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New PB 5lb 12oz on the Wade Hog. I had over 25 hours in for this one bite. Absolutely worth every minute!!

Skunk pic from yesterday's musky sesh. Megabass valkyrie world expedition 7'11XH 2012 shimano antares with an yumeya deep spool (usually run 65 lb power pro FG'ed to a 10-20 foot 20# mono leader for bass) Fishing a Bassjak painted 250 when I took the pic

I do the same. Big pegboard and throw what I want in wraps in a backpack when I head out to water.

The grind finally payed off!

Nameless 760L

Against the grain here, but I'd roll with a 7'6" to 7'11 fast action jig rod. I've found them to b way more sensitive than lighter rated swimbait rods. Most big jig rods with throw up to 2 oz comfortably

First good East TN LM. Usually always out here chasing smallmouth. Just barley got him hooked!!

@chefchris it's in the second picture but very hard to see. I missed it also.

Thanks for the replies!

Leviathan 8' H with Conquest 300MD, 110 Varial, Cork Knobs F5 8' Ghost Code 1-6oz, Tatula 300, 110 Varial and Flat Knobs

I have a Zodias 7'5 H that will absolutely launch a 5" RS or 6" Citizen. I throw them with 50# braid and can feel literally everything

I’ve been throwing citizens on my LDC Workshop heavy and it’s been perfect for the job.

I’ve been using my Shimano SLX rod with the Citizen 6” and I’ve been loving it for that especially fishing out of a kayak

Thank you for your help! They definitely don’t sink at the same rate, I’ll make that adjustment and see. I’ll also double check my hinge slots. I’ll post some picture when I get back around the bait.

https://meihotacklebox.com/collections/14-inch-cases/products/meiho-versus-vs-3043nddm-black-single-compartment-case SBUG bait wrap for when fishing, these for storing swimbaits, excluding softbaits ofc.

For me it's not about the length of each section but the weight. On a glide each half needs to sink or low float at the same rate when they're not attached together. Each section needs to sink or low float, level or the joint can bind from side to side and or from top to bottom. Make sure if you're using screw eyes that they are tight and level and the pin has a little play inside them so they don't hang up on each other. Check to make sure part of the body in the joint area isn't hanging up somewhere. Check to see if the screw eye's are rubbing the body in the eye pocket. Glidebait swim issues are usually related to the joint area. My .02, hope this helps... Pics would help, with the bait together and the sections apart

I keep all my swimbaits inside many many many Plano boxes (Model 3731) in the garage where the wifey can’t see them…..

I have a Boga Grip, 15lb model (1/4lb increments). No batteries to go bad, no digital screens to break, water proof and I got it certified by the IGFA just in case I catch something record worthy. Also has a built in fish gripper/grabber if you catch a toothy critter or cat.

I use a Loomis 905c Conquest.

Been on a consistent munk bite the past couple weeks as these temps cool down. Multiple quality largies and a suprising amount of super aggressive smallies including one of my biggest on the year a few days ago

NJ Hammer right there. Always finding them giant ones.

Any one got a good recs for a big net with a plastic basket instead of the old rope net. the tree monster stole mine today. Idk how it even happened either. She was gone hahahahhahaha thanks fellas

5.7 in NJ in the heat of summer is awesome my best fish on the @Jinxd12 have come in summer in the heat of the day - a unique subtle wake that gets bit constantly

Yea, I’ve been seeing consistent catches on it last season and this season. Definitely has its own action in my arsenal of baits. 30 minutes and handful of cast = Confidence for me.

Nice one! I picked up a jinxd gill last season and the thing definitely gets bit!

3 only as of now. I love these rods even being 4P rods. I never really take them apart and they fish great! Would love some drt rods to add to this. 7’8” H Valkyrie + Zillion 1000 HD w/ 17lb - good for all baits under 3oz hard and soft. 7’11” XH Valkyrie + Tatula 300 7.1:1 w/ 20lb - a poor man’s black jack, throws the K9, any 5 oz bait and even can do things like a 250 very well. Amazing rod for the 8 inch magdraft also. 8’0” XXH Valkryie + Tatula 300 7.1:1 w/ 25lb - the rod that can do a ton. It can comfortably handle the ghost and that’s where I max out personally. Quite stout and great for soft baits as well. video on YouTube on deep dive on all 3 soon

Updated pic since I added two new custom matching F5's to my arsenal. (1) XH (4) H (2) MH All are paired up with Calcutta Conquest 400A's.