I've beat the heck out to the EG Flat Force cranks since they released them. I've never had a water intrusion issue with them after so many fish catches, banging off wood, rocks, etc. I'd suspect a manufacturing defect here as mine have been fantastic and highly productive.

Congrats and Happy Birthday!!

I would absolutely get the new Megabass Destroyer P5 US Javelin. It's a fantastic in between type cranking rod, but very versatile in general. I've thrown everything from the Deep Six to square bills successfully. You will be very happy with the new Javelin.

Dan B wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:13 am

Bronzefly, thx to TT for getting it shipped so quick too... should have the rod tomorrow and wasn't thinking it would get out of the shop that quick.

You're welcome Dan, thank you for the order. We try hard to ship quickly. Really excited to see what you think of the Ultima!

Dan B wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 15, 2023 12:21 pm

Well I just ordered one... as always contributing to the TackleTrap retirement fund. Paid for 2 day so should have by end of week.
I ordered the 7'0 ML Spinning.

Thank you!!!

I haven't fished with this one yet, so very curious on your thoughts and comparisons.

Has anyone used the new Flyssa? If so, please share your thoughts. Yes indeed. I'm not throwing 1/16 oz northern style hair jigs on it yet, but no doubt it will be an excellent choice for that application by design. It handles spy baits like a champ, is very capable with lighter Ned rigs, and the s...

Maybe I'm the outlier but I like long rods for my Ned rigs. A 7'4" is the shortest rod for Neds I have used over the last 5 years (741 Champ HP) and mostly 7'6"s (Steez). Most of my fishing is Great Lakes where long fights with plenty of deep water is the norm where I just let the fish tire itself ...

11lb 8 oz. Falcon Lake 2013 - Lucky Craft RC 3.5 Blue Bream. The year before, February of 2012, I caught 5 over 10# on the same day, 53# best 5. The first one was on the same bait, the next 4 were on a Lucky Craft RC 3.5 DD in Blue Bream. I remember it like it was yesterday

Fishing4Fun wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:46 am

Just an IP line guide away

Very nicely done! Good luck finding the IP68 line guide too...

The Ichiban Balsa Pro has always been a good producer for me. I picked up a few many years back and still use a couple of them from time to time. Etters Custom Baits made some really great crank baits but alas, Jimmie has stopped making baits too. My favorite recent balsa bait is the CAST Fishing Co...

I think I use this in another post somewhere way back in the way back but here's my same answer to this quandry. Some situations leave me with no choice


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Here in 2023, after Daiwa and Shimano, it doesn't matter to me!

You've zeroed in on two outstanding choices. You'll love either rod as they are both premium, high performance rods. Yes, the P5 Super Destroyer has a slower action and a little bit more backbone than the more traditional "strong" medium heavy, faster action Steez AGS Target Sniper. Both of these ro...

Not exactly Megabass but it’s got similar vibes: check out the Steez AGS 69 Universal Light, it’s kind of exactly what you are describing. That's a solid choice indeed. The Steez 69M Universal Light is a great jerk bait rod and very versatile in general. In the US P5 Destroyer line, the Oneten Spec...

Yes, Megabass of America authorized retailers to reduce Orochi XX down to $299 and Levante down to $199. It happened a couple weeks back. They are much more competitive at this price point, so I think it was a very good decision on their part.

I'm also in the BMG is a freaking amazing rod camp. The sensitivity is excellent for a rod of its stature and capabilities and the versatility is also impressive. I've thrown everything from a 6" Magdraft, 1/2 oz wobble head, 1 oz jig, heavy cover frog, and then some. Is it as sensitive in an electr...