fishballer06

Organized my Rage baits this weekend by type (Menace/baby menace, craw/baby craw, bug/magnum bug) and color. I also created a chart with my current inventory so I can keep track throughout the year. 90 total packs of baits. Don't judge me.

He's sponsored by Missile jigs, so I would assume that they're made by Missile Jigs.

Lake Anna in Virginia. Take 95 South.

Ugly Sticks are a glass rod, hence the medium (slower) action.

That's a sign of too small (tight) of a frame. I have a pair of glasses that give me a headache after a few hours because they're too tight on my head, so I understand what you're going through. Those are the Motu frames. And yes, sounds like your frames are too small as well.

I bought the Costa Sunrise Silver Mirror lenses because we always have overcast days here in PA. I can wear these things clear until dark. I love them for low light conditions. They're a yellow based lens, with a silver mirror overtop of them. Even on overcast days with low light, I can still wear them. I prefer to wear sunglasses as much as possible because my eyes will water from taking a beating from the wind all day whenever I'm outdoors. These lenses allow me to wear glasses to break the wind from my eye's and still allow me to see. They look dark in these photo's because the mirror finish is reflecting the dark skies, but to look through them it's bright and clear.

Zodias is going to be your best blank out of those. If you don't have a budget, the Expride series is phenomenal.

Another vote here for the Dobyns 735. I was going to recommend the Sierra series. It's a good blend of quality and affordable.

All 3 rivers here in Pittsburgh have been frozen for a week already.

This.

BassResource, YouTube, TackleWarehouse, and I'll setup shoeboxes in my garage and practice my flipping and pitching...

Do you prefer glass or graphite rods? That alone should make your decision for you. I personally prefer graphite and I own the 765cb and it's my favorite DT10 rod. I wouldn't throw a DT16 or 6xd with it though. I'd want something a little bit more powerful for those.

@Delaware Valley Tackle currently has nearly $1k in reels for me (including a Curado K). I don't trust anyone else.

Rapala DT.

Curado K, hands down best reel out there under $200 in my opinion.

If you're happy with them, keep them. But now that you're going to want more Costa's, get the 580's next time

They went on clearance for $100 off at Black Friday and they were quickly picked over. So finding one now may be tough. I've seen quite a few guys on various forums and social media outlets trying to find the 110 Special. Best of luck searching, they've been discontinued until the new version gets released later in 2018.

Ike

First elite event is February 8-11th at Lake Martin. Registration will probably open up in 2-3 weeks.

If you could only use one color senko for the rest of your life...

Mrs. Butterworths > all

The T-Wing requires a higher and wider frame, which is not what they're going for on this reel. That's my guess why this reel doesn't have it. If Diawa didn't believe in the Twing, then the Steez wouldn't have it.

We don't discuss the most top secret drop shot bait out there...

Swedish fish on a drop shot.

Hmm, do I want the new Aldebaran or the new SV light???