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by Montanaro
Sat Jan 09, 2016 3:06 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Duo Realis Joins the L.O.U.S. Movement
Replies: 2
Views: 3727

Re: Duo Realis Joins the L.O.U.S. Movement

Good review

Ive used this on a crank rod rated to 3/4 oz and while the rod obviously could barely handle the weight, the resistance from the bait really wasnt overpowering even when it reached 18 fow.
by Montanaro
Fri Dec 18, 2015 2:22 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Tatula vs new Fuego?
Replies: 12
Views: 6658

Re: Tatula vs new Fuego?

Saw it in an icas video unless i misinterpreted. Pretty sure they mentioned it was the a7075 aircraft aluminum spool. Same color and design as type r...although its pretty similar to tatula.
by Montanaro
Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:34 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Tatula vs new Fuego?
Replies: 12
Views: 6658

Re: Tatula vs new Fuego?

It comes with the tatula type r spool
by Montanaro
Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Tatula vs new Fuego?
Replies: 12
Views: 6658

Re: Tatula vs new Fuego?

I have 3 tatulas and a t3. T3 palms the best of those 4.....but not even close to as comfortable as my tdz. Do I hate twing? No. Can I live without it for a lower price tag, more bearings and a better spool? Without a doubt. I imagine that if daiwa is to keep their twing baby, they must be working o...
by Montanaro
Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:02 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Tatula vs new Fuego?
Replies: 12
Views: 6658

Re: Tatula vs new Fuego?

Im probably going to get the fuego for my new crank rod. More bearings, lighter weight and better spool.

Twing is pretty much a gimmick that made their reels uncomfortable to palm and killed the zillion line. There is a reason the steez pixy and sv105 has typical line guide.
by Montanaro
Fri Dec 04, 2015 11:26 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Budget Cranking Rod
Replies: 27
Views: 10834

Re: Budget Cranking Rod

Thanks fellas. I can get a killer deal on the fury via bass nation.
by Montanaro
Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:36 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: what is a good premium hook to changeout on topwaters?
Replies: 19
Views: 9761

Re: what is a good premium hook to changeout on topwaters?

Keeps the bass from torquing the hook out.
by Montanaro
Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:28 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Tatula HD handle weight?
Replies: 4
Views: 2214

Re: Tatula HD handle weight?

When the water gets hard and i clean my reels Ill weigh it if you dont get a response
by Montanaro
Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:47 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Budget Cranking Rod
Replies: 27
Views: 10834

Re: Budget Cranking Rod

I am admittedly vain and dont like the look of st croix.
by Montanaro
Wed Dec 02, 2015 6:36 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Budget Cranking Rod
Replies: 27
Views: 10834

Budget Cranking Rod

Im looking for a cranking rod between $100 and $150 dollars for throwing mostly the spro little john series with the occassional baby DD and DD. I mostly throw the MD (dives to about 8 feet). Im a coangler and a kayaker. I'm looking for a rod that has an action that is roughly 40-50% of blank. My cu...
by Montanaro
Sun Nov 29, 2015 10:27 am
Forum: Plastics
Topic: What is your best drop shot lure?
Replies: 66
Views: 66943

Re: What is your best drop shot lure?

1. 4.5 roboworm

2. Pbb erie darter (works more than just at grest lakes)

3. Stickbait
by Montanaro
Tue Nov 17, 2015 5:23 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Tat711mhrb v 721mhrb
Replies: 15
Views: 8109

Re: Tat711mhrb v 721mhrb

Ive read that the 721g (glass) is same way. Flexible glass tip but shuts off to a powerful butt about modfast.

I saw a diagram of the slightly older ballistic rods and they had a glass cranking model. The picture showed a glass tip but more graphite section about 65-70% up the rod.
by Montanaro
Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:50 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Tat711mhrb v 721mhrb
Replies: 15
Views: 8109

Re: Tat711mhrb v 721mhrb

Ive thrown it on the 771 very carefully.

I have the frog rod in the team daiwa s rod and I was planning to use that. A mh rod rated to 1oz should handle it though.
by Montanaro
Mon Nov 16, 2015 8:47 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Tat711mhrb v 721mhrb
Replies: 15
Views: 8109

Re: Tat711mhrb v 721mhrb

Im just looking for a cranking rod. The glass are more expensive. I have the 771 as okie knows and I just dont like the length and the fact it struggles with big cranks. Thinking of buying the 701ML for my spro johns but the 721 or 711 regular actions could probably handle when i want to toss the jo...
by Montanaro
Sat Nov 14, 2015 8:29 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Tat711mhrb v 721mhrb
Replies: 15
Views: 8109

Tat711mhrb v 721mhrb

Does anyone have any insight on the difference between the daiwa tatula 7'1" mediumheavy regular action rod and the 7'2" medium heavy regular action rods (outside the obvious one inch)? Tacklewarehouse labels the 711 as a cranking rod but all the specs are the same outside the length. Why have two r...