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May 15, 2022 5:08 pm
Vital Statistics:
Length: 53.0mm
Weight: 11g
Type: Floating
Hook: #6
Other: Split rings: #2, front and back
Color: 18 patterns
Running depth: 3.5m
Price MSRP: 1,650 yen
Introduced: Oct 2020
Some of my production patterns will be shown below.
Tackle of choice for this bait:
Rod - Daiwa Tatula Elite 7’ Medium Heavy casting rod - TAEL701MHRB-G
Reel - Daiwa Zillion TW HD 1000XH 8.1:1 or Daiwa Zillion SV TW 1000XH 8.5:1
Line - Sunline Defier (Co-polymer) 15lb or 17lb test
I do most of most of my fishing in a small, local reservoir of about 1000 acres. Water clarity from slightly dingy to pretty clear. Depths to 45’ but average is probably in the 20’-22’ range. Bottom composition is red clay in most areas but a few spots of softball to volleyball sized rip-rap. Forage is threadfin shad, crawfish, panfish and terrestrial creatures.
The bait runs about 10’, I target between 6 and 8 feet, sometimes a bit shallower with the red craw, a bit deeper with the shad patterns. Although I caught my biggest caught during prespawn, I’ve caught some nice fish during the summer schooling periods.
This is just a thumbnail sketch, if there are any additional particulars, let me know.
Thanks
Kitty went about 5 lbs
My PB LMB - 8 lbs 5 oz (no longer my PB, up to 8 lbs 8 oz, see “Harrier Thread”)
dragon1 reacted
October 5, 2022 6:59 am
Very detailed and useful, thanks for taking the time to write up and share.
October 8, 2022 6:19 pm
Outstanding, bud. I’m assuming those are your top 4?…
October 9, 2022 9:16 pm
How's the rebound on that Lightning Glass? come back quick?
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October 11, 2022 4:16 am
How's the rebound on that Lightning Glass? come back quick?
Just on casting and retrieve it’s very good but I’ve yet to catch a fish on it. I’m trying to find the best bait. Will keep you updated on playing a fish and response.
I had an Evergreen 6’6” Super Nova fiberglass cranking rod that was just too sloppy for taste. The Lightning is actually light and crisp for a glass rod.
October 11, 2022 6:44 pm
@blitzdr please let us know what your experience is after some time spent. I’m intrigued and honestly own/like various cranking rod builds, whether it be glass, composite or hybrids. Just depends on how they are built/who’s designing them. Most glass are a bit too sloppy for me, but a couple have stayed in the lineup.
October 15, 2022 2:14 pm
I use this lure as well and its great in deep clear water. I use it on 12lb test. The just seem to out fish all similar sized lures.
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