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by toporanger
Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:22 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2017 Shimano (Bassmaster Classic releases)
Replies: 54
Views: 20824

Re: 2017 Shimano (Bassmaster Classic releases)

The muskie forums are saying that the curado 300 will be getting an update with 2 speeds offered. 5.8:1 and 7.6:1 http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/get-attachment.asp?action=view&attachmentid=121241 http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/get-attachment.asp?action=view&attachmentid=1...
by toporanger
Wed Dec 07, 2016 12:39 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Talk me out of it
Replies: 15
Views: 6633

Re: Talk me out of it

I thought about dropping new gears in the concept c.... but I bought more rods then I have reels at the moment lol. Im sure a lot of people here understand my struggle.
by toporanger
Tue Dec 06, 2016 2:37 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Talk me out of it
Replies: 15
Views: 6633

Re: Talk me out of it

I currently fish an envy 7'6" with a concept reel for pike and as my frog rod. I assume the pitch perfect is lighter but I'm not sure. I would love to try the reels on the rod but I'm currently enjoying a short vacation at club bagram through January.... So I am fishing for information. Someone had ...
by toporanger
Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Talk me out of it
Replies: 15
Views: 6633

Re: Talk me out of it

Good info Bronzefly. I all ready had you ship me one zillion sv tw, and I still need to put in my order for my megabass launcher. I was curious about the sv103, I was just slightly worried that coming from such a light reel like the concepts that the sv103 would feel like a rock. I know this is all ...
by toporanger
Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:22 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Talk me out of it
Replies: 15
Views: 6633

Talk me out of it

Is the Steez sv tw THAT much better then the Zillion sv tw? Im looking for a reel to match to a orochi xx perfect pitch. It will be used mostly for jigs and creatures up to 1/2 oz in heavy cover and occasionally some frogs. I currently run a fleet of all concept C reels but I need a fast speed reel ...
by toporanger
Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:43 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Saltwater Lipless Twitch Baits for Bass?
Replies: 6
Views: 4253

Re: Saltwater Lipless Twitch Baits for Bass?

Ive used the mirrodine (17mr) and the catch 2000 for bass several times. They work great over grass beds in 5 foot of water, just like using them for speckled trout. there are two sizes of mirrodine and I like the xl for early season pike. I have always had better luck with sharp twitches like using...
by toporanger
Sat Nov 26, 2016 12:44 pm
Forum: Garage Baits
Topic: Muskie Umbrella Rig
Replies: 26
Views: 25925

Re: Muskie Umbrella Rig

Most of the guides on Kinkaid seem to gravitate to some type of white spinner or a jerkbait. I have seen people throwing rubber but never a guide that I know of. My best bait this season was a DD22 in psycho shad while chasing schools of spotted bass. I couldnt keep the Muskie off of it at times lol
by toporanger
Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: Garage Baits
Topic: Muskie Umbrella Rig
Replies: 26
Views: 25925

Re: Muskie Umbrella Rig

I dont see a lot of people throwing black on my lake. Mostly white and bright. Fairly clear water.
by toporanger
Wed Nov 23, 2016 4:41 pm
Forum: Garage Baits
Topic: Muskie Umbrella Rig
Replies: 26
Views: 25925

Re: Muskie Umbrella Rig

what size blades are those? Do you ever make smaller ones? Like under 2oz? I love the blades on the black one, those would be awesome on a shad colored spinnerbait for my lake in southern Illinois.
by toporanger
Wed Oct 19, 2016 1:41 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: What is the best compact crank for ~10ft?
Replies: 23
Views: 14291

Re: What is the best compact crank for ~10ft?

If you want a tight wobble I really like flicker shads. Catch a lot of crappie also.
by toporanger
Thu Oct 06, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Any feedback on abu garcia revo beast reel?
Replies: 16
Views: 7235

Re: Any feedback on abu garcia revo beast reel?

my mistake, I read it as toro for some reason. I do use my toro for 1-3 oz lures though :) I actually use a concept c for my pike baits 1-2 ozs
by toporanger
Thu Oct 06, 2016 1:49 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Any feedback on abu garcia revo beast reel?
Replies: 16
Views: 7235

Re: Any feedback on abu garcia revo beast reel?

The muskie boards are raving over it. But I also believe that most reccomend the toro s for the money. check out the muskie.outdoorsfirst forums for lots of talk on these reels.
by toporanger
Wed Sep 28, 2016 4:37 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: BASS lifts 8' for rule
Replies: 24
Views: 11089

Re: BASS lifts 8' for rule

I have several telescoping rods that when broke down are 7'6" but 9+ feet when extended. I would love to have some bass tapers though, mainly for throwing lighter baits but also the weight of the rod. When throwing 1lb lures the rods have to be heavy but when under 2 oz I would like something easier...
by toporanger
Mon Sep 26, 2016 7:27 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: BASS lifts 8' for rule
Replies: 24
Views: 11089

Re: BASS lifts 8' for rule

Hopefully we see some of the rods like in muskie fishing move over to bass fishing but with lighter tapers. I would love a MH 10 foot rod for crankbaits. I currently use a muskie MH telescoping rod for muskie sized cranks but really once you get near 1.5 oz or lower it starts to be over powered. I a...
by toporanger
Mon Aug 15, 2016 7:27 am
Forum: General
Topic: Fish Finder
Replies: 31
Views: 14187

Re: Fish Finder

I run a 899 in the rear and a 859 up front. My father runs Lowrance, I tend to like the picture and some of the options on the lowrance but the interface to me on the Humminbirds is better. They are all good units IMO, BUT........ Get the biggest screen you can afford.