NorthernBasser

For the 110's and 110 Jrs, as of now, they have pretty much every color in stock. Minus maybe 2 or 3.

The suspending Quake comes in only the 80 size and has the exact same length and weight as the regular Quake 80. I don't have any regular Quake 80's, but I do have the suspending Quake and many 70's. FWIW, here's the suspending 80 vs the 70.

May not be sexy, but getting terminal tackle is like being an adult and getting socks and underwear for Christmas. Not real exciting, but it's something you definitely need.

How much?

So sad and scary. Like all of you, I've never seen anything like this. Please God let this young man be ok.

Seems most of the Tat Elite models are sold out now. Maybe 2 or 3 left.

Are any of the non-AGS worth it? Are the AGS guides as fragile as some people say?

That's great! I love vintage lures.

The Hookup Tackle has a handful of models left from their Tatula Elite rods sale (AGS models included). Elites are marked down to $99.99 from $179.99. AGS models are marked down to $179.99, down from $279.99.

You Texans make me sick. ?

I sure wish I had spots in my lakes.

That may be more of a laugh. ? Pike are definitely a nuisance to us bass fishermen. They've stolen/destroyed way too many baits over the years to keep count. I especially love it when they diminish my Jackhammer stock! There are times when I don't mind them tho. One, if they're decent size and two, really early in the year if I'm targeting them. Here's a few decent ones I caught the past 2 years that I didn't mind, minus the part where one flopped around and put a hook in my hand (thankfully not the barb).

I certainly can't speak on it since I have used mine much, but I have never heard of any issues. They're built like a tank. Unless people have issues with the hinges/hardware or something?

Hey, that's what friends are for!

My ZOLO Dream came yesterday. Very nice build. Just gorgeous. I won't be able to get a true feel for it until spring. But I definitely will have to get used to the carbon grip. It feels 'rougher' than my friends Kistler Chromium rod, which also has carbon grips. Those feel like they have a rubberized coating over it. Hopefully the durability of these hold up. I've never had carbon grips before. The rod is a 7' med/fast. It's definitely more whippy than other med/fast rods I've ever owned. Not a noodle or anything, but it definitely bends deep down into the blank. Not saying this is necessarily is a bad thing. Just wasn't expecting that. Another thing that's a little surprising is it's a little tip-heavy. For a 7' M rod, and for an ALX rod (my 7'1 MH ZOLO Deputy isn't) that's a little surprising. Is a carbon handle lighter than cork/foam? I had a Curado MGL 70 on it and the balance wasn't great. I slapped a Curado 200K on it (which is heavier, obviously) and it was still pretty tip heavy. Guides are very small, so I'm curious how well connection knots will do on this. May have to go straight fluoro/copoly. I know these sound like complaints, but they're really not. Just my initial observations. I'm quite excited to get it out on the water!

I guess so! ?

And my smallest LM of the year, also a little piggy.

Going through my pics from this last year. This little guy is eating GOOD.

Some impressive baits, for sure. Love how they're made of resin. I got these two at the beginning of last year. For whatever reason, I only threw them a few times. Didn't get anything on them yet, but did have one monster blowup on the 3 piece, but missed it. And if you ever need to replace the tail and wanna keep that same color, Creme Lures makes some.

I ended up calling them and they emailed it right away. Every person I've ever talked to there has been super nice.

Mixing Daiwa and Shimano?? JK. Great rod. Haven't used that reel but it's been on my list (for a different rod).

NDYak on Youtube crushes huge smallies with that color Spook Jr. on a clear river.

It'll be 48 hours for me come midnight. Not a huge deal but little annoyed because one of the things I wanted is out of stock now.

You can always try suspend dots.

For those who ordered TW gift card via email, how long did it take to get the email? I ordered last night and have yet to receive it.