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#4161934 - 11/17/09 05:09 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: ScottEvil]
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i like korda stuff and some fox stuff, and delkim alarms. other than that, im open to other brands
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#4162058 - 11/17/09 05:34 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: buffaloman chris]
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Nope but I look at every item in a different way I like the delkim because I know del romang and he wants his alarms to be perfect I like trakker for bivys because they use to make gear for mountain climbers so that stuff has to be good to survive And like kevin nash for small items like keep sacks and weigh slings.. he has SOME good other stuff to I like the gamakatsu hooks and the rig bits from korda So i look at every item with different eyes ..and the price is important to
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#4162088 - 11/17/09 05:39 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: wm leo]
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And like kevin nash for small items like keep sacks and weigh slings..
I have the sack, sling and mat from Nash and they are all way badd azz. the sack is probably the nicest I have ever put my hands on. His luggage, bags, pouches can't be beat.
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#4162154 - 11/17/09 05:49 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: ScottEvil]
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The sacks and slings are the things he started out with I remember going to a birtday party from kevin nash with kevin maddocks..and every visitor got some sacks and cords and helping him out in his living room LOL of corse with lots of boose ..beer and other stuff..it was chilling out in the old days
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#4162317 - 11/17/09 06:25 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: LoneStarCarper]
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For rods its much more complicated because there are only a few blank factorys Sportex..harrison..century .. bruce and walker ..hardy( there might be a few more) And companies like nash and fox are buying from them and make them into rods
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#4162331 - 11/17/09 06:29 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: wm leo]
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yeah, rods are a whole other ball game although I like the nash extreme pursuit but if I am going to spend that kind of money on rod they will either be century or harrison
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#4162343 - 11/17/09 06:31 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: LoneStarCarper]
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What Gardner stuff do you own Zach?
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#4162367 - 11/17/09 06:36 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: ScottEvil]
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yeah, rods are a whole other ball game although I like the nash extreme pursuit but if I am going to spend that kind of money on rod they will either be century or harrison Yep they are good but the other 3 have very good rods to Sportex make realy good ones..and if your looking fos a good price look at the DAM rods the are fine rods Bruce and walker are making the blanks for the rod hutchinson sery awesome rods to ( high tech IMX boron sigot) And what about the good old HARDY rods even richard walker was fishing with those ( mk 4 carp 10 feet remember)
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#4162674 - 11/17/09 08:03 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: ScottEvil]
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Loc: Arlington, Texas
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Shimano Reels, Fox Pods, DAM Alarms, Fox & Korda Terminal Tackle (Although the PLine sivels at Academy are fantastic), Fox Net, and X2 for the Net Float. Power Pro for Braid, and Berkley for Mono.
I've only had a few rods, but the ACS rods (Harrison Blanks?) have been my favorites.
Del Monte or Green Giant for sweetcorn, Bluebonnet for Chum Range Cubes (others for the high protein hookbait), and Tres Flores for Boilies and Maize. Wal Mart for Worms.
Big Carp Tackle for Carp-Specific needs. I go to BPS and also Cabela's- No fave there.
AT&T UVerse for Cable. Auto Zone for Auto needs.
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#4162918 - 11/17/09 09:05 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: badchade]
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[quote the PLine swivels at Academy [/quote]hey chad , got a picture of these ?? are these shaped like the ones cris uses ?
Edited by whiterockjesse (11/17/09 09:06 PM)
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#4162945 - 11/17/09 09:14 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: whiterockjesse]
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Edited by whiterockjesse (11/17/09 09:16 PM)
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#4163096 - 11/17/09 10:01 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: whiterockjesse]
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The second ones. I like the fact that they have the test strength on the package. I try to take away all excuses and that way I can have confidence that the fault won't lie with the swivel.
Also, I think the size 5's fit in the Euro tackle.
Chad
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#4163156 - 11/17/09 10:29 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: badchade]
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Loc: Austin, Tx
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size 8 swivel fits safety lead clips and inline leads
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#4163284 - 11/17/09 11:39 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: ScottEvil]
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Extreme Angler
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Loc: Roanoke, TX
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Let me see I now use Greys Prodigy +'s ATT Alarms (All Blue of Course) Solar WW Pod Terminal tackle - varies - Korda,Prologic,Fox,Nash Daiwa Reels Big game line Trakker Oval NNB Bivvy Gardner S/Bag (Pure sexy piece of kit) Cabelas Bed chair Colman stove My famous Wok  Cutlery that I have stolen from various eating establishments - Chad - None from Rockfish mate I would say the best Brand I use frequently is good old JOLLY Green Giant Sweet Corn 
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#4163314 - 11/18/09 12:10 AM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: Texasenglishman]
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oh yea i forgot that solar ww pod with global conversion. prologic net, fox bait bag,fox tackle box and a few thing i cant remember
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#4163338 - 11/18/09 12:55 AM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: ScottEvil]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 05/02/05
Posts: 1206
Loc: Bivvy in East Texas
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What Gardner stuff do you own Zach? I think the BCT connection may have got Zack a full sponsorship from Gardner. Unless Zack tells Dave he doesn't like his hat or pony tail! Then he has to get a position on the CAG BOD and agree to vote how he is told! Then here's the sticky; he has to catch fish and go fishing! Hell, that didn't stop the rest of the BCT fellows, so he should have all the gear that he wants. He may have to do a weird dance every now and again, but that's much easier than catching large fish consistently.
