TravisNY wrote: ↑

Mon May 10, 2021 2:35 pm

Zander I just knew that DSR would get a special mention.



I preordered that one. I look forward to your review.

Hahah! You know me well buddy! Probably sneaks into my IG posts more than any other spinning rod. Absolutely love it and eager to find out how the new version compares!

Thanks Goldrod. Wish I could describe how the rod actually fishes and handles but don't have one in the lab yet. Based on what the team has told us so far I'm definitely excited about the new design. If it is even just a little lighter and/or more sensitive I know this is going to hurt the wallet as...

Ordered this bait after reading your review and I just “unboxed” it. It’s got a different profile but similar to a Megabass Cyclone, it’s got a flattened or pressed down that you really can’t see in the pictures. I can’t wait to check it out. I think we still have a good month of colder water. Cool...

Was there a lubing issue? Sounds kind of crazy to me that the vanguish has a heavier/slower start up than the vanford. Other than that, everything else in the review seems spot on. Hi RYB, I've fished both over the entire season now as Cal gave me the Vanquish to fish early in the year and draw add...

I personally had bad experience with Spiderwire but, good article. I use 4 carrier with reels I know I will be sawing weeds. My punch setup doesnt because I was trying out that Seaguar Flippin Braid. This goes that everything has its pros and cons....even mono. I agree with you Hobie. Haven't exper...

I don't get it--if "the ideal applications for the new smaller Curado 70 are when fishing 10-14lb fluoro/mono, 20-30lb PowerPro, and baits from 3/16-1/2oz" and the spool weight is 12.7 g (.1 g. heavier than the Curado 100D spool), why is this being touted as a BFS reel? Its all about MGL. Currently...

Hi Sagisi, Awesome, hope you crush them! That is such a pretty pattern for the Rad Rat! Lendl is the man, his attention to detail and precision, paint, everything is top notch. Yup, born and raised right here in the Bay Area and actually learned how to Bass fish years ago at Anderson, Calero, and Co...

SAGISI CUST0MS wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 29, 2020 4:50 pm

Lendl is a super cool guy and amazing Luresmith. Lucky to get my hands on one.

Totally agree! Ready for battle!! That is an awesome pattern! Go smash'em!!

Outstanding writeup Zander. =D> Thanks bud! Appreciate the kind words and hope everyone enjoyed learning more about Illude and the Rad Rat. Been a really fun bait for me the last few seasons. Wish I had more! For sure brother. Now I have to start the hunt for one... :lol: 8-) Good luck bud! Hope yo...

Gone Phishin wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:27 am

Outstanding writeup Zander.

Thanks bud! Appreciate the kind words and hope everyone enjoyed learning more about Illude and the Rad Rat. Been a really fun bait for me the last few seasons. Wish I had more!

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