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- Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:14 pm
- Forum: Kayak Fishing
- Topic: BlueSky Boatworks 360 Angler Review
- Replies: 10
- Views: 20739
BlueSky Boatworks 360 Angler Review
First, let me mention that I bought one of these through a program where early subscribers could purchase one ahead of the release at a substantial discount. They retail for $3499 and I think I paid $2399 for mine. Cost wise, the current retail price is, more or less, consistent with other big kayak...
- Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:56 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Reverting to Straight shank worm hooks
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9190
Reverting to Straight shank worm hooks
It took a while but I finally have largely moved away from offset and EWG hooks. There's a back story here but I won't go into details nor my motivating factors, just results. Since I have reverted to just straight shank worm hooks for, well, worms, but also Keitech shad/fluke looking baits, my hook...
- Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:35 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tekel sprekel frog
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10876
Re: Tekel sprekel frog
I think this was one of the 2017 "over-hyped" products. It seems fine, to me, better of course for open water than it'd be tossed into pads and vegetation where its "kick" would be muted. But, each year, there are several of these really impressive marketing campaigns. Last year, we had an over-hype...
- Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:55 pm
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: Best braid for spinning reels?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 29211
Re: Best braid for spinning reels?
I'd mention that Sufix Nanobraid should be included in any discussion of top braids for spinning reels. I began using it in 2 lbs. for ultralight fishing. I'd catch the occasional LMB or catfish deciding to nibble on my small presentations. As of last week, I am now up to a bass just shy of 6 lbs. c...
- Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:04 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: More Parabolic Punch Rod
- Replies: 59
- Views: 31574
Re: More Parabolic Punch Rod
More good points. There is no doubt that a longer rod has its merits, strong merits. One of those is that the sweeping motion on a hook-set takes up more line and that can be a big deal. And, really, even though we have poor leverage over the fish we are battling, it is rarely a big deal because we ...
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:59 am
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: More Parabolic Punch Rod
- Replies: 59
- Views: 31574
Re: More Parabolic Punch Rod
I'm currently using a Megabass X7 Destruction. I haven't used it much but, I'm afraid it may not have the guts. I wouldn't think that the X7 would have the guts based on the manufacturers description and lure weights down to 1/4 oz. You need to go with a more parabolic dedicated punch rod if you pu...
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:54 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: What happen to the Z hype?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 18169
Re: What happen to the Z hype?
On the "orange" Concept Z, I had this sudden flash from my memory cells about the first great "Z." It was the Datsun 240Z brought to America in 1970 or '71 as I recall. Oddly, it seems it was only available in a few colors and one of them was . . . an orange body with black interior. It was right at...
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:58 am
- Forum: Plastics
- Topic: Flick Shake 9.8"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10148
Re: Flick Shake 9.8"
I think the "big/long worm fear" is that a bass will somehow miss getting enough of the worm inhaled to even get to the place where the hook resides, that the hook never makes it into their mouths. But, anglers use 12" and much longer worms, meaty worms, and throw them on 4/0 hooks that are T-Rigged...
- Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:26 am
- Forum: Plastics
- Topic: Jackall or Robo plastics for drop shot
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17267
Re: Jackall or Robo plastics for drop shot
Just the small Roboworms for me, too.
But, I have had great luck, at times, on small Keitech shad-like baits when fish seem to have different "supper plans."
Just a bit of "OCD processing" and you will carry out at least two plastics and feel okay about it!
Brad
But, I have had great luck, at times, on small Keitech shad-like baits when fish seem to have different "supper plans."
Just a bit of "OCD processing" and you will carry out at least two plastics and feel okay about it!
Brad
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:08 pm
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: What the Enthusiast? Keitech's Easy Shaker Worm
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3252
Re: What the Enthusiast? Keitech's Easy Shaker Worm
Everything Keitech makes seems to be of the absolute tops in quality.
But, for my drop shot, I love a small roboworm and it'd be hard to change for something that might catch as many fish, with luck, but at a higher price point.
I do love Keitechs, the Easy Shiner in particular.
Brad
But, for my drop shot, I love a small roboworm and it'd be hard to change for something that might catch as many fish, with luck, but at a higher price point.
I do love Keitechs, the Easy Shiner in particular.
Brad
- Sat Mar 10, 2018 5:13 am
- Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
- Topic: For you spinnerbait Enthusiasts...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3914
Re: For you spinnerbait Enthusiasts...
That's a nice simple build. That is the way that I have my custom sticks built. 6'5" is a little short for me though. I have a 6'9" medium extra-fast MHX High Modulus Spinnerbait blank build that usually gets the nod for 3/8oz. close quarters work. I've logged approximately 10,000 spinnerbait fish ...
- Wed Mar 07, 2018 6:50 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Bantam MGL Who has their hands on one?
- Replies: 219
- Views: 128011
Re: Bantam MGL Who has their hands on one?
Good review . . . above. I'd like to hear and see some "on the water" reviews. If one is out there, I have missed it. My guess is the ci4 material for the drag star is simply related to a desire to cut weight whenever and wherever possible. Does a star drag require more rigidity, heft? I doubt it. I...
- Mon Mar 05, 2018 5:49 am
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: Sunline Super braid 5
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3056
Re: Sunline Super braid 5
Sunline makes great lines. Another you might want to take a look at is Sufix Nanobraid. I think it might be 4 strand construction but just looked and couldn't find the technical information. Sufix uses a wide angle braiding technique, under greater winding tension so it has very tightly formed braid...
- Sat Mar 03, 2018 6:29 pm
- Forum: Kayak Fishing
- Topic: D.I.Y. No drill anchor trolley installation ...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 14704
Re: D.I.Y. No drill anchor trolley installation ...
That's a good adjustment making yours better. Yes, track positions control whether or not the track-mounted Harkens will work. They do make some really nice 4" tracks now. Of course, they require drilling so here we go again. But, one on a flat surface at the stern could be used for a Harken Pulley ...
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 6:43 pm
- Forum: Kayak Fishing
- Topic: D.I.Y. No drill anchor trolley installation ...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 14704
Re: D.I.Y. No drill anchor trolley installation ...
Very good! Lots of ways to set things up and your DIY adds a few more options. I wanted to mention another truly "no drill" option and that is to simply purchase two Harken Track-mounted pulleys. Place one of them on any existing track up as far forward as you can usually around where your foot exte...