It looks like the Metanium holds a bit more line, if longer casts with a heavier fluoro is part of the equation.

I concur on all fronts...love them, and definitely wish there were at least a few solid color options. I do also wish more of their shorts had zippers on the back pockets, as opposed to Velcro.

For those who have or have tried the 7'2" Heavy... do you think the action is right for it to be a heavier jig, flipping/punching, and frog rod? I don't need an ultra stout punching rod. Thinking it could be good for 1/2oz and 3/4oz jigs, up to a 1oz tungsten for punching. My Helium3 7'H seems like...

Bantam1 might be able to help in the Shimano Product Support Forum.

I have absolutely no need for this reel right now, but I keep trying to talk myself into it.

short term MAY be okay. but when you forget there IS gonna be a mess. like trying to keep the cueball from scratching on a DEAD scratch. it's going to happen. just grab a sandwich baggie for them. i tried to do the wagging finger smiley emoji! soft plastics and hardbaits are risky. zman softbaits a...

Johnny marks wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 07, 2019 12:45 am

Looking for a reel for my new chatterbait rod I use shimano and daiwa

What's your budget?

I use a Shimano 16 Antares DC for 1/2oz. blades, and I am really happy with it.

I joined well after the custom shop TDZ's were out.. but I always wanted one in Pink, Champagne Gold, White and Yellow. Always wanted a minty Zillion HLC..I look once in a while on those auction sites..might pull the trigger one day..not that I need more reels... Two rods come to mind that I wish I...

Howdy TT. I bumped this thread back up, as I have been thinking about the AGS guides. How have they been holding up for everyone? I am a non-boater, so I frequently carry my rods from our basement to my SUV. Rods can bump one-another on longer drives and, though rod sleeves are a nice thing to have...

Howdy TT. I bumped this thread back up, as I have been thinking about the AGS guides. How have they been holding up for everyone? I am a non-boater, so I frequently carry my rods from our basement to my SUV. Rods can bump one-another on longer drives and, though rod sleeves are a nice thing to have,...

Just_Bass wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 19, 2019 6:41 am

Caught my new PB 8.5lbs (previous 7.7lbs) last night with 4” senko on Lite setup.43B2160C-3B5E-4B46-829B-D0D39B9D32D6.jpeg42EDC056-E017-4C20-8FFA-26861EC88CC1.jpeg

Wow! Congrats man!

I'm pretty stoked to check out AFTCO's new fluoro leader material. First thing that popped into my mind was leaders for tip-ups on the ice.

mark poulson wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:52 pm

I would not put my thumb in that mouth!

No Sir! Lol.

As Smalleyez said, braid is really popular amongst walleye folks...a ton of bites will be on the bottom, as opposed to on the drop, so slack line sensitivity isn't as paramount as some bass fishing situations.

LgMouthGambler wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 18, 2019 3:11 am

I have no idea about the reel. But thank your son for me for his service.

Hear hear!