rangerjockey

Why would it have to be a 2 piece rod ?

The 843/844 are some of the best that GLoomis, Now Loomis /Shimano has ever made. I love The MBR actions. Just a great all purpose rod. If you like a more moderate action like Falcon you should like the MBR. If you like a quicker action the JWR would be the way to go.

I have never fished one. They seem popular in and around Texas which would make sense. I believe he uses NFC blanks or at least did.

I believe Billy Kistler was part of castaway after all star was bought out. Like all star and Lews they are a older company with new ownership. He owns Pride rods now .

That's a good choice. I like glass. Of course I remember when we used glass for jig and worms. I've been using The AA Rebound for a while now and it's great.

I use sunline assassin in the 25lb. on my glide bait and A-rig rods. It's reasonable and handles well.

I think so but it depends on the particular rod. I have a old Razr 7ft medium power rod that is my favorite wiggle wart /RK crawler rod. I'm sure it was intended for a top water rod or stick bait rod but for me the action is perfect. When my boat got hit by the Tornado last July I was more worried about that rod than any NRX.

A compact jig by definition should have the trailer shortened. Going back to the old Eakins jigs I pull 3 rings off of a speed craw.

Might want to check out the Phenix feather. You will have to step up to the XH power but for $130 or so it's a great buy. Otherwise the Dobyns 795 is the way to go and you will have a good A-rig rod also.

I personally don't take it all that seriously ,but to each his own.

The Amistad has always been my favorite Cara followed by the Head turner and swim jig rod. I have never owned nor fished the HCJ as it's not a rod I would use in the Ozarks.

Honestly ,I would say save your money for another year or so and buy something worth bringing home. Your money will go further with an aluminum boat, I started with one like most everyone That was 5 boats ago. The down side is the ride and they just aren't as good on the trolling motor as a glass boat. Whatever you decide get a compression test done on the motor.

I'd guess I have bought/sold/traded 150 rods from them over the last 8 or 9 years. There has been some that have gotten broken or wind up all the way across the country because of shipping issues but never do to negligence on ALFs part. If I have an issue Brian gets me taken care of he has gone above and beyond what I expected several times. I personally have sworn off the back order deal regardless of who it is. I waited since October for a bait from TW that has never made it. They are at the mercy of the suppliers I know but I don't need the stress. They are launching a new website. ' , '

I have one on the way . Does anyone have one or any thoughts ? I'm planning on throwing squarebills with it. Any other techniques ?

Rod for a Zillion ? Buy a Steeze.

Well said, The fist time I dropped a mesh sleeve over the side I was surprised at how fast the thing sank.

Flouro for everything except braid for topwater.

I just use the Buzbees and Liv's. They ain't the cheapest but they work really well. One of my happiest days was pulling all the mesh rods socks I had in my boat and throwing them in the trash at the marina. If you buy the fixed length ones from Falcon I agree. Whatever you do don't buy the model that's adjustable for length by folding the tip over.

I've been using the Steeze universal light and man, its a dandy for those little jewel pee wee jigs . But of course it's double the price.

If your talking about fishing a 5/16 ball head I think it's pretty tough to beat the Cara finesse jig in that price range.

I got a bottle of the Norries bite powder. Too early to call but it's worth a try . I got mine from Japan but I understand that Spro is going to distribute it here in the states.

Where do I fish ? I have a place on Table rock. Also fish Bull shoals and some on the St .Johns /Lake George. About 50 years now.

I have had it happen. A tube showed up on my front porch with 2 Lew's rods in it. I sent them back also. Doesn't matter where it came from the principal is the same. I have to ask , are you and medium mouth bass related ?

I have 8 of them, never have done a thing. I've happy with mine.

That's a good idea. You can return a condom at BPS.