NorthernBasser

I think we, as anglers, overthink stuff far too often. I've heard the argument before about how braid makes too much noise. Yet, we also use baits that rattle, squeak, click, vibrate etc. to trigger bites. But somehow braid going through vegetation is gonna spook the fish? Eh, I don't know. I've caught a lot of bass punching with straight braid.

You talking about overall profile? Hook size? You can make any swim jig smaller just by trimming the skirt.

A 7'11" punching rod would be terrible for poppers.

7"?! Now THAT'S what I call a true BFS rod.

For sure.

The Hammer in the Ark Randall Tharp Honey Badger series.

To me an all-around rod is a MH/F rod. Now that isn't gonna be ideal for most treble hook baits tho. If you like Daiwa and want an upgrade you could get the Tatula for $120 with sales right now (reg. $150).

Nice find. I have the 7 speed. Bought it new about 4 years ago. Used it a few times. Was thinking about changing out the handle. Somewhere along the way I stripped the reel nut or something...I don't exactly remember now. I stuck it in it's box and pretty much forgot about until I just saw your post just now. It is a nice reel.

Dang, that thing is small!

Guys, I believe the 10% is already marked down and is reflected in the listed price.

Yeah, I've been forced to hold it so the stem is between my pinky and ring finger. I'm actually starting to get comfortable holding most my spinning setups that way now after years of having it between my middle and ring fingers.

I agree, the Tatula LT would be a great option.

Can't help you out but so you know, the 25% off doesn't include rods. Unless you buy 2 rods.

That'd be a great deal. But it's buy one, get the second one half off.

You're on a roll lately. I think we see who won that huge Powerball jackpot!

A lot of people don't realize the Paca Craws actually have a hole/cavity in them so you can easily slide a worm rattle into them. I wish you could mix/match colors with this deal tho.

TW corrected the issue.

Yeah it's definitely not taking 20% off mine either. It's doing 15%. Real sneaky, TW.

Great rod. Also, the 7' ML Daiwa Rebellion is a fantastic option.

I'm a Sniper guy myself but I been wanting to try Invizx just to compare. Maybe I'll spool a few reels this year with it.

Right. The one he got is $233 right now on Digitaka. From everything I could find a while back the 18 Exsence CI4+ is very similar to the old Stradic CI4+.

No, these aren't the same US $500+ Exsence you're thinking of. If so the $240 they're listed at on Digitaka (and the $180 he paid) would be a CRAZY steal and I'd buy 10 of them. Lol.

Beautiful reels. Are these pretty much the Stradic CI4+?

Heck of a deal.