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by slime king
Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:16 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Challenge: Pick 4 NRX Spinning Rods (if you could only carry 4)
Replies: 16
Views: 3649

Re: Challenge: Pick 4 NRX Spinning Rods (if you could only carry 4)

I'll have to check out that 841 Inshore! I almost exclusively fish smallmouths and carry four. The four I carry are: NRX 901/ NRX 902/ NRX 842/NRX 872. Those handles from hair jigs and finesse swim baits to drop shot and tubes. The only other spinning in my boat is a 6'8" Medium Zodias that I like f...
by slime king
Fri Sep 22, 2023 5:05 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Bazooka grip for Musky / Big Pike
Replies: 7
Views: 2884

Re: Bazooka grip for Musky / Big Pike

The PAC Bay revolution seats have been available for a few seasons now and are in my opinion very comfortable to fish. I have them on 4 of my musky rods now and find myself grabbing those more often than my standard reel seat rods.
by slime king
Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:39 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Rod Recommendations
Replies: 17
Views: 2959

Re: Rod Recommendations

Fishermans warehouse in CA still has a Expride A 6'8" MH fast Casting in stock. Its not a really fast blank and on sale at under 200$ its a great deal for what your looking for! I have no affiliation with this retailer.
by slime king
Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Parts for td-z
Replies: 4
Views: 1868

Re: Parts for td-z

TDX -Airmetal reels are basically TDZ's and are good options for getting gear sets and other parts.
by slime king
Tue Nov 08, 2022 11:57 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Looking for recommendations for a swimbaits rod for 6-9 inch soft baits
Replies: 8
Views: 1979

Re: Looking for recommendations for a swimbaits rod for 6-9 inch soft baits

Look at a muskie jerkbait rod. Something rated to 6 oz or so if you need a rod that short.
by slime king
Sun Oct 30, 2022 6:36 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Paddletail swimbait
Replies: 11
Views: 2594

Re: Paddletail swimbait

My favorite paddle tail rod is definitely the original black Cumara spinning in the 7’6” medium model. I wish I could find a backup for this rod but it seems to be a less common model.
by slime king
Wed May 25, 2022 7:32 am
Forum: Swimbait Fishing
Topic: Favorite Established Big Bait Manufacturer - 2020
Replies: 15
Views: 27135

Re: Favorite Established Big Bait Manufacturer - 2020

Surprised to see the HPH review with long wait times from Randall. His baits have been consistent producers and kept relatively quiet because of them not being widely available like a bullshad.
by slime king
Wed Apr 27, 2022 4:59 am
Forum: Swimbait Fishing
Topic: Favorite Established Big Bait Manufacturer - 2020
Replies: 15
Views: 27135

Re: Favorite Established Big Bait Manufacturer - 2020

Same as the above post..in the midwest I fish mostly moderate sized swimbaits readily available. Jackall was my pick because of the Ganteral and Mikey SR. I also fish quite a bit of baits from FOM which are readily available along side mag drafts and large keitechs.
by slime king
Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:35 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: what is the best one stop shop crankbait rod?
Replies: 18
Views: 7323

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

The 764 rm is considerably lighter and smaller diameter blank than the 764 glass. I had the 765 cb glass at one point and it was heavy and clubby in my opinion. The only glass in my lineup is the old original tatula mh glass which is an awesome 3/8 oz chatterbait rod.[ quote=MRQturbo post_id=686391 ...
by slime king
Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:28 am
Forum: General
Topic: Football Jig rod vs. C-Rig Rod
Replies: 3
Views: 2701

Re: Football Jig rod vs. C-Rig Rod

I use a champion 804c for both football and Carolina rigging as well as lighter umbrella rigs. It handles all well in my opinion.
by slime king
Sat Dec 19, 2020 6:22 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: what is the best one stop shop crankbait rod?
Replies: 18
Views: 7323

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

If I had to pick one it would be my dobyns 764rm. It will throw small flat sides and square bills to smaller deep divers. It has the tip of the 704 coupled with the mid of the 705 and a little extra length that helps with light baits.
by slime king
Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:00 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Gamma Fluoro and CoPoly
Replies: 16
Views: 13429

Re: Gamma Fluoro and CoPoly

Gamma edge is a great flouro and holds up well to zebras on the great lakes when smallmouth fishing. I tried touch and was not impressed with the durability or sensitivity of that line. Likewise their mono while being a decent line had too much stretch for my liking. I stick to Pline CXX for my mono...
by slime king
Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:00 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Gamma Fluoro and CoPoly
Replies: 16
Views: 13429

Re: Gamma Fluoro and CoPoly

Gamma edge is a great flouro and holds up well to zebras on the great lakes when smallmouth fishing. I tried touch and was not impressed with the durability or sensitivity of that line. Likewise their mono while being a decent line had too much stretch for my liking. I stick to Pline CXX for my mono...
by slime king
Fri Oct 23, 2020 9:55 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: IMX Pro ice rods
Replies: 17
Views: 7633

Re: IMX Pro ice rods

I'm guessing a dealer with some Bros named Thorne ;) They have solid carbon blanks made for them to build. I have several Ice rods from them and they are extremely nice. Most of the stuff I've seen from them is in the 90-140$ range. Tuned up custom rods also assemble some nice Ice rods as well again...
by slime king
Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:16 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Looking for a swim bait rod 2-5 oz
Replies: 23
Views: 7258

Re: Looking for a swim bait rod 2-5 oz

Phenix M1 8’ heavy 1-5 oz rating handles jig and treble hooked baits well.