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by djd
Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Megabass rods keep breaking while casting
Replies: 79
Views: 20284

Re: Megabass rods keep breaking while casting

Last year around this time I posted (http://www.tackletour.net/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=84969&p=684762#p684762) my issues with MB Destroyer Daemos rods. In a (2) day stretch I broke one swinging a 2lb fish in the boat and the following day another swinging a 2.5lber. Both about 2/3 of the way up the ro...
by djd
Fri Nov 05, 2021 5:55 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Megabass rods keep breaking while casting
Replies: 79
Views: 20284

Re: Megabass rods keep breaking while casting

Last year around this time I posted (http://www.tackletour.net/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=84969&p=684762#p684762) my issues with MB Destroyer Daemos rods. In a (2) day stretch I broke one swinging a 2lb fish in the boat and the following day another swinging a 2.5lber. Both about 2/3 of the way up the ro...
by djd
Wed Nov 03, 2021 11:08 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Megabass rods keep breaking while casting
Replies: 79
Views: 20284

Re: Megabass rods keep breaking while casting

Last year around this time I posted (http://www.tackletour.net/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=84969&p=684762#p684762) my issues with MB Destroyer Daemos rods. In a (2) day stretch I broke one swinging a 2lb fish in the boat and the following day another swinging a 2.5lber. Both about 2/3 of the way up the rod...
by djd
Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:13 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: The search for one (Lipless) Megabass Orochi xx EMTF vs Destroyer Javelin
Replies: 8
Views: 3431

Re: The search for one (Lipless) Megabass Orochi xx EMTF vs Destroyer Javelin

I don't own nor have I used a Javelin. Have quite a few Gen 1 XXs, including multiple EMTFs, DSRs and FSSs. Also have thrown lipless baits on MB Black Jungle Deep Crank Slow Rolling. For my lipless fishing (scattered to heavier grass), I don't like the FSS, DSR or EMTF. The MB Black Jungle Deep Cran...
by djd
Thu Apr 08, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: What's your rod lineup for this year
Replies: 47
Views: 15800

Re: What's your rod lineup for this year

At the moment here is what I have, or at least what I remember putting in the boat a few weeks ago... Casting (3) MB Destoyer FMJs (1) MB Destoyer Daemos (Had 2 others, but they broke on back2back outings) (1) MB XX Gen 1 DSR (Needs new guide) (2) MB XX Gen 1 EMTF (1) MB XX Gen 1 Flatside Special (2...
by djd
Fri Apr 02, 2021 8:48 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Destroyer Valdivia as EMTF compliment?
Replies: 2
Views: 1549

Re: Destroyer Valdivia as EMTF compliment?

I would reach out to Gary at the Tackle Trap. I’m sure he has plenty of hands-on experience with both rods. He has always been spot on when describing/recommending rods IMHO.
by djd
Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Thoughts MB XXX Mat Bucker
Replies: 1
Views: 946

Thoughts MB XXX Mat Bucker

Just curious on folks experience with the MB XXX Mat Bucker rod. I know its listed as a Frog rod, I'm just wondering what else folks have used it for. When I look at the specs (3/8-3) and MF taper, I could see throwing spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, buzzbaits, spooks and swimbaits. Also, how is this se...
by djd
Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: Cast off surplus tackle
Replies: 9
Views: 6979

Re: Cast off surplus tackle

mark poulson wrote:
Mon Apr 06, 2020 3:33 pm
Cal/Zander,
Crickets? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Surplus (or dearth for that matter) is a mindset!
by djd
Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: What is your favorite frog?
Replies: 20
Views: 13645

Re: What is your favorite frog?

I'm a below average frog fisherman (at least in terms of confidence if not ability). One of my partners on the other hand is a pretty good frog fisherman who almost always throws a frog in the course of a day spent fishing for largemouth. We both prefer a Spro poppin frog.
by djd
Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: Do you guys always use reel covers and rod sleeves?
Replies: 42
Views: 23236

Re: Do you guys always use reel covers and rod sleeves?

Rod sleeves only. Keep them on in rod locker to prevent tangles and damage. When the rod goes to the deck the sleeve comes off and stays in the locker. I have a foam based handle system to put the rod 'butts' in, this prevents reel damage.
by djd
Mon Feb 22, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: what is the best one stop shop crankbait rod?
Replies: 18
Views: 7320

Re: what is the best one stop shop crankbait rod?

I've thrown the Strike King 1.5 squarebills all the way up to a 6XD on a Dobyns 765 CB Glass. Works good for the 6XD in situations where the grass isn't very heavy (i.e. Not a great rod to rip a 6XD out of heavier grass). Not sure I'd attempt throwing an 8XD with it though.
by djd
Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:59 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Swim Jig Rod Suggestion
Replies: 30
Views: 11205

Re: Swim Jig Rod Suggestion

I've thrown 1/4-3/8 swim jigs with MB Destroyer Daemos, XX DSR & EMTF, older Powell Max 734 & 765. If the XX EMTF isn't too long for you, I highly recommend it. I've thrown swim jigs from 1/8 to 7/16 with it. Light wire or heavier wire (depending on the cover). With a light wire hook, the fish hook ...
by djd
Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:55 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Swim Jig rods (Suggestions)
Replies: 5
Views: 2847

Re: Swim Jig rods (Suggestions)

I've thrown 1/4-3/8 swim jigs with MB Destroyer Daemos, XX DSR & EMTF, older Powell Max 734 & 765. If the XX EMTF isn't too long for you, I highly recommend it. I've thrown swim jigs from 1/8 to 7/16 with it. Light wire or heavier wire (depending on the cover). With a light wire hook, the fish hook ...
by djd
Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Your most versatile rod?
Replies: 93
Views: 45421

Re: Your most versatile rod?

Probably my Powell Endurance 765 range = 3/8-3oz - This is listed in the specs for usage on the site: Heavier Jigs, TX Rigs, Senkos, Spinnerbaits - This is the description on the site: Whether you’re slow-rolling a deep ledge with a hefty spinnerbait, throwing a big topwater around isolated treetop...
by djd
Thu Jan 07, 2021 6:33 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Your most versatile rod?
Replies: 93
Views: 45421

Your most versatile rod?

This has probably been asked before, but what is the most versatile rod in your current rod line-up and what have you used with it? I'll start... Megabass XX Gen 1 EMTF - Its the best rod I've owned for swim jigs (1/4-3/8), swimbaits (keitech style) on a jighead (1/4-3/8), weightless senkos and fluk...