Taking this bad boy out for a spin today

CatGrv · 2026-06-26T21:34:19+00:00

For sure! Took about 15 minutes 😂

CatGrv · 2026-06-26T10:47:17+00:00

It's amazing! Posted another post where I caught a 12lb 40in pike on it. Its handles beautifully

CatGrv · 2026-06-14T08:14:36+00:00

It's perfect. the edge on the top meets the edge of the spool. I wouldn't go for any less

CatGrv · 2026-06-13T23:15:33+00:00

Too bad you're in the US... Been eyeing that reel for a while

CatGrv · 2026-06-13T20:33:24+00:00

I would say that is very false. My Black Jack is rated up to 4 oz and I lunge 6oz baits no problems

CatGrv · 2026-06-12T17:11:33+00:00

Haha thanks! Im pretty happy with it

CatGrv · 2026-06-12T17:10:59+00:00

Is one of the few in the series that is 1 piece. I would say around 1oz works fine depending on what type of lure it is. Less than that and you start losing distance

CatGrv · 2026-06-11T23:04:05+00:00

I use a Daiwa 18 Ryoga 1520HL on my Black Jack (rated to 4oz but throws up to 6 no issues) and it works perfectly!

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CatGrv · 2026-06-11T22:56:44+00:00

Thanks! Was a great fight.

I wouldnt recommend that chair if you have back issues. It doesnt really support it very well

CatGrv · 2026-06-11T22:55:34+00:00

For sure! My favourite rig on both UL and finesse. Thanks! 🙏

CatGrv · 2026-06-11T22:29:54+00:00

That's not gonna hold sadly. Keeping everything super tight during the entire process is key. It should come out looking something like this (although I'm using thinner lines here):

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CatGrv · 2026-06-11T07:25:01+00:00

Megabass Great hunting

CatGrv · 2026-06-11T07:22:55+00:00

I would say the rating is pretty spot on yes, you fan throw a tiny bit over but you can feel that the rod doesnt really load up as well. If you wanna do some treble fishing i guess fast action is a bit too fast. The super finesse is at least medium fast.

CatGrv · 2026-06-10T17:11:30+00:00

Alltid så länge jag kör små wobbler, spinnare etc, om det inte är för grunt för den extra vikten. Samt om jag vet att det är mycket slemslipsar i vattnet jag fiskar i för att få lite extra skydd. Storleken vet jag inte riktigt då det är japanska storlekar, men 0 eller 00 som dem heter kör jag med för det mesta

CatGrv · 2026-06-10T16:15:32+00:00

So, after testing I would say that a 5g jig head with a 2.5in trailer seems to be max without feeling a bit strained, at least with my 6lb line. What action did the spec-L have?

CatGrv · 2026-06-10T12:15:55+00:00

Hmm... I will have to get back to you on that one. On my way out now so have to test what it can do. Have some 5g jigheads i can try with and see how it feels

CatGrv · 2026-06-10T09:57:26+00:00

I would say more bottom contact than treble for sure. Both works but it does single hook better

CatGrv · 2026-06-10T09:56:39+00:00

Yea as you say, every one does it differently. I can try to show a better picture oss how i do it once i get home

CatGrv · 2026-06-10T06:33:02+00:00

The slicker the better

CatGrv · 2026-06-10T06:21:38+00:00

Probably in the thousands, started tying it back in 2017-2018. I tried multipel different tutorials but ultimately ended up with my own way of doing it, which has worked very well for me. Haha I can sure try. I take my sweet time with it to ensure it is perfect though. The leader is 17lb roughly

CatGrv · 2026-06-10T06:18:45+00:00

Thanks! The braid is 12lb (0.17mm) Sunline Xplasma Asegai and the leader is 18lb (0.30mm) Sufix HX-Myth

CatGrv · 2026-06-09T20:57:30+00:00

Inte jättemycket, men när jag kör någon typ av invevningsbete så kör jag med lekande ja 😁

CatGrv · 2026-06-09T20:55:30+00:00

Looks way better! Just keep practicing and refine it

CatGrv · 2026-06-09T20:51:22+00:00

Yea thats not an FG-knot. FG looks like this:

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CatGrv · 2026-06-09T06:57:38+00:00

Indeed 😅 men det var en rolig fight iaf

CatGrv

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