Main thing you have to learn about Edge Rods is that you'll be waiting for them to finally ship without any updates, often 6+ weeks. That's just the way it is; they don't make them to order, but I've...
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Main thing you have to learn about Edge Rods is that you'll be waiting for them to finally ship without any updates, often 6+ weeks. That's just the way it is; they don't make them to order, but I've...
Thanks, that would have been my follow-up question: Assume I have two Helix 8 G4N SI+ instead of my Helix7/8 setup, and assume a) both are networked and b) that I feed the regular SI transducer into...
I’m exploring adding a MEGA 360 transducer to my networked Helix7 and Helix 8 setup. I currently have the SI transducer connected to the Helix 8, which shares that signal with the Helix 7 via a...
I run 40lbs braid to 14lbs mono or fluoro leader on my NRX 854 JWR. It’s a heavy jig and work rod, might as well treat it like one.
Putting on a small Black Friday sale. Shipped insured. Pickup is in Bay Area Marin (North Bay). Multiple rods combine shipment.
All rods are competitively priced to even beat used rod sales by...
Something else that can work is a Chebu rig (but you hide the rig inside the tube, as usual). Google "cheburashka weights" and buy a few in the desired weight (it's a European technique, so most will...
I’m sure you expected this suggestion, but the Steez 761MML will do it for sure, particularly the older blue one.
Weedless Ned heads can work for this. I.e. you can get the "Owner Ultrahead Finesse Ball Head" in 1/8oz and 3/16oz weights, and both have a 1/0 hook.
Get yourself a precision scale and weigh the stock hooks and the intended replacement hooks. Make sure you're not adding weight. If you're not, use them. If you are, be aware of the fact that you...
I'm another fan of the Daichi Knot Assist. Such an easy way to keep tension on the line while tying the knot, and doing it in a very relaxed way. Before this, I'd lean the rod away from me to get...
The standard Vision 110 hooks get a bad rep because a lot of people don’t realize that, per Megabass, their regular jerkbaits are designed to be fished on 8lbs line. So the hooks are low diameter to...
In my mind...
Drag clicker gives you audio feedback on how quickly the line is coming off the spool. The frequency of the clicks is a great indicator for how much the drag is engaged. You can...
Traditionally, even lower-end spinning reels have had decent drag, but you had to go to the upper echolon of baitcasters to get good drag. These days, mid-level spinning reels have great drag, but...
I run Gamakatsu G-Finesse #5 on the regular Vision 110 (same weight as stock hooks) and Gamakatsu G-Finesse #6 on the 110jr. They #6s a bit bigger than the stock hooks or the ones that TB recommends,...
The only important question is whether / how easily the drag skips once it’s engaged. That’s where you’ll lose your big fish on light line (particularly on fluoro). Haven’t found a single baitcaster...
I have the JDM Poison Ultima 6'10" M (identical to the USDM version, I think). It is indeed special, i.e. for deep-water power finessing. That said, I don't know if it's that much more special than a...
Is there any information on when Helix 7 updates will be out? I'm networking a Helix 8 (already has the update) and Helix 7 (no update yet) on my kayak and wouldn't want to only change to latest...
Just a guess: are you in Angler mode and it only shows in Custom?
Anything that allows me to cover lots of water to find those fish as they're moving. Straight-retrieve topwater, (lipless) cranks etc. Once they're settled into their fall feeding spot and I know...
I feel like the Expride A 7'3" XH has more tip than other frog rods (i.e. the Steez AGS 7'4" XH). It casts frogs well. It'll flip well, but I feel that a Mag Draft rod wants to be a bit more moderate...
The only way to find out is to fish an NRX and compare yourself. As rods become more high-end, they plateau and the returns become increasingly less obvious (but they're still clear to people who...
You can, but I wouldn't dropshot for fish that aren't near bottom. Damiki rigs are a much better option for that kind of vertical fishing.
100% this. I have 5+ BFS reels and they're fun and I use them a lot, but I'll take a good spinning reel with great drag every time when fishing deep water on windy days with light-line for big fish...
761MML would have been my initial thought (which is a Medium-Medium Light, to be fair, somewhere between both ratings). If that doesn't cut it, Utility Player Spin?
I have the Poison Ultima 6'10" M...
The X-ray Zbones were amazing, pity Kister decided to/was forced to switch to their own blanks. The X-ray rods are definitely better than a Poison Adrena (but many rods are), on par with a NRX - but...
