I've been moving towards Daiwa and Lew's. The midgrade reels from both are incredible. I'm shocked the totals are as low as they are from $200-250.

MisterQ wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 12, 2018 3:38 pm

Why not the new Jointed Claw 128?
5 inches, 3/4 oz

Any updates on these? They look great.

Sometimes I have discovered it is easier to break off than to risk damage to a $200 reel.

Caught this pig on a Chatterbait Elite on my SBR752 and an old TDS with 12lb Hi Seas copoly. Combo worked well together. I found a lighter reel to slap on it, a 7.1 Lew's, which makes it easier to tote around when I'm wading or floating creeks.

Really...Apparently you didn't do your homework before you responded. The Lamiglass reference was way back when Dobyn's first started making rods. I see an agenda, but that's neither here nor there. My Loomis SBR752 is the most nicely appointed rod I own. It is perfect for creeking or fishing small...

Really...Apparently you didn't do your homework before you responded. The Lamiglass reference was way back when Dobyn's first started making rods. I see an agenda, but that's neither here nor there. My Loomis SBR752 is the most nicely appointed rod I own. It is perfect for creeking or fishing small...

Honestly, I toss cranks on a 6.x ratio. I find the lower ratios too slow for how and where I fish. I simply don't crank deeper than 8 feet here.

The availability is really bad, but I am well prepared for this season... :lol: IMG_20181021_155005_9-01-03.jpeg I assume you got those from overseas. I just unloaded my Deraballs as I don't think I'd toss them much. As a guy who fishes some smaller creeks, those Dera Breaks interest me quite a bit.

I'd go for it. Feel Free makes a really nice boat for a great price. Grab it and fish the heck out of it.

-Boris- wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:28 am

I love the tiny Dera Break of Jackall (and the 2.4" Dark Sleeper...).

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Those Dera Break are awesome looking. May need to use my sources and hunt some down.

Hey all, I have an old, red SBR752 and I'm wondering what another alternative, relatively same length, power, etc would be. I like this rod with my Lew's SS1SH and 12# copoly for wading and floating smaller waters from the yak. I'd love to find a similar, comparable stick to put a Tournament Pro 6.4...

My 3 go to are different on my local lakes and ponds vs the Ozark rivers I love, so first, local stuff: Go to: 1-chatterbait 2-weightless T-Rigged Trick Worm 3-spinnerbait Hate: 1-jig (mossy, crappy bottoms) 2-walking plugs 3-crankbaits (see jigs) Rivers Go to: 1-spinnerbait 2-3" Hi Def craw on Stea...

I keep mine relatively clean, but mud and dirt happens.

I've never used Kistler or Lamiglas, but I have to say my Damiki Dark Angels fall in this category.

Honestly, a 3" Tackle HD HiDef Craw