Pantera61

If I'm fishing for money there is no way on God's green Earth I want tackle that's got the potential to bind, break or otherwise screw up my chance of getting every fish that bites into my boat. Replacement after the fact does me no good after I lose a that could have won a tournament for me. The feeling of the masses? The same masses that blindly purchase Shimano because a tackle fan boy flash mob says so? Or Loomis? Or Ragetail? Or any of the other pet products on any given forum? In almost 40 years of serious bass fishing I've used a truck load of products, some good, some great, most average, very few terrible. You want the best recommendation for what's best for you? Take the time to research which reel, rod or bait will suit your needs. It can be time and cash consuming but in the end, you will have what you want and not what other people think is best for you. So you would trust a Pro that is paid to sell you something over your peers on this forum? Why do you bother posting on these forums? When you say "take the time to research", what are you refering to? If everyone here, and on other forums are blindly purchasing things and then recommending to others, where do you get your info? Id does a disservice to members here to say things like "The smoke is the best bang for your buck out there". Where is the proof? Years of people using them? You can get a great idea of which company and their products are better by reading on these forums. I find it odd that you would participate in a forum you believe is full of lies. I spent the money to do the research myself. Was very dissapointed and broke. All I had to show for it was sub par equipment. Then I found this place. Its the reason I share my experience, not because I'm getting paid to. 1. I didn't say I trust a pro's word. I said if I'm fishing with money on the line, I'm not fishing with sub-par tackle regardless of how much a company will replace it. I want tackle that performs first time around. I post on these forums as an antidote to those who perform the disservice of parroting the company line. It's easy to spend somebody else's money without consequence. I'll ask you a few questions first before Tourettsing out "Shimano", "Dobyns", "Senko", "Fill in the blank!". You tell me how somebody is going to tell you what's going to fit your requirements. 2. Anyone who come's onto a forum and asks "What reel is best for me?" is purchasing blindly as opposed to an individual who asks specific questions and about PERSONAL experiences with tackle. 3. I didn't say smoke is the best bang for anybody's buck. 4. Shimano "Posse". 'Nuf said on that credibility level. Most of the time free advice is worth exactly what you paid for it. I didn't claim the site is full of lies. Don't put words onto my fingertips. I implied people have motives for their claims. You have to look through their motives to find the truth in what they claim. 5. Experience isn't what happens to you, it's what you learn from what happens to you. Why did your personal choices result in you owning subpar equipment? Did you buy what people told you to buy or did you learn what to look for when you bought? 6. Finally, why wasn't the first question asked of the OP why he/she didn't return it to the original vendor? Is it against the law in Canada to return items with which one is dissatisfied? Is this what God hath wrought? A ranting fit whenever one's knickers are put in a twist?

If I'm fishing for money there is no way on God's green Earth I want tackle that's got the potential to bind, break or otherwise screw up my chance of getting every fish that bites into my boat. Replacement after the fact does me no good after I lose a that could have won a tournament for me. The feeling of the masses? The same masses that blindly purchase Shimano because a tackle fan boy flash mob says so? Or Loomis? Or Ragetail? Or any of the other pet products on any given forum? In almost 40 years of serious bass fishing I've used a truck load of products, some good, some great, most average, very few terrible. You want the best recommendation for what's best for you? Take the time to research which reel, rod or bait will suit your needs. It can be time and cash consuming but in the end, you will have what you want and not what other people think is best for you.

Definitely not! 8-)

Is it possible that you're using a different worm? Jackall didn't bring the Flick shake to market (Even in Japan) until just under two years ago. They brought them to their US distributors more recently than that. The actual Jackall Flick-Shake worm isn't that durable. I'll catch 2-3(four if I'm lucky) fish on them before they can't be re-hooked. The first that I got in late 2009 were more durable than what I currently have. Also, I've found a difference in the colors, in terms of durability. Cola, Cinnamon, and Sunburn Melon tend to be more durable, while Bluegill, Watermelon Pepper and Candy and Green Pumpkin Pepper and Candy tend to be not quite as durable as the others. I've been using Flick Shakes since at least 2006. Below is a copy of an ebay purchase from that time. My account name is crossed out because it was compromised. You can send me an e-mail at the listed address j_argese@mac.com and I'll confirm it's me. Wow, that's cool. One of my fishing partners is a rep, and swore up and down last year that it was only a couple years old. Turns out we were both wrong, if you were getting them in 2006, huh! 1. I could have done it in a less dramatic fashion but wheat the hay! I've been a long term fan of Japanese Tackle Porn, why not a bit of flair? 2. Jackall does make a worm quite similar to the Flick Shake but cylindrical without the flat ends. It's called the Yammy 250 (slow sinker) or the Yammy 500. Another productive bait. 3. What I like about the double hooked method is a more taut, subtle action.

