Smallmouth Workhorses

[HobeyBaker]

I fish Lake Michigan quite a bit and these rods cover 95% of my smallmouth fishing. The reels all balance the rods beautifully.

NRX 822 DSR w/ 2500 Certate LT - Vertical dropshot
NRX 901 w/ 4000 Certate LT (JDM version with slow gear ratio) - Hair jigs
Steez AGS MML w/ 4000 Exist LT - the rest

[HobeyBaker]

Here's some pics that show balancing points.

[ftl1951]

Really nice combinations. What line are you using? Sunline Xplasma..??

[HobeyBaker]

I can't remember what line is on the rods. It's 10 lb on the Steezs and 822, and 6lb on the 901.

[Schlag]

Thanks for sharing.

The southern part of Lake Michigan is very special for smallmouth.

I'm a river rat, but enjoy catching smallies on the lakes that connect into Lake Michigan. Now, having access to a boat, I really want to get that Steez rod.

[ftl1951]

Thanks for sharing.

The southern part of Lake Michigan is very special for smallmouth.

I'm a river rat, but enjoy catching smallies on the lakes that connect into Lake Michigan. Now, having access to a boat, I really want to get that Steez rod.

Tackle Trap has the Steez MMLFS rod in stock. Hard to find this model so if you’re near ready, I’d pull the trigger...

[BRONZEBACK32]

Sweet combo's
What hair jigs to you use?

Love my NRX 901s, I want a Conquest 901s

[HobeyBaker]

Sweet combo's
What hair jigs to you use?

Love my NRX 901s, I want a Conquest 901s

The best hair jig that I have found is the one tied by Luke Ronnestrand that is sold by Thorne Bros out of Minnesota. The Feider Fly is good and widely available.

[BRONZEBACK32]

Sweet combo's
What hair jigs to you use?

Love my NRX 901s, I want a Conquest 901s

The best hair jig that I have found is the one tied by Luke Ronnestrand that is sold by Thorne Bros out of Minnesota. The Feider Fly is good and widely available.

Very nice.

[Tokugawa]

Sweet combos! I fish Erie sometimes, and love drop shot with a finesse baitcaster.