Maico1

That is what these are for.......http://www.luckycraft.com/virtual/Kingyo.htm

To answer your question, I will stick to my JDM CrankBaits....That being said it will be interesting to see what those that purchase them will have to say........

Hooligan, You need to save up your pennies and get yourself a Conquest 50 . The next thing you know you will be setting your spinning reels aside and become a full blown Baitcaster kind of guy......

Here are some pics from the guys that do it...CalFish,Pizz and Oscar to name a few....Click on the Picture and then click on Visit Page.........Some Reel sweet work. http://www.google.com/search?q=calfish+reel+painting&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=VXAnUfKPEOW60AGCxIDgBw&sqi=2&ved=0CFEQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=647

You can get them from here...... http://www.ichibantackle.com/showproductdetail.asp?productid=4100&name=FLICK%20SHAKE%20SIGHT%20MAGIC%204.8%20inch&manufacturename=JACKALL%20BROS.%20(LAKE%20POLICE)

You may want to let the Monkey rest for awhile because if you do get an NRX you will want another and another....They truly are a very sensitive stick. Since you like the 7'1' why don't you start there with the 853 JWR.....Now if you are looking for a CrankBait Rod take a look at the new GLX just picked up a 783 and a 785, very impressed.

This is not a joke......http://www.enterprisenews.com/topstories/x694775086/Brockton-boy-calls-911-on-mom-over-bedtime

The Monkey must have been standing on the heads of the boys over at TW.....Looks like he finally got his way, 25% off on Shimano and Loomis.....d**n he has got some pull......Here is to the Monkey.

What do you want this rod to do.....It looks to me like you are way up in the air.

Today......

The new Metanium will be offered in three different reel speeds and a bit of carry over from the new Antares...If you are a righty they will be available in March a lefty April......... http://www.fishonmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/YH__1576-copy.jpg

Swept Handle's may cause an issue with your paws depending on the size of them just like That used to be true but they are finally starting to get with the program with Swept Handles .....It certainly took some time though.

Sweet....Would be interested in your opinion of the Core.

Nice rigs........Like that 802C.

Come on....you the mutant master with the pastics.

How true......

Three Fifty is a very sweet price for a 853.....As far as waiting for a better price is up to you. You might find a better price but how much longer would you need to hunt for it vs. being able to fish it now. 30% off with a wild card...Just do it.

I am so glad normal people do not read our posts...........Good luck with your conversation.

The Bait Monkey and I sat down earlier while composing a list for our over the winter purchases. That way we both are satisfied by winters end, so far we are on target and we are both very happy.

Wishing you the very best with your procedure and a very speedy recovery.

Because it is JDM.........

You got it............ http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/maker_mark_restoring_alcohol_volume_5Fqow3PavccKQLUbGuwfiM

Reading between the lines is this your pitch/marketing for your own products. Not sure if crankbait fishing has fallen off the way you describe it since there are new ones on the market all the time as well as rods and reels to fish them. I am not a big tourney guy but if my memory serves me did not that guy KVD put whoopin on the gang just a couple of years ago using CB's. Then there was that guy named Takahiro Omori before him, either way both Strike King and Lucky Craft Crankbaits sale went up big time. Here is the thing that gets me instead of basically coming out and slamming Rapala for trying to keep afloat in the industry why don't you go with the flow. Since you are a scientific angler maybe you should come out with a CrankBait Jelly that would enhance their appeal to the fish........

Here is the current picture of Rapala, new mfg. facilities moving from China to Batam Island Indonesia, strong growth in Russia and the new Scatter Rap Family leading their short term outlook. Very good read for those who may be interested. ......http://finance.yahoo.com/news/rapala-vmc-corporations-annual-accounts-073201000.html

This reminds me of when there was a run on Oban (single malt scotch), it went dry for a while and was a PITA to get. The good thing was they never lowered their standards and they got through it.