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by stykbowslim
Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:19 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Dobyns Champion 701SF for panfish?
Replies: 8
Views: 3685

Re: Dobyns Champion 701SF for panfish?

Every time you hook up, you'll be like Roland Martin yelling: Oh son, it's a giant. :lol: That's a good one. . . :lol: :lol: I love dobyns rods. But reel seat design on dobyns spinning rod is not as good in my opinion. There is no foregrip with only a little reel nut in front of the reel stem. If y...
by stykbowslim
Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:05 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: craft beer
Replies: 25
Views: 11526

Re: craft beer

My wife and I enjoy searching out different craft brews and we have found some really outstanding brews, and here are some that we enjoyed this past year. Though a fairly big distributor now, Sam Adams continues to craft some outstanding beers. If you can find it, try "Bonfire Rauchbier" it is absol...
by stykbowslim
Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:47 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: dx 743 or 744?
Replies: 7
Views: 3454

Re: dx 743 or 744?

I see that you picked the DX743... outstanding stick for the techniques you mentioned - Senkos and Flukes... the 743, is my dedicated Fluke rod and my Senko rod when I'm tossing Senkos to cover or when I'm on water that holds big fish.
by stykbowslim
Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:40 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: jerkbait rod
Replies: 31
Views: 13514

Re: jerkbait rod

Dobyns 704CB or a Megabass Orochi XX Jerkbait Special. . .
by stykbowslim
Fri Jan 31, 2014 8:52 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Fluorocarbon vs braid
Replies: 32
Views: 12834

Re: Fluorocarbon vs braid

which type of line do you guys prefer fishing in light cover for jigs? I know a lot of guys use braid, I used to use fluoro all the time and decided to try braid and noticed I was missing a lot more fish. I feel this was because I was using a xfast tip and with a non-stretch line made me miss fish ...
by stykbowslim
Fri Jan 31, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Fluorocarbon vs braid
Replies: 32
Views: 12834

Re: Fluorocarbon vs braid

should I buy a lower pound test if the line is going to be that stiff? I would start with probably 14 or 16lb in either brand depending on the cover fished, maybe even 12lb if its light enough. Its really not that bad, just different from what you have been using.Just saying dont go all out on your...
by stykbowslim
Tue Jan 28, 2014 8:35 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: What is your favorite Reel/Spool for 5" Senko Fishing?
Replies: 22
Views: 7790

Re: What is your favorite Reel/Spool for 5" Senko Fishing?

njbasscat wrote:103 Steez is my favorite. I tend to pitch them to cover more than bombing them though.

Maybe it's a Southern NJ thing :lol: but I do the same as njbasscat. Pitch Senkos to cover with a Steez 103 w/Megabass finesse spool.
by stykbowslim
Sun Jan 12, 2014 6:14 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: What is your finesse casting rod?
Replies: 208
Views: 98027

Re: What is your finesse casting rod?

Another vote for the DX701 or the DX702. . .
by stykbowslim
Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:54 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Powell Endurance 6101 Spinning for Drop Shot ?
Replies: 0
Views: 767

Powell Endurance 6101 Spinning for Drop Shot ?

I see that TW has the Powell Endurance 6101 Spinning on sale, and I was thinking about getting one for the wife, as her Drop Shot rod. Anybody have any experience with this rod ? And if you do, what is your opinion of the rod for that technique ?
by stykbowslim
Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:11 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Dedicated tube rig.
Replies: 7
Views: 3011

Re: Dedicated tube rig.

godshippy wrote:You can pick up a slightly used Dobyns DX742SF for around $240, and then pick up a Shimano Sahara 2500 for about $50-60.

Throw on some 15# braid and some 6# fluorocarbon leader and you will feel EVERYTHING.
Good recommendation here !!!!
by stykbowslim
Thu Jan 09, 2014 11:18 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Braid of Choice for Spinning Reels
Replies: 40
Views: 18664

Re: Braid of Choice for Spinning Reels

YGK G-Soul SS112 Sinking PE
by stykbowslim
Tue Dec 31, 2013 8:24 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: What size spinning reel for dropshot/shaky head?
Replies: 1
Views: 1038

What size spinning reel for dropshot/shaky head?

Which Steez spinning reel would you recommend for drop shot, shaky head, etc.; Steez EX or the 3012H ?

Or, which size do you use/recommend for drop shot/shaky head ?

Thank you and Happy New Year....
by stykbowslim
Mon Dec 23, 2013 10:13 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: YOUR favorite jerkbait stick
Replies: 97
Views: 43111

Re: YOUR favorite jerkbait stick

Another vote for a Dobyns 704CB or a Megabass Orochi XX Jerkbait Special
by stykbowslim
Mon Dec 23, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Aaron Martens x Megabass x Shimano
Replies: 45
Views: 14778

Re: Aaron Martens x Megabass x Shimano

Stripper. Models cost too much money, are too high maintenance. I should have heeded your advice: 4 years later… http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o521/mcyl81/1234857_163597680510716_1155911073_n_zps7fba6ab4.jpg I'd probably have a Rover pulling a Ranger loaded with Megabass gear by now if I tick...
by stykbowslim
Mon Dec 23, 2013 8:54 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Need Help Selecting a Spinnerbait ONLY Rod
Replies: 36
Views: 13706

Re: Need Help Selecting a Spinnerbait ONLY Rod

Consider a Loomis SBR813C and a Megabass Spinnerbait Special. . .