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PB green fish is a CA Clear Lake fish. 16-6 out of 19 feet of water. Caught on a Northstar Jig August if 2011 Brownfish is a 7-11 out of Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior in 28 fow on a 4" Roboworm. Caught July of 2009. I lost pictures of the green fish when my hard drive bit it, it but it's recorded in the tournament catch.

Don't get me wrong, the NRX is definitely more sensitive than the Cumara, but it is ultra small things that you're feeling. It's not about takes or hits when you're defining that sort of thing. It's about a leaf on bottom when you're dragging a jig over pea gravel. The NRX will tell you that, the Cumara doesn't necessarily transmit that 100%. The 855 would be fine for C-Rigs but not my choice in a spinnerbait rod at all. In terms of the 893 GLX versus the NRX, I don't think there's enough difference in the rod and resins to justify the price difference anymore. The GLX is an astounding rod and will give 99.99% of the anglers more information than they can process to begin with- myself included some times. The 894GLX is probably becoming my favorite jig rod for deep water... Anyhow- shoot me a pm if you've got more questions. /derailment-over

Favorite? Bagleys far and away. What do I fish the most? Lucky Craft Fat CB and RTO, probably. That said, they're tools and no two manufacturers squarebills are the same. They all have their own attributes and qualities that work for different situations. In general, Bagleys, SPRO, Lucky Craft, KVD, and Excalibur are the squarebills I rely on the most.

In all honesty, I do like the Cumara A series over the NRX. There isn't a huge discernible difference in sensitivity between them and the warranty on Cumara rods is outstanding. One of the largest differences, really, is the weight of the rods. The NRX is considerably lighter, but for the money and the sensitivity, the Cumara is excellent. That said, I didn't list all of the GLX rods I have been fishing this year. I've transitioned the vast majority of my NRX stock to the GLX and have found that I actually prefer the GLX tapers to the NRX. I feel the GLX is more consistent and powerful than the NRX. I'd say that I am about 50/50 Cumara to GLX at this point. The 853, 854, 855 and 802 and 803 are rapidly becoming mainstay rods- more and more they're on the deck beside the Cumara rods with the doubles of the Cumara still in the rod locker. Now, in the SHR, the NRX whoops everything else. There is just something about that rod that strikes my fancy.

I fish a lot of Northstar Hairy Craw and finesse jigs on it and it handles them fine. I've actually upsides line on that rod and turned it into a rod that I skip with a lot, too. I've gotten quite a few of the Cumara A this year, something like 15 of them. I've backed away from the NRX more and more and fish the HM1 Cumara. They're treating me extremely well thus far.

Cumara 6-8 MXF Stella 2500 Cumara 7-2 MXF Stella 2500 Cumara 6-8 MH Sustain 2500 Cumara DS 7-2 MXF Stradic 2500 NRX 822 SHR Stella 2500 Cumara 6-8 MF Chronarch Cumara 6-8 MXF Metanium Cumara 6-8 MXF Chronarch Cumara 72 MXF Chronarch Cumara 72 MXF Core Cumara 68 MHXF Core Cumara 68 MHXF Core Cumara 72 MHXF metanium Cumara 72 MHXF Chronarch Cumara 7-7 Core GLX 854 Chronarch GLX 855 Core GLX 803 Curado GLX 852 Curado NRX 894 Curado Cumara 7-11 MH Curado Cumara 7-11 MH Curado Cumara 7-11 MH Curado Cumara 7-7 M Curado St Croix Rage 7-2 MM Curadou St Croix Rage 7-2 MM Curado Wild Black 8 XXH Lexa 300 Cumara 7-9 Calcutta D That's my general set. I didn't list any flipping sticks or odd rods like that. Under most situations these are as much a guarantee they'll be in the locker. There's another dozen rods that will change in or out based on the season.

That's so ugly I'll have to get a couple.

Spinning is a NRX SHR822 with a Stella 2500 Or a Cumara A 6-8 MXF with a Stradic 2500 Casting I use my Cumara 7-2 MXF with a CH51MG more than anything. As far as heads, I use more Chompers and Owner than anything, mostly 3/16 but I have weights in 1/16 all the way up to 5/8. Just depends on the lake and the day.

Sure you can catch fish on a cane pole, however better gear is going to give greater advantage. I don't think, generally, that my GLX helps me catch any more fish than I would fishing a Veritas. It's lighter and more sensitive, but in most situations I am not going to feel more bites with that sensitivity. What I'm feeling is the bottom composition and hitting small obstructions. One of the primary reasons that I'm moving back to the GLX versus he NRX. The price difference isn justified.

Haven't spent a ton of time with them, but thus far I am impressed. They have a very natural glide on the fall and they move a ton of water. I won't yet call them a staple, but the prospect is good.

