Congrats on the new rig! Looks like a nice chariot for all the nice gear you have.

Unreal! I would love to see a group picture of the whole "family".

Over the top as always! Great builds!

There has to be some sort of bro code to come into play here like ... Thou shall not taketh photos while in thy "man-kini"

Some very nice Shimano collections being posted here recently. Very nice work fellas!

Nice fall outing indeed! I am hoping to get out a few more times before the lakes freeze up.

I have the 873 CRR rod. The rod has been in my arsenal about 2 years now. I use it as a jig, texas rig rod, an occasionally for Carolina rigs. With texas rigs I will put a 1/4 oz sinker and either a creature or ribbon tail worm on it more times than not. Not sure of the total weight with the hook an...

Interesting to see this so divided. Going to have to snag and "I model" to see where I am at on this.

Awesome job! You have a very impressive rod/reel collection!

100% largemoth bass and unfortunately not a spotted bass. The dark marks are likey genetic in nature or a skin condition. Similar to what we as humans may get like birth marks or freckles for example.

Very well put TI! I totally agree and you made some very valid points.

I wonder if Fenwick is using a little more fiberglass in the scrim? The last series of smallmouth rods were exceptionally light, but brittle. oe The Elite Tech Smallmouth series of rods are far from brittle. I have had both of mine for several years of good use with not a single issue. This is the ...

Outstanding setup! Looks like a smooth transition and the advice of many great members on here paid off!

Probably could make some impressive post cards with those. Nice shots!

Great thread title, excellent job tweaking everything for propper fitment, and way to turn "leftovers" into a nice addition! Thanks for sharing your process and photos.