In my experience there isn't added sensitivity (but on a high-end rod, you don't lose it, either). But the solid tip makes it easier to maintain bottom contact and you can fish lighter lures. The two ST rods that I have are both Daiwa Steez models (well, I might also have an old Ugly Stik somewhere...

Gone Phishin wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:55 am

That 893 spinning just got a little more attractive.

Has anyone held this stick yet? Thinking 4" and 5" weightless senkos, t-rigged.

Got my LT2500 in today. Spooled it up with 1.5 Varivas Seabass SI-X. Had some issues putting line on it. At first the line lay was very bottom heavy so I removed a spacer,its better now but slightly top heavy. May add a spacer back in. I used it for an hour or so tonight from the bank but didnt cat...

Not a lot of personality with this one...

Fascinating!

That 893 spinning just got a little more attractive.

Just stumbled upon these this morning. ALF has them in for preorder.

Looking at the price point, are they replacing the LTB series?

Great looking bait, but man that price is a tough pill to swallow.

Honestly, I’m not big on longer rods, but I’ve found having one longer, versatile rod in my arsenal is pretty useful. For the last several years, a first generation Orochi XX EMTF has been what I’ve used. It’s been a great rod but I’ve been getting the itch to bump up to something a little more hig...

hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 02, 2024 6:43 am

Just_Bass wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 02, 2024 6:39 am

It’s been quite awhile since I hold a big slab. Worth the cold and got up at two in the morning. Only one crappie but damn 5 bass.

That is fine table fare!

Especially out of that cold water.

On paper it looks like a killer Pop Max and Giant Dog-X stick.

Nice! That's a nostalgia bait for me.

godshippy wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 07, 2023 9:06 pm

Bringing this back for personal reasons...looking to upgrade my Dobyns Champion 795SB into something lighter in physical weight for throwing 6" Magdrafts, Slideswimmer 175s, and the like.

All year I used my Super Red Demon for the 175. Enjoyed it.

When I first looked at a chatterbait, I laughed out loud. Now, I always have one rod rigged with one on deck. I like a particular JDM model. The blade is already vibrating before I turn the handle. :-D With the advent of forward facing sonar, the Lil George is bound to make a comeback, right? Dude,...

Finnz922 wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:02 am

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