Sorry for the Epistle but I think the more info I can put into the question, the better the responses can be. I recently moved from N. Texas to Phoenix and am having to retool my tackle due to going 100% big baits / swimbaits several years ago. While the big baits have their place in some of the AZ ...

I'm probably "that guy" who really digs in deep when making modifications to swimbaits/big baits (engineers can be that way) but I've gotten away from the Owner trebles and primarily use Mustad triple grip trebles, now that they make them in large enough sizes. To me the cutting point on the owners...

I'm probably "that guy" who really digs in deep when making modifications to swimbaits/big baits (engineers can be that way) but I've gotten away from the Owner trebles and primarily use Mustad triple grip trebles, now that they make them in large enough sizes. To me the cutting point on the owners ...

Good write-ups on the baits and rods, and great photos of the scenery.

I'm a dedicated big bait / swimbait fisher, yak'r too relocating from Tx to Phx in a couple of months. It will be interesting and challenging to learn bass fishing in deep, clear water!

Thank you both.

Yesterday I purchased a DRT-Studio Composite "for the beast" rod from a local. The rod was disassembled and in the carry bag when he arrived. I checked out the rod, brought it home and assembled the sections, or attempted to. The ferrule joint is very tight and the upper section stopped about half a...