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- Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:10 am
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: Megabass vision 110 replacement hooks
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4305
Re: Megabass vision 110 replacement hooks
There are no hook replacements that make any jerkbait reliably suspend because water has different temperatures throughout the season (which makes it more or less dense, which affects suspension). Lead strips are an easier way to add weight when needed, and that will change week to week. Case in po...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 8:49 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Solid tip rod
- Replies: 3
- Views: 673
Re: Solid tip rod
In my experience there isn't added sensitivity (but on a high-end rod, you don't lose it, either). But the solid tip makes it easier to maintain bottom contact and you can fish lighter lures. The two ST rods that I have are both Daiwa Steez models (well, I might also have an old Ugly Stik somewhere ...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:20 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Silver Widow rod
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1637
Re: Silver Widow rod
Any rod with an X-ray blank is worth $300 IMO (and holds up to an NRX), but that's a personal blanket statement. I don't know the specific rod you mention.
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:44 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Daiwa Steez AGS QC
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2358
Re: Daiwa Steez AGS QC
Finding out that an expensive rod has problems always sucks, but hopefully your pains are now over. I have six 2021 USDM Steez rods (The Ned, Finesse Game Special Casting, Universal Light, The One, Moving Bait Versatile & Heavy Cover Special), plus the blue Unicorn Rod, and none of them have had...
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:46 pm
- Forum: Bass Fishing
- Topic: San Francisco fishing options for a clueless Aussie
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2281
Re: San Francisco fishing options for a clueless Aussie
Some duplicate info from what Cal has already posted, but I figure that's okay: Clear Lake is less than 2 hours away and I've had good days there in mid-Feb. Not awesome days, but you can catch 10+ fish. Tons of guide services if you want to go. There are also guides for Lake Berryessa, Lake Sonoma ...
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:16 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Anyone have any recent experiences with NFC?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 64890
Re: Anyone have any recent experiences with NFC?
I just went through the Edge customer experience for a 2nd time (after waiting 6+ months (of no communication) for my early-adaptor Epitome back when it was released). Bought a regular Black Widow swimbait rod during their Black Friday sale, thinking they'll only sell rods they actually have, and fo...
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:05 pm
- Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
- Topic: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
- Replies: 124
- Views: 388377
Re: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
Holy Hell! How Kyoya uses this rod, if the guides so small? As I recall he puts braid on his reels. I'll try to snap a picture, maybe others' experiences differ. I tried FG knots of 30lbs Maxcuatro -> 12lbs fluoro (for finesse jigs) and that knot worried me. It'll go though the guides and you can c...
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 2:55 pm
- Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
- Topic: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
- Replies: 124
- Views: 388377
Re: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
One more thing people should be aware of with these rods is that the S68MH has the tiniest AGS guides I’ve ever seen on a rod; waaayyy smaller in diameter than any USDM Steez or Legend Extreme. They’re kind of cool, but IMO there’s no way to feasibly run a connection knot through that guide train wi...
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 5:00 pm
- Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
- Topic: Conquest 843C MBR vs Poison Ultima PU1610MA (Medium Power)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10540
Re: Conquest 843C MBR vs Poison Ultima PU1610MA (Medium Power)
The Poison Glorious is indeed more versatile. I have the 6’10” M and it’s a great fluke rod on top of everything else. Can even do 110-size jerkbaits. It loads up more similarly to the Adrena even according to Shimano. I’d give the nod to the Ultima in terms of sensitivity, but it’s plenty sensitive...
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 5:50 pm
- Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
- Topic: Conquest 843C MBR vs Poison Ultima PU1610MA (Medium Power)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10540
Re: Conquest 843C MBR vs Poison Ultima PU1610MA (Medium Power)
The PU 6'10" Medium feels like it fishes heavier than the same rod in lower Shimano rod lines (I've compared it to the 6'10" M Poison Glorious, Poison Adrena and Expride A rods). Part of that is simply how crisp (if not to say stiff) that rod is compared to the lower-segment rods. Once you...
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:31 pm
- Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
- Topic: New Certate?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 32042
Re: New Certate?
Can somebody provide a refresher on FC vs LT models? "Finesse Custom" vs "Light (and) Tough".
Is it true that I want a 2500 LT model for a M or MH (finesse) jig rod, not an FC one?
(But would go for FC if I wanted a 2000 model for a finesse - dropshot etc. - rod?)
Is it true that I want a 2500 LT model for a M or MH (finesse) jig rod, not an FC one?
(But would go for FC if I wanted a 2000 model for a finesse - dropshot etc. - rod?)
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 7:45 pm
- Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
- Topic: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
- Replies: 124
- Views: 388377
Re: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
It’s a SUPER stiff and boardy spinning rod and definitely comes down to style and personal preference. If anyone is looking for softness or feather light tip flex don’t buy it. Definitely be aware of what you’re getting into before buying one. It’s entirely intended to be a JDM heavy cover shooting...
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:01 pm
- Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
- Topic: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
- Replies: 124
- Views: 388377
Re: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
I've been fishing the Real Control S68MH for a few trips now, and while I like it, personally I'm not blown away. It feels like a textbook case of going too stiff and rigid on a supposedly super high-end rod, at the expense of enjoyment/castability/versatility. Supposedly the whole RC series is des...
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:38 pm
- Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
- Topic: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
- Replies: 124
- Views: 388377
Re: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
I've been fishing the Real Control S68MH for a few trips now, and while I like it, personally I'm not blown away. It feels like a textbook case of going too stiff and rigid on a supposedly super high-end rod, at the expense of enjoyment/castability/versatility. Supposedly the whole RC series is desi...
- Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:59 am
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Casting Ned Rig rod
- Replies: 33
- Views: 28831
Re: Casting Ned Rig rod
Threw a bunch of dropshot on the Finesse Game Special and it did it very well. 3/16oz in 30 feet of water, no problem! Really loving this rod, and it does those 3/16oz Ned’s just as well. Good at controlling feisty spotted bass and keeping them pinned, even though it has that x-fast action. Just ou...