Originally Posted by
redearhoosier
Quick note on tonight's action using my 7'3" Triple Cross and 6'3" Finetail Area Stage SUL. The TC is paired with the 2004 Luvias and the Finetail is paired with the 1003 Luvias. I really wish the TC was paired with the 1003 Luvias, too.
When I first got to my spot on the bank, I was using the TC. I landed my first shellcracker using the TC. I immediately put it down and went to using my Finetail for the remainder of the day. The Finetail is just a crazy amount of fun. You kind of wonder if you're going to land these 11 and 12 inch crackers!! You absolutely can not muscle them in with this rod. It makes me a better angler because I have to allow the fish to play itself out. I have learned from experience and from Randy, that keeping the drag loose is a must.
The highlight of the day outside of the shellcrackers, was landing a 5lb LM bass on the Finetail!!! The bass leaped two feet out of the water three times during an epic battle. A cat fisherman near me wanted the bass and I obliged...normally I return them.
Just wanted to share my experiences with the board. This is money well spent on this JDM gear! I'm going to go again in the morning only this time, I'm going to attack them with the Shimano Soare BB. Can't wait, can't wait!