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  1. 525chill2pull
    Hello, all I wanted your thoughts between these two rods. I wanted a longer rod to cushion more headshakes and fish shaking me off. I want to improve my landing ration with little paddletail swimbaits, ned rigs, dropshots and small topwaters. I have narrowed down to both of these 7'6 rods and wanted your opinions on which you think is better and why. Thank you!
  2. Caiden24
    I have a question about finesse fishing. How does it work? I thought bass are aggressive and ambush, how do they like a bait that just sits and holds still? I mean I know they are also opportunistic feeders but I feel like they would rather ambush something that moved like a fish. I also have heard from Mike Iaconelli that it triggers a reaction bite. How does it do this when it finesse is supposed to be subtle and finesse and not reaction style? Thanks!
  3. Big_Easy_Bassin
    I’ve been having success flipping docks and lighter cover lay downs with a 1/2oz Missile Baits Ike’s Mini Flip Jig and some I tied myself on 7/16oz BOSS Finesse Flip jig heads with chunk trailers. Does the 744 have enough power or would the 735 be a better fit??
  4. Jorge D
    Hello, I was simply curious about the specific differences between these two P5 rods. I'm trying to decide between the two as my jig and Texas-rigged soft plastics. For anyone who has it, what would you say is the ACTUAL lure weight range in which each of these rods excels (if you could please say the total weight, i.e., jig + trailer, etc...). I am also planning to purchase a P5 Bait Finesse and a P5 Windbuster, so the baits that this can cover may also have to be taken into account. I plan on using the BF for all around finesse plastics and finesse jigs, the WB for drop-shot/free rig/small jerks and small cranks/light topwater, and the TS or X-Bites for jigs/Texas-rig soft plastics. I will say that I plan on fishing cover, shallow water, docks (skipping*** and pitching***). Lastly, I do everything other than punching, throwing large swimbaits or glide baits, and heavy top-water (mainly finesse plastics, fb/compact/finesse jigs and other bottom-contact like drop-shot and T-rig). Will these 3 rods cover all those techniques? Thank you in advance, I apologize for asking so many questions. I tried to be as concise as possible, but I have been looking for answers to these questions without much success.
  5. Jorge D
    Hello, I just had some questions about these two P5 rods. For anyone who has either of them, what would you say is the ACTUAL lure weight range in which each of these rods excels (if you could please say the total weight, i.e., bait + hook/weight). I plan on using the BF for all around finesse plastics and finesse jigs, and the WB for drop-shot/free rig/small jerks and small cranks/light topwater. Lastly, I do everything other than punching, throwing large swimbaits or glide baits, and heavy top-water (mainly finesse plastics, fb/compact/finesse jigs and other bottom-contact like drop-shot and T-rig). Will these 2 rods, plus a Tachyon Shaft cover all those techniques? Thank you in advance. I appreciate any and all of your information.
  6. CM-fisher
    This topic has probably been created a million times already, sorry. I have a couple new Buckeye G-man ballin' out finesse jigs that have a 4/0 hook and I've started to think about trailers for them. I have been using regular rage menace grubs with about 3/4" cut off but I'm wondering if there is a better option that I don't have to modify and has a little more subtle action. I'm looking for a small thin profile about 3" long. Suggestions?
  7. SmallmouthFanatic1968
    Anyone ever use Ned baits as trailers on finesse jigs?
  8. Jeremy Laurin
    Recently had a mishap with a megabass Destroyer and warranty issues are making me want to stop doing business with them entirely. Wondering for a replacement who'd be the better replacement. A rod from St-croix or Gloomis? Would love to hear everyone's thoughts!
  9. Brian S
    What do y'all think the best bed fishing bait for smallmouth is. This is my first time bed fishing for smallies. I plan on using a 6'10" medium light spinning rod with a Daiwa BG 2500 spinning reel. ( I fish Northern Wisconsin).
  10. Travis Lofton
    Hey guys. So, I've read a lot about the Expride models, and finally ordered one. As you know, they're tough to find in stock, but managed to get a 6'10 ML on tacklewarehouse. I planned on using this rod for light dropshotting and ned rigs, but have came across info suggesting this model is pretty much dropshot specific. It's listed as a fast action rod but heard it's more of a moderate. I've heard guys say they've used the 7' Light+ . Curious if anyone has opinions on using the 6'10 ML with 1/20 - 1/10 oz neds? Thanks! P.S. First post here. Thankful for everyone's input and the info shared on this site. Also figured I should mention I'll be pairing it with a Stratic FL 2500 with 10 lb braid to 6-8 lb fluoro Also figured I should mention I'll be pairing it with a Stradic FL 2500 with 10 lb braid to 6-8 lb fluoro
  11. EGbassing
    About to buy my first spinning reel for finesse fishing. (ned rigs, drop shot, etc.) I'm kind of leaning towards the new Pflueger President XT. What are the advantages of the XT over the regular version? It'll be paired with a Shimano Clarus spinning rod.
