What you want to Try

BigBassin144 · 01-13-09, 11:37 AM

Being cabin fever season and all, we've been talking about rods and reels a lot lately. With all the suggestions, I've been really eager to try a lot of stuff.

So. what brand of reels and rods do you want to try that you've never owned before.?
I've fished with a few of these, but never owned them.

Rods:
Falcon
Kistler
Daiwa
and now maybe All Star.

Reels:
Shimano
Abu Garcia (I have my revo, I just can't use it yet...)

BB

Rodman_Rob · 01-13-09, 12:14 PM

I'm "reel" interested in the US Reels Supercaster Pro. I was supposedly one of the first to put my order in and haven't recieved it yet. US reels said they would be released begining of Jan. Keeping my fingers crossed that it comes today.

doc · 01-13-09, 12:35 PM

I want some input on a carrot stix. More specifically the sensitivity of it, Im looking for a good worm/ jig rod that I can put some 12 lb floro on. I've had my eye on the carrot but am afraid to go for it without some reviews

BassinBandit · 01-13-09, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doc

I want some input on a carrot stix. More specifically the sensitivity of it, Im looking for a good worm/ jig rod that I can put some 12 lb floro on. I've had my eye on the carrot but am afraid to go for it without some reviews

Doc I havent gotten any fish with my Carrot stix yet but I have only got use it twice and both times were comming off a cold front and fishing a poor lake, but man the feel was awesome using a texas rig. I cant wait to feel a bite on it. Plus it is super light it feels great in your hands.

Raul · 01-13-09, 03:34 PM

I would like to try Daiwa´s Zillion rods but ...... what for ?

, with a bunch of GLoomis IMXs the only thing of the Zillion rods that catches my eye is the handle.

The Doc · 01-13-09, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doc

I want some input on a carrot stix. More specifically the sensitivity of it, Im looking for a good worm/ jig rod that I can put some 12 lb floro on. I've had my eye on the carrot but am afraid to go for it without some reviews

My buddy swears by them. He has one for his finesse/weightless senko rod. I've tossed it a couple of times and it's definitely VERY sensitive.

I want to try one of the Steez rods and reels, just so I can see what makes the combo cost almost $1000. I would NEVER buy them, but I wouldn't mind borrowing a friends for a day. And, I wanna get into using handmade balsa cranks, like Tapps, and On The Line cranks.

TheDupDuo · 01-13-09, 06:29 PM

Just got my daiwa fuego in the mail and put it on my new carrot stix and now I just walk around the house with it because I cant seem to put it down

Bender · 01-13-09, 06:35 PM

I can't wait to try some of the stuff I have picked up this winter like a custom rod made on a Loomis GLX blank with spiral wrapped guides. They are supposed to be the hot ticket, increasing casting distance and sensitivity. The only rod I don't have that I would really like to try is the new Falcon Expert, it looks great but I don't know when they will be available even though they were shown at iCAST last year.
I got a couple other rods recently too and would like to try that Abu Garcia Soron reel. I would like to find a spinning reel that is light but not too expensive.

abu4600 · 01-13-09, 09:33 PM

I WANT A FENWICK HMG 6'6" casting rod BAAAAAD. I'd also like to try a pflueger reel .

Wishing2BFishing · 01-13-09, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doc

I want some input on a carrot stix. More specifically the sensitivity of it, Im looking for a good worm/ jig rod that I can put some 12 lb floro on. I've had my eye on the carrot but am afraid to go for it without some reviews

Doc, I have one of the original Carrot Sticks. I like it and have caught several fish on it. However, I do have one complaint. The guides are some type of metallic material and are not super smooth like most. Although my stick will effectively cast and pitch tubes, I often wonder if I would get just a little more distance if the rod had different guides.

Wishing2BFishing · 01-13-09, 10:01 PM

I got my hands on some high-end gear this winter and I now own my first "Enthusiast Tackle" set-up. The rod is a Jackall crankbait stick and the reel is a Daiwa Ito 2003. I don't know if I should string it up or let it sit pretty in my rod rack.

Meanwhile, as I ponder the above "issue", I am also looking forward to trying out my new low gear ratio Daiwa Crazy Cranker reel.

Wishing2BFishing · 01-13-09, 10:06 PM

This is my new reel:

http://www.tackletour.com/800x536.html

Wishing2BFishing · 01-13-09, 10:10 PM

And my new rod:

Jackall Poison Cast Rod 6'8" Md "VMC-Cast 68"

The Doc · 01-13-09, 10:34 PM

I'd also love to get one of the megabass asylum tackleboxes for all my crankbaits. But I'd never pay $350 for a box.

Wishing2BFishing · 01-13-09, 10:43 PM

Doc, I read a review on that box. One of the concerns was that the individual compartments were too small for most baits (including some of the Megabass cranks). Let me see if I can find the article . . .

Wishing2BFishing · 01-13-09, 10:47 PM

Doc, here you go . . .

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewmbasylum.html

lowrider · 01-13-09, 11:05 PM

W2B, you mean THE doc.

The Doc · 01-13-09, 11:31 PM

I read that article before. It's a shame that a $350 tacklebox won't even hold the crankbaits made by the same company. Their lures sure are nice, though. I have 3 or 4...

carolina-rig-01 · 01-14-09, 04:42 PM

i am trying to make up my mind on which new jig rod to buy.
1. Falcon Cara Amistad
2. Falcon Cara Head Turner

i have it narrowed down to these two but just can't make up my mind which one i like the best. i am leaning towards the amistad right now but i am working on my wife to let me buy both so i won't be disapointed......she is not in 100% agreement with this theory.

brushhog · 01-14-09, 04:50 PM

An elderly gentleman who i see fishin' on occasion has several Falcon rods... Is it wrong that i'm waiting for him to have a heart attack so I can lift a few rods before I start CPR???

