...What these lines did not do is dig. Probably the best handling braid I've ever used. I don't see how it could dig unless you are running a tight drag and trying to free a snag... Agreed. Except the snag thing, because hands and wraparound things like plier handles or sticks are used to free real...

...What these lines did not do is dig. Probably the best handling braid I've ever used. I don't see how it could dig unless you are running a tight drag and trying to free a snag... Agreed. Except the snag thing, because hands and wraparound things like plier handles or sticks are used to free real...

Smackdown is smooth but I had a lot of breakoffs with 20 lb. A LOT. 20 and 30 lb. were the worst braid I've ever used. They dug in way more than any other braid, were very thin but broke off easily, and just casted horrible. I have 65 lb on my frog setup and it's fantastic. I imagine 50 or 40 would ...

Wihas are good, I have Bahco which are also great in my mind. HHS bearing removal tool, tweezers set from Amazon, X-acto knife, cheap Stanley adjustable wrench, pair of needle-nose pliers. And an ultrasonic cleaner- those things are fantastic!

I agree with papabassin- all due respect mike & pike I actually prefer the looks of the Fuji keeper! Especially if you get it in a color to match the rod or reel.

rockchalk06 wrote:

cortman wrote:
I like the Fuji hook keepers a lot, I use them on my GLX rods too since that hook keeper is so tough to use.

How sturdy are they? Do they slip or the bands break very easy?

Never had one slip or break a band, I've used them for 2 years now.

papabassin wrote:

bigfruits wrote:i actually prefer the Fuji hook keepers now and wish none of my rods came with hook keepers.

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I like the Fuji hook keepers a lot, I use them on my GLX rods too since that hook keeper is so tough to use.

Love my SV105 (USDM Alphas). I've not heard many good things about the SS SV, frame flexes and feels hollow are the most common complaints.

The mag 2 is a 9" thin worm, it's not my top favorite either but I do like it. For a good 10" worm I highly recommend the Zoom Ol' Monster. It's noticeable thicker in body than the Mag 2 and the tail has more meat as well. That's the worm I catch all my good worm bass on. If you're going after real ...

I've used leaders on them with no problems at all. FG knot here too.

BassFisher83 wrote:

Ham Solo wrote:Megabass Orochi XX Perfect Pitch.

I'll second that Roger!

And third. Awesome frog rod.

Rockchalk knocking it out of the park. Nice combos. Interested in your opinion of the Curado K and how it holds up to your D series reels.

Same as papabassin for me, I don't fish deeper cranks much at all and I love my Megabass S-Cranks. I prefer the 1.5 size.
I'm also really liking the Ima Bill Loewen squarebill, it's a very shallow diver that works great over submerged weed beds, an area I do fish quite a lot.

Cristo wrote:Hopefully this works better? threw the original black coated corks back on. I think it works, at least for now

Ooh yes this is it now IMO. Still looks a bit busy but in a really cool way. Nice!!

I have only one Livingston jerkbait, caught one fish and that was when I was cranking it back to the shore.
I don't want to just down a company but I'm definitely not sold on them. Build quality and paint jobs seemed fine.