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by Cal
Mon Oct 16, 2023 5:51 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: SPRO's Very Affordable Vortex-E Casting Reel
Replies: 0
Views: 49398

SPRO's Very Affordable Vortex-E Casting Reel

SPRO's Very Affordable Vortex-E Casting Reel https://www.tackletour.com/images23/featurebansprovortexecasting.jpg Introduction: As a company that is perhaps best originally known for their series of hollow body frogs, SPRO has been expanding on their versatility in recent years introducing new fish...
by Cal
Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:52 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Illude Lunker Fighters Zombie Gerbil – A Deadly Walker
Replies: 0
Views: 49869

Illude Lunker Fighters Zombie Gerbil – A Deadly Walker

Illude Lunker Fighters Zombie Gerbil – A Deadly Walker http://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanilludegerbil.jpg Introduction: The Lunker Fighters Zombie Gerbil is a rat-style swimbait that is a resin version of the original cedar-wood Illude Narle Gerbil. The Illude Gerbil is one of the rarest...
by Cal
Wed Oct 04, 2023 6:33 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Follow the Leader : A Look Into JDM Options
Replies: 0
Views: 68803

Follow the Leader : A Look Into JDM Options

Follow the Leader : A Look Into JDM Options http://www.tackletour.com/images23/featurebanfollowleader.jpg Introduction: Last year, as sort of a personal kick off to our BFS focused season, I dipped my toes into the shallow spool waters of finesse braids. In that article, I mentioned my round about ...
by Cal
Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:11 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Built for Life and Wherever It Takes You: The Costa Aransas
Replies: 0
Views: 41174

Built for Life and Wherever It Takes You: The Costa Aransas

Built for Life and Wherever It Takes You: The Costa Aransas http://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebancostaaransas.jpg Introduction: Costa offers a wide range of frames tailored for anglers, including hybrid and lifestyle options suitable for both water-based and everyday activities. While I hav...
by Cal
Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:19 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: 3 Decades of Green - Shimano's 200 M Baitcaster
Replies: 3
Views: 3525

3 Decades of Green - Shimano's 200 M Baitcaster

3 Decades of Green - Shimano's 200 M Baitcaster http://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanshimanocurado.jpg Introduction: The refresh of the new Shimano Curado 200 M flew under the radar this ICAST as the new Stradic FK took center stage. The new Curado iterates on a proven formula, and while it...
by Cal
Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: It’s 2023 so can we all now agree
Replies: 23
Views: 7255

Re: It’s 2023 so can we all now agree

hoohoorjoo wrote:
Mon Sep 18, 2023 9:48 am
... from a hook keeper down at the butt ...
The least favorite location amongst TT Editors... 😡
by Cal
Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Legit Design rods
Replies: 16
Views: 5521

Re: Legit Design rods

SSS wrote:
Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:50 pm
This thread makes me want to try them even more so than before.
the usual effect of TT Forums ;)
by Cal
Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Good Mono???
Replies: 44
Views: 24671

Re: Good Mono???

Drew03cmc wrote:
Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:14 pm
Cal wrote:
Sat Sep 16, 2023 3:10 pm
Bummer on your experience with Super Natural but thems the breaks (no pun intended) sometimes. 🤷‍♂️
No worries. I wish Seaguar made a monofilament to compliment their R18 lines.
They had one.... discontinued a few years ago
by Cal
Sat Sep 16, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Good Mono???
Replies: 44
Views: 24671

Re: Good Mono???

Bummer on your experience with Super Natural but thems the breaks (no pun intended) sometimes. 🤷‍♂️
by Cal
Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:26 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Happy Birthday to me!
Replies: 17
Views: 10576

Re: Happy Birthday to me!

Late to the party as usual.. HBD dude! =D>
by Cal
Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:26 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Good Mono???
Replies: 44
Views: 24671

Re: Good Mono???

I know it's an older thread, but I despise Super Natural. I was using 10lb to cast 1/8oz shakyheads and what not. It was breaking mid cast, down at the first guide above the reel. It was breaking on hooksets with my PX68 drag set loose and a Megabass Rattle Viper, so it wasn't overpowered. I will n...
by Cal
Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:08 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Legit Design rods
Replies: 16
Views: 5521

Re: Legit Design rods

Why do you think I include that info in my articles? So I can look it back up! :lol: Btw, we have more than 2 articles on Legit Design: 2020 ICAST Intro Wild Side WSC75XH Big Bait Special Wild Side WSC72H+ Stand Out SOC70H Stand Out SOC66L+ Don't sleep on the Stand Out series... really good value an...
by Cal
Fri Sep 15, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Legit Design rods
Replies: 16
Views: 5521

Re: Legit Design rods

Built in China
by Cal
Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:04 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Catching the BFS Wave with Phenix Rod's New Series
Replies: 0
Views: 11372

Catching the BFS Wave with Phenix Rod's New Series

Catching the BFS Wave with Phenix Rod's New Series http://www.tackletour.com/images23/featurebanphenixbfsc68.jpg Introduction: Until recently, most bass anglers turning to finesse techniques relied solely upon spinning gear to present their baits. However, over twenty years ago in Japan, manufactur...
by Cal
Fri Sep 08, 2023 4:45 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Giving Bass "The Bird" - A New Crawler From Defiant
Replies: 0
Views: 11145

Giving Bass "The Bird" - A New Crawler From Defiant

Giving Bass "The Bird" - A New Crawler From Defiant http://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebandefiantthebird.jpg Introduction: Defiant is best known for their soft bodied 210 and 247 trout profiled swimbaits which feature a line-through rigging system. The company has been expanding their produc...