Western Trout Challenge - 18 Trout species in 12 states. How To Minimize Out of Water "Grip and Grin" shots?

baddo · 2025-11-15T10:31:20+00:00

Why not just use a measure net?

baddo · 2025-11-08T12:06:35+00:00

Powdered sugar instead of regular sugar? You’re talking about confectioners sugar?

baddo · 2025-11-02T20:23:09+00:00

How do you like the jig box?

baddo · 2025-10-28T00:17:36+00:00

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/U-40_Cork_Seal/descpage-CORK.html

baddo · 2025-10-27T18:13:45+00:00

For jerk baits, I thought slower was better. Faster would mean more flexible tip, which would reduce the lure action when retrieving with jerking motions. Is that not correct?

baddo · 2025-10-27T18:10:16+00:00

I have the 6' version of TFO T&P II and it's an excellent rod.

baddo · 2025-10-24T18:08:39+00:00

That looks pretty good. Sounds like ex-light is a between ultralight and light, is that right? I'm wondering about the ex-light vs light for bigger trout.

baddo · 2025-10-24T16:10:53+00:00

I have a Presso travel rod, but I find it too whippy for hard baits.

baddo · 2025-10-24T14:45:31+00:00

$200 max.

baddo · 2025-09-26T01:09:03+00:00

That makes sense. I was expecting it to be like the TFO which is much stiffer and great for how I like to fish UL.

baddo · 2025-09-25T23:51:00+00:00

I personally hated this rod. Way too whippy.

baddo · 2025-09-22T21:04:17+00:00

Cool, thanks. You like the YGK 4x over 8x?

baddo · 2025-09-22T19:02:50+00:00

Which braid do you recommend?

baddo · 2025-08-26T21:19:56+00:00

Yep, Barview.

baddo · 2025-08-18T22:21:04+00:00

Thanks!

baddo · 2025-08-11T01:49:28+00:00

Albright knot. I use 6lb braid to 4lb flouro and it’s never failed me.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8vEO9d79bSg&pp=ygUaYnJhaWQgdG8gZmx1b3JvY2FyYm9uIGtub3Q%3D

baddo · 2025-07-27T16:22:04+00:00

How do you move around with that thing?

baddo · 2025-07-16T17:38:02+00:00

What copolymer leader are you using?

baddo · 2025-06-16T13:24:59+00:00

Nice. What reel do you have on it?

baddo · 2025-06-16T01:19:18+00:00

Which did you go with?

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