what do you gurus think about a stock calcutta 100 for throwing ned rigs? would i need a shallow/v spool?

Megabass FX68R Rosso The Lews is on my travel setup. Don't have rods yet for the TD-Z or the Megabass. I don't have much of a collection compared to a lot of you but then again I'm pretty new to the JDM/high end scene. How do you like your Rosso? what are you planning on using it for? one megabass ...

"older shimano" as in the Calcutta 100 i snapped up at a pawn shop this week? looks like something has taken a chunk out of one of the knobs. handle replacement is in order. other than that i'm really impressed with it. i will check the shimano facebook out.

All the time :lol: Well... More like put on hold until I find an interest in them again but I have unfinished rods, bare blanks, blanks with handles on them and reels that are completely taken apart. I haven't touched some of those stuff in over a year. Same with my venture into building swimbaits....

shallow Small Fry Bagley in a faded yellow perch does it for me.

i've got a bunch of top water baits. never did do a lot with them for years. got a couple of shower blows shorty baits. just a world of difference to me when it comes to ease of use. like 'em a lot. doubt i'll throw spooks very much.

I got one each of the fx68 rosso and viola; from the auction site 220 each plus shipping each. the last few the guy has have now risen to 295 each shipping each. reels cast great. I don't doubt for a second their authenticity.

my favorite bluegill fly is a clouser concoction i tie with a red poly flash tail. mustad 3366 size 8 or 6 hook, grey squirrel tail over top off white bucktail bottom. red thread, lead wire wrapped around hook instead of dumbell eyes and an off white pair of plastic bead chain eyes. i make the tail ...

I have not, but , over ten thousand items sold and 100% positive feedback says volumes to ME.

I don't think the local Dick's store would know what a steez or sustain was. I have more fly tackle than they do. to be honest some did come from their- redington ct reels! score for $29 each. don't think I've ever found much there. acdemy opened here recently and is dominating local sales.

just went and got 22 baits for $70. 2.99 each for a lot of their h2o baits. their 5" jerkbaits and swimbaits for 2.99? yep. can be ordered online as well. what's not to love? went online got i don't know what- bait monkey kept saying "trust me. truustt me" looks like i got ten more baits. 3 jerk bai...

start with 5/16". also you can cut slices of 3/8 in. OD x 1/4 in. ID x 10 ft. Latex Hose. YMMV

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We target Walleye, Crappie, WB, Smallmouth, and Largemouth;

what is WB?? I shoot pool with a WB tip on one of my cues but something tells me this may not be the same WB.

jimmyb, I absolutely agree with you on the advance of fishing rods. I do remember when the lew's speed stick was top of the line. fiberglass blanks, beefy handles, lots of weight. now we have rods weighing less than the handles of those older rods. sensitivity has went through the roof. actions are ...

amazing stores!