Bandersnatch, BJ Power Versatile and SRD arrived. The SRD just seems like too much rod. That thing is Evil! Will have them out next week for a test run. Working on next group of rods to order. Let us know how the SRD fishes please; it is at the top of my short list. I am heading to Canada for a wee...

Beautiful!

How do the inertia knobs feel? I have been thinking about getting the EVA version for a Calcutta TE 101GT which I use for 3/8oz spinnerbaits.

facelessnewsouth wrote:Very cool interview.

Indeed.

I am smiling ear to ear after reading that.

very smooth transaction: great communication, prompt shipping, and the reel was immaculate. Buy with confidence!

I like the Yum Craw Papi in cold water, it depends on how you're fishing it. The biffle bug is solid too, just use the biffle hard heads and drag it on the bottom like a football jig. Yum Craw Papi until the water hits the low 50s. After that I like a Chiggar Craw. Do you guys find the Craw Papi ha...

Gary helped me by answering all my questions before I sent my purple alpha to get the bearings upgraded and the gears switched to 6.8:1. I want to thank him for all the help. Now I might have to bother him to get a rod for my alpha. If you are looking for a rod for jerkbaits, give Gary a call and t...

I like the Yum Craw Papi in cold water, it depends on how you're fishing it. The biffle bug is solid too, just use the biffle hard heads and drag it on the bottom like a football jig. Yum Craw Papi until the water hits the low 50s. After that I like a Chiggar Craw. Do you guys find the Craw Papi ha...

Sorry no pic but my friend keep his tools in a shoebox along with oils and grease and a rag. At times, he'll leave in a grocery bag to prevent those sneaky clips that like to shoot across the room ](*,) Ain't that the truth? Like an idiot I decided to service a TD-Z 103ML on the hood of my car once...

Awesome! Congrats! The monkey virus is now in your bloodstream, and there is no know cure.

I am in WI too, and there has been many a March/April day where the neighbors shake their heads as I fish for lawn bass.

Sorry no pic but my friend keep his tools in a shoebox along with oils and grease and a rag. At times, he'll leave in a grocery bag to prevent those sneaky clips that like to shoot across the room ](*,) Ain't that the truth? Like an idiot I decided to service a TD-Z 103ML on the hood of my car once...

GotJDM wrote:I'm gonna take one for the team and order the rod.... Hopefully this goes well.. I'm a little nervous with all of the fees that are thrown at you after..

Please let us know how it goes.

dragon1 wrote:We will see whether this new non-rubber material keeps the action, while holding onto the color and scent that Keitech claims.

I was a little confused with the change of materials. Isn't the rubber one of the big reasons this bait has such a following?

dragon1 wrote:I have always had great luck with the Yamamoto twin-tail spider grubs...HOWEVER...

If I were to go a finesse sized craw this year for cold water, it would be these: http://forums.tackletour.com/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=55994

I can't wait to see how the new ones behave in the water.

i think my record so far is $100, as i recently purchased the ts78x from plat... Did you also get hit with custom fees upon delivery? yup, every rod ive bought has been taxed, both ups and fedex shipments alike....only exception was a 6 foot blank i bought from matagi, which came by dhl... Thanks. ...

triple_illusion wrote:i think my record so far is $100, as i recently purchased the ts78x from plat...

Did you also get hit with custom fees upon delivery?