My Grand Cobra RS finally came in :). Extremely light @ 142grams for a 4oz lure rating being 6' 11". I'm deciding whether to throw my monoblock bespoke RC or the Ito gambler on this little beast. https://i.imgur.com/ehVKKQM.jpg https://i.imgur.com/e0EIG9V.jpg https://i.imgur.com/oezbV9k.jpg https://...

Awesome versatile rod.

Great acquisition, Cristo =D> Im enjoying the ones I got off TT/GWood a coupe months ago, too :) i would also like to thank TT/GW for their stellar service and the fast turn around from Megabass on the Leggera's 8-) Good luck, Cristo, and post some pics of those hogs you catch on rod from Canyon or ...

Hard to deviate from gamakatsu's as far as hooks in general, but Im getting equally fond of Trokars.

As for dropshot hooks, I go pretty big even with finesses worms: size 4/5

IDk, if I wanted a firetiger color in a crankbait, I can usually find it.

What popular lure mfg doesn't offer (or stopped) making a firetiger color in their crankbait line/s?

I have found JLS to be the fastest as far as rods. jpangler comes pretty fast, too, if Kazu isn't too busy. T.ogawa/Plat has never been known to ship anything fast throughout the years dealing from them. When you're ordering anything that's sent EMS/USPS (i.e. reels or lures) It doesn't matter they ...

yeah, Im looking for a MB rod to put the Lauda back on. Might go with a new model..the FMJ sounds promising \ Might want to see if GW/Tackle Trap can get one for you. I bought a few Super Leggera's from him months ago and he has stellar service. And Im sure he got's you covered if something were to...

I am open to suggestions, the bearing down was a great light jig rod but I felt the tip was just slightly stiff . I might look into getting the stinger tip version. Personally, I like ex fast tips when jig and worming, except for drop shot's - which I like a slightly softer tip. I really enjoy my B...

mark poulson wrote:
Thanks for the heads up.
That really illustrates the dangers of housework!

LowRange wrote: Wow. That's one heluva way for a rod to go. Death by vacuum cleaner.

Yeah, stupid me

:crying: Sorry for the unfortunate mishap. Every time i work on my reels it comes off the rod. Just say'n. Dont feel too bad. I was vacuuming near my rod stand a few years ago and braid got caught on the 12amp roller. That extra braid laying on the floor was connected to one of my new MB c40's. The...

:crying: Sorry for the unfortunate mishap. Every time i work on my reels it comes off the rod. Just say'n. Dont feel too bad. I was vacuuming near my rod stand a few years ago and braid got caught on the 12amp roller. That extra braid laying on the floor was connected to one of my new MB c40's. The ...

Im really not a BFS guy, but have a few in my arsenal for local pond fun.

Ultima 162
C40 - themis
MB- Super Eiger
EG- Stingray SS
Diawa - harrier F spec.

Not sure what your price range is, OP? but the ones above is hard to obtain for less than $200, but not impossible.

I know there are a few threads that mention the cobra and maybe the Stallion DG rods from the regular Inspirae line from a few years back. I think I recall them being thought of as very purpose specific for hard baits rather than generalist as many JDM rods are when it comes to taper. If you search...