MrBadExample

If you spent the time reading the posts I made, as well as those of others here trying to help you, rather than wasting two posts commenting on how "rude" you thought I was being you may have noticed that others as well as I mentioned you might want to add specifics. I mentioned what those specifics were and gave you an example. It's virtually impossible to try and guess how well this is going to work out for you without that info, thus the reference I made. If you can't find the humor in that, you really need to lighten up. We are discussing fishing, not some grievous life changing event such as discovering that you have no appreciation for the comical genius of Johnny Carson. That being said, your musky rod might be somewhat heavy to throw some of those lighter swimbaits such as the g2. Again, this gets back to why we requested info.....what is the rod rated for? If it throws musky pounders, it's gonna feel like a broomstick throwing a g2 which weighs less than 2 oz. It will certainly "throw" it, but the rod won't load or flex as you cast. You will likely find that heavier baits 3-8 oz might be a better match to that rod. I sincerely hope you don't find this post rude also, but if my rudeness is what's required to straighten you out, I will continue to offend in any way I can...... ; )

Possibly changing to lighter hooks and split rings. Using heavier mono line. Either or both may help slow it somewhat.

so, as an example, I have a Shimano Cardiff 401, spooled with 80 lb braid. It's on a Shimano CPC-M80XHD, 8' rod that's rated for 2-12 oz. Can I throw swimbaits? You better believe I can. It's a musky rod that I picked up on clearance for $50 or so with an $80 reel also scored on clearance. Probably the most inexpensive rod/reel combo I have going at the moment....I've been using it to throw a 7.5 oz Mattlures dead twitch, and the rod handles it just fine. That's what I meant by giving some specs. Get out there and catch some fish.

Why don't you stop playing the guessing game, nobody has time for that. Lay out exactly what you have if you want an opinion or have a question. For some reason I seem to have misplaced my Carnac the Magnificent hat so I can't guess.

See also beginners pinned thread for more info.

It's all about line capacity for throwing bigger swimbaits. The right reels generally fall in the 300-400 size range, unless your running braid which can be another issue. Generally accepted reels include Cardiff 300/400, Curado 300, Calcutta 300/400, Abu Revo Toro/Beast etc. Look at the line capacities for the aforementioned reels, they all hold a decent amount of 20 lb test. Some use up to 30 lb test which further reduces reel capacity. Finally, an inexpensive reel will get you by to start, but with the physics of throwing big baits, will wear quickly. Better to buy a quality reel to start with. Spend some time searching this site, plenty of options and opinion, read them and come to your own conclusion based upon how heavy the baits are you want to throw and what your wallet allows. I'm a Shimano guy, run Curado 301's, Calcutta 301 and 401, and Conquest TE 401.

Of all the followers I've had, a few quick turns of the reel and speed increase is the only thing that has gotten some to commit.

☠what kilog said, and the F is a floater.

Bass swimbaits work....

😳 Hope all is well...

Purchased a sweet bait from him, at a very fair price, perfect transaction. Wasn't the first transaction with him and wouldn't hesitate to buy again.

I've made a couple of purchases from him, one just recently, bait arrived as described, well packaged, and shipped quickly. Great communication always. A great SU transaction!

Relax.......it will come......please consider yourself notified....... ; )

I've never been notified either, my orders have always arrived quickly given normal shipping times.

A recent addition to the boat problem.....

You just made me look this up. He used an RC (radio control) antenna tube. It's a hard plastic, but hollow tube, that supports a very thin radio control receiver antenna, should be easy to find at RC hobby shops. Seems he drills the Hudd and glues the tube in place. Then just clicks the cut and bent hook into the tube to secure it. Very cool idea, I'm going to have to try this out myself.

Mossypumpkin, good thing you got them hook protectors on......lol! Love it !

It happens, the sooner you get over it, the better you will feel. Obviously if you don't fish the baits they won't get hook rash, you will retain resale value....but what the heck, its about the fishing.....not the flipping. If you really want a bait to stay pristine, buy two, hang one on the wall, and fish the crap out of the other, you will likely find more satisfaction from the beat up one you fish.

Lund 18' Tyee 1800, 175hp Merc Verado, Merc 9.9 kicker, Humminbird 10" Onix front and at helm Grizzly Tracker 1448, 9.9 Merc Not shown, Jackson Coosa kayak, Mad River Duck Hunter Canoe If I can't get on the water with one of these, then I have no excuse.....

Of all the rats I own and have tried, these never came across my radar, I'm sure they work about as well as the others, just a matter of you developing confidence in it. Personally, I'm a Nez or Woodrow fan. After reading this thread, I now feel the sudden urge to stock gummy worms, Swedish fish and twizzlers as back up baits and possibly last ditch survival snacks.....

Nice fish! That bait is excellent, got hit on my second cast and got a few more during a quick session.

That is AWESOME!

He came clean because he got caught, not because he had a sudden guilty conscience moment and rose to the occasion on his own accord. I suggest you take up creative writing or go to law school Harrison.