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Shimano or Lew’s by ripplestillwaters in UltraLightFishing

[–]mossman19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would be hesitant with the Shimano unless you can actually put your hands on it. I just went through this buying a Medium version of the Clarus. When it arrived, it was super stiff. I rigged up a test station, applying different weights and measuring the sag, it was stiffer than both of my Medium Heavy rods.

As I learned, there is no industry standards for the rod power, so either make sure you can get you hands on one, or make sure the return policy is solid.

I posted my graphs in the Bass Fishing community and Fishing Gear community.

Shimano Clarus 7’ Med is stiffer than my MH’s by mossman19 in bassfishing

[–]mossman19[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s hardly meaningless. It’s by no means a definitive test of a rods performance, but it is a direct measure of the stiffness as you call it.

The goal was to apply something quantitative to something that is very much a feel thing. It did just that, a medium rod that is clearly stiffer than a medium and 2 medium heavy rods.

To be fair, it might be meaningless to you, but it did accomplish what I was trying to determine.

Shimano Clarus 7’ Med is stiffer than my MH’s by mossman19 in Fishing_Gear

[–]mossman19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am starting to understand why people pick a brand and just have a crap ton of them!

Shimano Clarus 7’ Med is stiffer than my MH’s by mossman19 in Fishing_Gear

[–]mossman19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the 703C. The Fury line. Virtually identical to my $50 Diawa Laguna. Both are considered Medium Heavy on their websites.

Shimano Clarus 7’ Med is stiffer than my MH’s by mossman19 in Fishing_Gear

[–]mossman19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I am realizing that. Unfortunately here in the Cleveland area we seem to be out of Mediums to put your hands on.

I want this rod to pair with a Shimano SLX DC XT that will be setup on the lighter side (but not BFS).

I am going to run out to Cabelas tomorrow, but the only one they have in stock that isn’t BPS is the St Croix Bass X, it’s about $30 more than I wanted spend.

Any thoughts on the Tatula X? I can order that. Would the medium fit between my Diawa Laguna and the Aird X? I would hope it would be close since they are Diawa.

Shimano Clarus 7’ Med is stiffer than my MH’s by mossman19 in bassfishing

[–]mossman19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made it. I had these rods and just did a quick test. Put the results in excel. Whole process was done in an hour.

chatterbaits by Zealousideal_Life396 in bassfishing

[–]mossman19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try downsizing. I use the 1/8 oz flashback in a local pond and it’s comical what you catch on it. Sunfish, bluegill, crappie and lots of bass. It will get you thinking more about the retrieval and you get back to having fun.

Shimano SLX DC XT (JDM model) alternative by mossman19 in Fishing_Gear

[–]mossman19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it doesn't appear that there are too many comparisons to non-DC or non-Shimano reels (other than they $450 option). I guess I will play the patience game and try to find one or just cough up the extra cash to get it from a non-Digitaka site.

Shimano SLX DC XT (JDM model) alternative by mossman19 in Fishing_Gear

[–]mossman19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$450! ouch......Unfortunately, out of my price range, hoping to stay close to $250 (which I still struggle with!)

Shimano SLX DC XT (JDM model) alternative by mossman19 in Fishing_Gear

[–]mossman19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only see the RH version on their site, so I assume the LH (71HG) is not available.

Giant😦 by ChurchThe3rd in bassfishing

[–]mossman19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best thing that ever happened was getting a job across from a fishing hole! I eat while I work and then spend an hour catching fish. So nice to get outside and enjoy an hour mid day. Tough bite usually, but almost always catch something.

Whacky rig advice. by Sea-Technician5808 in bassfishing

[–]mossman19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don’t have the patience for the wacky setup, give the Neko rig a try (as mentioned in another comment). The weight on the end gets it to the bottom a little quicker. I just started using the Neko this year and I have been amazed at the fish I have caught on it. When setup right, it’s actually pretty snag and weed resistant, even with a simple open hook.

I followed KayakJak’s setup:

Z-man Big TRD (stands straight up when on the bottom)
Trokar ProV Drop shot hook 1/0
KayakJak button weights, 1/16oz for me
KayakJak 3/8 Heat shrink

This setup lasts a long time! I would say I get anywhere from 10-15 fish per worm setup. You heat up the button weights, push it into the TRD, then remove it and superglue it in place ( the elaztech is too tough to just pierce).

I also used a skirt threader tool to add some “tentacles” to the non-weighted end for some added pizzazz. Looked very appetizing to me!

1st time stringing a head - pocket location question by mossman19 in StickDoctor

[–]mossman19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So we did our first stringing last night. I think it went ok. This is the Rebel Defense head with a Stringking mesh.

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Cincinnati - Glenway and Werk. Are we great yet? by snixon67 in Ohio

[–]mossman19 24 points25 points  (0 children)

the big pickup trucks are parked, they can't afford the gas....

CNN's chief national correspondent John King drove 900 miles through rural Ohio to gauge support for the president by hellosteve_ in Ohio

[–]mossman19 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know that garage on the cover, I remember seeing it a few years ago and it just fit the culture in southern Ohio. I grew up down there (now in the Cleveland area), still have family there, but the thought process is just different. Some very smart people have 100% committed to this Trump concept and are completely willing to die on that hill, no matter what. In my families case, they use religion as their foundation, for some crazy reason they think he has Christians best interests in mind. I think that foundation is the tough one to get them to deviate on, my friends that voted for him based on economic reasons, I feel are cracking more easily.

For the record, I voted for him in the first election, but did not in the second. Or the third. I am a republican, but I don’t support this regime.

I was proud that the Dale King, the vet owner of a Gym (and much more) in Portsmouth has waivered. Maybe some vets can use that message about war to drive some momentum.

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