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by primus
Sat Apr 01, 2023 3:35 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: BFS Topwater rod recommendation
Replies: 6
Views: 2306

Re: BFS Topwater rod recommendation

I was thinking 6 lb mono, maybe 8 . I might consider the Curado, a little more than I wanted to spend on a rod used primarily for topwaters but that wouldn't be the first time I exceeded my budget on fishing tackle. :D Even though it's fiberglass I assume that it wouldn't be too bulky and heavy giv...
by primus
Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: BFS Topwater rod recommendation
Replies: 6
Views: 2306

Re: BFS Topwater rod recommendation

I was thinking 6 lb mono, maybe 8 . I might consider the Curado, a little more than I wanted to spend on a rod used primarily for topwaters but that wouldn't be the first time I exceeded my budget on fishing tackle. :D Even though it's fiberglass I assume that it wouldn't be too bulky and heavy give...
by primus
Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:34 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: BFS Topwater rod recommendation
Replies: 6
Views: 2306

BFS Topwater rod recommendation

Looking for a rod that is not overly expensive to throw 1/8 to 1/4 oz topwater baits like floating rapalas and small poppers , length wise I would prefer something in the 6'6" - 6'10 " range. I would like something that has a little power in case I run into a 5 lber though I realize there is some sa...
by primus
Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:34 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Best wake cranks?
Replies: 14
Views: 9262

Re: Best wake cranks?

My favorite was the old Xcalibur wake crank that they discontinued a few years back, violent strikes with this bait at times .
by primus
Mon Dec 07, 2015 7:50 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Your Favorite Discontinued Bait
Replies: 112
Views: 55725

Re: Your Favorite Discontinued Bait

I mentioned it another thread but the Xcalibur Wake crank is the best that I have used in that bait category .
by primus
Mon Dec 07, 2015 6:28 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: True Wake Baits
Replies: 29
Views: 14017

Re: True Wake Baits

The best one I've ever used is the discontinued Xcalibur wake crank, when they are on it that bait gets destroyed . It also does a great job with faster retrieves and the loud rattle really pisses them off when fished over grass .
by primus
Mon Dec 07, 2015 5:53 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Why no love for the DT-4
Replies: 10
Views: 5247

Re: Why no love for the DT-4

I think part of the reason for me is I usually do better with a Strike King or Lucky Craft squarebill and they run in a similar depth range. There are lot of swimbaits that I throw in that depth range as well. In my experience the DT 4 catches fish but for whatever reason I've had way more success o...
by primus
Fri Oct 09, 2015 11:22 pm
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: Keitch jigs
Replies: 12
Views: 9095

Re: Keitch jigs

I've only fished the model 1 and model 2, no problems with the size of the hooks or them bending out . These are finesse jigs designed to be fished with smaller trailers and lighter line, very high quality and will successfully land a lot of nice fish if used properly .
by primus
Fri Oct 09, 2015 11:13 pm
Forum: Plastics
Topic: Best 12-15" worm
Replies: 37
Views: 21526

Re: Best 12-15" worm

I love fishing larger worms, so I thought I would revive this thread. I use the Gambler 10" and 13" ribbontail and the 9" ledge worms. Missile Tomahawk is my "finesse" ribbontail. I also have used the Deps deathadder 10" which has a massive body. I'll fish these texas rigged or shakey head. I am wo...
by primus
Fri Oct 09, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: Plastics
Topic: Good trailer for swim jig?
Replies: 40
Views: 35669

Re: Good trailer for swim jig?

This year I've had good success cutting off the back end of a Gambler Burner worm.
by primus
Wed Oct 07, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: NEW RAPALA SHADOW RAP
Replies: 20
Views: 11452

Re: NEW RAPALA SHADOW RAP

bringing back a somewhat old thread. for those that have fished this thing, how effective is it? worth the $9? how strong are the hooks and bill? thx Ttt, wondering the same. This was my most productive jerkbait from last spring. It outproduced my favorites which would include offerings from Strike...
by primus
Sat Jul 18, 2015 5:35 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Wake Baits?
Replies: 29
Views: 14316

Re: Wake Baits?

Thanks for the info smalljaw .
by primus
Tue Jul 14, 2015 11:10 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Wake Baits?
Replies: 29
Views: 14316

Re: Wake Baits?

I will have to hunt the Mann's Wake bait. My all time favorite made by Pradco under the ExCalibur name they discontinued, I have a few left. Another good one besides some of those already mentioned would be the Bass Pro Shops Offshore Angler Wake bait from their saltwater line-up . http://www.basspr...
by primus
Tue Jun 23, 2015 1:02 am
Forum: Plastics
Topic: Solid body paddle tail swimbaits
Replies: 30
Views: 16731

Re: Solid body paddle tail swimbaits

I will add another for your consideration which is a finesse swimbait that has caught me a lot of fish is a 4" Damiki Anchovy shad . I caught off the head part and attach this to a Revenge jighead in either an 1/8 or 1/4 oz size because I don't like swimbaits with 4 eyes to them . This bait throws a...
by primus
Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: New loomis Rods
Replies: 6
Views: 4738

Re: New loomis Rods

shimanogloomis man wrote:Imo for 200 there's better options klx would be on top also Phenix recons and crucials nice rods also
I'm also very impressed with my KLX rods, hard to imagine a better option out there in that price range .