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by Cal
Mon Sep 04, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Not Too Big, Not Too Small, with Versatility That Can Surprise and Confuse : CBC's Mini-Sonar
Replies: 2
Views: 3161

Re: Not Too Big, Not Too Small, with Versatility That Can Surprise and Confuse : CBC's Mini-Sonar

Smalleyez wrote:
Mon Sep 04, 2023 9:03 am
That is a great review. Sounds nutso, but I’d like to try one on muskies.
He's caught several up in Alaska with it during development ;)
by Cal
Mon Sep 04, 2023 6:28 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Not Too Big, Not Too Small, with Versatility That Can Surprise and Confuse : CBC's Mini-Sonar
Replies: 2
Views: 3161

Not Too Big, Not Too Small, with Versatility That Can Surprise and Confuse : CBC's Mini-Sonar

Not Too Big, Not Too Small, with Versatility That Can Surprise and Confuse : CBC's Mini-Sonar http://www.tackletour.com/images23/featurebanclickbaitcustomsminisonar.jpg Introduction: The parallel bass fishing universe of big baits sees new bait builders emerge with each passing year. Familiar bait ...
by Cal
Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:24 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Abu Garcia Raises the Bar in Their Quest for Speed : Revo5 RKT
Replies: 0
Views: 11353

Abu Garcia Raises the Bar in Their Quest for Speed : Revo5 RKT

Abu Garcia Raises the Bar in Their Quest for Speed : Revo5 RKT http://tackletour.com/images23/featurebanaburevo5rkt.jpg Introduction: Abu Garcia continues to challenge the speed barrier with their Revo Rocket platform, but with the latest, Revo5 iteration featuring the same retrieve ratio as the pr...
by Cal
Fri Aug 25, 2023 6:44 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: A Next Level Swinghead from Gamakatsu
Replies: 0
Views: 11294

A Next Level Swinghead from Gamakatsu

A Next Level Swinghead from Gamakatsu http://www.tackletour.com/images23/featurebangammytungstenhybridswinghead.jpg Introduction: The swing head has seen a recent spike in popularity to the point many will think it’s new and innovative. My first experience with a swing head was the product by the n...
by Cal
Sat Aug 19, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Donations to Hawaii fire survivors
Replies: 2
Views: 3316

Re: Donations to Hawaii fire survivors

If you're on Social Media... find some of the accounts for businesses you might have frequented. Many of the restaurants have go fund me pages to help their employees that were displaced. Or if there's a search feature on GoFund me itself. I know Mama's Fish House which is located on the other side ...
by Cal
Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:58 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: "New" Slide Swimmer Glidebait, Same Old Song?
Replies: 1
Views: 3299

"New" Slide Swimmer Glidebait, Same Old Song?

"New" Slide Swimmer Glidebait, Same Old Song? http://www.tackletour.com/images23/featurebandepsnewslideswimmer250.jpg Introduction: Tossing big baits for big bass is a movement rooted in Southern California where OG trophy hunters used baits mimicking trout to deceive double digit weighing bass int...
by Cal
Sun Aug 13, 2023 9:02 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: An Instant Classic? Daiwa Japan's '22 Silver Wolf SV TW PE Special
Replies: 1
Views: 3208

An Instant Classic? Daiwa Japan's '22 Silver Wolf SV TW PE Special

An Instant Classic? Daiwa Japan's '22 Silver Wolf SV TW PE Special http://tackletour.com/images23/featurebandaiwa22silverwolf.jpg Introduction: Once the leader in BFS enabled reel platforms, in recent years, Daiwa Japan has seen competing manufacturers match pace with their introductions. Still, fe...
by Cal
Mon Aug 07, 2023 6:17 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Lew's Goes Lighter with HyperMag and a BFS Oriented Custom L
Replies: 0
Views: 11251

Lew's Goes Lighter with HyperMag and a BFS Oriented Custom L

Lew's Goes Lighter with HyperMag and a BFS Oriented Custom L http://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanicast23lews.jpg Introduction: Lew's focused on lighter weight and offering more refined baitcasters this ICAST with the launch of two new low profile reels, the HyperMag and Custom Lite Shallow...
by Cal
Fri Aug 04, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Baitcasting Young Guns: Fresh New Low-Profile Reels
Replies: 11
Views: 8221

Re: Baitcasting Young Guns: Fresh New Low-Profile Reels

ARK and Haibo are actually partners in the design and manufacturing of these reels. ARK markets and sells in the Americas and Haibo in Asia. Patent for the braking system is shared between the two companies.
by Cal
Fri Aug 04, 2023 5:54 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Baitcasting Young Guns: Fresh New Low-Profile Reels
Replies: 11
Views: 8221

Baitcasting Young Guns: Fresh New Low-Profile Reels

Baitcasting Young Guns: Fresh New Low-Profile Reels http://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanicast23baitcastersyoungguns.jpg Introduction: When it comes to baitcasters Shimano and Daiwa are typically top of mind as they not only have the largest marketshare but are able to support the most prop...
by Cal
Fri Aug 04, 2023 5:54 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Hardbaits at ICAST, from Swimbaits to BFS
Replies: 0
Views: 11471

Hardbaits at ICAST, from Swimbaits to BFS

Hardbaits at ICAST, from Swimbaits to BFS http://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanicast23lureshardbaits.jpg Introduction: This year at ICAST hardbait manufacturers seemed to focus on extremes, with a number of notable introductions in full sized swimbaits and on the opposite end of the spectru...
by Cal
Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Versatile JDM UL for Trout - seeking guidance
Replies: 8
Views: 3308

Re: Versatile JDM UL for Trout - seeking guidance

Not JDM, but I considering you're on the West Coast, I know Phenix Rods has some very popular options in the trout market: https://phenixrods.com/trout/ And actually, I've handled the new Drew's Ultimate Ned rods from Zman and have to say, they are just UL rods in disguise: http://tackletour.com/pre...
by Cal
Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:00 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: The Worthy, Wild, and Just Plain Weird Soft Lures at ICAST 2023
Replies: 0
Views: 11964

The Worthy, Wild, and Just Plain Weird Soft Lures at ICAST 2023

The Worthy, Wild, and Just Plain Weird Soft Lures at ICAST 2023 http://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanicast23luressoft.jpg Introduction: This ICAST there was a wide range of soft-bodied lures introduced by American, JDM, and even a few independent manufacturers just breaking onto the scene. ...
by Cal
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Brand Loyalty?
Replies: 16
Views: 4106

Re: Brand Royalty?

Unless you're getting money back from Daiwa each time you buy a reel, I think you mean "loyalty"
by Cal
Wed Jul 26, 2023 5:57 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Costa's Most Advanced Frames Yet. Hail the King Tide.
Replies: 0
Views: 11638

Costa's Most Advanced Frames Yet. Hail the King Tide.

Costa's Most Advanced Frames Yet. Hail the King Tide. http://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanicast2023costakingtide.jpg Introduction: Costa has established itself as a leader in optics and has always done a great job catering to the unique needs and challenges that anglers face. This ICAST, t...