun. I vote for the year of the blade!

Why not just get the Fuji EZ Keeper? You can put them anywhere on the rod.

I faced this exact decision recently at a tackle store. I went in prepared to purchase a couple of LEW'S reels and they just received a shipment of the latest generation Abu Revos. I ended up buying the Revo STX! They felt equally smooth in hand, but the weight difference in hand was significant so ...

I recall reading some chatter about these sticks back when they debuted but it's been pretty quiet about them ever since. I'm a fan of Matt Newman but have been waiting to hear the consensus on these rods before biting the bullet. Anyone care to share their experiences with these sticks? I guess the...

Top water!!

I thought the Megabass X4 line was made with the US market in mind. Wouldn't that make it USDM?

To me the Metan Invisible feels softer than the original Shooter which is why it works great on spinning reels but I haven't fished it in anything stronger than 8lb test.

Daiwa Steez XBD Frog Stick

i would get one of each on your list it's the only way you will know for sure which you like better

yes, it's been a busy weekend

so many vulnerable victims

to newbassnut, who do you think runs the event?