Those Amistads sure look like something i would love to try.

carolina-rig-01 · 01-14-09, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brushhog

An elderly gentleman who i see fishin' on occasion has several Falcon rods... Is it wrong that i'm waiting for him to have a heart attack so I can lift a few rods before I start CPR???

Those Amistads sure look like something i would love to try.

lol yeah that's probably wrong.

brushhog · 01-14-09, 05:57 PM

OK, so maybe I save his life and then ask for a rod in return...

bamabassman · 01-14-09, 09:51 PM

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

01-13-09, 11:37 AM	#1
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	What you want to Try Being cabin fever season and all, we've been talking about rods and reels a lot lately. With all the suggestions, I've been really eager to try a lot of stuff. So. what brand of reels and rods do you want to try that you've never owned before.? I've fished with a few of these, but never owned them. Rods: Falcon Kistler Daiwa and now maybe All Star. Reels: Shimano Abu Garcia (I have my revo, I just can't use it yet...) BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-13-09, 12:14 PM	#2
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	I'm "reel" interested in the US Reels Supercaster Pro. I was supposedly one of the first to put my order in and haven't recieved it yet. US reels said they would be released begining of Jan. Keeping my fingers crossed that it comes today. __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

01-13-09, 10:34 PM	#14
The Doc BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 270	I'd also love to get one of the megabass asylum tackleboxes for all my crankbaits. But I'd never pay $350 for a box. __________________ In the absence of orders, find something and kill it. Unk, 82nd ABN WWII

01-13-09, 11:31 PM	#18
The Doc BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 270	I read that article before. It's a shame that a $350 tacklebox won't even hold the crankbaits made by the same company. Their lures sure are nice, though. I have 3 or 4... __________________ In the absence of orders, find something and kill it. Unk, 82nd ABN WWII

01-14-09, 04:42 PM	#19
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	i am trying to make up my mind on which new jig rod to buy. 1. Falcon Cara Amistad 2. Falcon Cara Head Turner i have it narrowed down to these two but just can't make up my mind which one i like the best. i am leaning towards the amistad right now but i am working on my wife to let me buy both so i won't be disapointed......she is not in 100% agreement with this theory. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

01-13-09, 12:35 PM	#3
doc BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,134	I want some input on a carrot stix. More specifically the sensitivity of it, Im looking for a good worm/ jig rod that I can put some 12 lb floro on. I've had my eye on the carrot but am afraid to go for it without some reviews

01-13-09, 03:34 PM	#5
Raul BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,030	I would like to try Daiwa´s Zillion rods but ...... what for ? , with a bunch of GLoomis IMXs the only thing of the Zillion rods that catches my eye is the handle.

01-13-09, 06:29 PM	#7
TheDupDuo BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Joliet, Illinois Posts: 16	Just got my daiwa fuego in the mail and put it on my new carrot stix and now I just walk around the house with it because I cant seem to put it down

01-13-09, 06:35 PM	#8
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I can't wait to try some of the stuff I have picked up this winter like a custom rod made on a Loomis GLX blank with spiral wrapped guides. They are supposed to be the hot ticket, increasing casting distance and sensitivity. The only rod I don't have that I would really like to try is the new Falcon Expert, it looks great but I don't know when they will be available even though they were shown at iCAST last year. I got a couple other rods recently too and would like to try that Abu Garcia Soron reel. I would like to find a spinning reel that is light but not too expensive.

01-13-09, 09:33 PM	#9
abu4600 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brandon Mississippi Posts: 480	I WANT A FENWICK HMG 6'6" casting rod BAAAAAD. I'd also like to try a pflueger reel .

01-13-09, 10:01 PM	#11
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	I got my hands on some high-end gear this winter and I now own my first "Enthusiast Tackle" set-up. The rod is a Jackall crankbait stick and the reel is a Daiwa Ito 2003. I don't know if I should string it up or let it sit pretty in my rod rack. Meanwhile, as I ponder the above "issue", I am also looking forward to trying out my new low gear ratio Daiwa Crazy Cranker reel.

01-13-09, 10:06 PM	#12
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	This is my new reel: http://www.tackletour.com/800x536.html

01-13-09, 10:10 PM	#13
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	And my new rod: Jackall Poison Cast Rod 6'8" Md "VMC-Cast 68"

01-13-09, 10:43 PM	#15
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	Doc, I read a review on that box. One of the concerns was that the individual compartments were too small for most baits (including some of the Megabass cranks). Let me see if I can find the article . . .

01-13-09, 10:47 PM	#16
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	Doc, here you go . . . http://www.tackletour.com/reviewmbasylum.html

01-13-09, 11:05 PM	#17
lowrider BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 937	W2B, you mean THE doc.

01-14-09, 04:50 PM	#20
brushhog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitesboro, NY Posts: 1,222	An elderly gentleman who i see fishin' on occasion has several Falcon rods... Is it wrong that i'm waiting for him to have a heart attack so I can lift a few rods before I start CPR??? Those Amistads sure look like something i would love to try. __________________ 3/4 of the Earth's surface is water and 1/4 is land. Clearly god wants me to fish, not mow the lawn.

01-14-09, 05:57 PM	#22
brushhog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitesboro, NY Posts: 1,222	OK, so maybe I save his life and then ask for a rod in return... __________________ 3/4 of the Earth's surface is water and 1/4 is land. Clearly god wants me to fish, not mow the lawn.

01-14-09, 09:51 PM	#23
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

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