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by hungry_cow
Thu Apr 16, 2020 2:19 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: How do you like your high $$$ round reel?
Replies: 14
Views: 8795

Re: How do you like your high $$$ round reel?

I like them all but for deep diving crankbaits if its a true high $$$ reel go all the way and get a LIN 10! That is my favorite deep diving crankbait reel, great caster, so smooth with so much power.
by hungry_cow
Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:47 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Most sought after Daiwa 34mm spool
Replies: 18
Views: 10040

Re: Most sought after Daiwa 34mm spool

RC001/rc002 for control. slp works 1010, r, r+ for casting distance. Blue Emblem to show off on this forum. Good post! I agree the Blue Emblem gets a ton of love maybe because its so rare? Yes its a great spool and casts light stuff a bit better than an RC 002 but no better than a ZPI PG or M spool...
by hungry_cow
Sun Apr 12, 2020 5:04 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Evergreen Stingray 66 - The forgotten rod
Replies: 13
Views: 8295

Re: Evergreen Stingray 66 - The forgotten rod

It makes the spinning rod replacement assuming you have the right reel and spool. It is special in how it works equally well with bottom contact as well as moving or treble hook baits in the weight range. Like I said it isn't the lightest but very crisp and perfectly balanced.
by hungry_cow
Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:05 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Evergreen Stingray 66 - The forgotten rod
Replies: 13
Views: 8295

Evergreen Stingray 66 - The forgotten rod

So before last season I got an Evergreen TKDC-66MLBF-Pro Stingray 66. Tackle Tour has an old review up on it but you never hear much about it. Let me tell you this rod is special! No it isn't as light as some newer rods but is perfectly balanced and feels amazing in hand. It has the "it" factor in s...
by hungry_cow
Tue Apr 07, 2020 9:13 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Reel Pairing for MB Destroyer Javelin
Replies: 13
Views: 7874

Re: Reel Pairing for MB Destroyer Javelin

I have one with a LIN 10 and another with a Monoblock. Both palm and balance very nicely. I also sometimes use a TD-Z.
by hungry_cow
Mon Apr 06, 2020 5:58 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Alphas Appreciation Thread
Replies: 135
Views: 56606

Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

My Alpha Type R
by hungry_cow
Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:10 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Sensitive Moving Bait Rods
Replies: 35
Views: 24595

Re: Sensitive Moving Bait Rods

The question comes up a lot, usually in threads where it’s “which rod to buy for xxxx technique” and I’ve heard so many times that the better sensitivity is not needed, even when someone is ready to spend the money. I say go for it! And glad that some agree. That AGS rod sound fantastic and I know ...
by hungry_cow
Wed Aug 14, 2019 11:42 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Best wake baits / waking cranks?
Replies: 11
Views: 11004

Re: Best wake baits / waking cranks?

There is a reason the 1 minus and baby 1 minus are still going strong after all these years. They just flat out get bit. I don't know that any newer or fancier baits actually produce as well. To give them more of a wake just reel a bit slower and hold the rod high. But they also get bit diving just ...
by hungry_cow
Sat Jun 22, 2019 7:03 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: High end JDM rod recommendations
Replies: 37
Views: 19134

Re: High end JDM rod recommendations

Ultima and Designo would both be at the top of my list. Designo is a blank manufacturer that used to make blanks for companies like Evergreen (anyone remember the triggerless Stingray model? :mrgreen: ). Yes! The triggerless Stingray was new rod for this season. Loving that rod for bait finesse, un...
by hungry_cow
Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:51 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Wart style baits
Replies: 14
Views: 16374

Re: Wart style baits

I've seen mixed reviews on the modern warts. Some people say they have the desired wart action, while others still covet the originals. I'm not sure I understand paying 35+ for a Wart that may not have that unintentional wart action. Check out the Megabass Spriggan or Wiggle Griffon. Other than the...
by hungry_cow
Tue May 07, 2019 9:03 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Evergreen Super Stallion
Replies: 16
Views: 10915

Re: Evergreen Super Stallion

I just got my first Evergreen rod the Kaleido Stingray 66 and am super impressed. By today's standards it would be a little heavy for its power but wow is the workmanship on this rod fantastic and it has the "it" factor in spades. Perfect for small jigs, ned rigs, and things like that as well as bei...
by hungry_cow
Sat Apr 27, 2019 6:47 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Wart style baits
Replies: 14
Views: 16374

Re: Wart style baits

The Tekel Drunker is very close to a good old wiggle wart. It has the super wide kick like the wiggle warts as well as the hunting action and is the same size and shape. I would not say that the curve 55 is the same catagory as the old wiggle warts. It does hunt a bit and has similar diving depth bu...
by hungry_cow
Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:39 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Reels Over Rated Or Under Rated
Replies: 20
Views: 10633

Re: Reels Over Rated Or Under Rated

The IS71 with the brass gears is a really fantastic reel that never got a ton of press. Also I think the PX type R was underrated as is exceptionally smooth and refined. Stick a CP-301 spool in it and its an all time great reel. Other amazing reels that don't get as much press due more to price than...
by hungry_cow
Mon Apr 08, 2019 10:01 am
Forum: General
Topic: What piece of cheap or tackle gear do you use and love?
Replies: 50
Views: 49515

Re: What piece of cheap or tackle gear do you use and love?

Cabelas Crankshaft, I like it way more than any high end rod I have tried for chatterbaits and big crankbaits.
by hungry_cow
Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:00 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Newer Reels
Replies: 64
Views: 25069

Re: Newer Reels

I really don't get all the complaining as with old and new reels we can have the best of both worlds and everyone can have exactly what they want. Those of us that like the more solidly built older reels can still purchase them used and get them serviced to perform like new and add whatever upgrades...