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Thank you

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Although I started out throwing A rigs on my heavier swimbait rods I have finally settled on the Dobyns 795MLSB. I guess it's not original idea, but if you needed to hear it one more time...I'm that guy.
Tree

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Bill...I should have worded my original post differently. As soon as I heard there was a split I feared the worst. Rarely does a partner split not lead to an ugly ending...just ask anyone who has been divorced or have split from a business partner. I used the BaitSmith company as an example. While t...

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Cooch...thank you for confirming the first part of the rumor as a fact. I sincerely hope your prediction regarding Jeremy being able to push forward is accurate. He offers quality baits and has always been easy to do business with.
I wish him the best.

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Surfdog...my original post was merely a heads-up for guys like you so you would know there will likely be a disruption in the current flow of product of those baits.
Never intended it to inspire a rant regarding "a major issue with fishing in general".

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Define "their"...are you saying a potential split of the partnership will not have a negative affect on the existing Black Dog bait Company? You say "going through some transitional changes" as if that is some kind of fact instead of deflection from the facts. BTW...no doubt Jere...

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So it would appear the rumors regarding the demise of BlackDog Baits just might be true.

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I'm just saying if you pay for a guide trip on Matt's boat...bassinguide.com... he will help solve your can't-catch problem on Clear Lake.
You're welcome

bassdaddy

Hope you didn't break your arm Don...keep working hard at it and some day you might catch fish like Matt

bassdaddy

If I remember right that was part of a downtown development package that fell through when the new arena deal didn't come to fruition.

bassdaddy

I shipped six reels from my local Northern CA post office yesterday at 2:00.

At 6:35 today I received an email from Dan telling me he had finished my reels and they have been shipped back to me.

Un-freakin-believable

and sincerely appreciated.
Tree

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Harry...I just sent a message to admin@westernbass.com so they would know your situation is not an isolated incident.
If everyone else who has had a problem with this guy does the same I'm sure they will take appropriate action to attempt to protect other members.

bassdaddy

This guy hosed me on a deal on this site a couple of years ago and most recently he had multiple problems on another site. Now that you've called him out publicly he'll either run and hide or contact you with a contrived hard-luck story.
Sorry to see he's back on this site working his scams.

bassdaddy

Without question the Dobyns 867 is the best swimbait rod I have ever used for casting/fishing 8 inch Huds and similar baits. The Okuma Guide Select series (the H or XH will both work) will give you bang-for-your-buck if you're looking for an entry level rod.

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Tom...I appreciate you taking the time to jump in and give us a unique perspective that I seriously doubt anyone else on this board could provide.
Tree

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I went a couple of years ago and had the same concerns regarding how many plastic baits to bring. The best thing I did was pack two bottles of Mend-it. Everyday at lunch I mended all of our baits that weren't completely destroyed. I was even able to keep a couple of young guys from Alaska from runni...

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Pretty hard to beat a Curado 300...or a 301 in my case. Absolutely love them for throwing swmbaits. I was trying to make a point about retreive speed as I'm hoping the Calcutta D 401 with the 5:1 gears helps me slow down. Guess we'll see in December when the left handers come available.

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The 6:2:1 is definitely the slower of the two... As far as the rod goes...if you're looking for a stick to throw small/medium baits on you just can't beat the Dobyns 795...it comes in a couple different styles to accommodate personal preferences regarding handle length. I have three and at least two...

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I spend a significant time on the water throwing swimbaits and the single best advice I can give you if you're hunting truly large fish is that it's really easy to fish too fast and in most situations very difficult to to fish too slowly. Consider that when buying a reel specifically for swimbaits. ...

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Looking at taking a trip to Venice LA to tangle with redfish the first week of April.
Appreciate any guidence/experience/recommendations regarding guides you are willing to share.
Tree

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Mickey's hardbaits are made by the batch and they sell out in minutes once they are released on his site. Typically he has about one release per month, but only a select few get a heads-up on the exact release time. Retailers used to have access to his hardbaits, but not since they became wildly pop...

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I fished there off and on for years.

Is it full of fish? Absolutely.

Can you have a great day on the water catching them. You bet.

Is it full of ten pounders. Not a chance.

They don't commit suicide, but it can be a really fun place to spend the day catching solid fish.

Tree

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I drove to Yuba City and picked up one of each the day after they were made available. It was absolutely worth the drive. Both of these sticks are extremely functional and very different than any swimbait rods I previously owned. I purchased the 908 to match up with a Calcutta TE 401 to throw a Matt...

