If MB factory did not have parts prior to Chinese New Year, then they are on a bind right now. Just about every sub-supplier I have in China has a skeleton crew right now. Don't even ask me about the one in Wuhan. Supply chains will be slow for a while.

I use Oakley Jawbone with prescription lenses. Lenses are like $300 from my optometrist. Oakley could not make them due to the prescription details. I use both yellow for low light and blue mirror over brown for normal use. I like the Jawbone as I can switch out the lenses if needed...but I have bot...

Yes they are. Color matched too if you can get the rod and reel from the same year.

The FMJ might fit the bill for you. There are some MB models that are mod-fast or regular that would work.

It tends to be highly preferencial. I would say that the line type matters too. Straight braid or FC will affect how the rod feels on the hookset. With braid I like a more moderate rod, with FC I prefer a faster action.

Thanks guys! I think I am going to make it my small Neko and wacky rig combo. Sometimes this summer I will try to drop shot with it.

You guys are killing me. My daughter thought it went best with the Sol... so maybe that will be my excuse. LOL!

I beg to differ. It goes best with a 2003 Pixzilla. :big grin: They never made the orange in Lefty. :? How well do you know the Dark Lord and how deep are your pockets? :big grin: Hmmmm... :-k I beg to differ. It goes best with a 2003 Pixzilla. :big grin: A Sol with a Cosugi Works Spool works prett...

mhood wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 25, 2019 3:05 pm

I beg to differ. It goes best with a 2003 Pixzilla.

They never made the orange in Lefty.

spencerinstl wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 25, 2019 1:23 pm

Very nice combo, what finesse baits are you going to use it for?

Don't know yet. I might try it with a Ned rig first...or maybe a small jig. Any insight?

I was lucky enough to find this rod in decent shape. Although it goes best with my Sol, I found an attractive alternative in the Alphas CT SV 70. Hope you enjoy! https://i.imgur.com/jj1mKHr.jpg https://i.imgur.com/YPZ5pNx.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KDuC4MV.jpg https://i.imgur.com/yU20XDJ.jpg https://i....

First of all, neither of those jigs are finesse. Those are compact jigs, a very different animal, a regular jig with a compact profile. A 7/16oz Eakins jig is a finesse jig, lighter hook and thinner skirt, this is a big difference so you don't need a finesse jig rod. For what you want to do I think...

Keep your reels in your carry on. Do not put it in checked luggage as it is not secure and can easily be stolen... especially in customs.

For baits, just get a hard case luggage and put the 3700 boxes in there.