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  1. Hogsticker
    Finesse technique in a power mode. Rather than crawling a finesse tube / jig, snap it up 10 ft, let it fall and repeat, essentially covering more water. Same thing applies to a light shaky head and small worm. Rather shake it, pop it. I like to use a flick shake, let it fall and if no takers on the drop I give it a few big hops, let it sink, reel up and repeat covering water. You don't have to fish finesse baits slow, however when you power them you're looking for a reaction bite for the most part. Once you get a few strikes you can slow things down.
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    Aldebaran mg7 is my favorite Shimano reel. 2nd would be the D series Chronarch. All goners now. Running with Daiwa. Sorry boys
  3. Hogsticker
    I understand the weight you want to use is somewhat finesse, but if you really want to finesse you should downsize the bait as well. Try the 3" Keitech easy shiner. It will catch plenty of fish. Also try swimming a smaller Keitech crazy flapper along those weed lines. They flat produce.
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    I like the Owner ultrahead inshore jig heads, 1/8 oz with a 3/0 hook. I use these for baits in the 3.5 inch range. I also like the Picasso Smartmouth Gamakatsu swimbait jig heads. These go as light as 1/16 oz and come with whatever hook size you want. I'd probably step up to 10 lb fluoro but I use casting gear. Braid to leader may be better with spinning gear, though I'm sure 10 lb Tatsu would work.
  5. Hogsticker
    Google the term "power finesse fishing" . Read the 1st article from Bassmaster. This is what you're after I believe.
  6. Hogsticker
    Cold water, Jackall Squirrel Warm water, Jackall Dowzvido
  7. Hogsticker
    I ordered about 75 dollars of soft plastics from Japan lure shop. Shipping came to 17 bucks. Not too bad.
  8. Hogsticker
    Here's a couple Jdm baits I'll be experimenting with. Fish Arrow air bag shad OSP Dolive Shad
  9. Hogsticker
    1) Jackall Rhythm Wave 2) Reins fat Rockvibe shad 3) X Zone Swammer And then there is the Jdm stuff. These have been my most productive paddle tails in order and I fish them a LOT
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    The thing that drives me crazy about underspins is they don't always list the hook size they use. Make sure you get the appropriate size to accommodate whatever baits you'll be using. I honestly haven't seen enough better results than using a regular swimbait head to justify the price difference.
  11. Hogsticker
    In reference to bank fishing, I'll use a walking bait when covering water in front of me, and a popper when paralleling the shore line. And then there's the all mighty glide bait.
  12. Hogsticker
    I don't know if you will find less expensive quality suspending baits equivalent to the Pointer. If you can handle half ounce, the Jackall Squad Minnow and Duo Realis 100 are nice and a few dollars cheaper.
  13. Hogsticker
    It looks like the original Tatula frame to me. It looks like the original Tatula frame to me. It looks like the original Tatula frame to me.
  14. Hogsticker
    Braking style and form factor preference.
  15. Hogsticker
    It's a 4 carrier braid, but a nice one at that. Seaguar Smackdown doesn't fray to bad at all in lower tests.
  16. Hogsticker
    Owner ultrahead Round jig head. They wont let you down. They have 1/8 Oz In a 2/0 hook, 1/4 Oz in a 3/0 hook.
  17. Hogsticker
    I'd just get an SV103 and call it good. It will handle anything from 1/8 oz to 3/4 plus. Spend the extra on a tune, Polish, and drag / bearing upgrade. You'll have a casting machine that can be used for whatever, wherever. What rod will it be riding?
  18. Hogsticker
    Depends on how much money you have burning a hole in your pocket.
  19. Hogsticker
    Why ? The SV103 has 7 CR bearings and is all aluminum
  20. Hogsticker
    Firstly you need the right rod. Something around 6'8 - 6'9, soft tip that will load with small baits, but it should also have some backbone in the lower section. You also need a reel with a strong shallow ish spool, but it needs to have decent line capacity. The Alphas SV is priced nicely and will hold plenty of line up to 12 lb test. If you know what lies below the surface in the area you fish, learn to become efficient with a casting reel. Target casting and the ability to stop the spool on a dime with your thumb rather than grabbing the spinning reel spool or line wins the day imo. Again, the Alphas SV is about as user friendly as it gets and you'll have it down in no time flat.
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    No. Six in one, half dozen in the other. I feel the SV103 palms better and is more robust. Aluminum side plate vs Zaion.
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    If versatility is what you seek, the SV version won't let you down. The spool in the OG Zillion was better suited for baits 3/8 oz and up, and was not as controlled. If you want the best of both worlds, take a look at the SV103.
  23. Hogsticker
    Love the colors and markings on those studs. Nice
  24. Hogsticker
    If you want to stick with a fluoro, pony up and get some 8 lb Tatsu. It's about as trouble free of a fluorocarbon you will find. It's really nice line. It's what I run on my finesse slack line presentation set up. What do you use yours for? That could help answer your dilemma. I also find no need to run a leader with small diameter braids. I recommend Seaguar Smackdown or Maxima braid. Similar behavior to the super slick 8 without the garbage fraying. I have yet to find a co poly that handles as well as Tatsu and offers the same slack line sensitivity so I bagged that idea all together. Seaguar also has a new finesse fluorocarbon on the market that sounds similar to Tatsu with smaller diameters.
  25. Hogsticker
    A Daiwa SV103 would pair nicely with that rod. Should balance well, is bulletproof, and can handle anything you ask of it. It's super user friendly, and just a fine crafted piece of machinery. It's aluminum so you can use it in the salt. Smooth, versatile, built to last, and a joy to fish.
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