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Re: I don't throw big swim baits , should I be ?
[Re: Captain Break-Off]
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12/13/23 08:58 PM
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nfhbass
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Hard to beat a bone one knocker super spook
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Re: I don't throw big swim baits , should I be ?
[Re: Captain Break-Off]
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12/15/23 02:37 AM
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78Staff
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Well this thread has taught me I need a larger reel lol... Have been using a '21 Zillion TW but swapped in a Steez 100H Spool for some more line capacity over the stock Boost spool.. but I think I could use some more line capacity even still... Currently throwing 20lb Sniper...
Any thoughts on Tatula 300 vs Lews SuperDuty 300? I'm a Daiwa guy and leaning towards the Tat...
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Re: I don't throw big swim baits , should I be ?
[Re: Captain Break-Off]
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12/16/23 03:16 AM
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avid_basser
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The new Tatula 300 seems to get the vote by many in the swim bait world. They've updated it for 2023/2024, but the 2022/2021 models are just as good.
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Re: I don't throw big swim baits , should I be ?
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12/16/23 03:29 AM
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Mark Perry
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Well this thread has taught me I need a larger reel lol... Have been using a '21 Zillion TW but swapped in a Steez 100H Spool for some more line capacity over the stock Boost spool.. but I think I could use some more line capacity even still... Currently throwing 20lb Sniper...
Any thoughts on Tatula 300 vs Lews SuperDuty 300? I'm a Daiwa guy and leaning towards the Tat... If you are not bomb casting you don't always have to use a 300 sized reel. I use some Tatula 200s on most of my swimbaits 3oz or less. They do just fine.
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Re: I don't throw big swim baits , should I be ?
[Re: Captain Break-Off]
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12/16/23 04:54 AM
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Lone_Wolf
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If your a masochist go for it, meanwhile I'll keep throwing a crankbait and shaky head all day.
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Re: I don't throw big swim baits , should I be ?
[Re: Captain Break-Off]
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12/16/23 08:24 AM
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CCTX
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10XD is in reality a deep diving swimbait. I would also use a 300 size reel for those.
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Re: I don't throw big swim baits , should I be ?
[Re: Captain Break-Off]
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12/16/23 02:43 PM
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cali kid
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Big swimbaits are great on some lakes, others not so much. Fork and Amistad are big swimbait lakes.
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Re: I don't throw big swim baits , should I be ?
[Re: cali kid]
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12/17/23 12:30 AM
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wsimpson
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Big swimbaits are great on some lakes, others not so much. Fork and Amistad are big swimbait lakes. Caught several off Fork on Castaics and will also vouch for Amistad; however, my biggest swim-bait fish actually came from Falcon. I believe water clarity is important for the sight-feeder, but wouldn’t hesitate throwing them in the off-color stuff…
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Re: I don't throw big swim baits , should I be ?
[Re: CCTX]
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12/17/23 12:56 AM
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78Staff
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The new Tatula 300 seems to get the vote by many in the swim bait world. They've updated it for 2023/2024, but the 2022/2021 models are just as good. If you are not bomb casting you don't always have to use a 300 sized reel. I use some Tatula 200s on most of my swimbaits 3oz or less. They do just fine.
Yeah I think I am going to keep with the 21 Zillion - that 100H spool holds a decent amount of line, it's essentially a 1016 so probably holds 70-80 yards or so of Sniper 20. But will keep an eye out for a good deal on a Tat 300 all the same . 10XD is in reality a deep diving swimbait. I would also use a 300 size reel for those. I'm also using the 21 Zillion TW G 5.5 for my 10XD rod - but have been trying braid on this setup so the lesser spool capacity has not been an issue...
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Re: I don't throw big swim baits , should I be ?
[Re: Captain Break-Off]
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12/18/23 01:40 PM
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wsimpson
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Revisit this thread with an update after you catch your first quality fish on one. For me, the vicious strikes are unlike any other and can be highly addictive. Good luck…
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Re: I don't throw big swim baits , should I be ?
[Re: Captain Break-Off]
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12/18/23 02:14 PM
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ezbassin
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I have had birds diving down on my Lunker Punker when I was throwing it at Fork several years ago.
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Re: I don't throw big swim baits , should I be ?
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12/18/23 02:22 PM
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Ken A.
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Revisit this thread with an update after you catch your first quality fish on one. For me, the vicious strikes are unlike any other and can be highly addictive. Good luck… Yes when a DD hits your 8" Mag Draft its like a jig bite X 3!!
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Re: I don't throw big swim baits , should I be ?
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12/18/23 02:23 PM
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Ken A.
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I bought a GLoomis Conquest 905 and an Antares DC MD along with a few hundred dollars worth of swimbaits a few months ago. Haven’t tossed one yet. Yes but you Need more baits! Next time you come down I’ll borrow yours
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Re: I don't throw big swim baits , should I be ?
[Re: Captain Break-Off]
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12/24/23 02:26 PM
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ezbassin
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Ken A, what is you rod, reel, and line set up for throwing the 8 inch magdraft??
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Re: I don't throw big swim baits , should I be ?
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12/24/23 02:49 PM
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Ken A.
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Loomis 985C with Calcutta 250 DC w/ 25 Gamma Edge Flo. That rod has a softer tip that helps in casting but a butt section that can move a truck. Keep in mind I don't throw the 8" MD with the treble. I modify it and use a single 10/0 weighted Beast so you have to swat em pretty good when they bite. I also have a St. Croix that is hard to beat for $150 but the tip section is very stiff. They have all 3 actions of this rod at FnS. Thats where I got mine.
Last edited by Ken A.; 12/24/23 03:12 PM.
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