rockchalk06

No problem!

Kinda the same way a 69 Charger is much better than a 2013 model. Older models were made with tighter tolerances, better parts and overall nicer feel. I have no basis for the knowledge of feel on the older reels though. All is from what I've read from some respected members here and other forums.

Well said!By the time I purchase that 200 dollar reel, the US government and American people have profited and made several dollars on it. From import tax to the guy at the reel bar selling me the reel. That money is then turned around and used in the US economy. My question is though, how many products that say "Made In America" are just assembled here and made with parts made overseas?

I have two. A MH and H. Both 7'1". I bought them before I really knew what Gloomis was. Both of mine are extremely sensitive and great rods. I have a Chronarch and Curado on them. One is my main jig rod for 1/2 oz rigs and the other I've deemed the Rage Rig. Both are way underpowered for what the are rated. The MH feels like a semi stuff M and the H feels like a true MH. The max weight is 3/4 oz. I feel like it has too much bounce in the tip. The cork and reel seat feel nice too. I have wild cards for both too. That's one of the best things about them. That said, both feel like baseball bats now that I've got a couple of St. Croix Avids that weight 4 ozs. They around around 6.5-7 oz each. I really don't think they are worth 200 dollars. The Avid feels 10 times better to me for around 180. Warranty's not as good as the loomis, but it feels like a better rig. Other than the weight I have no complaints.

All I do is bank fishing so I think I can help. I would get some greens, browns and some blue/blacks. I only use North Star jigs. I prefer the black series flipping jigs and flip n swim, swim jigs. The colors I would grab are Brown Craw, Froger, black n blue and Insanity in the black series. I use rage craws in falcon lake for the brown craw, watermelon red for the frogger, black n blue flake for the black n blue and candy craw for the insanity. For the flip n swims I like Mistake (black blue red), salsa, new gill and a custom color Chris made I call Crappie. For trailers I use all Berkely Havoc Sub Woofers in Plum for the Mistake, watermelon red for the salsa, Alabama craw for the new gill and smoke black flake for my crappie jig. If you want some pictures of the jig and trailers let me know. I'm on my phone so it will have to be later for the Picts. I only use 1/2 oz weight in all my jigs.

TW or North Star?

But Glenn is right too. I use the sales to get extra jigs to stock way up. Plus Chris will ship for free for orders over 50 dollars.

I can't remember but last year I thought it was around September. Give Chris a shout and see if he can tell ya. He's usually really good about letting us know n

If she were really good, she could do all that, rig a trot line and crack a beer! lol Seriously, man.....wow. I'd end up sneezing or having a hiccup with my luck.

I love the Strike King Rage Craw in Falcon Lake Craw color. Here is a picture of some of my NS jigs. The far left is a Brown Craw in the Black Series. If you have the Knock out in the Brown Craw its basically the same. The craw has the perfect amount of orange/brown that set its off very well. So far for 2013, this has been my #1 producer for bass in clear and lightly stained water.

I like a bomber Square A in chartruse brown for clear to lightly stained water. Something like a fire tiger color for dirty. Medium Moderate rod with 20 pound braid. 4 feet is the average depth for this bait. I like to bang it off anything I can find or have it bounce off the bottom.

He reminds me of a funnier "Dan" from the sitcom Rosanne.

I thought that the very first Gen 3 models were just released to too quick and had some bugs. Word was Abu made some minor adjustments and it was fixed. Reports started falling off about issues with them. Now it seems like its coming back. I hated that all my Gen 3 Revos went sour. I do love my Shimanos, but kinda miss the way the revos felt when I first got them.

I can actually see that lol. It was a good movie!

Remember. A 1/2 oz jig is the weighted head. Then you have a hook, skirt and then a trailer. It puts you well over 3/4 oz. I also use my MHXF Crucial for 1/4 tubes off the bottom. It throws them 40 plus yards, I can feel every bite as if I were finesse fishing. I still think your better off going with an XF

No. Mine is a MXF. It has a good amount of flex in the tip for a medium. Thats why i got it for topwater. Now I do have a MHXF Crucial. Its got a good stiff tip. I can toss 1/4oz weighted plastics and 3/4 oz swim jigs with trailers with ease. Its rated to 1oz just like the Clarus. All the rod powers are close if not exact between the two. My Crucial is a 7'2" though.

By tomorrow night you should have plenty of responses on the Clarus rod. They are well liked by many members here. They are a step down from the Compre line, but I felt they were a better rod for the price. Its not a crucial, but its black lol I just feel with an XF tip, your max weight of the bait goes up and its helps in ripping a bass out of the nasty. With a rod with decent sensitivity, you will feel the bite a long time before you notice the rod tip bend with you get a bite

Older as in the first models of the Gen 3's to come out? The Gen 3's are the lastest models to arrive. Came out September of last year. Or are you talking about Gen 2 models?

I dont know what more I could have posted in the other thread. The XF action is what I would suggest for your needs. Keep in mind bud, its 1130 on a sunday night. Most guys are in bed or spending the remaining day with family, NOT haning out on a forum. It's fathers day

I'd go with the XF tip. Your max weight jumps to 1oz. I have a clarus and love it. Its a 6'8" MXF and I use it for top water. Its well balanced, light and has a life time warranty. Plus is black and no some funky color too. They run 80 or so new so base that on, you can see what kind of deal your getting. I am not 100% sure, but the lifetime over the counter warranty is for the original purchaser. Just an FYI 14-15 pound test should be good for you

That was a hellova grab! i was crossing my fingers on that giveaway. Congrats!

They have several different weights for the hooks. The rage rig I believe is a 4/0 1/4oz weighted hook.

I have started only using North Star Jigs anymore. They are priced on the mid to higher level of most jigs, but I wait for a sale and buy a bunch. They do sales appox 2-3 times a year. I switched them last year as anytime I had a question, I was able to call the owner and he would give me his input. Chris and Nick are great guys. Another thing I like, is there pro staff guys are also good people. They are always quick to jump on questions and help too. Plus, the colors and quality of his jigs are amazing. All are hand tied and I swear Chis has OCD worse than me lol I've never had a bad jig or a flaw. Their QC is top notch.

Now yall are just making me dream bigger. That CH50MG looks sweet!