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- Sun May 19, 2013 4:26 pm
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: Bait the Finesse?!? Shimano -v- Daiwa Product Insight
- Replies: 87
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Re: Bait the Finesse?!? Shimano -v- Daiwa Product Insight
Almost all casting reels had the cast control on the back plate (palming side) until the original Shimano Lew's Speed Spool came along. Many reels had permanently mounted front bearings and an adjustable bearing on the rear. Others, like those shown below, had the front bearing removable only to oil...
- Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:07 pm
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: A Pre-ICAST "What's Up" With Ken Whiting : Airrus Rods
- Replies: 4
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Re: A Pre-ICAST "What's Up" With Ken Whiting : Airrus Rods
I have a hard time understanding the use of these "new" style hoods on reel seats. This style reel seat was rejected by fishermen over 100 years ago, when sliding and locking seats were patented and used on almost all quality rods. These "new" hoods are bulky and uncomfortable in...
- Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:57 pm
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: TackleTrends from Japan : Subsurface Prop Baits
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5329
Re: TackleTrends from Japan : Subsurface Prop Baits
Anyone familiar with Northland Whistler jigs? They are basically a darter head with a prop on them. I don't know if they are still producing them, but they used to be availible in a kit that had several different colors and sizes. Yep, I fished Whistler Jigs for smallmouth in lakes and did OK. I st...
- Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:53 pm
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: TackleTrends from Japan : Subsurface Prop Baits
- Replies: 12
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Re: TackleTrends from Japan : Subsurface Prop Baits
Underwater prop plug baits have been around since the late 1800's. Heddon became a famous lure company through their No 100 (3 hook) and 150 (5 hook) underwater minnows. Many of the biggest collections of early US lures are found in Japan. I'm sure that Japanese lure makers are well aware of the his...