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by hungry_cow
Sun Dec 24, 2023 12:30 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Who is the MOST over rated ?
Replies: 233
Views: 425198

Re: Who is the MOST over rated ?

I am going to go another direction and say high end catfish rods. Just because even lower end bass deep cranking or swimbait rods are so much better but catfishermen don't think to try them. Also just because a company in general may have some issues don't be afraid to try their standout models. Eve...
by hungry_cow
Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Need a dedicated blade/bladed jig rod (mega/loomis/shim)
Replies: 6
Views: 3496

Re: Need a dedicated blade/bladed jig rod (mega/loomis/shim)

I love my Destroyer Javelin for bladed jigs. Can launch them a country mile or roll cast accurately. Has enough give to let them load up but enough power to get a good hookset loading up even on long casts. Extremely versatile rod if you want to use for many other techniques also. I would also highl...
by hungry_cow
Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Megabass Black Jungle Power Versatile
Replies: 24
Views: 13165

Re: Megabass Black Jungle Power Versatile

I would not recommend the Power Versatile for your intended use. I had one and to me its more an all around swim bait / big bait rod that can handle other duties in a pinch. Its a little overbuilt and heavier rod for bottom contact tip up techniques. To me it doesn't truly come into its own until yo...
by hungry_cow
Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: What's the most you would pay for a used rod?
Replies: 14
Views: 4997

Re: What's the most you would pay for a used rod?

I paid around $800 for a used Steez Racing Design Jigga Stick. And have paid in the $500 to $600 range for a few Designo Rods. All from auction in Japan, and no regrets. I use the Designo Rods all the time and absolutely love them.
by hungry_cow
Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: What is your favorite discontinued lure?
Replies: 46
Views: 17074

Re: What is your favorite discontinued lure?

Berkley Bungee worm
by hungry_cow
Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What sunglasses are you rocking?
Replies: 53
Views: 23668

Re: What sunglasses are you rocking?

I use a pair of Maui Jim and Costa but in my opinion the Smith Optics with glass lenses are the very best and what I use the most.
by hungry_cow
Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:53 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: LIN10
Replies: 7
Views: 2270

Re: LIN10

I use my LIN10 all the time. I have a SLP works 1010 spool in it which is just excellent for normal bass lures. I have it on a Megabass Javelin.

Also I have the LIN 10 stock spool in a Monoblock which makes for an excellent bigger bait reel with this spool.
by hungry_cow
Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:45 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: JDM Jig rods
Replies: 51
Views: 13996

Re: JDM Jig rods

The NRX 893 was my first top of the food chain type jig rod and while I loved the sensitivity the soft tip didn't seem to match up right with the backbone. It felt like I had too much backbone or too soft of a tip to match well with any baits and I seemed to loose allot of fish with it. My first rep...
by hungry_cow
Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:39 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: must have megabass rods?
Replies: 149
Views: 71829

Re: must have megabass rods?

My current favorite MB rod is the Javelin. So much so that I could not resist and bought two more since the prices were so good :D Regards, Doc Funny that you mention the Javelin. I remember researching a couple of years ago about which MB rod was most similar to my Nautilus mentioned above. The co...
by hungry_cow
Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:36 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Pixy Secret
Replies: 24
Views: 7666

Re: Pixy Secret

Another combination along this line that works fantastic I use is a ZPI CP-301 spool in a PX-Type R. Not ultra finesse but a fantastic all around lighter to medium weight casting setup. I use this as my primary all around cranking setup and love it.
by hungry_cow
Sat Jan 30, 2021 6:11 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: When do you use foiled crankbaits?
Replies: 1
Views: 1573

When do you use foiled crankbaits?

Ive noticed allot of the custom balsa crankbaits have very nice foil finishes. When do you prefer using a foiled bait? Is it just when the sun is out or is there more to it than that? Can't seem to find much about this subject anywhere.
by hungry_cow
Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:57 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Dream baitcaster
Replies: 18
Views: 6603

Re: Dream baitcaster

I have a few that to me are absolutely perfect in their configuration.

LIN 10 with SLP works 1010 spool
Steez SV TWS with KTF NEO spool
Megabass IS 71 with ZPI PG Spool
PX Type R with ZPI CP-301 spool
TDZ R+, Personal Order & Ito reels with upgraded drags & handles and NEO or PG spools
by hungry_cow
Wed Jan 20, 2021 11:36 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Steez TN vs Megabass IS
Replies: 2
Views: 1137

Steez TN vs Megabass IS

I have a Megabass IS 71 that I love. Performs phenomenally with the newer ZPI or KTF spools. Other than the faster brass gears in the IS is there any performance or build difference between it and the limited Steez TN?
by hungry_cow
Tue Jan 19, 2021 3:23 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Bass Fishing Bycatches
Replies: 57
Views: 35639

Re: Bass Fishing Bycatches

More carp, one hit a chatterbait, the others were snagged
by hungry_cow
Tue Jan 19, 2021 3:12 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Bass Fishing Bycatches
Replies: 57
Views: 35639

Re: Bass Fishing Bycatches

This carp hit a pink Lucky Craft 1.5