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 Re: Spinning setup for senkos
[Re: tmd11111]
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04/07/25 10:17 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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NRX+872s with a Shimano Stella Not a bad “middle of the road” setup. You should try the new Steez Reel Control rod with an Exist.  Next thing you know, you’ll be telling me to ride in a Skeeter.  It’s only money. 
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Re: Spinning setup for senkos
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04/07/25 10:38 PM
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tmd11111
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NRX+872s with a Shimano Stella Not a bad “middle of the road” setup. You should try the new Steez Reel Control rod with an Exist. Next thing you know, you’ll be telling me to ride in a Skeeter. It’s only money. I'm so broke I can't pay attention
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Re: Spinning setup for senkos
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04/07/25 11:22 PM
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dk2429
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It’s all them NRX’s you keep buying. You know Falcon makes a better rod called the Cara for over half the price 
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Re: Spinning setup for senkos
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04/07/25 11:26 PM
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Mike The Roofer
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As much as I like Falcon, I can’t get onboard with their spinning rods. The way the grip is designed is asinine. Well hell! I was gonna 100% recommend a Falcon Lowrider “Shakyhead” spinning rod. I have a few of them, because I like them and they are absolutely a steal at $129. The Daiwa reel is a good choice, but I think a 3000 size is a little better for bass fishing a senko. The slightly larger spool seems to have a little smoother drag and better line management. Either way….slingin’ senkos on a spinner is a blast! I have caught a few DD bass with it last year. Skipping docks is a lot of fun. Make sure you use 20lb braid to a 12lb leader. Which type of leader is personal preference. I like INVISX. But some docks have rusty pilings and maybe ABRAZX might be better. Also, you should try Berkley Fusion weighted wacky hooks (1/16th). Hook the senko exactly behind the “egg sack” and it will drive those fish nuts! Welcome to the “DEI” of bass fishing. I love my spinners with their bright pink braid! Steez, where can I pick up a Falcon shaky head rod local to the metroplex?
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Re: Spinning setup for senkos
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04/08/25 12:08 AM
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texasfisherman1
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Don't go with a 2 power. Dobyns 703 would be good choice
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Re: Spinning setup for senkos
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04/08/25 12:13 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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As much as I like Falcon, I can’t get onboard with their spinning rods. The way the grip is designed is asinine. Well hell! I was gonna 100% recommend a Falcon Lowrider “Shakyhead” spinning rod. I have a few of them, because I like them and they are absolutely a steal at $129. The Daiwa reel is a good choice, but I think a 3000 size is a little better for bass fishing a senko. The slightly larger spool seems to have a little smoother drag and better line management. Either way….slingin’ senkos on a spinner is a blast! I have caught a few DD bass with it last year. Skipping docks is a lot of fun. Make sure you use 20lb braid to a 12lb leader. Which type of leader is personal preference. I like INVISX. But some docks have rusty pilings and maybe ABRAZX might be better. Also, you should try Berkley Fusion weighted wacky hooks (1/16th). Hook the senko exactly behind the “egg sack” and it will drive those fish nuts! Welcome to the “DEI” of bass fishing. I love my spinners with their bright pink braid! Steez, where can I pick up a Falcon shaky head rod local to the metroplex? Academy usually stocks them. But, we all know Academy can be hit or miss on selection. I am certain that Southwest Parts and Service on Mockingbird & Irving Blvd will have a few. They always have a great selection.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Spinning setup for senkos
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04/08/25 12:32 AM
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tmd11111
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It’s all them NRX’s you keep buying. You know Falcon makes a better rod called the Cara for over half the price Had a Cara, wasn't impressed. Gave it away.
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Re: Spinning setup for senkos
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04/08/25 12:54 AM
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Mike The Roofer
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As much as I like Falcon, I can’t get onboard with their spinning rods. The way the grip is designed is asinine. Well hell! I was gonna 100% recommend a Falcon Lowrider “Shakyhead” spinning rod. I have a few of them, because I like them and they are absolutely a steal at $129. The Daiwa reel is a good choice, but I think a 3000 size is a little better for bass fishing a senko. The slightly larger spool seems to have a little smoother drag and better line management. Either way….slingin’ senkos on a spinner is a blast! I have caught a few DD bass with it last year. Skipping docks is a lot of fun. Make sure you use 20lb braid to a 12lb leader. Which type of leader is personal preference. I like INVISX. But some docks have rusty pilings and maybe ABRAZX might be better. Also, you should try Berkley Fusion weighted wacky hooks (1/16th). Hook the senko exactly behind the “egg sack” and it will drive those fish nuts! Welcome to the “DEI” of bass fishing. I love my spinners with their bright pink braid! Steez, where can I pick up a Falcon shaky head rod local to the metroplex? Academy usually stocks them. But, we all know Academy can be hit or miss on selection. I am certain that Southwest Parts and Service on Mockingbird & Irving Blvd will have a few. They always have a great selection. I need to go visit Shane and Zack anyhow...
