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Post by slim on May 29, 2018 14:00:52 GMT -6
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Post by troutbum54 on May 29, 2018 17:27:09 GMT -6
If you can find one get a TFO TiCr X! I have a 7wt and that thing is a monster for bass as it’s durable as hell and can chunk heavy flies and sink tips easily!
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Post by troutbum54 on May 29, 2018 17:37:05 GMT -6
And for a reel you could try something a little heavier(the rod isn’t too heavy but a heavier reel is nice) also check out clear intermediate lines and maybe a bass bug taper for a floating line.
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Post by jt8fishing on May 29, 2018 18:19:46 GMT -6
Thanks troutbum. I may be able to spend more than what I think. I measure some of my wants based on how many months my wife gets her “hair done”. It’s a pretty pricey salon in Tulsa so if she goes 4 months and I don’t buy anything frivolous in that time frame I’m looking at an $800 rig.
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Post by troutbum54 on May 29, 2018 18:31:12 GMT -6
I think my rig costed around $500, with the rod being about $189, the reel being about $230 and my lines were $50 a piece
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Post by troutbum54 on May 29, 2018 18:32:10 GMT -6
I think originally my setup would have been closer to $1,000 but I got my rod and reel at discount since they were a year old
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Post by troutbum54 on May 29, 2018 18:47:33 GMT -6
I got the 7wt for Hawaii and, right before I left, ordered a 9wt since those fat striper are about to be all over the LIR! I figured I’d use the 9wt in the morning for throwing the big stuff and switch over to the 7wt later when the striper focus more on the smaller baitfish with the sun being up!
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Post by troutbum54 on May 29, 2018 19:03:46 GMT -6
Also in terms of “SETTING IT” learning to strip set will help! Poppers and top waters I don’t strip set too much but streamers, especially with sinking line, is a great way to go and really fun to do.
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Post by slim on Jun 7, 2018 9:00:40 GMT -6
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Post by slim on Jun 14, 2018 23:53:14 GMT -6
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Post by slim on Jun 19, 2018 10:09:31 GMT -6
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Post by mirvc17 on Jun 25, 2018 18:49:52 GMT -6
Slim, I probably missed it, but where do you live and what line of work gets you up into that beautiful part of the country on a regular basis? Maybe I'm in the wrong career field.
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Post by slim on Jun 25, 2018 22:44:42 GMT -6
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Post by slim on Aug 17, 2018 22:53:27 GMT -6
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