I've started finding success in the fall on this particular bait, but having trouble finding a rod that will through them adequately. My current set-up in an Orochi XX Flat-Side Special w/ Zillion SV 7:1 and 12 lb sniper.
I've started finding success in the fall on this particular bait, but having trouble finding a rod that will through them adequately. My current set-up in an Orochi XX Flat-Side Special w/ Zillion SV 7:1 and 12 lb sniper.
I use the Megabass Orochi or Levante Diablo Spec R usually but the Flatside Special is a good choice too. Some prefer the Jerkbait Special.
Thanks Mark.
Last edited by NathanDLTH; 02-16-2021 at 10:00 PM.
I should of asked, why the DSR vs the Flat Side or even the Swingfire?Originally Posted by Mark Perry
DSR is a little stouter rod with a more traditional bend and faster action. The Swingfire and FSS are more parabolic. I actually prefer the FSS unless im fishing them around heavier cover. The DSR and FSS are both graphite blanks and the Swingfire is a glass composite.
What do you mean by "adequately"? I throw them and other squarebills on the FSS.
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Guess I’m used to seeing good distance with my crankbaits, squarebills especially and I have a hard time getting the distance from these bait vs other squarebills I throw. Ie Megabass goes 25-30 yards vs strike king/evergreen 30-35? Maybe those numbers are a bit of a stretch, but I’m a big dude. I can chuck baits pretty good.
I probably should have mentioned I'm using a Gen 1 XX FSS. I can't say I've really noticed a difference between how far I can cast an S-Crank vs an SK.
P.S. - The FSS is a pretty good spybait rod too.....
2013 Ranger Z520c, 2013 Yamaha 250 SHO
2018 Ranger RT198p, 2013 Mercury 150 Optimax
Well then, it’s probably all in my head lol!
I toss my S Crank 1.2's on the Javelin and it does pretty well.
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I don't know about that - if you have a Gen 2 FSS then it might not fling them out there the same as a Gen 1.
I think the only solution is to get a P5 Z-Crank.....
2013 Ranger Z520c, 2013 Yamaha 250 SHO
2018 Ranger RT198p, 2013 Mercury 150 Optimax
With a SK squarebill I usually get 45-50 turns of the reel (6.8) on a normal cast but with the MB cranks I get 5-7 less. They’re great, just don’t cast as far in my experience.
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Lol the P5s are sure nice, but I just cannot justify for a technique that I fish in the spring and fall. Yeah, my FSS is a Gen 2. I like it, but I’ll do some more testing before I decide.I don't know about that - if you have a Gen 2 FSS then it might not fling them out there the same as a Gen 1.
I think the only solution is to get a P5 Z-Crank.....
That’s what I get with my Powell. 100$ and it’s a great shallow crank stick. Squarebills to medium divers.
Well I am really not impressed with the flat side special for a squarebill rod... Gonna give it one more shot with a S-Crank and a SK. If it fails, I am going back to my Powell Inferno.
I like a little bit more backbone with squarebills as I throw them around heavier cover. I want the ability to turn them and get them out of the cover quickly. The Swingfire is better suited for more open water presentations.
Does anyone have a purple winneie shad 1.2 they would part with?
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