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by steve1206
Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:45 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: What is best for me: NRX 842C MBR, 802C JWR, or 852C JWR?
Replies: 5
Views: 4430

Re: What is best for me: NRX 842C MBR, 802C JWR, or 852C JWR

First off, I'd throw the spinnerbaits on the 843 MBR that you already have. Those baits have too much pull for the 2-power rods, IMO and not ideal for casting wind resistant baits of that size either. That being said, I would scrap the 802 idea...from there, I would be curious what you will use it t...
by steve1206
Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:35 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: NRX 852s: Wow what a rod!
Replies: 19
Views: 10183

Re: NRX 852s: Wow what a rod!

Why wouldn't the said rod not be good for dropshotting? I like the length, action, and power. The 822 seems like it would be more powerful based on the numbers. I just like the longer length in my DS fishing. Both 822s are less powerful than the 852 and, the DSR, considerably so...I have come to th...
by steve1206
Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:25 am
Forum: Plastics
Topic: Favorite swing head trailer
Replies: 8
Views: 5018

Re: Favorite swing head trailer

The SK Menace catches smallies very well and it very finesse...Don't overlook your big baits in LM water (if you normally throw them)..10: worm, full size brush hog, etc..need a matching hook, obviously
by steve1206
Thu Feb 12, 2015 12:10 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: G. Loomis guys....Where you at?!?!
Replies: 10
Views: 10129

Re: G. Loomis guys....Where you at?!?!

You are "pigeon-holing" yourself a bit with the 7'3"...will you go 7'5"? Jerkbaits--I like the MBR 782 GLX Spinnerbaits--MBR 843/844 GLX Topwater--I'm a fan of the CBR 845, for most...CBR 847 can be used for big spooks, etc. Could be varied opinions here Pitching jigs/Frogs--I would look at the NRX ...
by steve1206
Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:49 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Tdz price question
Replies: 15
Views: 6767

Re: Tdz price question

More accurately, the "U.S. Trail" version is the 100M with a 5.7:1 gear ratio, 90mm handle, and deeper spool (more line capacity) than the 103H. The 103H is 6.3 with an 80mm handle.
by steve1206
Mon Feb 09, 2015 3:21 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: maxima
Replies: 9
Views: 4387

Re: maxima

Thanks, Steve1206. Looking at Tackle Warehouse's listing for the line, I see that the claimed diameters for Ultragreen are now 6/.009"; 8/.010; 10/.012; 12/.013; 15/.015. The diameters I actually measured with a micrometer years ago were 6/.010"; 8/.012; 10/.014; there was no .013 Ultragreen availa...
by steve1206
Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:24 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: maxima
Replies: 9
Views: 4387

Re: maxima

We've thrown the 8lb for jerkbaits (which is NOT .012"--it's .010", or even .0092, I believe on some older boxes.) and I have thrown 15lb on spinnerbaits. The line is decent enough, but unless you invest in the 3300yd/2630yd spools, the price does not justify what it is...I think there are too many ...
by steve1206
Sun Feb 08, 2015 2:10 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: What pound flouro?
Replies: 2
Views: 2442

Re: What pound flouro?

Sniper is a thin line vs. label rating...If you don't care about popping a hookset here and there, then the above suggestion may work...Maybe I have a little different mindset based on tournament fishing fairly often...I see no reason to go below 16lb with the Senkos (assuming 5"??) and 20 on the ji...
by steve1206
Thu Feb 05, 2015 2:50 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano Stella help?
Replies: 13
Views: 6212

Re: Shimano Stella help?

maxpowers wrote:
cndbasshunter wrote:Send it to Shimano, the return time is very quick and woould most likely be free :)
Do exactly what this man said.
Remember with it being JDM, there is not guarantee they have parts, etc, IF it needs them, and its an older reel...although there is a lot of crossover..
by steve1206
Fri Jan 30, 2015 12:03 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Need help with a Crankbait reel.
Replies: 52
Views: 13608

Re: Need help with a Crankbait reel.

Calais 100A is a spectacular cranking reel and my "go to." Definitely requires a 200A or aftermarket handle though. 70mm handle doesn't cut it, IMO.
by steve1206
Thu Jan 29, 2015 11:44 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano Calais - Why is it not popular?
Replies: 28
Views: 14257

Re: Shimano Calais - Why is it not popular?

Price and weight are working against thrm. The Calais 100a is still one of the best crankbait reels of all time. I sould have kept one of mine This is the answer, mostly. Prices have escalated since the discontinuation, especially on eBay and especially the 100A. I have 7, and throw about 90% of my...
by steve1206
Tue Jan 27, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: ICE Pics 15
Replies: 5
Views: 3633

Re: ICE Pics 15

Your "pike" comment is going to confuse some people.
by steve1206
Fri Jan 23, 2015 2:18 am
Forum: General
Topic: Help..I can't get it to go down.
Replies: 4
Views: 3078

Re: Help..I can't get it to go down.

Upload on photo bucket. Edit to 720 x 540 image size. Copy and paste the "IMG link" into the body of your post. Hit save.
by steve1206
Mon Jan 19, 2015 1:34 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: 3/16 & 1/4 nrx model
Replies: 11
Views: 5794

Re: 3/16 & 1/4 nrx model

Plastic choice and line size (not to mention cover and depth) would have some bearing on my decision. You could go 852 to 894..although I'm guessing you're talking lighter/smaller plastics based on the choices you mentioned. Any more detail to exactly what you throw?
by steve1206
Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:48 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Scott Suggs MLF Mystery Bait?
Replies: 14
Views: 9144

Re: Scott Suggs MLF Mystery Bait?

Man, never even heard of that bait. Has anyone used one? Opinions on when to use them? It's a very popular and well used lure here in the Ozarks, especially on Table Rock. Great post-spawn bait and works well in the early fall at times. Best fished as a slow rolling wake bait. Out of the box, many ...