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by CaptPeteJ
Tue Apr 09, 2019 4:54 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: 'Downgrading' from the NRX?
Replies: 7
Views: 5556

Re: 'Downgrading' from the NRX?

Z-bones are on sale right now...
by CaptPeteJ
Sun Mar 24, 2019 1:34 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: The most UNDER rated..
Replies: 68
Views: 35417

Re: The most UNDER rated..

I agree on the Kistler H3's, I have 3 of them; 7' ML spinning, 7'3" LMH, 7''11" Heavy, (and a 7'3" MH Zbone to round out my kistlers).

getting ready to build up two NFC X-ray blanks, and hopefully a PB blank after that. Always looking for the next best rod though... :lol: .
by CaptPeteJ
Sun Mar 24, 2019 5:00 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: The most UNDER rated..
Replies: 68
Views: 35417

The most UNDER rated..

The "over" rated thread is interesting to hear. Lets talk about the other side of the spectrum. What rods do you think are under rated/less hyped?
by CaptPeteJ
Wed Mar 13, 2019 4:11 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: JDM Metanium issue
Replies: 5
Views: 5903

Re: JDM Metanium issue

Check out this thread : viewtopic.php?f=47&t=77338

Also might want to contact Shimano, they may warrantee it (1 year I think??)
by CaptPeteJ
Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:27 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Phenix Rods Hydra 8 Strand Braided Line Green
Replies: 6
Views: 5236

Re: Phenix Rods Hydra 8 Strand Braided Line Green

I use it in 30lb on a few different reels. I have less than a season on it, but so far, no complaints, like said it's seems to be holding it's color well, and so far I like it better than 832.
by CaptPeteJ
Thu Feb 28, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Lets see all them Daiwa's
Replies: 1449
Views: 953237

Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

How is the paint holding up on the tat type r? Best looking reel in your lineup imho. No better or worse than rest of the Daiwa reels really, few scratches here and there, but no chipping or real "ugly" spots. That particular reel gets some abuse in jon boats frogging quite a bit. It does it's job ...
by CaptPeteJ
Wed Feb 27, 2019 11:14 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Lets see all them Daiwa's
Replies: 1449
Views: 953237

Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

more show...

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sorry for the one that doesn't fit...
by CaptPeteJ
Sun Feb 24, 2019 4:30 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Blank comparison
Replies: 60
Views: 49301

Re: Blank comparison

Thanks guys! doesn't look like they really have a true Heavy(less that 7'11") in the X-ray line yet, Looking into the MB739(IM) for frog purposes. Just get a Point Blank. Problem solved. I'm eagerly awaiting my X Ray so I can see how it compares to my PBs. PB731MHXF I would assume would best meet m...
by CaptPeteJ
Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:20 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Blank comparison
Replies: 60
Views: 49301

Re: Blank comparison

Thanks guys! doesn't look like they really have a true Heavy(less that 7'11") in the X-ray line yet, Looking into the MB739(IM) for frog purposes.
by CaptPeteJ
Sat Feb 23, 2019 2:23 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Blank comparison
Replies: 60
Views: 49301

Re: Blank comparison

Hey guys, any more feedback on the X-ray Mb736?(I'm thinking the SJ736 will be a bit fast for what I want) I'm interested in it for a 3/4oz jig rod(+ plastic) and horny toads in fairly heavy cover. Ideally I've like to see a 1.25oz-1.5oz high end rating. It'll probably see some hollow-body frog work...
by CaptPeteJ
Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:01 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Was the Daiwa CG CC CR 80's a colossal failure to Daiwa?
Replies: 36
Views: 22962

Re: Was the Daiwa CG CC CR 80's a colossal failure to Daiwa?

IMO the market for these reels doesn't exist much in the realm of folks who review and write about them. They are pretty cheap... and readily available at local sporting goods stores around here(and even walmart). Which ironically don't even have Fuego's in stock(a quick search shows Fuego Ct's in t...
by CaptPeteJ
Thu Jan 24, 2019 10:48 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Jig Rod Recomendation
Replies: 50
Views: 27018

Re: Jig Rod Recomendation

I own and regularly fish a Dobyns Dx744, and for 1/2oz jigs, I'd go 745 personally. I tend to fish up to 3/8oz+trailer on my 744. This a preference thing though.
by CaptPeteJ
Sun Jan 13, 2019 12:57 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: best bass of 2018
Replies: 27
Views: 20895

Re: best bass of 2018

august 2018: 6.45lb caught in NY, dang near the Canadian line. 7'10" Kistler HE3,OG Zillion, gantarel jr.

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by CaptPeteJ
Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:20 pm
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: hook set on senko
Replies: 28
Views: 24434

Re: hook set on senko

I usually like to feel the weight of the fish before I set the hook. That's how I fish everything practically. I tend to use larger hooks to help keep them from swallowing it. Sometimes you can tell by the way they hit it whether you can go for a hook set or not, but there's no harm in reeling up s...
by CaptPeteJ
Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:16 pm
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Finesse spinning gear set up
Replies: 9
Views: 10664

Re: Finesse spinning gear set up

I can't comment on that particular BFS setup, but I'll say this, I like having a spinning rod around when the bite's tough (or the fish are small/like small baits) and the wind is blowing. a spinning rod just makes things easy sometimes. I only carry one (7' ML Helium3 with a Daiwa Aegis 2506) A 100...