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by doctorxring
Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:32 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: 1-3g hard baits
Replies: 39
Views: 30781

Re: 1-3g hard baits

. One of my very favorite Ultra LIght hard baits is the Rapala Countdown CD-1 minnow. This bait is 1/16 oz, casts like a bullet, has sharp hooks and has that irresistible Rapala balsa action. Very versatile. Nickname is KILLER. https://bulk-share.slickpic.com/album/share/kMjMIYDLYzjLTT/16177606.0/8...
by doctorxring
Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:05 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Question about my latest Ultra Light rod
Replies: 8
Views: 8759

Re: Question about my latest Ultra Light rod

I am not sure if Major Craft ever had a facility in Japan but maybe so. I know that most of their rods are made in Vietnam. That is light for a rod with glass. Be interested to hear how it fishes. Curious now as to the weight of the regular models. Regards I am wondering the same thing. I may have ...
by doctorxring
Thu Jun 13, 2019 10:19 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Question about my latest Ultra Light rod
Replies: 8
Views: 8759

Re: Question about my latest Ultra Light rod

It's the lightest rod I've ever owned. 1.8 ounces. Just gorgeous build quality. Name on the rod is Finetail Area Stage. Feels good but I have not fished it yet. I'm going to try it on Monday for my usual quarry, the sunfish, using TroutMagnets. One other interesting thing -- This Major Craft rod was...
by doctorxring
Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:29 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Question about my latest Ultra Light rod
Replies: 8
Views: 8759

Question about my latest Ultra Light rod

I just got in a rod from Japan. I thought I had ordered a MAJOR CRAFT FINETAIL AREA FAX-602UL. But instead I clicked the link for this rod -- MAJOR CRAFT FINETAIL AREA FAX-602UL/G. From what I understand the G stands for "glass". Can you tell me what I actually have here ? What is this rod built for...
by doctorxring
Sat Jun 08, 2019 9:37 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: 1-3g hard baits
Replies: 39
Views: 30781

Re: 1-3g hard baits

. One of my very favorite Ultra LIght hard baits is the Rapala Countdown CD-1 minnow. This bait is 1/16 oz, casts like a bullet, has sharp hooks and has that irresistible Rapala balsa action. Very versatile. Nickname is KILLER. https://bulk-share.slickpic.com/album/share/kMjMIYDLYzjLTT/16177606.0/80...
by doctorxring
Mon May 20, 2019 3:38 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Ester mono.
Replies: 40
Views: 30830

Re: Ester mono.

Thanks for the info on this Ester mono. Sounds great. I ordered a spool of it.

Got a favor to ask of anyone using this successfuly. Could you show a pic of your spool so I can see where to stop putting it on.


thanks kindly, Chris