I could see these winding up in the same catagory as the Black Widow II.....

Jackall Cross Tail Shad on an appropriately sized jighead.... A slow swimming retrieve is all you need

Did you also purchase the 7.0:1 pinion gear?

Very nice job! The Fatal Natural Shad is just amazing

If you're still in need of info, feel free to PM me and I'll try to help you out as best I can.

Are there any gear sets that can be switched out with the stock gears? And what handle would be a good choice? I'm not anticipating liking the stock handle. Thanks- Bass Junkie

I just purchased a Daiwa TDA 153HST as a project reel for this winter.... What are some common upgrades you guys would suggest for this reel? I'm thinking about Boca OS and Carbontex drag... Any other suggestions? Thanks and tight lines- Bass Junkie

Which one would cast farther???? I am using mostly baitcasters. For baits 3/4 oz upwards, I get most distance from baitcasters, under that the spinners would win. However, I prefer baitcasters, even below 3/4 for convenience, weight, durability, ergonomic++ I recently had a wow experience. I bought...

Any thought of adding a pair of red RCS Daiwa knobs? I really like the looks of that combo!

Stanley Ribbit Frog.

I have used both the rattling and the One Knocker versions of the Excalibur and have not noticed the issue you mentioned. Have you tried multiple of the baits to make sure this is lure not a lemon? Also, what kind of retrieve do you experience this on?

Shallow: LC RC Square Bill Series...
Deep: Don't fish deep diving silent cranks....

In the hands of a capable fisherman a baitcaster will win in this situation due to the high diameter of the line causing a lot of drag in the spinning rods guides when it uncoils off the spool and through the first guide.

I have used both the Koppers and the Spros, and Spros are my personal favorite. They walk better, and are more durable...

ecu daniel 14 wrote: shorter rod = more leverage.

Would you mind explaining the logic behind this? The longer a rod, the longer the blank, and proportionality longer, the handle.... Longer rods have more leverage.... What am I missing?