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That's the Japan Carp (at least that's the description when I bought it) that was released at the Nagoya Keep Cast 2015 show in Japan. Biwa Trout was the other color at that show

I watched Big Fish Rush a few weeks back (deps creator/butch brown dvd talking about the bait and going out to castaic lake) and got some tips from that. Butch fishes with a steady retrieve, when he thinks there may be a follower he will dip the rod to make the lure go off to the side and try and get a reaction strike. He also says he fishes it like he would a spinner bait. The deps creator also had a different technique, where he would do a series of quick upwards jerks of the rod (to around a 90 degree angle straight up) so the lure would have a fast glide movement. While presentation is a big factor, I think it's more of studying the topography and noting where vegetation/cover area's are that could support a big bass. I could be wrong, I'm sure more members will chime in with their tips also

I have 2, with another coming in the mail in a few days. They swim really great, has a nice glide action to it. Sinks when you reel it in, if you let it sit it rises to the surface. Only thing I don't like is that some of the paint above the rear hook is chipping off during cast (at least for mine, was throwing it for about an hour

Same thing I'm rocking, gets nice action shots from cast to catch

They have the HL Bluegill. RT is sold out everywhere right now.

Probable a mixture of both. With the OG Deps 250's, most likely the high prices was due to it not as widely known/available as it is now (original models released a decade ago, and mainly sold in Japan. Someone with better knowledge may be able to correct me on this), and also now due to the fact that it is being more widely produced could be helping with the lowered price.

I thought about getting the battleground 320, but it looks so thin. looks good from the side but top/bottom view didn't really wow me

Oh, my mistake. I saw 2015 in some of the titles and thought it was the new release (still the 190mm/130mm), but looks like its just the 2015 deps web member colors

The new bullshooters are on some of the Japanese ebay retailers.

Heres another ebay store selling the new 250s for $150 in case anyone missed out: http://stores.ebay.com/japankawaiishop?_dmd=1&_nkw=new+deps+250

Nice fish! How was the water level? I'm going up to Clearlake next weekend.

Yes, Deps manufactures in Japan. Deps is partnered with Optimum Baits in the US to distribute it to the various retailers in the states.

How does it handle the bigger baits? I'm looking to throw Deps 175/250 and a bulldoze on it also

Also, SK is topwater that can be cranked down 1-3 feet with a wobble motion as it swims, while the SS is a slow sink that glides side to side. Oh, and here's a pic of one of the SS 175's that are exclusive to the US

Heres a pic with all of the color selections for the new 175s, the new 250s will be releasing in the same colors. Top to bottom is: Flash Carp, Fire Tiger, Chart back Oikawa, Ghost Ayu, Metalize Ayu, Ghost Ketabass, Ketabass, Metalize Ketabass, Clown, Blue Back Silver, Clear Wakasagi, Rainbow Trout, Wild Carp, and Mullet

If you can't see his FB posts, the email he posted to email for the waitlist is mattlures@yahoo.com

Anyone have a review of the huddleston deluxe rod? I am interested in picking up a new rod and didn't see anything besides the star rating on the huddleston website

I just got an email saying my order was shipped this morning, hopefully you should be getting a shipment email today also

I sent an email to their contact on huddbaits, and he said the rest of the orders would be shipping out this week. So if you didn't already receive yours, it should arrive at your address by next week (hopefully)

Hey guys, he's got some more up for sale. Rainbow trout, Nudeblack, and mullet http://stores.ebay.com/bigfishjunkiesinjapan/deps-/_i.html?_fsub=9117168017&_dmd=1&_nkw=newarrival%21

You get an email from matt saying that yours is shipped, or for payment? When I talked to him last, he said the first run was done, he was just waiting on the packaging to come in before sending out the first lot

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