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Complete Article: http://www.tackletour.com/reviewmegabassusp5f7576xmark56.html The review stated that the M56 handled 3.5 - 4oz baits easily. Were you full on sending those payloads, or were you more side arm lob-casting those baits? you tell me... http://www.tackletour.com/images22/pict_mbusp5f55...

Beyond a Bargain: Kastking's Mg12 Elite Baitcaster https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebankastkingmg12.jpg Introduction: KastKing has built a well-earned reputation for providing reels at competitive prices. However, in recent seasons, they have significantly elevated their offerings, ventur...

Denali's Middle Child, the Novus Pro Casting Reel https://www.tackletour.com/images23/featurebandenalinovusprocasting.jpg Introduction: We've been covering Denali Rods's product since our first introduction to the company at ICAST 2010. What caught our attention back then was their somewhat unique ...

Shimano’s Stella FK Spinning Reel is a Moping Legend https://tackletour.com/images24/featurebanshimanostella.jpg Introduction: The Stella is to Shimano what the NSX is to Honda or the GTR is to Nissan – the pinnacle of engineering, a halo product showcasing the latest technology. Serving as both a ...

Enabling Swimbait Mode with BFS Gear - Zappu Bredy Weedless Underspin https://www.tackletour.com/images23/featurebanzappuweedlessbladedsbhooks.jpg Introduction: My recent journey with Yamamoto's Kickin' Zako bait had me on the search for different ways to present some of the even smaller paddletail...

Swimbait Rod Build: A Blank to Handle All your Big Bait Needs and More: Phenix Rods Titan Long Fall https://www.tackletour.com/images23/featurebanphenixtitantjxl710hb.jpg Introduction: One of the biggest challenges anglers who fish big baits for bass face is finding the proper stick to launch their...

Elusive No More : SPRO's KGB Chad Shad 180 https://www.tackletour.com/images23/featurebansprokgbchadshad180.jpg Introduction: In an industry that is made up of companies constantly trying to one up each other to gain the upper hand, few things spark more interest in a product within the bass fishin...

dragon1 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 17, 2023 4:00 am

Excellent read and write up...this rod will be en route to serve as a multi purpose light swimbait rod for 1-3 oz baits.

Thanks Cal!

Two years later? I'm surprised it's still available

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