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My fishing partner just won a sizable chunk of change in fantasy football and has decided to finally scratch the NRX itch (I'm just as excited as he is)?. I have a lot more and nicer gear than he does so he is consulting me for my opinion on which model. Baitcast rod will be used mostly for texas rig soft plastics. 1/4oz to 3/8oz weight plus soft plastic. We fish the Alabama River moderate to fairly heavy cover at times. What ya enthusiasts recommend?

Just got my Shimano Expride in the other day. Its the 7'2" mh. Gonna use it mostly for 3/8-1/2 oz jigs. Close quarters pitching. What reel are you guys running on that rod? I have a Curado K that is going on her for the time being. May end up being permanent, may not be. Whats the best one as far as balance and comfortably in you guys opinion?

May be a dumb question but what do you mean when you say its a Doyo reel?

Got my tracking number for mine today?? Cant wait! Got my tracking number for mine today?? Cant wait!

My pleasure man

Gotta show some love to Mike at Siebert Outdoors. Ordered a batch of custom swim jigs and he knocked it out of the park!! Fine product and customer service!!

Vary rarely use the 1/4oz but i do use it. I would say 85 to 90% is with 3/8 and 1/2oz. Mainly concerned about how well it balances (match the right reel i know) in the hand and how comfortable the reel seats are. I feel like both will be plenty sensitive and light. Length is right for what im look for on both. 7'1" fmj and 7'2" expride. Wanting on the shorter end of 7ft so the both check off that box. Even if i decided on the expride i dnt have a clue as to when I could get my hands on one. They stay sold out. If you could only keep one........which one would you keep and why?

All i meant was the brand isn't just sime sponsor cutting him a check. Its his own actual rod company. He started, designed and built the rods. I completely agree with you and see where you are coming from. I just feel its a little different promoting a brand for a paycheck vs your own brand and livelihood. ?‍♂️?‍♂️

Looking to get a dedicated jig rod. 1/4-1/2 oz jig plus trailer. Mostly pitching lay downs and weed lines in the Alabama river. Close quarters combat rarely anything deeper than say 15ft. Believe im narrowed down to the Megabass FMJ or the Shimano Expride A 7'2" mh. Input, opinions, recommendations..........pros and cons of each. Hit me with ALL THE KNOWLEDGE lol!!!! Thanks in advance guys.

Nick actually is part owner of the company i believe. He had tons of input into the rod builds, characteristics, lengths, actions and such. Could be decent rods. I doubt he would put his name and reputation on a bunch of junk sticks.......pun intended lol.

I make my own. You can buy 100 ft roll of the sleeve material on ebay for around $25. A little heat shrink and a soldering iron to cut them with and ur in business. Cheaper and as many as i lose flying down the river every year it helps to know it was cheap and i can make another one when I get back home.

Thread the worm on the hook like you normally would but before you stick the point back through the body of the worm, slide the rubber backing on the hook. Slide it all the up until it is against the worm near the eye of the hook. Then finish rigging through the body as usual.

Go to walmart and buy a pack of the rubber earring backings. Cheap, clear and easy on and off.

Looking for any info and input on reels you would recommend that has a flipping switch. I have a Dobyns Champ Extreme 795 that has a Curado K mounted on it now, but am entertaining the idea of buying a dedicated flipping reel with flipping switch for it. Im not brand specific or loyal. Just want on that works and is fun to fish with. What can ya tell me. Price doesnt matter. And............GO!!

Was wondering how the Bass Pro speed shad stacks up against the Keitech Swing Impact Fat in terms of swimming action, head roll and tail thump. The Strike King version seems to be a much thicker and stiffer plastic and doesn't have as much tail thump in my opinion as the keitech. Anyways, got some bps gift cards for Christmas and was wondering if they performed like the Keitech, better or worse. Thanks guys. Any input on the Jackall rhythm wave and Biospawn exoswim is welcomed also.