Texas Flood Posted June 7, 2024 Posted June 7, 2024 4 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: I had the same issue with an Okuma rod I got - the response was "Trust what's on the rod, not the website". Maybe yours will be the same, but who knows. Well that kinda sucks then because I already have a glass rod for 1/2oz weights. Just wanted one that could do up to 3/4. Lew's doesnt even have that rod with those specs on their site(which of course I checked after I got the rod). Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted June 7, 2024 Super User Posted June 7, 2024 6 minutes ago, Texas Flood said: Just wanted one that could do up to 3/4. Lew's doesnt even have that rod with those specs on their site(which of course I checked after I got the rod). Send that one back and get a Victory 7'2" MH/M 2 Quote
Super User gim Posted June 7, 2024 Super User Posted June 7, 2024 This is why I buy my rods in person at a store. Its a gamble online. And so is shipping. Quote
Texas Flood Posted June 7, 2024 Posted June 7, 2024 I would prefer to buy it in person but none of the stores around here have a great selection of the rods I like. Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted June 7, 2024 Super User Posted June 7, 2024 1 minute ago, gimruis said: Its a gamble online. I must be under a lucky star then - of my current arsenal of 20 rods (bass and panfish) only 3 have been purchased in person and other than that Okuma, every one has met the specs. Never had a shipping 'incident' either. Knock On Wood 3 1 Quote
Texas Flood Posted June 7, 2024 Posted June 7, 2024 This is also my first time having an issue buying from TW. 2 Quote
Super User gim Posted June 7, 2024 Super User Posted June 7, 2024 6 minutes ago, Texas Flood said: This is also my first time having an issue buying from TW. I had nothing but issues with them the times I bought items from them. Luckily there's plenty of in person retailers around me, so I can just shop the old fashioned way. Something like a rod or a reel is an item I need to pick up and hold in person before I purchase it. Its a personal preference. Lots of people don't need to. I would never buy a pair of shoes without trying them on either. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted June 7, 2024 Super User Posted June 7, 2024 14 minutes ago, Texas Flood said: This is also my first time having an issue buying from TW. 9 minutes ago, gimruis said: I had nothing but issues with them the times I bought items from them. I don't do business with TW anymore for several reasons. Direct from the source - https://stcroixrodfactorystore.com/products/victory-casting-rods-new-2022-models?variant=42439837548774 1 Quote
Super User LrgmouthShad Posted June 7, 2024 Super User Posted June 7, 2024 On 6/4/2024 at 3:48 PM, NorthernBasser said: Had a few rods that were without reels, so of course I had to remedy that. The 70 and 150 Curado MGL's are some of my favorite reels out right now. Also have another Daiwa Tatula 80 on the way (also fallen in love with this one). Of course I had to grab a few of the new TW exclusive black/blue Jackhammers. As you can see, the head and blade are both matte black, as opposed to the regular black/blue. Also, the skirt is all black with a little bit of blue glitter sprinkled in. Much less blue in it compared to the regular version. With 4" Z-Man Diezel Minnowz. One of my absolute favorite Chatterbait trailers. These don't have any crazy kick like most paddletails. Not sure about this Rick Clunn Trickster spinnerbait. I'm curious to see if a) the blades will tangle up with the hook and b) the bent wire that close to the hook will hurt hookups. I'm a swim jig nut. So I'm always messing around with new trailers. Curious to see how the 4" Z-Man Swimmerz do. This particular color (Gold Rush) matches up nicely with @Siebert Outdoors Shot Caller in Black Green Pumpkin color. Should be great in some of the really stained lakes around here. I also bought some of the Z-Man Midwest Finesse Swim Jigs and paired them up with the 3" Z-Man Minnowz. These are some sweet little morsels. The smallies sure love them. Here's a size comparison to the Shot Caller/4" trailer. You may have room to open up the wire angle for more blade clearance 1 Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted June 7, 2024 Super User Posted June 7, 2024 2 hours ago, LrgmouthShad said: You may have room to open up the wire angle for more blade clearance That's exactly what I had to do. The blades were fouling with the hook, BIG TIME. Bent it up a tad and all seems good. 2 Quote
