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by Tokugawa
Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Take Two (Piece) with Phenix's Feather Casting Rods
Replies: 3
Views: 2209

Re: Take Two (Piece) with Phenix's Feather Casting Rods

I use 3/8 oz weights on Erie to get to depth quickly, especially through current. Seems like it would support that better than. 6'10" x-fast ML sticks.
by Tokugawa
Tue Feb 28, 2023 3:12 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Take Two (Piece) with Phenix's Feather Casting Rods
Replies: 3
Views: 2209

Re: Take Two (Piece) with Phenix's Feather Casting Rods

Hey Cal - interesting stick. How do you think it would perform with a drop shot?
by Tokugawa
Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:18 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Do You Believe in Magic? Gan Craft's Killers Dead Sword
Replies: 3
Views: 2063

Re: Do You Believe in Magic? Gan Craft's Killers Dead Sword

Ordered the wrong $600 rod...over $700 bucks after shipping. And loved it - now that is Kismet. =D> =D>
by Tokugawa
Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:51 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: The Search for One : Megabass of America's F5.5-75XX Braillist
Replies: 1
Views: 1375

Re: The Search for One : Megabass of America's F5.5-75XX Braillist

Definitely one of favorite sticks Cal! Given the position of the XX in MBs product line, I think it outperforms expectations in sensitivity.
by Tokugawa
Sun Aug 04, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Mike Long Signature Series Rods
Replies: 6
Views: 10050

Re: Mike Long Signature Series Rods

=D>
by Tokugawa
Wed Mar 13, 2019 1:24 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: O.S.P.'s DoLive Stick Is Anything But Basic
Replies: 6
Views: 4440

Re: O.S.P.'s DoLive Stick Is Anything But Basic

I am going to tell you straight up that these are NOT worth buying. No OSP plastics are. Ever. Hear me?!?? 8-[
by Tokugawa
Fri Jan 05, 2018 12:20 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: First Tests and a Look Inside the 13 Fishing Concept Z - Zero Ball Bearing Baitcaster
Replies: 20
Views: 11258

Re: First Tests and a Look Inside the 13 Fishing Concept Z - Zero Ball Bearing Baitcaster

Mike son wrote:Interesting, for some reason I thought the CZ bearings had an inner and outer race. It looks like the bearing is just one solid piece in the pictures.
That is the definition of a bushing - a solid piece of material. A bushing is a type of bearing.
by Tokugawa
Sat Dec 23, 2017 2:09 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Simms Challenges the Notion Gore-Tex Is the Only Viable Rain Fabric
Replies: 5
Views: 4460

Re: Simms Challenges the Notion Gore-Tex Is the Only Viable Rain Fabric

toporanger wrote:Hmm, have you tested anything for rain up to say 80 degrees, with shorts underneath? Nothing worse then having a summer storm roll in and your choices are get wet or sweat.
The Stormer Nano is a nice lightweight series.
by Tokugawa
Mon Dec 04, 2017 1:29 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: 2017 Holiday Gift Guide (Part1): Reels and Rods
Replies: 4
Views: 3689

Re: 2017 Holiday Gift Guide (Part1): Reels and Rods

mark poulson wrote:Cal/Zander,
I want to have my feminist daughter use your guides to pick something out for me, but I'm afraid she'll think it's online porn! :lol: :lol: :lol:
There is a lot of objectification of tackle in those articles. ;)
by Tokugawa
Sat Jul 19, 2014 6:07 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: St. Croix - Avid Series Gets the X!
Replies: 0
Views: 1061

St. Croix - Avid Series Gets the X!

St. Croix - Avid Series Gets the X! http://www.tackletour.com/images14/buttonicast2014stcroix.jpg Introduction: Did our headline catch your attention? Are you familiar with the St. Croix product? Several years ago, St. Croix upped the ante on their top end "Legend Elite" series by introdu...
by Tokugawa
Sat Jul 19, 2014 6:04 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: River2Sea's Class of 2015
Replies: 1
Views: 1212

River2Sea's Class of 2015

River2Sea's Class of 2015 http://www.tackletour.com/images14/buttonicast2014river2sea.jpg Introduction: After the success of last year's intro, the Spittin' Wa and the lasting popularity of the S-Wave glide bait, we were quite anxious to see what River2Sea had in store for us at ICAST this year. Wh...
by Tokugawa
Sat Jul 19, 2014 6:03 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: New specialty fly rods from G. Loomis
Replies: 0
Views: 954

New specialty fly rods from G. Loomis

New specialty fly rods from G. Loomis designed to help you fish like a PRO! http://www.tackletour.com/images14/buttonicast2014gloomisfly.jpg Introduction: It's no secret that G. Loomis continues to make some of the greatest fishing rods to be found anywhere. As one of the most prominent builders on...