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Re: Spinning setup for senkos
[Re: dk2429]
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04/08/25 12:57 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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They are good people at SWS.
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Re: Spinning setup for senkos
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04/08/25 01:32 AM
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Chasin Hogs
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I know you want a spinning set up but I been using a bait caster Kast king Zephyr with a Falcon medium rod. 100 or less for set up. Biggest I've landed on it was one close to 7 a weeks ago. Two over 5 last week. I am liking it.
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Re: Spinning setup for senkos
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04/08/25 01:35 AM
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dk2429
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As much as I like Falcon, I can’t get onboard with their spinning rods. The way the grip is designed is asinine. Well hell! I was gonna 100% recommend a Falcon Lowrider “Shakyhead” spinning rod. I have a few of them, because I like them and they are absolutely a steal at $129. The Daiwa reel is a good choice, but I think a 3000 size is a little better for bass fishing a senko. The slightly larger spool seems to have a little smoother drag and better line management. Either way….slingin’ senkos on a spinner is a blast! I have caught a few DD bass with it last year. Skipping docks is a lot of fun. Make sure you use 20lb braid to a 12lb leader. Which type of leader is personal preference. I like INVISX. But some docks have rusty pilings and maybe ABRAZX might be better. Also, you should try Berkley Fusion weighted wacky hooks (1/16th). Hook the senko exactly behind the “egg sack” and it will drive those fish nuts! Welcome to the “DEI” of bass fishing. I love my spinners with their bright pink braid! Steez, where can I pick up a Falcon shaky head rod local to the metroplex? Cheapest place to get Falcon rods are straight from Falcon. No tax and free shipping for Expert and up.
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Re: Spinning setup for senkos
[Re: dk2429]
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04/08/25 01:38 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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As much as I like Falcon, I can’t get onboard with their spinning rods. The way the grip is designed is asinine. Well hell! I was gonna 100% recommend a Falcon Lowrider “Shakyhead” spinning rod. I have a few of them, because I like them and they are absolutely a steal at $129. The Daiwa reel is a good choice, but I think a 3000 size is a little better for bass fishing a senko. The slightly larger spool seems to have a little smoother drag and better line management. Either way….slingin’ senkos on a spinner is a blast! I have caught a few DD bass with it last year. Skipping docks is a lot of fun. Make sure you use 20lb braid to a 12lb leader. Which type of leader is personal preference. I like INVISX. But some docks have rusty pilings and maybe ABRAZX might be better. Also, you should try Berkley Fusion weighted wacky hooks (1/16th). Hook the senko exactly behind the “egg sack” and it will drive those fish nuts! Welcome to the “DEI” of bass fishing. I love my spinners with their bright pink braid! Steez, where can I pick up a Falcon shaky head rod local to the metroplex? Cheapest place to get Falcon rods are straight from Falcon. No tax and free shipping for Expert and up. SWS always has given me a cash discount that is beyond tax. And no shipping. And ya get to touch it before ya buy it. 
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Spinning setup for senkos
[Re: tmd11111]
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04/08/25 01:46 AM
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ReelSlow
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It’s all them NRX’s you keep buying. You know Falcon makes a better rod called the Cara for over half the price Had a Cara, wasn't impressed. Gave it away. That's why you so broke, i'd have given you 20 bucks for it.
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Re: Spinning setup for senkos
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04/08/25 01:49 AM
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dk2429
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Awesome! I don’t have the luxury of being close to tackle shops loaded down with bass gear. Academy down here is a joke on bass stuff. My best option on Falcon is just ordering straight from them. The only Falcon dealer I have is about 10 mins from here but they usually don’t have what I’m looking for. I didn’t see any Lowrider spinning rods in there for example. Just Bucoo and one Expert That’s why I’m on here when I want to get a new rod, because I don’t have the option to “try before I buy” when it comes to them nice bass rods
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Re: Spinning setup for senkos
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04/08/25 12:28 PM
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NRX+872s with a Shimano Stella I have both an 872s and 852s NRX+ and both are a little stiff for weightless wacky. A little softer tip gives you more carry and will skip much better.
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