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#4163468 - 11/18/09 06:29 AM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: Rich Somerville]
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Yeah- He'd better watch his attitude or he'll find himself fishing with Maize again.
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#4163480 - 11/18/09 06:40 AM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: badchade]
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I am a BIT dissapointed in the Z man first he made us all fired up about the video about rigs he was going to make Explaining in all his greatness how rigs realy work And THEN
NOTHING!!!!...is this normal?!?!?!?!......for zach??
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#4163488 - 11/18/09 06:46 AM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: wm leo]
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I'm going to represent the poor folks and newbies. I love my BFS 12 foot extreme distance rods. I pair them with my bullet proof Ambassaduer 6500 with anywhere from 15 to 20 pound TrileneXL line. Also use the PLine swivels (108 pound). The swivels fit perfectly into the base of my Resistance in line gripper leads.
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#4163503 - 11/18/09 06:57 AM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: Curt0407]
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Oh curt but I am poor folk to..but we have a LARGE 2nd hand internet market down here And with rods I just pick the best 2nd hands rods that have been used alot...and just rebuild them Making them better then ever before..I am realy good in building rods ( so my friends say )
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#4163916 - 11/18/09 09:13 AM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: wm leo]
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Ok this thread turned into something completely different than I intended it to. I was asking about if you favor a particular brand, not list off evrything you have.I was more curious if anyone bought one brand over another and why, not what brands you use.
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#4163936 - 11/18/09 09:19 AM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: ScottEvil]
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I prefer Igloo Coolers, and Tide (Mountain Fresh).
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#4163961 - 11/18/09 09:25 AM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: badchade]
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#4164239 - 11/18/09 10:32 AM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: Golden Ghost]
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#4164256 - 11/18/09 10:41 AM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: Jason Johonnesson]
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I do favor one brand over another.
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#4164723 - 11/18/09 12:59 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: ScottEvil]
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Registered: 07/18/09
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Just curious if anyone else seems to favor a certain brand over others and go crazy and buy mostly that brand? I know I am Nash crazy and if I had the money I would have mostly Nash stuff instead of just a bunch of it. I was never impressed with the Nash bite alarms compared to my Fox ones but love everything else(cept for the reels too). So if anyone has any Nash stuff they want to get rid of or trade let me know If I understand the question correctly. No, I don't favor any certain brand nor do I buy mostly or (go crazy)for any certain brand. I buy what I know is value and quality. I don't need a brand to show off, out-do the next "carperman", or assume it's quality because of it's brand. In addition to that, some of my tackle choices are just personal, they're what I like. If I come across any great Nash deals I'll give you a holler. Hope this helps.
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#4165344 - 11/18/09 03:15 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: grassiegetter]
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I like beer
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#4165813 - 11/18/09 05:03 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: El Guahpo]
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Posts: 2426
Loc: Ft. Worth
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You also like sitting in your truck to warm up while fishing in the winter.  I tend to like Chub/Hardy/Grey's (all the same parent company), as I that's the brand I have the most of, in terms of big gear. For terminal tackle, I like what I like, and it varies, depending on what item it is (hooks, line, etc).
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#4166115 - 11/18/09 06:29 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: fishlady]
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You also like sitting in your truck to warm up while fishing in the winter.  I am a lazy fisherman... but then again, fishing is just a side benefit of what we do... :-)
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#4166802 - 11/18/09 10:11 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: El Guahpo]
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#4166939 - 11/18/09 10:56 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: El Guahpo]
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Loc: Bivvy in East Texas
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You also like sitting in your truck to warm up while fishing in the winter.  I am a lazy fisherman... but then again, fishing is just a side benefit of what we do... :-) G what do you two do in that Toyota?  Better post on adult forum!
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#4167416 - 11/19/09 07:57 AM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: Rich Somerville]
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Registered: 06/20/05
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Loc: Fort Worth, TX
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Geez guys... What we do (most of us, anyways) is camping. Fishing, IS the side benefit.
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#4169025 - 11/19/09 04:07 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: El Guahpo]
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Loc: Ft. Worth
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Now, Richard. I never got into the truck. I just like teasing him for being less tolerant of the cold than me. I remember a session on Fork where the answer to "where is G?" was "in his truck, getting warmed up." Most of us were using alcohol to accomplish that!
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#4169133 - 11/19/09 04:27 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: fishlady]
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Loc: Bivvy in East Texas
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Now, Richard. I never got into the truck. I just like teasing him for being less tolerant of the cold than me. I remember a session on Fork where the answer to "where is G?" was "in his truck, getting warmed up." Most of us were using alcohol to accomplish that! Wasn't that in August? LOL
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#4169348 - 11/19/09 05:07 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: Rich Somerville]
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I don't think so. He has been known to use his a/c, too. I'm thinking of a colder session.
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#4169354 - 11/19/09 05:09 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: Rich Somerville]
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Loc: Fort Worth, TX
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it has actually happened twice... the FFF and then again during the May fish-in. Like I said before, I am lazy, comfort is always first. ;-)
Oh, almost forgot... I don't favor any brand. There, back on topic...
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#4170236 - 11/19/09 09:22 PM
Re: Do you seem to favor one brand over another?
[Re: El Guahpo]
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No brand preferences. I did spend 20 minutes warming up in my car at the LSCB tourney last February; so Guapo: 
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