Thank you! That appears to be my best option right now. Also, I can't find much info on what size spool bearings I need for my old Team Daiwa Fuego (the red ones). I think these are correct: 5x11x4 3x8x4 Can anyone confirm? Thanks I never had this reel, but what i google it at Boca website - this i...

You can order directly from Hedgehog Studio website.
They do ship to the United States.

What would be performance difference when I use an identical spool in Steez A II vs 2021 Zillion TW?
What one reel will do better what other won't?

Polkfish1 wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 18, 2022 6:15 am

They are basically reacting to an increase in Fedex pricing and higher fuel costs.

Price of oil and fuel cost actually recently went down. I pay locally for gas $2.6 per gallon.
I guess oil prices went down from $110 to $76. Fedex suppose to decrease prices.

I agree with Cranky, it’s always helpful to know about graphite a rod manufacturer uses. This is why I stopped buying Megabass rods, bc who knows what material they utilize in rods made in China or Vietnam.

I use Applaud GT-R 20lb for big top water lures, and love it.
Really strong line.

Dan B wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 20, 2022 1:49 pm

Personally I think everyone should own at least one Antares A too and they are priced the lowest I've ever seen right now.

Dan,

Have you tried new Bantam? If yes, can you compare Antares and Bantam?
Thanks

Another good bait - Jackall Revoltage RV DriftCraw
https://www.jackall.co.jp/bass/products ... iftcraw_4/
This one is pretty heavy.

MK49 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:13 pm

This one looks great. Can you cast far with a baitcaster?

It does not cast very far vs Ika or Cover Craw, I use it on Megabass FX68 reel, 10 lb line, casts OK.

I have this bait - Jackall Rhythm Mag 4.5" and it slides back very well.

I use 7/0 Ryugi Infini Brutal

For me, I would say Jackson. They have a WIDE variety of lures. I do a lot of stream trout fishing as well as lake fishing for bass and panfish. I found there is a hardbait for every situation. Paint quality is good, good hooks/split rings, variety of sizes most times and, prices are pretty good fo...

I like them all, every company makes some gems, however, if I have to pick only one - Megabass for me. Top water lures one of the best, jerkbaits probably the best, crankbaits are really good.

Nice reading! Thanks!
I own the Orion "The Throne" 1-10Oz OCSC-711XX rod, and this is a great swimbait, a-rig, big spoon rod for open water.
Looking now for a rod for more accurate shorter casting, can't decide between The Black Rose 71H+ or the Giant Direwolf.

Great job! Especially catching that bass on a 15lb PE line.
Where did you catch it? In Indiana?