A lot of good ones out there. My top 3:

Megabass S Crank 1.2
PH Custom Lures Huntin P
Black Label Tackle Ricochet

I have the 7' Medium. It's tip has so much flex and life to it. It's a dream to work rip baits and other reaction baits with. I also don't find myself wanting or needing anymore in the sensitivity department when fishing weightless plastics or finesse jigs. The sensitive blank has such a crisp actio...

LowRange wrote:Monoblock

If I end up loving my 1st round reel...this is next

I was in a very similar situation recently. I was really wanting to try out a round reel, but wanted to make sure it was still fairly compact. I decided to go with the Shimano Calcutta Conquest 101HG, and I am pretty confident in my decision. Of course, I haven't gotten to use it yet as it's still m...

Goals....

j2015 wrote:

papabassin wrote:I missed out on the original Z's, so I jumped all over the Z2020 LTD and pre-ordered it. Can't wait to get it

What? when was the pre-order?

Ordered it a couple of weeks ago on Digitaka. I think I saw it on JapanTackle too at some point.

I missed out on the original Z's, so I jumped all over the Z2020 LTD and pre-ordered it. Can't wait to get it

I like to pitch a 1/4oz drop shot around cover with the Orochi XX EMTF...Usually on 15# Fluorocarbon. Awesome rod for this technique.

3/8oz Z-Man Project Z Chatterbait w/3.5" Big Bite Baits Cane Thumper

Thanks for sharing, Marc. Great story!

More time to fish would be #1 for sure. But as far as gear goes, I'm hoping to have the below combo before next year:

Megabass Black Jungle F4.5-69XBJ Shallow Fast Moving Special
Shimano Calcutta Conquest 101HG

Frogs: 40-55# Braid
Poppers/Propbaits: 10-15# Monofilament
Walking Hardbaits: 30# Braid to a 15-20# Monofilament Leader