In general, the length of the lip on cranks is the factor that determines their depth. The position of the line tie in conjunction with the width of the bait will give some clue as to how wide the bait wobbles. It isn't a guarantee but it gives a clue. Generally baits that have the line tie closer to the bait are going to have a wider wobble and less roll. Baits that are further down the bio are generally tighter with less roll. A jerkbait is a jerkbait, regardless of it being floating, suspending, or sinking. Jerkbaits are in a minnow body shape. Determining their suspension float or sink is about fishing them. Modern squarebills aren't like the old bandit 100 that you have there. They're have a much steeper angle and the bait rolls far less. Don't get me wrong, these are all general terms. There is not great delineation in this small entry to give adequate description to the way a bait is built in regards to its actions.

And don't get me wrong, the reason I whine about the price of the D Shad is because I am fishing them. And I'll continue to fish them. They're worth it. Period.

Big difference in the amount of water the body moves, as well as profile. Similar actions but very, very different baits.

One of the primary reasons to not peg your bait is fall rate and action of the bait. Rage Tail baits, for example can suffer from being pegged, Eeliminator as a point of reference. Beaver style baits glide more on the drop with an improved weight, tubes flutter more as well.

I would put it more to the line and the resistance of the baits than anything else. Drop back to 15# line or a smaller diameter, or possibly even a softer line and you will have a lot less issue. Sensation isn't known fir its suppleness, many fluorocarbon lines are softer and manage better on the spool. Also, Flippin, to disseminate the actual method th st is used in braking; Mag brakes provide consistent braking throughout the cast. They are not intended to work only at the end of the cast, nor do they only. The true force working on the spool at the end of the cast is spool tension. Mag brakes work in conjunction with it, but to control a backlash at the end of the cast you rely more on tension of the spool, direct force. Which is also why your thumb is so effective.

That's a great bait through the midwest. I used them with great success for a few years until they became pretty much unavailable. Single treble on the rear split ring, I use an Owner ST41 1/0, line tie on the front ring. Don't over work the bait; twitch it a couple inches and let it fall on a semi-slack line. Fish it more like a jerkbait, in terms of speed. Many, MANY high quality baits come without hooks. Slammers used to, a lot of Swimbaits come without, ROman Made Baits come without, Black Dog baits used to come without, Moreau, Bettencourt, Catch Em Caro comes with hooks unattached on some baits, some without hooks at all. That has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of the bait; in fact, in most cases it's the higher quality baits that don't have hooks attached to protect the finish of the bait.

I really like the action of the Yamamoto D Shad, but man are they crap for durability and price. I usually am not one to shy from a bait because of price but these are worse than a Senko. What makes the so unique, too, is the way they fish almost like a Senko on the drop. The tail really quivers and jiggles unlike any other bait in its class. They also glide very wide, similar to the caffeine shad, and boom r ang. That said it is awfully hard to beat the old fluke. They're effective and reasonably cheap. The caffeine shad is too soft, more so than the d shad. I tend to tear them off the hook just from casting. Good action, but far too soft for my taste.

Favorite Jig rod- Loomis 855 GLX with a Core Crank stick- Cumara 7-11 With a Chronarch Flip Stick- DX795 with a Steez Plastics- Cumara A 7-2 with a Core Finesse Plastics Cumara A with a CH51MG Far too many favorites, pretty much each of my rods is a favorite for that technique, which is why they're in my boat.

It is entirely by situation and by bait. I would suggest that it is probably a 50/50 ratio for me.

I Texas rig them a lot, C-rig, mojo, split shot, wacky, dropshot, shaky... They're another worm to use for about anything you use a worm for.

Keep in mind, too, that E21 was was sold recently and now under the Catronic name. They retained a few people and got rid of many more. I've had excellent luck with them of late. Also, on the OT, I'd had terrible luck with the orange rods, no doubt about it. One o the worst rods I've ever fished. The Wild Black, however has been exceptionally durable. I've got two that I've intentionally abused to the point of no return and have had zero issue. Also, Bass Pro company policy states that they are to honor the warranty for Carrot Stix over the counter. If you're having trouble with that, you shouldn't be.

Correct, Megabass USA is quite different than Jpn.

That really shouldn't be the case. Megabass is one of few lures that is actually under MAP protection. They have a minimum advertised price and dealers are required to abide by that or lose their ability to offer them. Megabass takes that sort of thing pretty hardcore, too.

Initially I was in love with it. Today, however, proves to be its demise. I broke off eleven jigs as well as six fish in a short period of time. Granted I was fishing shell beds, and it was a fairly abrasive sort of deal, however, I've not been impressed. Now, take it out of that situation and put it on Table Rock fishing ledges and it is really dynamite. It's got great feel, and is very easy casting. It has excellent management on and off the spool, something I cannot say for many braids. I promise to alliterate more when I have a decent Internet connection.