DaveT63

Thanks for the feedback! I've heard great things about the Phenix rods, and may have to check that out!

Thanks!

Does anyone have an idea how the HD would fare with an OG Steez spool in it? Or one from a T3 1016? I ordered one of the SLP Works Zillions that @bulldog1935 mentions. Comes without a spool or handle. I've got several spools and handles I can put on it, wondering how the other spools would work. I've already got one HD and love it with the Mag Z and don't feel like playing with it since I've got a tournament coming up and it's already set up and ready to fish. Thanks, Dave

Are any builders here familiar with both of these blanks and can provide feedback on one vs the other? Considering having a BFS rod built on one of these blanks. I've heard the SCV blank being called "almost magical" and "near perfect", as well as many other great descriptions. I've got one rod built on a C6O2 blank and really like it, so I'm interested in that possibility as well. Any feedback at all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dave

https://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-ttu80hl-tatula-tw-80-baitcasting-reel.html Tat 80 for 125.99

Probably 3/4 of my rods and reels were bought used. Buy from reputable sellers here and on other forums and you should be fine. I prefer the older Diawas like the SV103, TDZ, Alphas, and others you can't get new anymore. I've bought upwards of 50-60 used rods and reels and the only problems I've ever had was when UPS or USPS decided my 1-piece rods would be better as 2-pieces.

Just picked up a couple bladed jig micros for my BFS rig. What are y'all using for trailers on these, if anything? Thanks, Dave

Not trying to hijack this thread, but I've fished Briery Creek before. I can't begin to imagine fishing it on a moonless night. I would definitely end up in the water after hitting one of those stumps.

I have one of the original Stradic Ci4 reels that does that every so often. It's the only reel I've ever had that does it. Seems like it only ever happened when I was casting a lure heavy enough to snap the line when the bail tripped. Lost several nice traps that way, so I finally took it out of the rotation. I might have to remove that ramp and start fishing it again.

If I'm not mistaken, your line should be coming into the T-Wing, UNDER that cross bar, or whatever you call that horizontal rod in the reel, and onto the spool. It looks like it is contacting and riding over it. Dave

What are the pros and cons of each reel, and is the Silver Wolf worth the extra $100 bucks? Might be able to justify a reel for myself for Christmas, and these are my most likely options. Thanks, DAve

If I'm bank fishing I usually have 4-5 rods, all with something different tied on. In my boat, I have 14-16 rods, including about 3 different jigs, for TX rigs with different weights and baits, and a couple worm rods.

I actually just ordered 8 Siebert Cosmic Spinnerbait this morning. Looking forward to trying them out. I love his jigs.

Just saw a spinnerbait online called the Jackall Megalo Doon. Price was $35, and it's sold out. What makes it worth that kind of money when no can catch bass on a $1.00 Walmart spinnerbait? Is it really that good?

To me, it is 100% worth it to pay someone a reasonable fee to clean my reels every couple years or so. I send between 2 and 4 at a time to @Delaware Valley Tackle. Sending multiple reels together cuts down on shipping costs as well. Mike does a fantastic job, and every reel I've gotten back from him felt better than it did when new, including a 20 year old TD-Z I bought used and incomplete.

I have an Edge MB703-1 7' Med Light casting rod, rated 1/16 - 3/8 oz. Would it be strong enough to set the hook on a 1/4 oz total weight single hook spinnerbait, or am I better off trying some other bait? I'm just dipping my toes into BFS and want something I can catch fish on soon so I don't lose interest in it. Thanks, Dave

Are you talking specifically saltwater fishing or bass in the Bay and Patuxent? There are TONS of good rods sold in the area for the salt. It's pretty easy to find some nice custom built rods locally as well. If you are talking bass, or something you can use for both, I like Falcon Coastal rods and St Croix Mojo Inshore.

Lucky for me, everything I want is out of stock!

This is pretty much exactly what I was going to say.

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Just to clarify, the vast majority of fish I have caught, which is hundreds, were caught on those three rods. I wish most of them were 6 pounds or more, but realistically it's only been about a half dozen over 6. But all of those came on one of these three rods. I agree with the you on the the rest. Most of the rods I use for striper fishing in the Chesapeake are 7' ML rods.

I don't mean to hijack a thread, but @A-Jay, since you mentioned pyros, what is the correct way to disposed of expired flares? Thanks, Dave

Two of my favorite rods are 7' MF. St Croix Legend Xtreme casting rod and G Loomis MBR842C GLX. My other is a 6'8" MXF St Croix spinning rod. These 3 have accounted for hundreds of bass for me, and nearly all I have caught over 6 lbs. I love throwing light T-rigs on MF casting gear.

It's actually worth it to scroll through their whole clearance section. They have an Aird-X 7' MHF casting rod for $19.49, Berkley Big Game Lip Grip for $16, Aftco fishing gloves for under $10, and a couple different Plano Edge boxes for less than $15.