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Jonathan Clarke

New Topwater Mouse Lure Is Wild!

Move over, frogs—there’s a new topwater boss in town! Just tried the Lunkerhunt Furenzy Mouse and wow, the AquaFur tech actually helps you cast further and hooks those big bass like a dream. It glides over weeds, looks super real, and the fish totally fall for it. Plus, it comes in a bunch of colors and sizes. If you’re tired of the same old frog, this mouse is a must-try for your next bass trip! #News #BassFishing #FishingGear

fisherchad

Rooster Tails just always deliver 😏

Rooster Tails might be the ultimate confidence lure. Bass, bluegill, crappie—you name it, they’ll bite. Just cast, let it sink a sec, and straight retrieve. Only downside? They love snagging everything if there’s cover. Still worth it though. What’s your go-to “never fail” lure? #fishing #roostertail #fishinggear

dsmith

Are scented lures a gimmick or game changer?

Spent weeks comparing scented vs regular lures. Still on the fence about effectiveness. Do they actually attract more fish or just empty wallets? #fishing #scentedlures #fishinggear #fishingtips

kdiaz

Cheap fly reels: not all budget gear is equal

Own several basic cast disc reels (mostly Okuma-made) that have lasted thousands of hours in freshwater. Solid workhorses. Tried a loaded MaxCatch eco reel last fall - caught 1000+ fish on it but already seeing wear. Doubt it'll survive its first year or first fly line change. Not even close to those $60-70 reels I already had. Sometimes you really do get what you pay for. Anyone else notice huge quality differences even within "budget" fly gear? #fishing #flyfishing #fishinggear #fishingtips

kdiaz

expensive rods don't catch more fish, right?

After trying everything from $50 to $300 rods, I gotta say… expensive gear might feel great, but it doesn’t magically put more fish on the line. It’s still about timing, technique, and knowing your water. Who else thinks we're overthinking this gear game? #fishing #budgetfishing #fishinggear

fisherchad

$45 aliexpress rod vs $300 jdm - brutal truth

Rod sensitivity these days is wild—my $45 Mifine Microbite from AliExpress feels almost as good as my $300 JDM rods. But I only use it in sketchy spots like rock jetties. For regular fishing, I stick to my favorites. After trying rods from $80 to $300, the Olympic UX line feels like the best balance of performance and price. What's your rod philosophy? #fishing #ultralightfishing #fishinggear

kdiaz

Spent way too much on ultralight rods, here's what I learned

Wanted to share some thoughts on UL rods after trying gear across all price ranges. I started small and slowly worked my way up— $50 → $150: HUGE sensitivity jump, totally worth it $150 → $250: decent improvement $250+: marginal gains, but might matter for pressured waters My go-to benchmark? TFO Trout & Panfish II - solid midrange that won't break the bank. I've got some high-end stuff too (Shimano Soare XR, Edge UL rods) and yeah, they're crazy sensitive. Perfect for feeling the difference between weeds and actual strikes from finicky fish. But real talk? My TFO and Daiwa Presso UL ($75 version) come on almost every trip. They give me 75-80% of that premium sensitivity in a way more forgiving package if something breaks on the trail. Build your setup incrementally - you'll know when you need that next step up. What's your UL rod sweet spot? #fishing #ultralightfishing #fishinggear

fisherchad

Am I the only one who finds baitcasters meh?

Been using baitcasters for a year now - they're decent but not the game-changer everyone claims. Key lesson: cast slower! Light rigs need gentle casts, not aggressive whips like spinning reels. Also learned light line (<20lb braid) digs into the spool and causes backlash, so I stick to spinners for that. Same distance, way less headache. Anyone else find baitcasters overhyped? #fishing #FishingTips #BaitcasterHacks #FishingGear

jasonking

Did I wreck my first baitcaster? 🎣

Got my first baitcaster (Zillion) and immediately started messing with every knob like a kid with a new toy. Turns out you're NOT supposed to touch the tension knob on these - they come factory set! Tried to fix it based on YouTube videos but still feels off. Everyone says Zillions are amazing, but mine's been nothing but frustration. Anyone else made this mistake or have tips? #fishing #baitcaster #zillionreel #fishinggear #fishingtips

kdiaz

Spinning reels aren't "simpler" than baitcasters

Been using both for years and gotta say - baitcasters are actually simpler in operation. Push button, throw, done. But spinning reels? Hold the line with your finger, check the bail position, flip it, cast, release, flip back, reel in... plus those dreaded wind knots! Sure, they're more forgiving for beginners, but "simpler"? What's your take on this? #fishing #SpinningReel #Baitcaster #FishingGear

Tag Page fishinggear

New Topwater Mouse Lure Is Wild!

Rooster Tails just always deliver 😏

Are scented lures a gimmick or game changer?

Cheap fly reels: not all budget gear is equal

expensive rods don't catch more fish, right?

$45 aliexpress rod vs $300 jdm - brutal truth

Spent way too much on ultralight rods, here's what I learned

Am I the only one who finds baitcasters meh?

Did I wreck my first baitcaster? 🎣

Spinning reels aren't "simpler" than baitcasters