Heartland

poorly

Firetiger is my goto.

Fishing skirts * will have everything you're looking for. https://fishingskirts.com/

Why do you hate it?

I have been using Sunline Shooter Defier Armilo the last couple of years with good results. Truthfully one of the best lines I have ever used. Not Cheap.

Bad sportsmanship seems like it would apply to those in a competition. This just seems like another version of the same old argument that "He is fishing my spots". Good luck with that.

I listened to the first 10 minutes and had no idea what point it is your trying to make.

Nice bag of smallies!

I fish chatterbaits typically on 12lb FC or Co-Poly, I don't see line stretch or rod flex as any added benefit. You are setting a large single hook at a distance. I also do not care for the rod feeling like it is somewhat loaded just working the bait. I have been building and fishing these baits this way long before there was ever a dedicated rod for them. Ask yourself if you would fish a 1/2oz football jig on a moderate rod with any line choice, its too much like kissing your sister. In the end you have to use and do what feels right to you. Why? what makes mono a good choice?

X2

I fish chatterbaits on a MH/F rod. They are a jig, with a thick single hook. Before you can worry about keeping a fish pinned you must get a good hookset, often at distance. Mod and Mod Fast rods do not have the same hook setting strengths as a fast or XF rod. Moderate and moderate fast rods in my opinion are designed for fishing baits with thin wire trebble hooks, these hooks are the ones that rip out much easier. Having a rod that can aid in preventing thin wire hooks from tearing a hole and letting the hook come loose is an advantage when fishing these type baits. I see no advantage to a parabolic rod with soft tip when fishing chatterbaits.

braid to leader for line mgt. and abrasion resistance.

Keitech easy shiner or a swing impact on a 1/16th oz jig head has probably caught me more smallmouth bass than anything else.

Requires quite a bit of disassembly but not that tough if you are familiar with reels. If it is only making noise on the cast, there is a better than not chance this is not the problem.

Those E model Shimano's have a frame mounted bearing that is often overlooked and neglected. Has been the source for a few rough reels in my experience.

Thanks for sharing, picked up a half dozen in some colors that I don't have.

Sorry but I could not disagree more. You have already said you don't fish them, so what is your experience based on.

I think this may be a case of you minding more than the fish, thousands and thousands of fish have been inveigled on one version or another of the Spook. There is some merit to a bait that stands the test of time.

LC RC 1.5 copper perch

Not perfect but should catch fish.

My guess would be because he states Alternative to ____. Most everything I have purchased through him has been great. They are not the real deal however.

Check out the Haggs Tornado and the Lake Fork Ringfry

Alternative Lures Alternative lures

Let me see what I have for supplies, I know I have the olive, just not sure about the chartreuse. I will check and get back with you.

Fished ABU's for many years and still have a few. The Gen2 STX and Premier were my favs.