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basically this is what I’m trying to figure out. If this is true, sounds like Antares is the way to go. I don’t mind spending if it means an improvement.

I’m looking for a new jerkbait and light crankbait reel and have been thinking about trialing a DC reel. Has anyone trialed all three of the above and can attest to the differences / quality between the Curado, metanium and Antares DC reels? Are the differences incremental? Or is there a huge jump between each of them? For reference, I am currently running a non-DC Curado 70, which I like but am just hoping to really cut down on the number of spool runs in windy conditions with light baits.

In addition to the habitat of the new lake effect, maybe the role of population has to be considered. This seems especially true in small water bodies that are managed to produce big fish where culling is absolutely imperative to producing big fish. I wonder if there is something about the bass behavior independent of forage availability that changes when more fish are present leading to slower growth rates.

the few lakes that I know have them they don’t seem to be doing their job with the Shad… need to add some more wipers I suppose

Pricing scheme doesn’t seem too bad at all and very comparable to similar level units. now the helix units are going darn cheap.

Can you give some specific examples of spoons?

Want to try my hand at wipers and white bass. Other than small (2-3”) swimbaits, what are some go to baits?

@Russ E was a frequent poster in the KC area forums up until the end of December 2022 when he started having health issues. I met him in person a couple times around the KC area and he was always willing to share how his day was going. He passed earlier this month on October 4th, 2024. Rest in peace.

The Ranger R70 is a good option. You would have to retrofit the motor. The trailer can be easily modded to fit 19’8” with the motor up.

Chat GPT got pretty darn close! Kinda neat. The actual weight was 8.04 lbs.

This usually has to do with state sales tax and crossing state lines. YOU still owe the sales tax even if the store doesn’t charge it.

Going to be in Miami for a conference 9/28-9/30 looking to get out. any guide recs?

Humminbird has not historically launched new products at ICast. There is definitely something new coming and it’s not what you think.

Time to trade it in while it still has high trade in value.

personally, I’ve had limited consistent success with a jig, and a jig was my preferred bait prior to moving to the Kansas City area. i’ve caught a few here and there, but really nothing consistent, dragging brush or rock piles.