Bantam1 wrote:That is the "D" model for drop shot. You will see the D listed in the model number.

Thanks Bantam1 ... Can you advise what the remaining models may be used for ? It's difficult to tell (outside of the "D" dropshot model) you mentioned earlier ...

Thanks Bantam1 - Pretty confusing though as they also make a 2nd 6'8" XF - only thing different in the spec is a odd 5lb. to 10lb. mono line rating (versus the 6lb. to 12 lb mono line range of the one you suggested) ... I'm guessing the 2nd 6'8" XF version with the lower mono line rating may be the ...

Looking for advose as to which of the models listed in the product brief is the actual application specific rod for shakyhead ? Hard to tell just from the product descriptions (below) so looking for help from someone who actually owns the model for shakyhead : http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content...

I have considered buying the BPS Pro Qualifier baitcast reel for a while now ...Howver the 6/18/14 Tackle Tour review was less than favorable (i.e. rough , bumpy drag) . My intended application would be dragging a C-Rig , dragging a football jig and occasional pitching / flipping , so the 7:1 ratio ...

Specific to The Fuke *(not The Super Flukeor Super Fluke Jr. ) - how do you rig ? With the flat side of the Fluke on the bottom or top ? ... Inserting a EWG hook into The Fluke appears difficult !

I say Big Game just so I can use a couple of different line sizes and stay with the same performance properties ...It could just as easily be Sufix Elite though (don't see much siege around ) ...May decide to give something like Sufix Elite 8 lb and 12 lb a try for jerkbaits and topwater .

I have seen this line before - but others noted just as cheap backing line on a reel due to it's light weight ...Not sure of it's other qualities such as strength , castability , abrasion resistance, etc. Others may prefer a different mono than Trilene Big Game - first I am more interested in gettin...

I'm looking to standardize my mono line setup for the above tactics - Is below a good starting point ?

Trilene Big Game 10lb. : Suspending Hard Jerkbaits (Rogues , X-Raps)
Trilene Big Game 15lb. : Topwater Baits (Gunfish , Pop-R's )

Texas Rigged : Thanks !! ... I looked at these H20 Xpress Ultimate Jerk Shad previously at Academy - but what turned me off was the discription stating that they are a : "floating" jerk bait . I thought the quality looked good - but if they didn't suspend , I wasn't interested . Tell us more about t...

Now that we are into Jan. with cold water , you will want to go with jig trailers with less action / more subtle action . My favorite is the Zoom Super Chunk / Super Chunk Jr. trailer (in your favorite color) which also provides a nice , slow glide to a jig on the fall ...Bass are not going to use m...

dragon1 : I like the arky style jig head (like you show) ...Find they are perhaps the best all - around style and work in a lot of situations .

I have not seen them in my area - but recall reading a review that they were ok . Nothing particularly interesting or unique about them - but nothing negative either ...Price is right ! I would therefore look for a color that you think would work in your waters - perhaps a color you can not find wit...

cadman : Amen to that ! ...If all else - confidence in what jig combo you throw can help .

Previously , I have been of the opinion to use a jig trailer color very close to the color of the jig . Now many of the jig colors (i.e. Dirty Jigs) come in amazing realistic colors with several different color strands found in one jig ! Whose to say any more what a proper jig / trailer combination ...

Looks like the Alabama Craw color which I have not tried before ... could possibly work in my waters.
While the Netbait Craw Pappy is appealing - the hollow body puzzles me as to how to use as a jig trailer ?