Brett Stair

Lol... I like it a lot and have only fished with it once. I found it on clearance and got it and the TFO GTS rod for 250 total

Lure rating is 3/4 - 2 Thanks for the input. Exactly the type of input I’m hoping to get since I’m trying to figure all this out. I may try to do frogs on it since I’m missing them from being to quick. Your comment makes me think that XH/ModF might benefit me.

Wondering what you would match the rods and reels below and then what uses you’d have for each: Rods A. Berkley Cherrywood HD 7’ MH Fast B. Cabela’s Tournament ZX 7’1” MH Fast C. Cabela’s Tournament ZX 7’1” M Mod Fast D. TFO Professional 7’6” H Fast E. TFO Professional 7’ MH Fast F. McCain Tommy Martin 7’3” XH Moderate G. TFO GTS Bass 7’3” MH Fast H. TFO GTS Bass 6’9” M Fast Reels 1. Revo X 5.4 2. Revo X 7.3 3. Revo SX 6.4 4. Revo SX 7.3 5. Revo SX 7.3 6. Revo SX 8.0 7. Casitas 7.2 8. Curado DC 8.5 i have them sort of set up but want to see what more experienced guys would do with these to see if I’m missing something. Right now I am: F4-flipping texas rigs/jigs D5-frogs/texas rigs/jigs G8-Lipless cranks... and all around?? E6-all around rod?? H7-Shakey head/drop shot/wacky A2-buzz baits/all around C1-cranks but nothing deep diving B3-spinners/chatters/swim jigs I’m thinking of adding a deep crankbait rod/reel and am curious what the suggestions would be for rod and reel... or do I already have it?

Bait Monkey got me at Academy in the clearance section.... this is after Cabela’s got me earlier this week with a Casitas 151HG paired with a Tournament ZX Jerkbait/Topwater rod.

I’ve wondered about these after seeing them at a tackle show. I’ve been wanting some PFG slip ins but can’t bring myself to pay full for them and can’t find them on clearance at the right time.

Just picked up my first Shimano... Casitas 151HG and as an Abu guy I’m a little overly excited to get to try it out and see what all the Shimano love is about. I paired it with a Cabela’s Tournament ZX Jerkbait/Topwater rod (6’9” M) and plan on using it for those along with shakyheads and drop shot. (I’ll leave the heavier lifting to the Abus) In reading about it I came across the MGL version and noticed Shimano talks about how the MGL spool on their other reels make it easier to cast lighter lures. Would the MGL spool work on my reel and would it be worth getting if it does?

Curious... if you could only use one bait per technique what would that bait be? (give hook choice etc if specific) Weightless Texas Rig - 5” Senko on a 3/0 EWG hook Weighted Texas Rig - Zoom Ol’ Monster on a 4/0 EWG hook Stuff I’m still trying to find my favorites on... Shakeyhead - Drop Shot - Wacky Rig - Carolina Rig - Ned Rig-

Try the eco pro swing ones that are around $3 https://www.cabelas.com/product/ECO-PRO-SWING-SHAD/2488776.uts?slotId=0

Picked up the 7’3” XH Flippin and pitchin rod yesterday at a tackle and boat show and am pretty stoked about it. The pro there said it’s the same rod as the new blue ones they just thought they’d sell better than the two tone black and gold. I rarely buy anything without researching first but seemed like too good a deal to pass up ($85). Sooo.... what say you? Edit: Usually not a lag in feedback so here’s what I’ve found online: https://www.tackleselect.com/collections/tommy-martin-signature-series Not many reviews out there but everything sounds good and the 3 reviews on TW are good.

WOW. That's great to hear as I was wondering how'd they'd handle all that. Priming myself for their next sale.

So excited to head out today and go fishing. Had my two new rods and reels... Tournament ZX Crankbait rod with a Revo X 5.4 and what I was super stoked to use... brand spankin new XML Bass (Killer Stick) rod with Revo SX 7.3... plus with my 4 other rods all now protected in 6th Sense rod covers. We load the boat, stop to get gas and snacks, and off to the lake. This is going to be a great day........ We get to the lake and I jump in the boat right before we back down the ramp ... "Why do I only have 3 rods???" I feel like I'm about to throw up. We secure the boat and back track... nothing.... I lost my 7'6" Temple Fork Outfitters Heavy flipping/frog rod with a Revo X 7.3 in a navy 6th sense rod cover, my spinning rod in a red 6th sense rod cover, and my brand spankin new XML Bass (Killer Stick) rod with Revo SX 7.3 in a green 6th sense rod cover. I've got no money in my fishing fund and now I only have the crank bait rod, a Tournament ZX Spinnerbait rod (MH) with a Revo SX 6.4, and Black Max on a Cherrywood HD 7' rod. I've got nothing to throw frogs and heavy cover with anymore. What do I use now that both my heavy sticks are gone?? And... what do I start saving for? I'm truly sick now... all my Christmas, birthday, and last Father's Day and anniversary were either swiped at the gas station or blown out of the boat.

This may be the measure for me. Can I? Yes. Confident I will? Uh... dunno... especially from the back of the boat. Guess I’ll keep working until I find that confidence but I did notice that a lot of the guys in these local tournaments get skunked or only pull in 1. Extremly cool! That picture brings back some good memories for me as well because everytime I went fishing with my grandpa he’d end up having us holding our catch like that at the end. Mill mind this to a T when I get to that point. What’s a good PFD on the lower end of the budget scale?

Fisherman series at Cablea’s Bag comes with 6 3700s I bought an extra to make 7. Ones they come with aren’t great but I’ll replace as they break. I got 2 of these: Plano Elite Spinnerbait Box in the 3607 size and they fit into the big side pockets.

Here’s mine that has worked really well for me. Cabela’s Fisherman Series that holds 7 3700s and 2 3600 in the side pockets (I went with the spinnerbait Plano boxes). Room for stuff in front pocket and two other side pockets plus the mesh top and back.

Got a couple of rods and reels for Christmas and about to go get everything set on them. When you go out to practice do you stick with one lure or throw a bunch? One is a crank bait rod with a 5.4 on it so I plan on throwing some cranks out there and seeing what it takes to “feel” the lure. The other is a heavy 7’ with a 7.3 on it. What should I “practice” with it?