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I bought a couple. They look great but I have only caught two fish with them so far. They did not produce liked I hoped but I'm not giving up on them yet. They look great in the water and the action on them looks perfect.

Should be an easy fix but sure looks like someone stepped on it. The thumb bar on my Zillion feels pretty durable. I would think it would take a lot of force to brake it. I would also check the reel seat on your rod.

Similar, with less black in cracks and it has like a soft touch matte finish. It also has a hit of a pinky orange under the lip. Definitely looks like white walker. Very cool looking but.... the one that will catch the most fish will be the Evergreen CR-10 in Red Spawn. The CR-10s have out produced most of my other full size crankbaits.

The Bait Monkey got me for a few this week. The Megabass White Butterfly is one the best colors I've seen. I know the bass don't care but man, I wish I would have bought two of each.

Impact of Scent on Bass? I think I know the answer. I've tried a few. I'm still not sure it makes a difference but the Geecrack softplastic scent does seem to get the fish to hold on longer. Stuff stinks though.

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No luck on Megabass. Seems to work on everything else.

It was working. I put a P5 FMJ in my cart and it was 25% but I wasn't sure if that was the exact rod I wanted. I waited a few, cooked some dinner and just like that the discount no longer worked.

Probably the Zodias with the Metanium. Also, if that is braid on that Metanium, the toothy critters in WI will probably cut right through it. I would suggest a good leader material.

Japan Lure Shop..... I have ordered Owner, Hyabusa, Gamakatsu, Ryugi and Decoy weighted hooks over the years. All great and around $3 - $4 a pack plus shipping.

That game was a hot mess but somebody had to win. I don't think AR is the answer for the Colts. I hope I'm wrong. He is a great athlete but his vision for the field and the game, for that matter, just isn't there yet. Jonathan Taylor though once he gets going, he only gets better. The Colts Defense needs some serious help. They should play a slow delay offense just to keep them off the field.

Maybe I need to fish one but the Mojo grip off the shelf just didn't feel right to me. I have said this about other rods, like Megabass P5 Spinning but once I put a reel on one and fished it, I only wanted another one. In general, I don't like the direction St. Croix is going. It's not that I like or dislike their new designs. It's just that they do traditional rods so well and some of the new stuff is a far departure from that. Also, the newer rods seem downgraded from older models, with exception of the Legend Tournament. It will be interesting to see where they go next.

@bobthebuilder-1 Casting or Spinning? Budget? What rod and baits are wanting to use? Line? For the most part, any Shimano reel as of late has been well made and will be fun to fish.

I've seen a real one in action at a BBQ. A cook butchered a pig with one. Sharpest instrument I've ever seen. The guy using it wore special gloves and arm sleeves. It was kind of a side show.

These guys have the best scissors I have ever used. They're sharp, like you better pay attention to what you're doing sharp. I bought mine at a local fly shop. https://www.aflyco.com/shop/-all-scissors/2

G Loomis 872S NRX+. The tip is not soft but it's exactly the way I want it for wacky Senkos, Neko Rigs, and light free rig baits. It is definitely more powerful than what it is rated. It casts and loads well. Just a great rod.

This guy has caught me a few fish when no other spinnerbait would. It's an OSP High Pitcher in this color of pink. It has a shorter arm than most and comes in 1/2oz.

I have been using the Owner STY-35MF (had to look this one up). Great short hook. I can use it on small baits and they don't get hung up. They also have an unequal gap between each point. Supposedly it allows the hook to ride between the bait. All I know is it works.

As a Colts fan.....Just had to get this off my chest.

I got shingles when I was 22 (30 years ago). It was horrible. It was like being stabbed with hot pokers and then someone turning them. Most painful thing I have been through. I have had Covid twice. Once before it was everywhere and once after being vaccinated. The first time was a close call. It lasted for weeks. There wasn't even a test then to determine what I had. I was notified months later. The second time, it lasted three days and with meds and the vaccine, I was back to work 100% on the fourth day. I haven't had it since. On the downside, I lost multiple family members to it and two coworkers and it put my workout partner in the hospital for months. He lost his nephew to it. He was 18 and heading to be Georgia Bull Dog football player. None of them were vaccinated.

@Fishydishy Not sure on the exact weight but it's feels light in hand for a heavy rod. As far as balance goes, I have it paired with a Metanium 8.x:1 and have no issues tossing a 1/2oz jig all day. To be honest, I don't get hung up on the balance/tip heavy debate. If it feels good to me and the rod loads like it should, being a little tip heavy is no big deal.

Is there a 110 jr +1?

Don't use a straight retrieve. Stop and go has worked for me. Also, if the your in deep water or if the bottom will corporate, I let it fall to the bottom, bounce it a little and then retrieve it, like a dead or dying fish.

If you can swing it, the JDM Twin Power 2000S has been an awesome reel for me. It's not exactly light weight but it is buttery smooth and is pretty much a little powerhouse. If you want light weight, I would look at the Vanquish. Also, an amazing reel.

The JDM Alphas SV TW would be a good one to look at. The price is under $200 and it will handle most light weight lures that would be used on the 782C.