reddragon

I totally understand where you're coming from, I used to use my OG MBR GLXs for everything haha. I still have them till this day, however they don't get fished anymore. I feel like I just need to take both of them out and do a side by side and see what I like because I honestly like how both of the rods load up, even though different. I felt like this all the time using my 853c NRX, that rod is so light, but it never broke when I swung for the fences.

I use the rods basically for what they were designed to be used for bottom contact, pitching, etc. However, when I first started fishing I was limited to only having two rods at most, so I found ways to make rods work with different applications even if they weren't specifically designed or meant to be used that way. I can probably find different uses for both, but I'm on the fence if I really want to. I have rods to cover other applications already. I guess I just am uncertain if I should keep both.

I've always fished jerkbaits with 7' rods with fast action. I just like how the quick snaps with a fast action rod creates really erratic movements with the jerkbait. I believe fishing a longer rod lets me get away with the fast action of the rod, due to it being just a tad more parabolic than a shorter fast action rod due to length. One of the things about jerkbaits is the versatility of the lure. You just keep changing it up until the fish bites, then follow that pattern. If the water is clear and water is warmer go for faster retrieves and more erratic. Just change it up, you'll eventually get bit. Also, remember to pause from time to time, usually they will hit right after the pause or during. Don't give up on it, because jerkbaits are actually one of my go to lures. Stick to natural colors or bone in clear water and darker more vibrant in stained water. 10lbs line gives better action, however I tend to just go ahead and throw 12lbs because I don't mind bigger line.

Would you pick one over the other? And what is the reasoning behind it? I have both of these and am not sure if I want to keep them both or get rid of one. They both are great rods, but can be used for pretty much the same applications. I love the action on the MBR since I started my high end fishing with OG Mag Bass rods, however once I moved to the NRX JWR rods I got to really to love how the road loads up. I'm just not sure I need both of these rods. Anyone in my situation? What are you using the rods for?

Bass love stocked trout! Throw your hudds!

Tackle Depot has the Skeet Reese reel for $224 20% off retail price. I need to know if this reel is worth the 220 dollars. How does it compare when throwing lighter baits with the chronarch 51mg, How does it cast 3/8 size baits, will it have enough man power to bring in 10-15 pound striped bass with ease, hows the drag on the reel?? I've recently read some of past post for the skeet and the zillion seems to be the favored reel, but it's another 50+ dollars not including shipping. Any help with this will help me out a lot. I recently sold my chronarch 51mg so I could upgrade to a little bigger reel that could hold a bit more line since I do shore fish. And now I am in need for an upgrade. I loved the 51mg how does the skeet reel compare to it, does the 51mg fish better or the skeet?? Most importantly, will I be wasting my money on this upgrade??

i have an avid 7mf and i use it for cranking its actually pretty good also

Well I just picked up aPersuader E-chip spinnerbait at a local store it was on clearance anyone used this bait before?? Good or Bad??

is this line really that bad?? i've read mixed reviews of this line i wanted to get some opinions from you guys, i wanted to spool some of the crimson red color to my reel, but reading some of the reviews for this line makes me want to just stick with co-polymer lines... what fluorocarbons do you guys use any help would be nice i never spooled 100% fluoro before so your advice would be appreciated..

i was trying to sell my left handed tierra for 80 in the flea market 40 is a steal the reel actually performs really well it is wide but only takes a few cast for you to get use to it

has anyone used this line and how is it on a baitcaster??? ill probably be using 10, 12 pound test.. i usually use p-line, but im tired of the old green and clear and wanted to try ande because of their varities of colors..

love cxx extra strong and very good a lot of memory but its ok.. yo-zuri is better for casting but after my one bad spool i never bought it again.. in my opinion cxx for heavy cover and yo-zuri for the lighter cover

anyone been to clear lake recently my brother is going to go and he wanted to know how the largemouth fishing is. Any help is welcomed Thanks!

anyone fish Fox River for largemouth tomorrow i will be going to whitebass just wondering if there are any in that area.

haha alright kool thanks guys