  12. Larryfisherman
    hi friends, i have bought a shimano siena 1000 i would like to match it with a light rod in the same range of price as the siena, i will use it to finesse and light spinning with lures in fresh water, i want a very light combo to be able to feel more the fight against the fish i have in my area which are not to big enough to give a good fight so i dont really enjoy to fish it with my other heavier tackle... so i hope you tell me your experience with this rods if you have used it, thank you very much 1. berkley cherrywood hd light: Hybrid design construction for increased sensitivity with the security of through handle construction SS304 Guides - with Stainless Steel inserts Cork handle design for added comfort and grip ROD POWER Light ROD LENGTH 5'6" NUMBER OF PIECES 2 LINE RATING 2-6lb 2. DAIWA CROSSFIRE UL High Performance Graphite Blank Construction Aluminum Titanium Oxide guides Stainless Steel hooded reel seat Comfortable Cork Grip Hook keeper Model Number Power Action Length Feet Pieces Line Wt. (Lb.) Lure Wt. (Ounces) No. Guides CFF562uLFS UL F 5'6" 2 1 - 4 1/32 - 1/8 5
  13. Nathan.bass.canada
    Hey guys! wondering if any of you guys have any experience with the lews crappie baitcaster WMR5. I'm currently looking for a Ul baitcaster for ice fishing applications. sadly, i havent found anything exept this reel. i know the SLX might be a good contender for this aswell but scared of the line guide being small and freezing over. Any other ideas of brands that make the smallest baitcasters? Thanks-
  14. CountryboyinDC
    I just got some tackle in the mail that I'd forgotten I ever ordered - it had some Megabass Dark Sleepers and frogs that were backordered at the time (probably the Dark Sleepers are what held it up 4 months). At any rate, this little jig, and I mean little jig, is what I'd like some advice on. This particular one is 1/8 oz and the hook is probably like a 2 (not 2/0, that's a nickle beside it for comparison sake). It has the vertical line tie about perpendicular to the long axis of the hook. So it's similar dimension-wise to a SK Bitsy Bug as I remember, but it's been a while since I tried one of those. I'm going to be on a shallow river (South fork of the Shenandoah) this Saturday and wanted to try this bait out. Here are the things I'm considering: 1. Should I glue in the brushguard? As I remember, I got plenty of bites on the Bitsy Bug, but didn't my hookup ratio was so bad that I quit using it after a couple of hours. Looking back, the brushguard might have been the problem. By another token, the brushguard might keep this thing from getting snagged every cast. I do a lot of what I call 'drift casting' along the riffles that I fish this time of year, and the current has a way of sticking your baits/hooks into any conceivable crevice, stick, or piece of vegetation. 2. Should I use a trailer? I also remember using a small grub on the back of the Bitsy Bug, and considered that might be my problem for the hookup. When I took off the grub, the bite died off, which may have been the time of day or the part of the river I was fishing. I stuck the grub back on and fished it for a while, but don't remember the bite returning, and I think I just put that bait down and went back to a Senko (my go-to at that time). I'm wondering whether a jig like this will even work without a trailer. I've only used hair jigs without something as a trailer. Thanks for any suggestions you have, especially if you've used this particular bait.
  15. Dennis_Rodman
    Looking for a new rod and hoping to get some friendly recommendations... What I want in a new rod: Light lures 1/16-5/8 oz High sensitivity Light weight Other notes: pairing with my Curado 70, and prefer a full cork handle, although not a deal breaker if the above criteria is met. Intend to use for drop shot, shakeyheads, light Texas rigs, and Ned rigs
  16. MartinTheFisherman
    Hello yall, Just a very simple question about this (match made in heaven) paired jig with its trailer... Should I move the craw trailer a bit more up? Thanks in advance, Martin Sierra If anyone is wondering, its a 1/4oz Stanley Finesse Jig in Watermelon Orange color, paired with a 3in Strike King Baby Rage Craw in Bama Bass color.
