Big O Tires Angler

I want to start off by saying that NewAngler in his first post stated multiple times that this thread was his OPINION. He never went on to say anything negative about the Rage Tail products, but shared his experience and dissatisfaction with the product. I really like these types of threads because it brings everything back into reality. Everyone talks about how Rage Tail makes products that seem to always magically put 10 pounders into the boat. I'd like to add that I've purchased multiple packs in several different colors of the Anaconda, Chunk, Craw, and Shad. I have NEVER caught a fish on either of these baits, and I have NEVER even gotten a bump. I've probably invested a good $100 into these baits and I've tried to give them a fair chance, but I just can never get the darn things to work. Now, I know a lot of you are going to tell me that there is a certain way to work the bait...of course there is. That's how all baits work. There is no such thing as a lure that dives into the water and throws a 30 pound limit into your boat. And don't tell me to slow down or work it differently...I've tried. I think everyone on this forum knows that you have to slow down or speed up depending on what the fish want. This is all pretty common knowledge to all of us. But, I'll continue to throw the Rage Tails from time to time hoping to catch something. Perhaps someday I'll catch a nice hog like you guys seem to do even with the baits still in the packaging.

I own 4 Cumara rods and have never had one of them break on me and I treat them like crap because I know the over the counter warranty will take care of it regardless of the breakage reason. But...if you're looking to try another brand of rods then I would take David P's suggestion on the Dobyns Savvy series of rods. Powell makes a good product, and I've owned 4 of them before, but I sold them all off and purchased Dobyns Rods because the balance is just so much better. I know I'm going to get a lot of hate for talking about the balance of rods, but keep in mind that the less weight the rod has at the tip then the more sensitive it becomes. I just couldn't stand how I had to keep fighting the tip weight on my 7'3" Powell rods and made the switch and continue to buy more Dobyns Rods. I'm definitely not on the pro staff either so I've had to purchase all my rods at retail. Totally worth it though!

You really don't lose them because it's a shallow running lure. Some of the deeper cranks I have a hard time swallowing the price tag, but as far as ripbaits are concerned...LC all the way!

What length rod are you using? I use a 7'6" flippin stick for fishing jigs and a 7'2" MH XF rod for fishing T-rigs. That added length lets you pick up line VERY fast and you'll lose less fish.

Fluorocarbon line will make it sit nose down. Just make sure to use 10-12# test to get the correct action out of the bait.

DON'T TELL EVERYONE!!!

Only need 2; 100-chart. shad, 100-ghost minnow

It's made from the same stuff than Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon is made from, but I honestly think it handles better...maybe it's just me.

(1) 7' Medium -- Moderate-Fast Action crankbait rod (1) 6'8" to 7' Medium-Heavy -- Fast Action all around rod (1) 7' to 7'3" Heavy -- Fast Action jig rod

Hahaha he's probably in jail by now!

I think Easter or Memorial Day is the next big sale there...it's probably going to be 15% off at the most I would imagine...

Choke Canyon Boy, you sir, are a gentleman and a scholar! We should all learn from you and spend just as much! I just got hit today by a $300 Daiwa Steez Fle-X-Lite 7'2" MedHvy

I fish the CA Delta and my buddy uses the 7" Senko exclusively. Since we fish from HIS boat he's always casting it ahead and will get hits and I'll pick them off with the 5" Senko

There is a 30% off coupon at OhYa on all their G.Loomis rods...I think the coupon code is "30OFF"

I handled them at the store the other day and I must say they are MUCH nicer than the Mojo Bass as well as the Abu Garcia Vendetta. I think that in this price range the Excel rods are very well worth their money. They are tip heavy, but not as tip heavy as the Mojo rods.

Thanks for the info gentlemen! I slowly bent the guides back into shape and looking closely it looks like the guide foot did not move under the wrap. I used a toothpick to add a little bit of JB weld and it looks to be fine. Thanks again guys!

So being the stupid guy that I am...I'm swinging my rod around feeling the action and I get it caught inside a battery wrack and bend back 2 single foot guides below the tip. It cracked the epoxy and bent the guides down a little bit... What's the best way to fix it? Should I just slowly bend them back into shape and then add a little bit of epoxy? And will this be a permanent repair? Do I need to worry about the guide falling out?

Purple or green pumpkin Yamamoto single tail super grub. Or Paca Craw

Hey guys! Where can I find a 5/8 oz. Arkey head jig mold that uses a 5/0 hook?? Been searching around, but can't find one. They seem to only make them for 4/0 hooks!

Dirty Jigs

I was using the Yum tubes that you can find in the bargain bin aka cardboard box and caught a lot of smallmouth over the weekend

1. Dobyns G2 805FLIP 2. Abu Garcia Revo STX 3. 65# Sufix Performance Braid 4. 1 1/2 oz. Tru-Tungsten flipping weight 5. Paycheck Baits Punch Skirt 6. Paycheck Baits Punch Hook 4/0 7. Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver That would be the DREAM punching setup right there.

6'8" to 7' Medium Extra-Fast I'll use either spinning or baitcasting reels...sometimes I just feel like using a spinning reel for whatever reason

I fish mostly Powell rods and they are worthy of the price tag and more.

GLX is the best period.