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Thanks again! Are the hooks the same size as the other one you mentioned?

Thanks! I’ll check those out. But was looking for a screw lock type of shaky head.

Does anyone know of any companies that make 1/0-2/0 shaky heads?

Were you talking about the Ko-Man-Chi spinnerbaits? The ones with the flexible wire and a metal tube for the R-bend? I had one years ago but lost it in a snag and couldn’t find any since...

It’s not the length of your rod that matters, it’s how you use it...

X2 on the Sunline Sniper. It’s the only fluorocarbon I use. 7lb for drop shot/finesse, 10lb for jerkbaits/rip baits, 12-14lb for T-rigs/jigs.

TW has the Gen 3 Bailey Swim rods, they’re At the bottom of the list. One new feature is that rods 7’11” and longer have removable handles for ease of transport or customization (once they make new handles).

I was looking at the Dobyn’s Fury swimbait rods as well, but I prefer split grips. That’s why I’m interested in the iRod. I also have the 7’5” iRod Fred’s Magic Stick and 7’ HF rod and like the builds, quality and overall weights of the iRods

@PhishLI & @Hammer 4 thanks for your suggestion about the Tatula 300. Unfortunately, it’s a little out of my price range. That’s why I was looking at the 200 and Revo Beast X.

It’s been a while since I last posted and came to the forum for suggestions. I’m starting to get back into fishing and looking to replace swimbait setup with something new. My current rig is a Defy Black Swimbait rod paired with a Daiwa Lexa 300-PWRL 5:1. It’s an OK setup but I think I’d like to upgrade the rod and reel. I feel the reel is a bit on the slow side and looking for a midrange 6:1 ratio. I think I’m set on the rod being an iRod Gen III Bailey Swim H and need advice on the reel. Not a fan of the round reels and narrowed the selection down to the Abu Garcia Revo Beast X 41 and the Daiwa Tatula 200HL. Do any of you have experience with either of these reels that can chime in and recommend one over the other? I’ll be throwing glides/jointed swimbaits/Hudds/SG Line-thru trouts (~2-6oz). Thanks in advance!

Nice fish! What lake is that if you don't mind me asking? I'm still looking to find more local lakes to fish.

If you can find these, they work quite well. I use those heads for 3.3-3.8 Fat Impacts if I'm not throwing them weightless or with nail weights in the belly (chikubi rig)

I would just get some 3/16 and 1/4 oz drop shot weights. The tear drop shape that QuickDrops makes are quality weights at a good price. They are lead, but if you have lead bans, then omfishingsinkers.com sells tungsten drop shot weights at a cheap price. I would also suggest getting some 4" Roboworms in Oxblood Light Red Flake, Aaron's Magic, and Morning Dawn. Those three colors should get you bit most places. You can add MMIII or Margarita Mutilator if there is some stain to your waters. But, the Green Pumpkin YUM Warning Shots have been a go to for me lately. I seem to get bit on those pretty consistently. You can also add the Morning Dawn Warning Shots as well. I have gotten bit on those in clearer water.

Same way as from a boat. I have only bass fished off a boat once. I hit up local city park lakes... But as for drop shotting from the bank, I typically go 6-12" between the hook and weight, cast out, drag/twitch/hop all the way back to me. I only use shorter leader length when I drop shot small creatures/craws, typically 2-4" between hook and weight.