  17. Brad Reid
    Fishing has been so great here in sort of the pre-spawn/spawn period on Lake Athens in Texas. Well, two evenings ago, the LMB bite was slow; but, my neighbor was seeing plenty of fish on his electronics as he idled by. Hmm? Could it be the white bass have finally come in shallow to spawn? Is he seeing white bass? So, yesterday afternoon I grabbed a finesse rod and reel, spooled with 2lbs. Sufix Nanobraid and a #2 Mepps Plain Aglia inline spinner in silver, thought I'd paddle around in my kayak and see what was down there. No white bass, rats! So much fun to catch on light tackle as they grow extra large on our lake and make for a good fight. What did happen was I got into to some nice LMBs, sort of in the 2.5 lbs. range. On a 7'+ finesse rod, a 1000 series spinning reel and 2 lbs. test, you know I really let the rod do the work, took my time bringing them in. Nothing, so far, over several seasons has ever snapped my 2 lbs. braid. Sufix says it is multiple times stronger than other similar lines, whatever that means. I have landed a 3+ lbs. white bass, an LMB close to 4.5 lbs. and about a 5 lbs. catfish with this in previous seasons. I'd like to hear more stories, anecdotes, since it happens to all of us. We go out with gear for LMBs or SMBs and they want no part of it. Go out with some tiny finesse gear and tackle to target panfish or smaller fish? Some big fish jumps on it! Cheers! Brad
  18. DaddyTactics
    I've been trying to avoid reviving beaten topics but I can't seem to make a decision between the 852s NRX & GLX. Granted the $80 dollar difference isn't horribly great but knowing if there's a great difference in rods is the question we all ask (Non-owners of either rod). However, just curious on your opinions (owners of the rods) is there truly that great of a difference at only an $80 jump? Lastly, I can pick up the GLX now, on sale for 250, or do I pass and get the NRX? ***Both rods are most recent versions.
  19. Nunz
    I have a 7'1, 1 power spinning powell rod i plan on using for ned rigs, dropshots, and occasionally trout. I Need a reel, and don't want to break the bank. What should i buy for it, in a size small enough for this light setup?
  20. Mossbak
    Hey all, Was looking to finally get a spinning rod for finesse fishing. Really just looking for something that can toss some lighter lures. I tend to fish spots with fish that run 3lbs and larger so a good reel is a must; however, I'm not looking to get a Stella though haha. Used a Shimano Sienna for years, and that's been great. However, I wonder if they still make them like they used to. Anything below $100 is good. Anything below $75 is great. Really, anything durable and with minimal flexing in the body of the reel will do. Might also be worth mentioning I plan on using it for the occasional redfish and flounder. Thanks for any recommendations. Cheers!
  21. DaddyTactics
    So, while I have fallen victim to my share of broken lines and lost lures, I often wonder whether or not I’m pairing my line with the right tackle; obviously not! In my search for answers, very specific answers at that, I’ve come across what seems to have been the most thorough and yet efficient article on ‘bassfishin’ website titled fishing-line-guide [I couldn’t add link for some reason]. I mean, yes!!! Finally, a very detailed article, but... wow! I couldn’t help but feeling like my three rod, three reel arsenal will get me no where. I realize that there ideal setups per technique or presentation but where’s the middle of the road? How can I make the most out of a reel without having to switch out the line with each lure change? For example, if one of my rod and reel combos can work many techniques and handle (obviously) the weight of many lures but technically based on the article requires a different line for each, how do I get around having to switch out the line? Does anyone have better recommendations? I fish (freshwater) with monofilament because I’m fairly new to fishing and that’s what’s always recommended to me. My current reels and rods are as follows: G.Loomis Mag Bass 782c 6’6” Med Fast Mag Bass 844c 7’ Heavy Fast Crankbait 864C DF 7’2” Med-Heavy Mod Shimano Chronarch 200E7 7.0:1 Curado K 6.2:1 & 8.5:1
  22. Sneaky Pete
    I am looking at getting a CASTING rod and reel for light baits. I want something like a medium power, fast\extra fast action. Like i said it's for light baits like finesse jigs, weightless flukes, and weightless or SLIGHTLY weighted sencos. I REALLY like the looks of the Megabass Levante series rods. The only problem is that they don't have a rod that exactly fits the bill for what I'm looking for... The "Extreme Mission Type F" seems like it would maybe work, but I wanted to hear some input from you guys. What do you think? will the Extreme Mission Type F be what i'm looking for? or is there another model in the Levante line that would work? Or should I look at other options... Thanks for your help as always!!
  23. Balshy Fishing
    I need some opinions from ya'll! I have three rods, a MH, a ML & a MF(all spinning). I'm really trying to focus on getting the best results based on line and rod. I have braid as the mainline on all three with the MH being braid only and i'm throwing heavy topwaters(big whopper plopper) and frogs with that. I'm drop-shotting, ned rigging and finessing with the ML. Last, I'm throwing lighter topwaters, crankbaits, jerkbaits and jigs with the MF. I currently have #10 Seaguar InvizX Fluoro, #10 Sufix Elite Mono and #8 Izorline Copoly. Which line would you put on which rod to maximize my results?
  24. G-Prime
    Good evening, it's my first post despite being a long time lurker. Well enjoy everyone. Also I'm looking for some early June fishing tips from folks that fish South East waters https://goo.gl/images/V9PF6a
  25. wet_dream
    Hey BassResource! My tackle is pretty limited and I've been concentrating on jig fishing mostly. Wanted to try some different jigs in different colors and sizes. All I've throwing are the Strike King Bitsy Bugs in 1/4 oz (they were a $1 each at Wally World a couple weeks ago so I picked up a bunch of different colors. Came across Toad Candy on Facebook. Looks like very nice, quality jigs. Anyone have any experience with them? Or are there any others I should be looking into?
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