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by SteveSchmelzle
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Super Shallow Cranks
Replies: 6
Views: 451

Re: Super Shallow Cranks

riplin redfin.

there isn't a lure on planet earth that works the same at slow speeds....
by SteveSchmelzle
Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:58 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Loomis IMX Pro SJR 901
Replies: 13
Views: 3120

Re: Loomis IMX Pro SJR 901

it's all messed up.

thankfully rod technology has not improved (at least not much) in the last five to eight years. Stocked up on 50+ setups prior to 2018...reels have improved (marginally) but rods, not so much.

prices today are insane.

I'm in Canada as well.
by SteveSchmelzle
Mon Jun 05, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Loomis IMX Pro SJR 901
Replies: 13
Views: 3120

Re: Loomis IMX Pro SJR 901

$540 for a IMX eh?

Crazy.

Absolutely crazy. :shock:
by SteveSchmelzle
Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Is There A Way to Make A Standard Baitcast Spool To A Shallow Spool?
Replies: 30
Views: 15238

Re: Is There A Way to Make A Standard Baitcast Spool To A Shallow Spool?

it would be interesting for bass fisherman to understand reels aren't made for single species. I've lost count on the number of times I've gotten into (what would have been) backing (if I had backing). There are many species of freshwater fish that pull drag, and require more than 50 yards (lol) of ...
by SteveSchmelzle
Mon Apr 03, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Loomis NRX users: please help a guy out...
Replies: 21
Views: 5967

Re: Loomis NRX users: please help a guy out...

I wouldn't care if they were pink and my reels were green.

looks and aesthetics is for tackle tour.

the fish don't know.

It's amazing how Gussy won the classic with those poorly wrapped NRX's.
by SteveSchmelzle
Sun Apr 02, 2023 12:19 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Loomis NRX users: please help a guy out...
Replies: 21
Views: 5967

Re: Loomis NRX users: please help a guy out...

imagine not being able to fish a rod or a reel because of the "look" of it. :-({|=
by SteveSchmelzle
Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: What's your "Wind Limit"?
Replies: 10
Views: 6061

Re: What's your "Wind Limit"?

when it gets windy we just change up and go trolling.

they call it the walleye chop for a reason. :D
by SteveSchmelzle
Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: What line do you crank with?
Replies: 22
Views: 6035

Re: What line do you crank with?

I use 10 to 20# braid, depending on the size of the crankbait. Most times, I tie directly with no leader. Ive fished side-by-side with guys that were using flouro or mono and I've not been significantly out-fished, except for once, where the guy was just a better fisherman than me. :whistle: :lol: ...
by SteveSchmelzle
Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: What line do you crank with?
Replies: 22
Views: 6035

Re: What line do you crank with?

buy the one that sells in bulk.

i pick up 2000 yard spools of 20lbs and 30lbs power pro braid.

it fills 40+ of my multi species setups.
by SteveSchmelzle
Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:16 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: What line do you crank with?
Replies: 22
Views: 6035

Re: What line do you crank with?

i'm a basic

i simply use power pro
by SteveSchmelzle
Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Jerkbait Rod Question
Replies: 13
Views: 3507

Re: Jerkbait Rod Question

If I decided to go with a spinning setup would specs be the same? Fishing northern smallmouth in clear lakes so thinking of going with a spinning setup. Not sure if I need a new rod if I go this direction. The only rods I have under 7' are a bps carbonlite 6'6" mh/f rod with a president reel or a c...
by SteveSchmelzle
Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: What line do you crank with?
Replies: 22
Views: 6035

Re: What line do you crank with?

I've tried so many lines for cranking. I've settled in with 20lbs braid with 6lbs diameter. So do you just go straight 20lb braid and no leader? no, I use flouro leaders up to 3' in length. surgeons knot to connect. the thin diameter braid cuts the water and gets additional depth out of the cranks....
by SteveSchmelzle
Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:52 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: What line do you crank with?
Replies: 22
Views: 6035

Re: What line do you crank with?

I've tried so many lines for cranking. I've settled in with 20lbs braid with 6lbs diameter.
by SteveSchmelzle
Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:39 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Preferred Wacky Rig Setup? NRX/Megabass
Replies: 17
Views: 3944

Re: Preferred Wacky Rig Setup? NRX/Megabass

NRX 802s, 803s, or 804s xmr, depending on how thick the cover is.
by SteveSchmelzle
Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Looking for help on NRX + 873
Replies: 18
Views: 5312

Re: Looking for help on NRX + 873

I use mine with a bulletproof Calais CL 201a