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by holden234
Sat May 23, 2015 11:05 pm
Forum: Swimbait Fishing
Topic: What size all-around line do you use for big baits?
Replies: 11
Views: 9595

Re: What size all-around line do you use for big baits?

I use the P-Line CXXX 20 to25# for the smaller baits up to 2.5oz a30# for the heavier baits.
by holden234
Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:44 pm
Forum: Swimbait Fishing
Topic: DEPS slide swimmer
Replies: 12
Views: 9614

Re: DEPS slide swimmer

I use the 25# P-line CXX. Have tried the 30 but glides better with the 25.
by holden234
Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:53 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Replacing the Calais 200 Spool
Replies: 3
Views: 2707

Re: Replacing the Calais 200 Spool

Thanks steve1200 and cndbasshunter
by holden234
Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Calais Spool Replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 1759

Calais Spool Replacement

I posted this question in the tunning reels section and should have posted this question here. Would it be possible to replace the Calais 200 A-RB spool with a Calais 200ASV spool in order to get more line capacity to fish medium size hard swimbats.

Thanks
by holden234
Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:36 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Replacing the Calais 200 Spool
Replies: 3
Views: 2707

Replacing the Calais 200 Spool

Can anyone tell me if it is possible to change the spool on a Calais 200 A-RB to a deeper Calais 200 ASV spool in order to get more line capacity to fish medium size hard swimbaits?

Thanks
by holden234
Mon Mar 17, 2014 2:54 pm
Forum: Swimbait Fishing
Topic: Matt"s hardgill
Replies: 9
Views: 7946

Re: Matt"s hardgill

I use 15# P-Line CXX and have used the 20#. Just like the 15# better.
by holden234
Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:47 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Daiwa T 3 Ballistic Reels
Replies: 1
Views: 1858

Daiwa T 3 Ballistic Reels

The week before Xmas when Tackle Warehouse had them on sale I purchased 2 of the T 3 Ballistic Reels. One was a 6.3 and the other was a 8.1. Due to the severe cold weather I have not been able to fish these reels very much but they seem to be good solid reels. The small amount of time I have fished ...
by holden234
Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:37 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Favorite curado series? *poll*
Replies: 39
Views: 15078

Re: Favorite curado series? *poll*

I had my 50E tuned and I find myself reaching for it more than my Cores. It may be small but it has the "guts" to handle any situation I have had it in .
by holden234
Mon Feb 03, 2014 2:57 am
Forum: Swimbait Fishing
Topic: 9" Monster Bull Shad
Replies: 7
Views: 6941

Re: 9" Monster Bull Shad

I purchased a 9" last spring and have fished with it some. I fish a large TVA impoundment that has LM, SM, large stripers, walleye and various other sun fish. I have caught quite a few stripers on this bait and some LM also. The largest LM was a 7.5# and the largest striper was a 28.3#. I fish it on...
by holden234
Sat Feb 01, 2014 1:55 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: swimbaits
Replies: 14
Views: 8139

Re: swimbaits

Spookybaits has given you the best advice about starting with swimbaits. Randall Kirkpatrick who runs the guide service also makes baits. I just purchased one from him and I must say this bait is first class all the way. I have many hard swimbaits and in fact that is about all I fish now. Do the Sou...
by holden234
Fri Sep 20, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Casting Rod for Silver Buddy and similiar blade baits.
Replies: 6
Views: 3387

Re: Casting Rod for Silver Buddy and similiar blade baits.

I use the Shimano Crucial Crankbait Rod 7' 11" med action.
by holden234
Fri Sep 20, 2013 2:42 pm
Forum: Swimbait Fishing
Topic: What's your favorite 2 oz. and under swimbait?
Replies: 13
Views: 10422

Re: What's your favorite 2 oz. and under swimbait?

Matt Lures Hard Gill
Hudd 68
by holden234
Fri Jul 26, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: Swimbait Fishing
Topic: replacement Hooks
Replies: 17
Views: 51397

Re: replacement Hooks

I had a 3/0 ST-41 treble on my MS Mini Slammer. It was too large and stayed tangled in the line at front of the bait at least 50% of the time. Went to a 1/0 ST-41 and it works great and as with most all owner hooks sticks the fish and holds them.
by holden234
Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:24 am
Forum: Swimbait Fishing
Topic: Mattlures tournament series
Replies: 3
Views: 4283

Re: Mattlures tournament series

This is my first year to fish with Matt Lure swimbaits. I use the tournament series and the baby and hardgill series. I fish some tournaments with a friend that are 5 fish with LMB 14" and SMB 20" are the minimum lengths. After we catch a limit if we do we then go to swimbaits to try to catch what w...
by holden234
Sat Jun 22, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Bull shad vs BBZ 1
Replies: 19
Views: 11357

Re: Bull shad vs BBZ 1

I also like the Bull Shad. I consider the BBZ more of an entry bait into swimbait fishing but it will catch fish also.