Hi all, its been awhile since I've posted anything, that's going to change starting today. Today I want to talk about #KistlerRods. Made in America in Texas Kistler Rods are some of the best rods available. From the KLX, and Feel N Reel to the top of the line Z-Bone which is arguably the worlds … [Read more...]
Kistler KLX Review, Part 2
OK, I took my new KLX out for a day of fishing and as promised, here's my review. First off, a little statement from Kistler, then my review “Kistler Custom Fishing Rods announces a collaborative effort with North Fork Composites LLC and its master rod blank legend Gary Loomis. The all-new KLX … [Read more...]
Kistler KLX Review
I got my first Kistler Rods KLX Rod today and I must say that I’m pretty impressed. For those not familiar with the Kistler KLX here is the write up from Kistlers site; “Kistler Custom Fishing Rods announces a collaborative effort with North Fork Composites LLC and its master rod blank legend … [Read more...]
Reel Super Tuning Part 2
Hi, in Reel Super Tuning Part 1, I primarily discussed the bearing upgrade portion of super tuning as well as the Carbontex drag upgrade. As promised, here is part 2. Once again, let me start off by saying that any servicing or upgrading that you do to your reel you do so at your own risk and I will … [Read more...]
Reel Super Tuning Part 1
I’ve always liked to tinker with things and make them better than they originally were, just look at my truck, HA! So it only stands to reason that I would do the same thing with my fishing reels. While its true that a quality reel performs well straight out of the box, for those who want something … [Read more...]
Swim Baits
There are a variety of swim baits currently on the market, both in hard and soft bodied versions ranging from small Shad imitations, bluegill, bass and Hitch to large Trout baits. Yes, there are tons of them out there so I'll just touch on a few of them. The trout baits generally imitate stocked … [Read more...]
Crankbait hooks
Straight out of the box most of the hooks that come stock on crankbait’s leave something to be desired. I've tried sharpening my hooks in the past and I've just never been good at it. Maybe I need to have a sit down with a friend who is experienced with sharpening hooks and have him school me … [Read more...]
Upgrading the Drag and Servicing an Abu Revo
Today I thought I would explain how to upgrade the drag with Smoooooth Drag Carbontex replacement drag washers on a Abu Revo reel and seeing how I'll be tearing it down I figured I might as well service it at the same time. This video is on the Skeet Reese Revo which was very popular awhile back but … [Read more...]
Sunglasses, which ones are right for me?
That’s a question that I’m sure each and everyone of has asked more than once. With all the choices it can all be very confusing so I will attempt to break it down some, at least from my personal experiences. Before I go any further let me say that in my opinion, there is no one perfect pair for … [Read more...]
Revo, Low Profile Baitcasters:
Ever since I can remember I have been a Round Abu Garcia Reel man, I loved the tried and true design of the reels. Now don't take that statement wrong. I still love and use my round Abu reels, especially my Abu Morrum's but this is not about them, its about the new Abu Revo low profile … [Read more...]
