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Im curious what you guys think about using these 2 Daiwa rods that come with the Regular Taper/Tip....for crankbaits? We all know that Randy Howell used the 7' ML to throw his crankbait to win the Classic. Ive also noticed that Daiwa has several of these rods with that taper. Im looking to buy one and actually knowing how much I throw a crankbait on going with the 7'2 MHR Lexa model and saving $50 as far as line size and everything it matches up with the 7' 1" MHR Tatula that Daiwa has labeled as the cranking model. Anyways just thought Id see if I could get some opinions on this before I buy.

Whats a good Daiwa spinning reel in the $75 price range? Been switching everything over to Daiwa but dont want to spend alot, really dont want to spend more than $50-$60 because of the lack of use I typically get from a spinning reel.

Like to know the model name but cant seem to locate it and the registration lists it as unkown. No big deal as in Indiana it is not required to have a title to tag the boat. Id just like to know anyways..... 1984 Fisher Marine with 50hp Johnson and some vintage looking trolling motor...lol

I dont think I can pick just one....What I can say is my youngest son is named Reese Edwin, my big dogs name is Ike, my wifes dogs name is Lulu(G-Mans wife), and our boy's dog is named Hack...Others I really like is Jacob Wheeler, Tommy Biffle and Ish Monroe....But I think honestly think alot of guys are like me and its hard to say this guy is "Da Man"...so I think a better question could be who is your least favorite pro angler.

I use the pad crashers some as well, as well as both Ish's and Bobbys frogs by Snagproof. Actually just ordered a R2S Bully Wa....but when the fish are not that aggressive or if Im fishing with someone and they seem to be catching and for whatever reason Im not.....Its time to break out the Natty Red Spro. I fish a local refuge alot that as the summer goes on the duckweed gets thicker and thicker hanging over tons of coontails...So finding that perfect frog for that place I think is next to impossible because depending on wind and rain that has came through the thickness can vary alot from trip to trip. I just keep adding more frogs.

Typically I throw it on a 1/4oz tungsten weight, a 4/0 EWG hook on a casting reel with 15# McCoy copoly

Frogging seems to be a popular topic right now. So what is everyones favorite brand of frog and color? My go to is Spro Bronzeye 65 in Natural Red.

Ive used the Quantum Dean Rojas rod for awhile(a red model), and a Duckett....Switched to a Tatula frog rod this year....depending on what cover your fishing I think has alot to do with what rod will work best for you. I think thats why you see so many using 7'-7'9" rods and almost a split between MH and H action rods....I think the best frog rod on the market is the one that fits your primary areas of frogging. I also found for me micro guides and frogging dont mix, maybe its how I hold my rod or the way I twitch....but my line seemed to catch the guides enough to make me ALMOST want to stop frogging.

Anyone use these? Just wondering your thoughts.... I bought a 7-7 MRB for blades and first impression in the little pond in the back yard was awesome. But Ive lived here for almost 2 years and the little pond has no bass, when I went to another body of water to test it out and attempt to get a fish on it. The pond was 98% covered in matted duckweed so I didnt really throw it. This will change the weekend but for the sake of a conversation I thought Id ask.

I cant speak on the T3, But I do own 1 Type R and 2 100 model Tatula's and I absolutely love them.

Currently attempting to go to all Daiwa.... Tatula Type R 8.1:1 Tatula 100HS 7.3.1 Tatula 100H 6.3:1 Rods Tatula 7'4 Frog Rod Lexa 7'7 M TDT 7' M TDT 7' H (on its way)

I have been tempted to try Sunline time and time again these last few years. However, I keep saying no. Why? Because I either didnt have the money or didnt want to pay the money. Then I started using McCoy co-poly and really liked the stuff. However recently I picked up some Sunline FX2 because it was just a few bucks more than McCoys braid. Now Im thinking once again Id really like to try Sunline....Thinking FC Sniper, and Super Naural Mono....But before I do....... How many of you have tried, or use Sunline in general and whats your honest thoughts on the line you used or use.

I normaly first take my frog by the "butt" and let the legs fall and trim them even with the nose of the frog. Then I'll trim one leg just a touch shorter, most of the times you wont even notice it. In all honestly I probably dont even need to do that but when you find something that works, regardless if it really helps or is just one of those mental things you stick with it. Now when I first really tried walking the frog I had nightmares about learning this, seemed impossible. For me, it helped to keep a eye on my line and make sure I had a little slack in the line on the twitch. Not alot but just enough to get the frogs nose to turn when I twitched the rod. And once I get got it going Id take my index finger and use it like a metronome tapping on the rod to keep my timing. Much like most of us will do listening to good music with our leg.

I use a Quantum Dean Rojas Frog rod which is a MH rod, with a 7.0:1 Accurist reel and 65# braid for the past few years......This year I picked up a 7' 4" Tatula Frog rod and slapped a Tatula Type R 8.1:3 reel on it with 60# Sunline FX2.....love the set up....in time my old set up could very well find its way to a new owner.