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Don't want to thread jack, but what did Charlie Lewis get banned for? Might be good to put a write up in the member feedback section to prevent future issues.

Looks like the guys who preordered "sports" are not going to get exactly what they thought they were. For anyone who is curious about the changes- check out 316 instagram.

If you are referring to what LureJerk commented on Instagram... he was referencing he caught that bag on a Koke color bait. Not the sport specifically. The bait he was referencing was a koke glide. I have a XSS Carp sport that was once Butches- when I asked him why he no longer owned the bait, his response was "not a percentage bait for 10lbs and up!". With that said, there are teeth marks all over it. Do they work, heck yes. Just depends on what type of fish you are looking for.

What is the grey conquest on the far right?

Mystery ranch makes some great stuff. The "Hip Monkey" is great design for shorter shore trips.

Like most things, the extra 10% improvement in performance comes at a steep price. Best way to describe the difference is "more refined". Is it "worth" the price difference? No... at the same time, I without a doubt fish my conquests more than any other reel I have. If you keep an eye out, the 400 size conquest can be found around the $300 mark.

Not to long ago, someone asked about reel covers and a couple people were fans of the "Jaws Reel Cover" by PBM fishing.

+1, I don't really feel the need to change what I am throwing at night. The fish are well aware of what comes into their area, regardless of color.

http://swimbaitunderground.com/forums/index.php?/topic/41379-followers-are-killin-me/

Phenix 838 Black Dimond Hybrid. Would be the equivalent or near equivalent to what most of the rod builders are calling their XH.

Just got some more work done by Matt. Here is another angle of the carbon handle he is making. Top notch quality, all for $70. Beats the heck out of the JDM options.

Does that make the information I posted not helpful to others? Hud just fixed a problem I had with a bait I purchased over 6 months ago. Never to late... But hey, I would hate to benefit others at the expenses of reading an "out of date thread".