MCTFisher9120 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Just thought I would post a pic of some new gear I bought this afternoon lol. Picked up a Avid Spinning rod, 3000 Symetre and a bunch of bass tackle...worm binder, extra pages, frogs, hooks, dinger, etc lol. Bunch of stuff Made me happy to get some more gear to add to the collection....3 rods down many more to go lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Nice haul. The handle is on the wrong side though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra95 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Avid? How much did you get it? I am dumping all my Avid on $140 ... one is brand new ... :D I think GLX or steeze is the final destiny... Nice haul. The handle is on the wrong side though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Handle is on the correct side thanks very much...kinda got a deal on the avid but not posting anything Send me a pm. But I got the avid, it's sick. It's a 6'9ML...I was amazed that like the last ft of the rod was "tippy" and sensitive but there was lot's of back bone. Going to be a nice popper rod in the end but it will be fished with those, tubes, and jig's for smallies or open water largies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Nice. Excellent choice on the rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 (edited) There is some good stuff there. Lots of quality. Let us know how you like those trokar hooks. Wonder if they are worth all that $. Those are good looking froggies as well. You must be chompin at the bit to go out and use those things. Too bad you have to wait another month. lol Edited May 30, 2010 by Cudz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 There is some good stuff there. Lots of quality. Let us know how you like those trokar hooks. Wonder if they are worth all that $. Those are good looking froggies as well. Did the test on the finger myself against Gamagatsu and these are sharper and easer to grab skin with. Was using #1 with minnows yesterday targeting walleye but catching perch and every little perch was hooked in the gill plate or in bone. Where ever the hook is it will grab no questions asked. Expensive yes but when texas rigged these hooks will shine as less downward force on the plastic will still get you a solid hook up. Then again I haven't used them for bass yet...I've bought 2/0, and 2 packs of 4/0 wide gap hooks then a pack of #1 and 1/0 drop shot hooks for wacky rigs and what ever else I find them good for. Grab a pack of 4/0...they might be 11 bucks but hey what do u got to loose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Great stuff. I also own that rod, it's my go-to Senko rod. Garry2rs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Did the test on the finger myself against Gamagatsu and these are sharper and easer to grab skin with. Was using #1 with minnows yesterday targeting walleye but catching perch and every little perch was hooked in the gill plate or in bone. Where ever the hook is it will grab no questions asked. Expensive yes but when texas rigged these hooks will shine as less downward force on the plastic will still get you a solid hook up. Then again I haven't used them for bass yet...I've bought 2/0, and 2 packs of 4/0 wide gap hooks then a pack of #1 and 1/0 drop shot hooks for wacky rigs and what ever else I find them good for. Grab a pack of 4/0...they might be 11 bucks but hey what do u got to loose? Hard for me to part with that kind of coin. I got some really good worm hooks the other day for on sale for $2.99 for 5. I only use 5/0 with senkos unless I am using 4" then I wacky rig them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddyc20 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I too am wondering about the Trokar hooks. I use all Gamakatsu hooks right now and have never had an issue with them. I have never had any issues with the hook not penetrating the fish upon hook set. Maybe one day I will pick up a pack and try them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyemen Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I too am wondering about the Trokar hooks. I use all Gamakatsu hooks right now and have never had an issue with them. I have never had any issues with the hook not penetrating the fish upon hook set. Maybe one day I will pick up a pack and try them out. Try the Owners drop offshot hooks much cheaper and the same hook, they were the first to come out with the surgical tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddyc20 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I will have to give that a try. Thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I never had problems with Gamu also...honestly I have them all as backup's in a baggie. I just wanted to try these hooks because they sound new and are super sharp. Anyway if it puts an extra big fish or few into the boat for me than it's worth it in the end. Anything to increase the odds is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC1 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Nice gear dude! I just ordered a bunch of gear online too, and am waiting for it to ship! Can't wait to be able to throw some of these bass baits in a few weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker777 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Hey Mike... good haul of stuff there !! About the Trokar hooks, I dont know if you read the post over on "tackletour" but they didnt get a good review AT ALL !!! I guess they are having issues with the hooks bending and breaking ! One guy said he has broken everyone of his hooks that he had. 2/0,3/0,4/0.....I guess Trokar is aware of the issue and are trying to resolve it ! They are a nice hook... but I think I will save my $$$$ and stick to the Gamis for now !!! At least till the trokar issues are worked out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Great rod. I love my avid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Are you a righty or lefty? I am right handed, and I reel with my right hand, but most righties I know reel with their left hand. Everyone on here tells me I have my handle on the wrong side too! Don't let them bother you, just fish how its comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker777 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Ive always been told you want the rod in your dominate hand. I guess because you want to be able to control the rod to get a better action with your bait ?????? Im a lefty and I reel with my right hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) Nice haul. The handle is on the wrong side though. No, the handle is on the right side. The bail is on the wrong side! This is why I hate spinning reels! Sure you can swap the handle (nowadays) but the bail is always in the wrong spot for left hand casters. I was buying a Castaic baitcaster with the "Instagage" button at Angling Outfitters last week and Jos was trying to sell me a 201 (lefty). I kept telling him "no, I'm normal, I need a 200". He says "it will feel more natural reeling and you won't have to switch hands". Nay nay I said, I cast with my left! BTW, I'm right handed. Edited May 31, 2010 by SlowPoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Hey Mike... good haul of stuff there !! About the Trokar hooks, I dont know if you read the post over on "tackletour" but they didnt get a good review AT ALL !!! I guess they are having issues with the hooks bending and breaking ! One guy said he has broken everyone of his hooks that he had. 2/0,3/0,4/0.....I guess Trokar is aware of the issue and are trying to resolve it ! They are a nice hook... but I think I will save my $$$$ and stick to the Gamis for now !!! At least till the trokar issues are worked out ! I have had not one problem with their circle type hooks. As for the EWG hooks Tackle Tour rated their bigger swimbait size hooks ahead of all brands due to its super sharp point and thinner hook/ I find them strong, well see what the bass think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Ive always been told you want the rod in your dominate hand. I guess because you want to be able to control the rod to get a better action with your bait ?????? Im a lefty and I reel with my right hand. I put the handle of my spinning reel on the left side and my baitcasters on the right. Whatever you feel comfortable with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish-miester Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 I put the handle of my spinning reel on the left side and my baitcasters on the right. Whatever you feel comfortable with. agreed as for the trokar's I picked up a few worm hooks as well as the flippin hooks.. we shall see how they work out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 11 bucks for a pack of hooks!!! Someone doesn`t have a mortgage!!! Mike you gotta turn pro and get a sponsor to supply all that overpriced and overhyped stuff for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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