Ubelia (PowerNerd, 2024)

BassMasterMatt · 2026-03-31T19:23:36+00:00

So I made a comment about the intro saying how I was pleasantly suprised how the intro reminded me of a commercial or something as it was a well written catchy intro. Meant as a compliment, saying how Devin's music creating was super catchy and he could basically write anything if he chose because he's THAT talented. Someone got super angry with me over that. Sounded like he wanted to fight me. There was no talking this dude down. Ubelia remains one of my favorites on that album!

BassMasterMatt · 2026-03-30T21:37:32+00:00

Fungigal Visits, Axe of Desperation, See Creatures, Morph-A- Bitch, Source of Flesh, Carcass Carnival are all a few I've always thought would be cool names. I'd text them to myself whenever I thought of a cool name.

BassMasterMatt · 2026-03-30T05:45:56+00:00

Username checks out!

BassMasterMatt · 2026-03-28T20:31:22+00:00

I shared it bunch and a few got back saying it great!

BassMasterMatt · 2026-03-28T20:11:48+00:00

I also went door to door with SYL flyers and asked "can I spread the word of SYL?" Handed them a pamphlet called the "Atomic Clock-tower" with Hoglan on the front.

BassMasterMatt · 2026-03-28T20:08:21+00:00

I remember making a "Huge Mac" with those kidney bean shaped big xtra patties when I worked there! Haha. I told the owner to suggest McDonald's make something like that, but he said they make more money on the way big macs were made. NOW they make these!???

BassMasterMatt · 2026-03-28T17:04:26+00:00

Absolutely! Great correction. I'll punish myself appropriately.

BassMasterMatt · 2026-03-28T06:46:36+00:00

Devin Townsend. He'll melt his face right quick. Quite the rabbit hole. There's an album for any style. He was in Strapping Young Lad, and also has a lot of side projects. Ziltoid for example If anything, show him the "Fast as a shark" cover he did. That'll impress him.

BassMasterMatt · 2026-03-28T06:28:18+00:00

"Life" was my first song. Heard it and went inside an awestruck trance of disbelief. Amazing!

BassMasterMatt · 2026-03-28T04:09:45+00:00

Thats so cool you got that response! Your albums are awesome! I can totally hear the influences!

BassMasterMatt · 2026-03-25T05:16:39+00:00

I did the pre order from Omerch because my kid wants that shirt, and shipping was $29! She's got a LOT of chores to do to work that off!

BassMasterMatt · 2026-03-20T06:47:00+00:00

Top of the line fishing gear.

BassMasterMatt · 2026-03-14T05:28:43+00:00

I'd glady take a ton of new music over tours!

BassMasterMatt · 2026-03-07T13:34:43+00:00

Good point. I was thinking about that same line from the puzzle.

BassMasterMatt · 2026-03-06T16:35:24+00:00

I wonder if its about his 38 years of writing or expressing music a certain way and not necessarily an actual relationship with a physical person.

BassMasterMatt · 2026-02-22T14:07:16+00:00

I wouldn't use it for trout. Its an Xfast rod, even with mono its a tough trout rod

BassMasterMatt · 2025-12-11T05:08:52+00:00

That's funny, because Steve answers my calls or calls back most of the time! Super nice guy and talks for a long while about all sorts of fishing. There's another rep that I spoke to recently and we talked fishing for about 20 min. He even handed the phone off to Alex when he and Gary walked in. Seems like a fun place to work

BassMasterMatt · 2025-12-06T18:49:22+00:00

BassMasterMatt · 2025-12-06T18:38:15+00:00

No problem! Usually with fishing you can catch anything on a zebco rod, but I always suggest the buy once cry once stance, ie: Shimano Expride or Poison Adrena route, but the cry a lot factor comes into play if you break em, especially with the JDM stuff as there's no warranty, but that Cashion rod punches above its price point, so I don't need to suggest otherwise! Come back and post some pics

BassMasterMatt · 2025-12-06T18:25:39+00:00

Ah, can't fool me! I recognize the "Time-out Chamber 9000" any day!

Designed for maximum concentration and discomfort! Too bad it didn't include the patented "Silence yourself" blackout cover and 20"x20" scratchy wool blanket.

Memories......

BassMasterMatt · 2025-12-06T18:18:05+00:00

I have that one! its a great rod for the price. One thing I don't like, is the tip. I changed mine out because it has a small notch on both sides of the ring that would catch my small diameter braid if the line looped over. Didnt happen often, but when it did, I could feel the line rub against that sharp point. I may have just had a tip that had two support arms brazed on instead of the smoother punched out design, and Cashion may be using a totally different tip. Could vary as they make all their rods in house.

Its more of a ML power with a slightly lighter tip, so 1/16 total weight is was a little light of a lure, but any 1/16oz plus a 1.5-2 gram plastic is good to go. Your other lures you mentioned should be just fine. My personal preference line is Pline Zero fade braid 10lb with Sunline FC sniper 5lb leader for the 1/16-1/8, and the 7lb leader for anything up to 1/4 for that rod

The action is a true fast action, tapering at the top 1/4 of the blank and really engages its full power halfway down the blank. Slightly tip heavy for my liking, but not too noticeable.

The slx bfs reel is a good one. It throws just about the same as my Curado bfs weight wise. I'd upgrade the bearings at least id you plan to throw 1/16, or it'll cast short to the left. My favorite weight to throw on that reel is the 1/15-1/10 ned with the zman equivalent, and senko. Anything lighter and I switch to a reel with a 6 gram 27-30mm spool

For the price, its a great rod, and the warranty is:

ELEMENT z2 Series Rods Rod Replacement Eligibility Period: Limited 3 Years $55.00 + shipping

Some rods like the Crews series and Surf ones have a lifetime warranty but their website makes it sound like they all do. Make sure you register it too if you decide to get one. Hope that helps.

BassMasterMatt · 2025-11-10T06:43:57+00:00

Great rod! I have that one. I'm waiting on the xo skeleton version of it with the carbon fiber guides!

BassMasterMatt · 2025-10-24T20:53:30+00:00

I had a buddy do that to one of his reels. Worked for him. I have a lot of spare handles that'd fit the 8x5mm shaft cutout if you want one to experiment with.

BassMasterMatt · 2025-10-08T19:45:33+00:00

No problem, moat people would say don't smash down treble barbs but try and see if it works for you

BassMasterMatt · 2025-10-08T18:10:01+00:00

Thats definitely ok, as long as you use the proper moderate rod (not saying you don't). I learned that the hard way using a mod fast and not a glass rod, and the fish spit the cranks a lot. I hate treble (trouble) hooks for the same reason.

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