I've been shopping around for a light action spinning rod for hair jigs and Neds and have access to zero stores for hands on review. I have used a cheap Quantum Micro MXP 6'6" Light panfish rod and it worked surprisingly well, but it needed a bit more length and a touch more backbone. The way the ro...

I bought my wife the new model Mojo glass and it seems light and smooth action, but I have not fished with it enough to say more than that. My favorite is Seeker S glass, but I would like to handle the St Croix Legend glass rods just to see if they're all that. I do like the color of those St Croix ...

As you can tell, the Provoke is much beefier than a Vision 110. I'd say action-wise it's much more in line with a 100 Pointer, nothing like a Vision 110. I love my Vision 110's but I'm always looking for a new jerkbait and I had high hopes for the Provoke, but it's not in the same class IMO, with on...

I have a couple 201E7 Curados and a couple 201 E Citicas. One of my 201E Curados never casted that great and after swapping spools amongst my E series reels it was obvious that one of my Curado spools was the culprit. If the shaft is bent, it is not discernable to the eye and it's had the issue sinc...

I'm using a KLX Feel N Reel 7'3" Heavy. This thing has boatloads of power and and incredible tip. I feel it's the perfect 1/2 oz chatterbaits rod for me. If I was fishing less grass and cover or fishing the 3/8 chatterbaits I'd use the medium heavy. Thank you for your answer Sir, Do you know how mu...

Smaller diameter braid should cast farther but I still haven't figured out if it's diameter or weave that is the main culprit in line digging in. I use 30lb braid for topwaters like spooks and shower blows and had really good luck with Sufix 832 but I thought I'd try J-Braid. Terrible decision! That...

Back in the day, my old 5501 cranked in a ton of fish. Your Abu looks like a Raptor compared to my old beater
Great looking combo!

The Curve baits have gorgeous paint jobs available- absolutely love some of their colors, BUT the bait is way too buoyant. Even with a 2X No.2 on the front hanger, the bait pops up way too quickly. The Luck E Strike wart is a cheap bait that just needs new hooks. It hunts and comes in some good colo...

They licensed its use from Z Man. Basically they are paying Z Man to copy the Jackhammer and offer it for a couple bucks less.

I used 30lb last fall on my chatterbait rod and really liked it. Casts well, doesn't dig in too bad and seems to be a pretty tight, round weave.

They are an OEM reel from China's Haibo company. Probably an artificially high MSRP with a big percent off to increase sales.
They may or may not be a decent reel but I bet you could get them cheaper off Aliexpress or ebay under the Haibo name.

If this is a Curado K with an MGL spool, I'd have to think it's going to be a winner. Does anyone know any other specs about it yet? Yes... this is essentially the Curado K with an MGL spool painted in the traditional Scorpion reel color... should be a winner \:D/ I wouldnt say "traditional", more ...

I have a Kistler Helium 3, 7' ML that I really enjoy fishing with. The NFC blank is a beautiful and sensitive piece of graphite. Probably get one for a little over $200 right now.

Pointer 100DD is my favorite deep diving jerk by far.

Put a few on the scale today. Some old, beat up rods, others brand new in my arsenal. Kistler Helium 3 7' ML spinning Fast 107.28g/3.78oz Kistler KLX Frog, Jig, worm 7'6" H mod-fast 137.68g/4.86oz Kistler KLX Feel-n-Reel 7'M composite 103.36g/3.65oz Lamiglas MB841E-H 7' MH custom E-Glass with a 2nd ...