bigreddog wrote:

Hogsticker2 wrote:Those line retainers really only work well with thicker lines. Thin braid - forget about it. I pinched mine down tight and 10 pound braid still slips right through. Just tie an O Ring to the line.

Making a small knot will address this problem.

Yes, but it completely defeats the purpose.

The only information I could pull from them was that they will be a composite rod, glass / graphite. I was getting ready to order a Phenix X 10, but now I think I will wait

I've tested all three line types while long line trolling a Rapala Tail Dancer. Same rod, all placed 75 feet behind the boat, trolled at the same speed. I kept going back over the same flat that was 26 to 28 foot deep according to the electronics. With the braid my lure hit bottom. With the mono and...

Those line retainers really only work well with thicker lines. Thin braid - forget about it. I pinched mine down tight and 10 pound braid still slips right through. Just tie an O Ring to the line.

Two EXCELLENT choices listed above. Great minds think alike. I have that 6'3 Cumara and love it. I also have the 6'6 med. KLX. Braid on the KLX, fluoro on the Cumara. Powell makes a nice composite jerk bait rod (red Max series). It's 6'10 if your after something a little longer. The handle length yo...

Experiment with it. If you have the option to go out with a few people who are good at it, study them and then make it your own. Where things can get tricky is when crow hopping a light jig. 9 times out of 10 that fish will slurp the bait as it's falling. So remembering what you retrieve felt like i...

They will be released at ICAST. I'm pulling for more details. I'll keep everyone posted should they let me in.

Just curious what the deal is with the short blurbs that are posted on F.B. For example I saw a title stating, "Daiwa Lexa Finally". Is this a pre cursor to an actual review that will be posted on the home page once all testing has been conducted? I've seen others as well, but they never made it her...

The braking system on the MG works just fine for those who prefer simplicity. Aside from Mag Force braking, it is the only decent magnetic system I have encountered. This is just my opinion of course, but if I want a reel with brake weights, I'm gonna purchase a Shimano. Why? The side plate stays at...

Lovin the sound effects of the fish striking the bait! Like Chuck Norris laying a smack down on someone.

They have a new 6'10 wacky worm casting rod that looks very promising.

I'm right handed and reel with my left. Those who are right handed and reel with their right hand may be less coordinated with their left arm. Those who are right handed and reel with their left hand may have less strength in their left arm. I fall into the second category. I can reel with my right ...

I own the 5:4:1 - It's a great reel for the price. I paid 89.99 and added the Lews carbon fiber handle Where did you get the lews carbon fiber handle? I've been looking and can't find them Tackletrap. They also carry Daiwa covered handle nuts and nut retainers. I think they look much better than th...

I own the 5:4:1 - It's a great reel for the price. I paid 89.99 and added the Lews carbon fiber handle with 4 bearings for an additional 50 bucks, and ABEC 5's for another 20. Very palmable, very smooth on the retrieve, excellent casting distance, magnetic casting system works well. The only reel I ...

Perhaps he was just trying to be silly and get a "rise"?