Eric 26 Posted June 7, 2024 Posted June 7, 2024 (edited) @Texas Flood If you’re looking for a Lews rod they have quite a few rods to choose from. You should look up the David Frits crank bait rods, they also have a 7’-3” TP1X available at Tackle Warehouse that is a medium heavy rated from a 1/2-1-3/8 ounce and a TP1 Black 6’-10” med heavy moderate fast rated to 3/4 ounce. I have the previous version of the TP1 and other than the rod being white colored which is not my favorite color it’s a nice rod at its price point. Although if it broke I would replace it with a speed stick custom lite in 7’-3” medium heavy moderate fast rated up to 1 ounce myself. All are showing availability on Tackle Warehouse for an exchange if you’re interested in Lews rods. Edited June 7, 2024 by Eric 26 Grammar 1 Quote
Super User gim Posted June 7, 2024 Super User Posted June 7, 2024 3 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said: That's exactly what I had to do. The blades were fouling with the hook, BIG TIME. Bent it up a tad and all seems good. You could have just let the pack of pike do that for you too. They love to bend the frames of spinnerbaits. Haha Ironically, I have not caught a single pike this season yet. How strange. Quote
Super User LrgmouthShad Posted June 7, 2024 Super User Posted June 7, 2024 26 minutes ago, gimruis said: Ironically, I have not caught a single pike this season yet. How strange. You just jinxed it. Pike said they’ll see you next time 4 Quote
Smirak Posted June 7, 2024 Posted June 7, 2024 I bought some flippin hooks and another s waver 168 (impulse buy). 2 Quote
Super User gim Posted June 7, 2024 Super User Posted June 7, 2024 2 hours ago, LrgmouthShad said: Pike said they’ll see you next time I’m going in the morning. I’ll be sure to confirm for ya. 1 Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted June 8, 2024 Super User Posted June 8, 2024 4 hours ago, gimruis said: You could have just let the pack of pike do that for you too. They love to bend the frames of spinnerbaits. Haha Ironically, I have not caught a single pike this season yet. How strange. No doubt! Even worse, bowfin. Those are some strong, mean son of a guns. 3 hours ago, LrgmouthShad said: You just jinxed it. Pike said they’ll see you next time Yup. Might wanna keep that purdy 110 locked up tomorrow, gimruis. 2 Quote
Smirak Posted June 12, 2024 Posted June 12, 2024 Sorry no pics, but today is my birthday, so I got a $100 GC for Cabela’s. Then, I moseyed on here to waterfront tackle at Guntersville and picked up a few things… 2 yum Hellgremite 4 6th sense crush 55x 2 6th sense hair jigs 4 Vision 110s in various shad patterns. TN Shad being the one I am most excited to try. They seem to never have it in stock at my local Cabela’s. oh, and a chocolate birthday cake to boot… 8 Quote
Darrell Shep Posted June 12, 2024 Posted June 12, 2024 Daiwa Steez SV TW Daiwa Steez CT SV TW International Legend Xtreme St. Croix 7’ Legend Xtreme 7’ Daiwa Steez SV TW Daiwa Steez CT SV TW International Legend Xtreme St. Croix 7’ Legend Xtreme 7’ Daiwa Steez SV TW Daiwa Steez CT SV TW International Legend Xtreme St. Croix 7’ Legend Xtreme 7’ Daiwa Steez SV TW Daiwa Steez CT SV TW International Legend Xtreme St. Croix 7’ Legend Xtreme 7’ Daiwa Steez SV TW Daiwa Steez CT SV TW International Legend Xtreme St. Croix 7’ Legend Xtreme 7’ 12 Quote
Darrell Shep Posted June 12, 2024 Posted June 12, 2024 Daiwa Steez SV TW Daiwa Steez CT SV TW International Legend Xtreme St. Croix 7’ Legend Xtreme 7’ Just now, Darrell Shep said: Daiwa Steez SV TW Daiwa Steez CT SV TW International Legend Xtreme St. Croix 7’ Legend Xtreme 7’ 32 minutes ago, Smirak said: DANG DARRELL!!! YOU STOCKED UP!!! 😂😂😂 My phone kept saying it didn't send 😂😂🤤 5 Quote
Smirak Posted June 12, 2024 Posted June 12, 2024 7 minutes ago, Darrell Shep said: Daiwa Steez SV TW Daiwa Steez CT SV TW International Legend Xtreme St. Croix 7’ Legend Xtreme 7’ My phone kept saying it didn't send 😂😂🤤 Mine did the same thing last week! Quote
KP Duty Posted June 12, 2024 Posted June 12, 2024 16 hours ago, Darrell Shep said: Daiwa Steez SV TW Daiwa Steez CT SV TW International Legend Xtreme St. Croix 7’ Legend Xtreme 7’ Daiwa Steez SV TW Daiwa Steez CT SV TW International Legend Xtreme St. Croix 7’ Legend Xtreme 7’ Daiwa Steez SV TW Daiwa Steez CT SV TW International Legend Xtreme St. Croix 7’ Legend Xtreme 7’ Daiwa Steez SV TW Daiwa Steez CT SV TW International Legend Xtreme St. Croix 7’ Legend Xtreme 7’ Daiwa Steez SV TW Daiwa Steez CT SV TW International Legend Xtreme St. Croix 7’ Legend Xtreme 7’ Very nice rigs, but it looks like you're taking pics with a Vivitar 110. 2 Quote
Pat Brown Posted June 14, 2024 Posted June 14, 2024 I just fathers day'd myself and it was very froggy. Results incoming next week - stay tuned 🐸🤦🏼♂️😂 4 Quote
Peacedivision Posted June 14, 2024 Posted June 14, 2024 6" dingers on sale at dicks for $2.99 a pack, took some digging in the discount bin to find these. Cashier only rang up 8/9 so I got $2.99 off my frozen squid. 6 Quote
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