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KB...No drama here...Don and I will be carpooling to this deal and learning everything we can.

It's all good.

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Don...you complain like hell if you think Matt is fishing "your" water and now your're complaning because he's catching quality swimbait fish on other water.
Maybe you should just let the negativity go and just fish.
Tree

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And earlier this year Matt started a guide service.

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LV...actually Ken has had multiple releases of his 68 Specials...at least three I can think of. I can't imagine as fast as they sell he isn't putting together another batch as we speak. The best way to get in on the next release is to go to the Huddleston site and sign up. They will send you advance...

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C'dawg...www.boomerangtools.com...they sell high quality pliers and clippers on small retractable wire spools. I have them both on my boat and they are excellent tools.
Tree

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PHD wool socks from Smart Wool...paired with calf-high SealSkinz. Your feet and lower legs will stay warm and dry regardless of what shoes or boots you wear with them.
Tree

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Castability has to do with the operator, the equipment and what you decide to attach to the rig. I spend 90% of my time throwing swimbaits up to 6 ounces so the equipment was not an issue. I've thrown everything from weedless flukes to 6 inch Huds and BaitSmiths on the Calabama rig so I can tell you...

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Joe...the partners of Baitsmith have split, but one of them reorganized and came back as Smith Baits. TW has many of the baits available and although I have not had any of them in my hands, in site photos they look exactly like the original baits. I always liked the Baitsmith products, so I'm glad t...

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Perfect...it will make you fish it slowly.

Tree

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I've been using the 12lb test on my 2500 spinning reel. I've used it with top-water baits for both LMB and stripers. I have not used it in any situations where I felt compelled to use a leader. I have been using the knot they recommend and I have had absolutely no problems. I can say at this point i...

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I also like the 6 inch Rago SKT Skimmer...great bait...but I didn't consider it a bottom-bouncing bait like the other baits mentioned.

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Absolutely worth the money and fishing them on 80# braid I have yet to lose one. I will say this...when you swing and miss and cause one of those 1.5 ounce pointed weights to come flying back over the boat you're going to want to keep an eye on your partner. I haven't had it happen with anyone else ...

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I have never had any problems with the 8 inch Huds, but I've had problems with the six inch versions ( top hook, weedless and/or 68's) to the point I will no longer buy them. It isn't hard to find posts like this on virtually any fishing site I frequent. All of the suggestions might fix the problem ...

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I hung in there for years, but recently dropped BassWest and started up a subscription for BassAngler.
No regrets...absolutely, none.
Tree

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Mattlure HardGill in slow-sink....absolutely money.

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I've done business with these guys dozens of times and I'm always impressed and appreciative of their high level of custom service. Placed an order last Sunday night and it was delivered to my doorstepTuesday morning. I know we have multiple quality choices out there, but it's hard for me not to do ...

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That's what I'm using...even going 80# on the topwater baits.

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Every chance I get...but when I'm fishing really clear water I use FC or mono leaders. I can't say for sure it makes a difference, but it's a confidence deal for me. I haven't had any recent breakage problems, but tying on leaders does add another variable in the equation that can lead to failure. I...

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Wow...really? I think Tacticalbassin is the most innovative/informative site out there for guys throwing swimbaits and targeting trophy bass in general. I look at Matt's willingness to share pertinent information as an act of benevolence...not a story telling opportunity. I don't know either of you ...

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I'm thinking I might be one of those guys who warned you, but that would be a different topic.

Tree

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Rich...you're not trying to drag all that drama from that site to this one are you? :D I have no idea which bait came first and which is better because I've only fished Mike's, but to address the original question... I have a couple of Mike's baits and I really like both of them. One is a floater an...

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I agree with Vince. I've boiled at least a dozen diffent brands and I have been able to get all of the tails to come back...some have even worked better. The Black Dog Weed Slingers have been the most difficult, but if you spend enough time even they will come around. After you get the tail where yo...

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I own both...thankfully the price point of these rods allows it :D I have been fortunate enough to land big swimbait fish on the 7'6" heavy, the 7'11 heavy and the 7"11 XHeavy, so I have confidence that all of them will do the job as far as fighting fish effectively. I like the XHeavy when...

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Are you talking about throwing these baits on mono, FC or braid?

For me, once you've decided the size/type of bait ,the answer to which rod is all about the line you intend to use.

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When it becomes a safety issue from a navigational standpoint.

For me, more wind just means dead-sticking larger floating swimbaits.

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