Smaller diameter braid should cast farther but I still haven't figured out if it's diameter or weave that is the main culprit in line digging in. I use 30lb braid for topwaters like spooks and shower blows and had really good luck with Sufix 832 but I thought I'd try J-Braid. Terrible decision! That...

Back in the day, my old 5501 cranked in a ton of fish. Your Abu looks like a Raptor compared to my old beater
Great looking combo!

The Curve baits have gorgeous paint jobs available- absolutely love some of their colors, BUT the bait is way too buoyant. Even with a 2X No.2 on the front hanger, the bait pops up way too quickly. The Luck E Strike wart is a cheap bait that just needs new hooks. It hunts and comes in some good colo...

They licensed its use from Z Man. Basically they are paying Z Man to copy the Jackhammer and offer it for a couple bucks less.

I used 30lb last fall on my chatterbait rod and really liked it. Casts well, doesn't dig in too bad and seems to be a pretty tight, round weave.

They are an OEM reel from China's Haibo company. Probably an artificially high MSRP with a big percent off to increase sales.
They may or may not be a decent reel but I bet you could get them cheaper off Aliexpress or ebay under the Haibo name.

If this is a Curado K with an MGL spool, I'd have to think it's going to be a winner. Does anyone know any other specs about it yet? Yes... this is essentially the Curado K with an MGL spool painted in the traditional Scorpion reel color... should be a winner \:D/ I wouldnt say "traditional", more ...

I have a Kistler Helium 3, 7' ML that I really enjoy fishing with. The NFC blank is a beautiful and sensitive piece of graphite. Probably get one for a little over $200 right now.

Pointer 100DD is my favorite deep diving jerk by far.

Put a few on the scale today. Some old, beat up rods, others brand new in my arsenal. Kistler Helium 3 7' ML spinning Fast 107.28g/3.78oz Kistler KLX Frog, Jig, worm 7'6" H mod-fast 137.68g/4.86oz Kistler KLX Feel-n-Reel 7'M composite 103.36g/3.65oz Lamiglas MB841E-H 7' MH custom E-Glass with a 2nd ...

Anything would be an improvement over the handles on my previous gen. Tatula rods.
I'm eager to handle one in person.

I've never used one, but the Bill Lewis Stutterstep is supposed to kind of wag on a straight retrieve.

Yea, I have the 7'2"MH glass Tat also, along with the 7'7"M-G. They are noticeably heavier than my Seeker & Lamiglas glass rods, but I do like their actions. I'm thinking the full grip would balance the TW rod better, but I'd hate to buy one and find out out it weighs 6.5- 7oz.

Does anyone own the TW chatterbait rod? Curious as to your thoughts on it. Is it stupid/cumbersome heavy in weight? I'm actually looking at it for Ploppers. Currently I'm using an old, wore out 7'2" MH Seeker S-Glass along with braid, but unfortunately the finish has come off a 1/3 of the rod and I ...

MLF is angler owned and looking to become THE big dog with the biggest names fishing it exclusively. Johnny Morris is supposedly dropping some serious cash into it to have bigger paydays with less money invested by the anglers.