Fishin' Fool

Point of the hook should face the tail of the worm.

How do you fish the kut tail? Do you twitch it in place? Or lift it a few inches off the bottom and let it fall back down?

Did you end up using the Bubbling shaker last year? I'm testing the 5" as I type this and it looks amazing. I have it side by side against the 6.5" GY cut tail. Just on how it looks alone not even close the bubbling shaker blows it away. However I'm curious to see what the fish prefer. The cut tail worm does have a bigger profile.

I have both F and XF action rods. Maybe it's me but I'm not dialed in enough to see much of a difference to prefer one either way.

Personally I'd buy a Tatula for $109. That's a steal. You're welcome. http://www.sportsmansoutfitters.com/daiwa-tatula-freshwater-baitcast-fishing-rods/

Dobyns Fury either 734C or 735C, probably the latter.

And for the record none of those responses were mine so a lot of love for the 872s. In fact I haven't heard anyone say anything negative about it. Were you tube fishing?

I don't know if this is you but somebody asked the same question on TT. http://forums.tackletour.com/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=74072&sid=4dadd3a284937b7c5742ba03b1e76b47

I do not own an NRX 852. At one time I owned an IMX 852. It's a nice rod. But to me the 872 is it. Just my opinion. Saying this I will never buy another 7' rod again. It will be 7'2" to 7'4". In fact I was strongly considering the Dobyns Extreme 743. Out of curiosity, what is my website that you came across?

I do actually own a GLX 902s. That has a softer tip than the NRX 872s. I find it good as a Ned rig rod or light tubes. It wouldn't be my first choice as a drop shot rod. This is my opinion but I just find that rod between 7' and 7'6" to be the perfect rod for me. I would also the 902 is more of a whippy rod to me.

What kind of line and what type of hooks are you using? I like braid with a fluorocarbon leader.

I have two of the NRX 872s and I absolutely love it for DS applications. I do fish for smallies a lot and they are famous for their last minute runs at the boat. I would highly recommend the 872s as a drop shot stick. I pair mine with a Shimano FJ 2500 size reel.

Yes I think based on its specifications that should work just fine. You gotta two trick pony there. Based on its lure ratings you should be able to throw some of the bigger cranks too if needed such as the SK 10xd

What type of action does a 904c rod have? Some kind of moderate action would be better than fast IMO.

Yep pretty much.

Is it a gimmick or worth taking the time to get to learn? It looks like a modified version of the Neko rig.

What is this nut white color you speak of?? I'm not to proud to buy from Ebay lol

If it works well why? I know some people say SX1 is "noisy" going thru the guides but to me that's the sound I associate with fishing braided line.

I've played around a bit with this set up this winter in our soaker tub. It looks similar to a shaky head but better to me. What lures are you using it with? I know almost anything is a correct answer but to me a Reaction Innovations Flirt worm and a Reins Bubbling shaker were two worms that were stand outs to me. A lot of the craws looked good too.

SX1 and Sniper. All you need.

Most crankbait rods have a "softer" tip or moderate fast action so you don't pull the hooks from the fish. I would say probably most people that fish a soft swimbait like a Keitech would prefer a faster tip (fast or extra fast) for that technique. If you are meaning the 7" swim baits that have the treble hooks then I don't know.

Braid + fluoro for longevity alone. I used to change out my fluorocarbon about every 2 to 3 trips (mainly a tournament guy). I can't imagine how much money I saved last year. I think I'm good to start with that same spool of braid this year too. Use mono backing before the braid to decrease costs more. No need for a full spool of braid.

My one buddy has a real problem with Xcalibur XR50's but since they are scarce I'd say he's probably okay for a few....decades...

How do you fish that up north? I know your first response is wait until the ice melts. But what's step two?

Because of you guys last year I bought Fat Ikas, Strike King rage craws and rodents. I haven't fished them much but I haven't caught a fish on any of them. Out of the 3 baits which bait do you have the most confidence in? From watching Xtreme Angler tv I think I will like the rodent the best.