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[Dypsis]

Really excited for this combo! I will primarily use it for Jerkbaits and Topwater. I'll spool it with 13lb Sunline Defier Armilo. The Type R+ was brand new, I just put HH bearings in it and Carbontex drag. The Ultima is simply beautiful can't wait to fish it. Is it Spring yet??????

http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/mattbfleming/library/Jerkbait%20and%20Topwater%20Combo

Matt

[0119]

On 2/4/2016 at 6:27 PM, Goose52 said:

This type of reel might not be your cup of tea....but it floats my boat !!

Mine too. That's was a real steal, I'm kicking myself for not seeing it listed.  

[rippin-lips]

New toy came today. It's partner should arrive on Thursday.  Had to swap that stock zaion drag star and handle. 

[fisherrw]

17 hours ago, rippin-lips said:

New toy came today. It's partner should arrive on Thursday.  Had to swap that stock zaion drag star and handle. 

That's a sweet looking reel!!!

[rippin-lips]

All partnered up on a XX DSR

[buzzed bait]

24 minutes ago, rippin-lips said:

All partnered up on a XX DSR

WHEW that cork's so clean it's blinding!  nice match!

[rippin-lips]

18 minutes ago, buzzed bait said:

WHEW that cork's so clean it's blinding!  nice match!

Yeah, I gotta get the plastic off and wipe it down so I can seal it. It'll also darken it up a bit and bring out the grain in the cork.

 

[DirtyDeuceGoose]

That's classic. Nice combo. 

[buzzed bait]

4 hours ago, rippin-lips said:

Yeah, I gotta get the plastic off and wipe it down so I can seal it. It'll also darken it up a bit and bring out the grain in the cork.

 

Yeah my orochi XX changed quite a bit after some u40

[smallies24/7]

On 2/12/2016 at 6:44 PM, buzzed bait said:

Yeah my orochi XX changed quite a bit after some u40

 

Same here. I much prefer the look with the U40. 

[EllisJuan]

First trip out with my new Curado 201i and G Loomis e6x 783c Mag Bass...

[rippin-lips]

One more never hurts. 

[DirtyDeuceGoose]

You're gonna like that rod. What are your plans for it?

[rippin-lips]

30 minutes ago, DirtyDeuceGoose said:

You're gonna like that rod. What are your plans for it?

Nothing specific in mind. Just use it whatever it'll work for. More than likely heavier t rigs and 3/8 jigs. 

[smallies24/7]

Here is an idea of how I roll. Sorry for the not so great pics, they were the best I could do before the rain started coming down. This is my complete lineup for 2016, but as you all know, things will surely change throughout the year Most of these do not have the line they will have once fishing starts, so in the description of the reels, I will use the line I will be using during the season, not the line currently on the reel.

 

From left to right:

1.Dobyns Fury 795 Swimbait rod/Lews Speed Spool 5.4:1, 20-25lb Copoly- Swimbait/big bait rod

2. Dobyns 805 Randy McAbee Crankbait Rod/Lews BB1 5:1 12lb Invisx- Deep diving crankbaits

3. Megabass Orochi XX Flat-Side Special/Lews Tournament Pro 6.4:1 12lb Invisx- Lipless crankbaits and other smaller crankbaits

4. Megabass Orochi X4 Oneten Stick/Daiwa Alphas SV 105SH 15lb Braid with 10lb fluoro leader (or straight 10lb fluoro)- Jerkbaits

5. Dobyns Fury 704/Abu Garcia Revo SX 6.4:1 17lb Copoly- Spinnerbaits

6. Dobyns DX702C/ Daiwa Pixy Type-R 6.8:1 10lb braid with 6lb fluoro leader- BFS

7. Powell Endurance 673/Abu Garcia Revo MGX 7.9:1 30lb braid 12lb fluoro leader- All purpose

8. Powell Endurance 723/Lews Tournament Pro 7.1:1 12lb Sniper- All purpose

9. Powell Endurance 694/Lews Speed Spool 6.8:1 14lb Sniper- All purpose

10. Powell Endurance 723/Supertuned Daiwa Steez EX100HS 7.1:1 12lb Sniper- All Purpose

11. Kistler Helium 3 7' M/XF/Daiwa Steez 100H 6.3:1 8lb Fluoro- All purpose medium

12. Dobyns DX745/*** A 8.1:1 14lb Sniper- Jigs

13. Megabass Orochi XX EMTF/Lews Team Pro 7.1:1 30lb braid 12lb fluoro leader- Football Jigs

14. Megabass Orochi XX DSR/Daiwa Alphas SV 105SH 30lb braid 12lb fluoro leader- All purpose

15. Kistler KLX 6'9 MH/F (Fishes like a MH-Mod)/Lews Speed Spool 6.4:1 10lb Mono- Topwater

16. Powell Endurance 714/ Lews Speed Spool 7.5:1 50lb braid 17lb copoly leader- All purpose heavy

 

