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by jtgibso1
Thu Aug 18, 2016 9:37 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Custom painted Steez 100HLA project
Replies: 5
Views: 4756

Re: Custom painted Steez 100HLA project

really like that paint color man!
by jtgibso1
Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:38 am
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: Rattle strap collar for jigs
Replies: 4
Views: 4636

Re: Rattle strap collar for jigs

i got some from TW recently and they were about half and half as far as cleanly molded. broke a couple trying to fit them over the keeper.
by jtgibso1
Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:30 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: All you folks who reel lefty...
Replies: 30
Views: 13813

Re: All you folks who reel lefty...

i'm palming the reel 95% of the time
by jtgibso1
Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Are there any performance advantages to reel knobs
Replies: 12
Views: 4297

Re: Are there any performance advantages to reel knobs

for me it's not so much an advantage or even that i know what i really like for grips, but i sure know what i don't like when i feel them! i like the septon knobs, i love the eva knobs from my lew's pro z. i hate the lew's paddle grips and haven't made up my mind yet on the alphas sv 105 grips.... n...
by jtgibso1
Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: GLX On Sale
Replies: 11
Views: 5003

Re: GLX On Sale

i'd definitely contact the tackle trap and see what you can work out on a NRX. i bought 2 from them for not a whole lot more than what that GLX will end up costing you. Gary at the tackletrap was a ton of help and answered ALL my questions to help ease the pain of the expense!
by jtgibso1
Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:07 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: NRX rod finish
Replies: 14
Views: 7112

Re: NRX rod finish

i've got 2 fairly new casting NRX and the epoxy extends beyond the threads like the bottom rod. though i do think the top rod looks pretty good without it!
by jtgibso1
Thu Aug 04, 2016 3:51 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Best bottom contact rod for under 150$
Replies: 19
Views: 10869

Re: Best bottom contact rod for under 150$

"Diana's" Tatula and it's not even close with most of those on the list. Not to mention you can find them for closer to $110 right now at a few places.
by jtgibso1
Tue Jun 07, 2016 4:21 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Which Tatula rod for Jig / bladed jig fishing?
Replies: 11
Views: 5054

Re: Which Tatula rod for Jig / bladed jig fishing?

I use my 6'10" MHF for those techniques and love it!
by jtgibso1
Mon May 02, 2016 11:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds User Feedback
Topic: Jrob : Feedback Request Topic
Replies: 10
Views: 8839

Re: Jrob

I received a rod from Jrob last night and it was packaged very well and in excellent condition, exactly as described. Would definitely purchase from him again.
by jtgibso1
Wed Apr 13, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: I GOTTA HAVE IT
Replies: 7
Views: 5638

Re: I GOTTA HAVE IT

sweet combo!!
by jtgibso1
Wed Apr 13, 2016 10:49 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Latest edition MGL
Replies: 10
Views: 3666

Re: Latest edition MGL

what a beauty!
by jtgibso1
Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:11 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Trying Fluorocarbon
Replies: 13
Views: 6274

Re: Trying Fluorocarbon

sunline fc is a great fluorocarbon and not near as pricey as tatsu
by jtgibso1
Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Homemade Spooling Stations
Replies: 1
Views: 2038

Re: Homemade Spooling Stations

have you got an old broken rod laying around? great way to repurpose it!
by jtgibso1
Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:52 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Tatula 6101MHFB
Replies: 10
Views: 5362

Re: Tatula 6101MHFB

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Does it throw 3/8oz spinnerbaits well?[/quote]

very well, it's primarily what i use mine for along with chatterbaits and buzzbaits. great all around rod, don't know about the top end of the rating at 1 oz, but handles up to 3/4 well
by jtgibso1
Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:43 am
Forum: Plastics
Topic: What is your best drop shot lure?
Replies: 66
Views: 66432

Re: What is your best drop shot lure?

roboworm
swing impact
tiny fluke