I'm trhying to visualize that, amybe you could post a pic? Here's the pic sequence:

Is it possible that you're using a different worm? Jackall didn't bring the Flick shake to market (Even in Japan) until just under two years ago. They brought them to their US distributors more recently than that. The actual Jackall Flick-Shake worm isn't that durable. I'll catch 2-3(four if I'm lucky) fish on them before they can't be re-hooked. The first that I got in late 2009 were more durable than what I currently have. Also, I've found a difference in the colors, in terms of durability. Cola, Cinnamon, and Sunburn Melon tend to be more durable, while Bluegill, Watermelon Pepper and Candy and Green Pumpkin Pepper and Candy tend to be not quite as durable as the others. I've been using Flick Shakes since at least 2006. Below is a copy of an ebay purchase from that time. My account name is crossed out because it was compromised. You can send me an e-mail at the listed address j_argese@mac.com and I'll confirm it's me.

I'm trhying to visualize that, amybe you could post a pic? I was halfway through typing that when I realized that would have been better. Unfortunately, they are in my boat under some freshly fallen snow. I'll take a few pics tomorrow to give you and the others an idea of how they are rigged.

I've been using weightless Flick Shake worms for many years. I never had any problem with durability. I hook them twice though. Insert the point of the hook just a bit off center of the top of the worm, slide the worm up the shank and give a quarter turn, again toward the center of the worm and slide the point of the hook through the bottom of the worm. You should have enough of the worm to cover the point and barb of the worm and it makes it weedless.

I would recommend the MH if you are doing basic flippin'/pitchin' and the H if you are punching mats and other heavy vegetation. The H feels significantly heavier and significantly stiffer. I flip and pitch a lot and I returned the H for an MH because the H felt like a broomstick.

I'm liking my Veritas 6'6" MH, fast action for Vision 110s. Good power and excellent bait control plus with superior action to control fish.

baaa-Sheeple-mano---baaa! ;D

You might want to file the Veritas breakage myth. it seems it boils down to a couple of people spreading it on many different forums.

The Verdict is a perfect match for the Premier. I have a Premier on the 7'6" MH Verdict casting rod. I'll also be picking up the 6'6" M casting for topwaters and shallow cranks.

Today I was casting an old, Bill Norman triple-wing buzzbait, the original with the riveted blade. It weight 1/8 oz and it cast like a charm. The reel was a Revo Premier 2010. The rod was a 6'6" MH Abu Veritas.

I used the 6'6" M all of 2010 and used it for flat side and shallow cranks, spinnerbaits and topwaters. I picked up the 6'6" MH in Sept and fished it for a couple of months. I liked it better for shallow cranks and spinnerbaits. The 6'6" M was better for flat sides and topwaters.

Which 6'6"? The M or the MH?

I don't think it's a matter of flat vs gloss. If you look at injured or dying bait fish, there is a loss of iridescence, a dull pallor as opposed to healthy fish's sheen. There's also a difference in shell color when a crawfish is molting as opposed to a solid shell. Both are indicators of weak or compromised prey and the bass MAY trigger on that. Personally, I preferred matte or powdered finishes until this past summer when a metal finished bait just kicked serious bass booty. Now, I'll start with the metal finish and work my way down to more subtle baits rather than the other way around. A quite productive metallic finish ...

I'll clarify my comment: The hooks on the tiny jigs, 1/32 oz and 1/16 size have twisted under pressure. The heavier jigs had no problem.

The hooks have a tendency to bend under stress.

I'm in partial agreement with you here for one major reason, it would be too hard to replicate custom tackle for the entire season in the event of extreme wear or breakdown. Pros may ask for things like different gear ratios on reels or similar modifications but what else are they going to ask for? Aluminum instead of graphite or vice versa? Additional bearings? The exceptions would be prototype tackle being tested for market or JDM tackle through Shimano, Daiwa, Megabass, Pure Fishing, etc. That might not be available to the general fishing public.

Actually, Owner started marketing the #5 size hook.

Used it for 2 seasons without problem. Great stuff.

depends upon how often you use it. I've got braid from last year and some from two years ago with no deterioration.

I noticed that also and was surprised to see him using that rod for cranking. It was over 7' so it had to be at least a MH and fast action. I thought the same thing when he lost that fish. I love all my Veritas but until and if they add an actual cranking rod to their line up I will keep using my E21 cranking stick... Could've been the rod. Could've been an inexperienced angler.

I have used MachineGun Cast in 16 and 20 lb tests for about 5 years with no problems. I also use it for shallow cranking. It's abrasion resistant around wood and rock. Has limited stretch and great sensitivity. The 16 lb test is also the best line I have ever used for skipping jigs with a baitcasting reel. I'm not sponsored or a field tester. Pay for it right from my own pocket. Reviews are good. Personal experience is better.