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by smithy97
Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:13 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Feedback on Levante FSS and JBS
Replies: 3
Views: 3018

Re: Feedback on Levante FSS and JBS

I haven't, but I have no doubt it would be up to the task. Glad you pulled the trigger, you'll be very happy you did
by smithy97
Sat Jun 08, 2019 3:28 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Feedback on Levante FSS and JBS
Replies: 3
Views: 3018

Re: Feedback on Levante FSS and JBS

The new jerkbait special is an awesome rod. Perfect tip to launch the bait, and to work it easily and effectively. The blank loads well to keep fish pinned on treble hooks. With the cosmetics and crisp feel, these are a step up from the old series for sure. I have a flatside special in the old serie...
by smithy97
Sat Apr 27, 2019 9:09 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Tranx 200 for 1.5-3oz swimbaits? Line suggestions?
Replies: 2
Views: 2341

Tranx 200 for 1.5-3oz swimbaits? Line suggestions?

Hey all, just ordered my first swimbait rod, a Dobyns Fury 795sb and wondering what reel I should go with. All the baits I'm using are 1.5 - 3 oz, and they are all pretty low resistance baits (Hudd 68's, Megabass i-slide 185, s waver 168, gratt sneaky pete, 6'' magdrafts ). Wondering if the 200 is e...
by smithy97
Sat Apr 20, 2019 3:12 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Levante Leviathan for 2-3oz baits?
Replies: 8
Views: 4843

Re: Levante Leviathan for 2-3oz baits?

Sounds like the rod would work fine...As for a reel I'm planning on a Tranx 301 in the low gear. The line I'm gonna use is still up the air, I'm open to suggestions on that. I was thinking 20lb Sufix Advance. I've never used fluro before and I don't really want to start experimenting with it while I...
by smithy97
Fri Apr 19, 2019 5:04 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Levante Leviathan for 2-3oz baits?
Replies: 8
Views: 4843

Re: Levante Leviathan for 2-3oz baits?

Ok thanks for feedback so far, here's some more details on the baits: slow sinking glide baits in the 2-3 oz range (Gratt Sneaky Pete, S-waver 168, Megabass islide 185 to start. I'd like to throw big soft plastic baits like the 8'' Megabass mag draft and Hudd 68. These are the baits I have to start....
by smithy97
Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:41 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Levante Leviathan for 2-3oz baits?
Replies: 8
Views: 4843

Levante Leviathan for 2-3oz baits?

Hey everyone, I'm looking for my first swimbait rod. I have the new 2019 Levante jerk bait special and just love it, so I'm looking into the Leviathan. I have some baits in the 2-3 oz range that I would be throwing more often, and I'm wondering how the Leviathan would load up with these weights bein...