Spinners

 

1. Dobyns Champoin 702SF/Stradic 2500 10lb braid 6lb fluoro leader- Dropshot

2. 13 Envey 6'10 ML/XF/ Pflueger Supreme MGX 10lb braid 8lb fluoro leader- Smaller jerkbaits

3. Kistler Carbon Steel 6'10 M/XF/Shimano Sahara 2500FD 10lb braid 8lb fluoro leader- All purpose spinning

4. Kistler Carbon Steel 6'10 M/XF/Shimano Sahara 2500FD 6lb YZH- All purpose spinning

5. Kistler Carbon Steel 6'10 M/XF/Pflueger President 10lb braid 8lb fluoro leader- All purpose spinning

6. Abu Garcia Veritas 6'9 ML/F/Quantum Catalyst 15lb braid-8lb fluoro leader- Skipping senkos under docks

 

All of this is what I have accumulated in the past four years. All of my time and money outside of school go to fishing, And I have bought everything you see with my own money. You only live it once, so might as well live it right. And I have to take advantage of it now before real life starts and I have to start paying rent and taxes! Many of these rods and reels have come from recommendations from various site members, So thank you to those who have helped me, and thank you to this great site! Tight lines.

[WdyCrankbait]

^ I'm going fishing with you sometime soon!

[buzzed bait]

3 hours ago, smallies24/7 said:

Here is an idea of how I roll.

i "liked" your post for the green grass just as much as the collection!!  really nice on both accounts!

[bass raider]

4 hours ago, smallies24/7 said:

Here is an idea of how I roll. Sorry for the not so great pics, they were the best I could do before the rain started coming down. This is my complete lineup for 2016, but as you all know, things will surely change throughout the year Most of these do not have the line they will have once fishing starts, so in the description of the reels, I will use the line I will be using during the season, not the line currently on the reel.

 

From left to right:

1.Dobyns Fury 795 Swimbait rod/Lews Speed Spool 5.4:1, 20-25lb Copoly- Swimbait/big bait rod

2. Dobyns 805 Randy McAbee Crankbait Rod/Lews BB1 5:1 12lb Invisx- Deep diving crankbaits

3. Megabass Orochi XX Flat-Side Special/Lews Tournament Pro 6.4:1 12lb Invisx- Lipless crankbaits and other smaller crankbaits

4. Megabass Orochi X4 Oneten Stick/Daiwa Alphas SV 105SH 15lb Braid with 10lb fluoro leader (or straight 10lb fluoro)- Jerkbaits

5. Dobyns Fury 704/Abu Garcia Revo SX 6.4:1 17lb Copoly- Spinnerbaits

6. Dobyns DX702C/ Daiwa Pixy Type-R 6.8:1 10lb braid with 6lb fluoro leader- BFS

7. Powell Endurance 673/Abu Garcia Revo MGX 7.9:1 30lb braid 12lb fluoro leader- All purpose

8. Powell Endurance 723/Lews Tournament Pro 7.1:1 12lb Sniper- All purpose

9. Powell Endurance 694/Lews Speed Spool 6.8:1 14lb Sniper- All purpose

10. Powell Endurance 723/Supertuned Daiwa Steez EX100HS 7.1:1 12lb Sniper- All Purpose

11. Kistler Helium 3 7' M/XF/Daiwa Steez 100H 6.3:1 8lb Fluoro- All purpose medium

12. Dobyns DX745/*** A 8.1:1 14lb Sniper- Jigs

13. Megabass Orochi XX EMTF/Lews Team Pro 7.1:1 30lb braid 12lb fluoro leader- Football Jigs

14. Megabass Orochi XX DSR/Daiwa Alphas SV 105SH 30lb braid 12lb fluoro leader- All purpose

15. Kistler KLX 6'9 MH/F (Fishes like a MH-Mod)/Lews Speed Spool 6.4:1 10lb Mono- Topwater

16. Powell Endurance 714/ Lews Speed Spool 7.5:1 50lb braid 17lb copoly leader- All purpose heavy

 

Spinners

 

1. Dobyns Champoin 702SF/Stradic 2500 10lb braid 6lb fluoro leader- Dropshot

2. 13 Envey 6'10 ML/XF/ Pflueger Supreme MGX 10lb braid 8lb fluoro leader- Smaller jerkbaits

