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by capt1fish
Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:51 pm
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: “Finesse” flipping jigs
Replies: 17
Views: 10393

Re: “Finesse” flipping jigs

These come to mind:

Missile Ike Mini Flip
SK Bitsy Flip
SK Baby Structure Jig
by capt1fish
Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:55 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: NRX 895
Replies: 9
Views: 6830

Re: NRX 895

bronzefly wrote:No matter how much I wanted to like this rod, it is so tip heavy, unbearably so in my hands, It never stayed in my rotation...
Yep. Sold it along with the 894. Neither felt right in my hands.
by capt1fish
Fri Mar 15, 2019 4:49 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Modified full handle on NRX
Replies: 4
Views: 3273

Re: Modified full handle on NRX

I would advise you to be very careful using the Grip Savers over cork handles. They are fine if you remove and replace them constantly, allowing the cork to dry out. If you leave them on for a longer period of time, water gets under it and will rot out your cork. If you could figure out a way to se...
by capt1fish
Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:11 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Modified full handle on NRX
Replies: 4
Views: 3273

Modified full handle on NRX

I didn’t have luck searching... A while back, there was a post in a thread where one among us made his split grip NRX a full grip. It wasn’t a permanent mod and could be removed if needed for warranty work. If not mistaken, it involved the Accu Cull grip saver. I’m looking to do the same but need a ...
by capt1fish
Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:53 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: best bass of 2018
Replies: 27
Views: 20779

Re: best bass of 2018

So far, 8lbs on a Huddleston.
by capt1fish
Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:27 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: A-rig rod
Replies: 6
Views: 5159

Re: A-rig rod

Zillion 8’ MH swimbait rod.
Keitech fat impacts/easy shiners and Little dippers.
by capt1fish
Fri Mar 09, 2018 8:53 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: New Loomis GLX rods creak when you shake them?
Replies: 15
Views: 9586

Re: New Loomis GLX rods creak when you shake them?

This happened on my 782 GLX spin years ago. Never altered performance but was weird.
by capt1fish
Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: What are You PUNCHING with?
Replies: 73
Views: 50149

Re: What are You PUNCHING with?

Depending when/where/who/what:

8’ Kistler MAD
Dobyns Champion 804c
Steez AGS 8’

All paired with Zillion Type R and 65lb Suffix braid
by capt1fish
Sat Dec 23, 2017 3:12 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: What’s your Finesse spinning rod?
Replies: 97
Views: 53004

Re: What’s your Finesse spinning rod?

Variety is the spice of life. I rotate through NRX 822 DSR, NRX 822SYR, Steez compile-x Spin and Steez 7’ ML AGS.
by capt1fish
Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:14 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Saving the Best for Last? Evergreen International's Brett Hite Medium Powered Casting Rod
Replies: 3
Views: 3301

Re: Saving the Best for Last? Evergreen International's Brett Hite Medium Powered Casting Rod

Cal wrote:
capt1fish wrote:...but personally can’t get over the camo EVA.
You're so uptight sometimes Capt ... ;)

LOL... Happy Holidays bud!
Yes, Merry Christmas to you and the family too Cal. :-)
by capt1fish
Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:59 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Saving the Best for Last? Evergreen International's Brett Hite Medium Powered Casting Rod
Replies: 3
Views: 3301

Re: Saving the Best for Last? Evergreen International's Brett Hite Medium Powered Casting Rod

Informative reviews on the series Cal. I’ve handled these rods in the store but personally can’t get over the camo EVA.
by capt1fish
Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:58 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Simms Challenges the Notion Gore-Tex Is the Only Viable Rain Fabric
Replies: 5
Views: 4188

Re: Simms Challenges the Notion Gore-Tex Is the Only Viable Rain Fabric

Hmm, have you tested anything for rain up to say 80 degrees, with shorts underneath? Nothing worse then having a summer storm roll in and your choices are get wet or sweat. I don’t have any experience with summer temp rain suits, but the brand most often mentioned for those types of conditions are ...
by capt1fish
Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:35 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Reel Boxes
Replies: 20
Views: 11049

Re: Reel Boxes

I keep my reel boxes for storage of reels not in use/rotation and for future resale.

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by capt1fish
Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:32 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Tackle Your Enthusiasm with Shimano's Metanium MGL
Replies: 6
Views: 5023

Re: Tackle Your Enthusiasm with Shimano's Metanium MGL

With such high marks I'm surprised no Editors Choice award?

Wonderful reel nonetheless. I enjoy mine.
by capt1fish
Wed Nov 29, 2017 7:58 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: black friday rod- catches fish already
Replies: 6
Views: 4349

Re: black friday rod- catches fish already

Looks like it was the right choice in rod for you. Congrats on the 4lber.