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by Nytron
Wed Jul 03, 2019 2:36 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: **Say it ain't so**
Replies: 17
Views: 17530

Re: **Say it ain't so**

Read the article on SDfish before watching the video . The video only shows 1% of the story. Mike Long is not just snagging bass. He committed fraud by illegally winning over $150k in tournament winnings. He committed attempted murder on multiple people by loosening their lug nuts. He trespassed mul...
by Nytron
Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:04 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Which is your favorite rod company?
Replies: 350
Views: 446894

Re: Which is your favorite rod company?

Shimano/G.Loomis and St. Croix

If I was a deca-millionaire or more, I'd rock JDM rods probably though.
by Nytron
Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Dark mode?
Replies: 4
Views: 5158

Re: Dark mode?

Use the browser extension called "Dark Reader" on Firefox or Chrome/Chromium-based browsers.
by Nytron
Mon Jun 03, 2019 8:59 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Expride Tip Guide Replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 9876

Re: Expride Tip Guide Replacement

Aren't the tip guides whipped on like the Cumara A?
by Nytron
Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:11 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Is Shimano Playing us?
Replies: 8
Views: 4757

Re: Is Shimano Playing us?

There is no standard for rating line diameter to a given # rating even within the US, let alone other countries. Thus, the line capacity numbers specified by reel manufacturers is just an guesstimate. When you cook a dish, you usually salt it to taste. Do the same thing when spooling line on your re...
by Nytron
Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:15 am
Forum: Plastics
Topic: Yamamoto Senko laminated series
Replies: 11
Views: 8317

Re: Yamamoto Senko laminated series

Nope, there is no difference in durability. QC is harder with laminates. The colors can bleed weird. Maybe you got a bad batch that didn't cool/set properly.
by Nytron
Fri Sep 23, 2016 4:46 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Steez AGS rod
Replies: 46
Views: 20995

Re: Steez AGS rod

FWIW, Seth Fieder recently won a bass elite series event catching 76 lbs of smallmouth in 3 days using the 7ml ags spinning rod. Drop shot using 1/2 oz drop shot weight, which is impressive for a ml action rod Came here to say this. He was using a Daiwa Exist 3012 as well. I wonder if he was using ...
by Nytron
Fri Apr 17, 2015 3:27 pm
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Fish both left and right handed baitcasters?
Replies: 35
Views: 35039

Re: Fish both left and right handed baitcasters?

Right hand is the only option with some reels. That is why I stick with right handed reels.

Otherwise I would have both, especially for muskie.

Learning to cast with your offhand is a challenging but rewarding task. It opens up many possibilities with casts and also is good for your brain.
by Nytron
Fri Apr 17, 2015 3:08 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: gander mountain reels
Replies: 5
Views: 4030

Re: gander mountain reels

Regarding the new Tournament reels & rods with the composite cork knobs & reel seat:

They're made by the same company that makes 13 Fishing / No. 8 Tackle Co.
by Nytron
Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: Sunglasses
Replies: 59
Views: 27670

Re: Sunglasses

Costa Tuna Alley 580G Silver Mirror
Costa Cortez 580G Green Mirror
by Nytron
Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:56 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: For people who find Dobyns Rods Mediocre
Replies: 49
Views: 27890

Re: For people who find Dobyns Rods Mediocre

13 Fishing
JDM (Megabass, evergreen, etc)
NRX
High end Daiwa & Shimano

Those are the only rods I can think of that can meet or exceed what a Dobyns will give you. 13 Fishing is in the process of stealing the glory of having the most balanced rod, a feat that Dobyns is known for above other brands.
by Nytron
Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: New fad? Carbon tape
Replies: 11
Views: 7381

Re: New fad? Carbon tape

Good points so far, I modified original post to include some of them. My theory behind decreasing sensitivity is because it would seem a solid piece of graphite is a much better transmitter of vibrations than that same piece of graphite with woven carbon sheets. Any time you add something to a rod, ...
by Nytron
Sun Aug 17, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: New fad? Carbon tape
Replies: 11
Views: 7381

New fad? Carbon tape

Why did Shimano, Abu Garcia, and others re-launch their most popular freshwater rods with spiral wrapped carbon tape? They chose to do this the exact same year, I don't get it. Did the price of carbon go down or? Please help me come up with pros and cons of spiral wrapping a rod in carbon tape: Pros...
by Nytron
Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:47 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: How many calais do you own?
Replies: 53
Views: 20074

Re: How many calais do you own?

Just one for now, the original CL-200. Looking to get an Antares HG. The weight is correct for longer rods. I find a 50 sized shimano reel works perfect on 6'6" while the heavier Calais/Antares fits longer rods perfectly. It is the best low profile reel ever designed. They don't loosen up after year...
by Nytron
Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:40 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Best Shimano pitching reel
Replies: 21
Views: 9977

Re: Best Shimano pitching reel

For lures under 1/2 oz, the 50 platform is king. Metanium XG, core 50mg7, 50e.

For heavier lures above 1/2oz, antares hg.