3. Kistler Carbon Steel 6'10 M/XF/Shimano Sahara 2500FD 10lb braid 8lb fluoro leader- All purpose spinning

4. Kistler Carbon Steel 6'10 M/XF/Shimano Sahara 2500FD 6lb YZH- All purpose spinning

5. Kistler Carbon Steel 6'10 M/XF/Pflueger President 10lb braid 8lb fluoro leader- All purpose spinning

6. Abu Garcia Veritas 6'9 ML/F/Quantum Catalyst 15lb braid-8lb fluoro leader- Skipping senkos under docks

 

All of this is what I have accumulated in the past four years. All of my time and money outside of school go to fishing, And I have bought everything you see with my own money. You only live it once, so might as well live it right. And I have to take advantage of it now before real life starts and I have to start paying rent and taxes! Many of these rods and reels have come from recommendations from various site members, So thank you to those who have helped me, and thank you to this great site! Tight lines.

Thinking about getting a MGX as a graduation present for myself. How has yours treated you?

[smallies24/7]

33 minutes ago, bass raider said:

Thinking about getting a MGX as a graduation present for myself. How has yours treated you?

I like it, but dont love it. I had two, but sold one. If you get one, shop around. Ive seen them going for $220 new at a few retailers. I definitely enjoy it, but wouldnt buy another. It isnt as smooth and the tolerances are not as tight as other reels in that price range. I feel is excels at around 1/4-3/8oz lures. Feel free to ask me any other questions you have, those are just my general thoughts on the reel.

2 hours ago, WdyCrankbait said:

^ I'm going fishing with you sometime soon!

 

Anytime! You were one of the people that convinced me to try my first Powell Endurance, and as you can see, I liked them. Appreciate the help you gave me introducing me to one of my favorite rods. Tight lines Wdy!

[buzzed bait]

59 minutes ago, bass raider said:

Thinking about getting a MGX as a graduation present for myself. How has yours treated you?

were you talking revo mgx or supreme mgx?

[bass raider]

34 minutes ago, buzzed bait said:

were you talking revo mgx or supreme mgx?

Whoops. I should've clarified. I was talking about the Revo.

1 hour ago, smallies24/7 said:

I like it, but dont love it. I had two, but sold one. If you get one, shop around. Ive seen them going for $220 new at a few retailers. I definitely enjoy it, but wouldnt buy another. It isnt as smooth and the tolerances are not as tight as other reels in that price range. I feel is excels at around 1/4-3/8oz lures. Feel free to ask me any other questions you have, those are just my general thoughts on the reel.

Thanks! Which reel(s) do you prefer over it? Other than the steezes. Lol

[smallies24/7]

28 minutes ago, bass raider said:

Whoops. I should've clarified. I was talking about the Revo.

Thanks! Which reel(s) do you prefer over it? Other than the steezes. Lol

I prefer the Alphas SV105SH over it, that reel is a crazy value for $200. Just get a 90mm handle for it for another $20 and youre good. I also love my Lews Team Pro, but I got it two months ago, so to soon to tell. Plus you can get them on closeout on the auction site, where I got mine for 30% off retail. I also love my Tournament Pros. I dont know what it is, but they are a sweet reel for their price, and have been tremendous workhorses for me for the past two seasons. I do really enjoy using my MGX as well, I dont want it to sound like Im bashing it too bad. It certainly has its place in my arsenal. But these three reels offer some stiff competition, especially since all three can be had for $200 or less, which is almost half the retail of the MGX.

[kickerfish1]

Very nice collection! I am waiting on a few pieces before I do a "family photo" of mine. It will probably be a few months yet before I get these pieces but it should be worth the wait. I suppose I could do one of what I have now but I have too many moving pieces (reels in for service, rod shuffling, and things in transit).

[smallies24/7]

10 minutes ago, kickerfish1 said:

Very nice collection! I am waiting on a few pieces before I do a "family photo" of mine. It will probably be a few months yet before I get these pieces but it should be worth the wait. I suppose I could do one of what I have now but I have too many moving pieces (reels in for service, rod shuffling, and things in transit).

 

I hear you man. Ive been debating whether or not to do this for the past couple months, since pieces are always moving and nothing seems set for long enough. Cant wait to see your collection!

[kickerfish1]

Thanks, and I am looking forward to what I hope will be better year health wise allowing me to fish more. My plan was to downsize to about 15 casting and spinning rigs combined from about 40. Well that didn't quite go as planned, and I ended up only buying higher end pieces. Something like 16 casting rigs and 8 spinning maybe more. I am about 3 rods away from having mates for everything. When the time is right I will get the photos up!