Columbia Craw

I went with a Tatula 200H on my Dobyns 805CB Glass and have been really happy with it. I have a Lews BB1 as well but the Tatula is a better caster for me and is easier to adjust.

Tatula CT is rock solid. The Magforce braking system is incredibly easy to set and go .

Absolutely

The action in the DC744c is Extra fast. It has tip but locks up pretty quick. There is no other model in the Dobyns line ups that feels like it. That's why it's called the Jig Special. The DC735C is not as fast but has a different power curve. The point of lock up is a bit further down the blank but the power is there. They load differently. The 735 is more versatile in my opinion. I know a bunch of guys who fish the 735 for frogs and jigs both. For that double duty the 735C would be my choice. That model also works for large top waters like a Wopper Plopper 130 and medium size swim baits like a 7 inch Rago which is a plus.

If you are talking about the Champion 744C, the short answer is yes.

Speed Traps have been around for a long time. They were made in Hood River Oregon until the company was purchased and the production for the Speed Trap and Hot Lips moved to Mexico. I was not aware they are made in Indonesia. The Hot Lips is no longer in production. The move to Mexico did not seem to have any impact on the quality of the baits. If there is a standout for the Speed Trap, it is it's ability to be retrieved very quickly and hold it's vibration and direction. It's almost like a lipless bait with a lip. I cast the 1/8 oz. model with a bait caster without difficulty. A moderate rod does the trick.

Congratulations Glenn. The high light of my day is the confirmation that I am not riff raff.

Talk about a win win!!!!

To think, this was three months ago tomorrow.

I would assume you don't kiss your fish.

I bought it on DVD. If you haven't seen 1917 and They Shall Not Grow Old, they are a must watch.

Shasta will quench my thirst but there’s something about a Classic Coke.

Some things are like beating your head against a brick wall. It feels good when you stop.

Glenn nailed it.

I throw the Dobyns Extreme and Extreme Spotted Bass versions. I like the SK Structure Bog and or Yamamoto twin tails although I have a couple of other trailers i'll switch up with.

Selective. I select anything except an umbrella rig.

The true highlights of this year ? My colonoscopy came up clear, I paid off my truck and got a new blade on my lawn mower. I ventured better than most I guess.

My order comes today. That is a great price for sure.

More surface for the yellow jackets to land on.

Spinnerbait

When should I mark my calendar ?

Crankbaits are a tool like any other lure. If the situation is right, there is no better tool than a crankbait. Here is an example: I took a co-worker out and we started at the mouth of a small feeder creek that had a channel but the edge was only 12 to 18 inches. The sun was still low. We started fishing all the cover and channel with small willow leaf spinnerbaits and caught a couple of dozen. The sun came up and the spinnerbait bite stopped. We changed to shallow square bills and got the fish going again. The sun rose higher and that bait slowed dramatically. Out came the Senko and we picked up several more fish. I'm ready to see what A-jay puts up for sale.

Go deep or go home?

The new Spro box, the smoke one has double the slots for better customization for your tackle. I bought two and they are really nice and a super value.