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ICAST 2016 Preview - Your Favorites ? 2024


fishing user avatarChrisD46 reply : 

BASSMASTER has just uploaded a number of new items which will be shown at this year's ICAST Show - what are your favorites ?


fishing user avatarTim Kelly reply : 

The new Minn Kota, if it is what it appears to be, a foretrex with anchor lock!


fishing user avatarkickerfish1 reply : 

Disappointed in another split grip GLX...


fishing user avatarGundog reply : 

Trapper hooks look really interesting and so does the line welder if it works as they say it does.


fishing user avatarA-Jay reply : 

Gantia Jointed Swimbait ~ Z-Man TRD TubeZ ~ Shimano Metanium MGL ~ St Croix Legend Glass Rods

Minn Kota Ultrex ~ Bass Mifia Deep Cranking Coffin

A-Jay


fishing user avatariabass8 reply : 

More curious rather than excited about what gloomis new focus on "balance" means to them on the new glx


fishing user avatarFurther North reply : 
  On 7/8/2016 at 7:09 PM, ChrisD46 said:

BASSMASTER has just uploaded a number of new items which will be shown at this year's ICAST Show - what are your favorites ?

Where might I find the uploads?


fishing user avatarbuzzed bait reply : 

couple cool new DT colors from Rapala
Big TRD from Z Man
 


fishing user avatarAvalonjohn44 reply : 
  On 7/9/2016 at 4:40 AM, Further North said:

Where might I find the uploads?

http://www.bassmaster.com/slideshow/icast-2016-sneak-peek


fishing user avatarJoe H. reply : 

Cool new hardbaits from Megabass. New Glx looks good I dont have a problem with the split grip but like kickerfish I would prefer full...


fishing user avatarFurther North reply : 
  On 7/9/2016 at 6:23 AM, Avalonjohn44 said:

http://www.bassmaster.com/slideshow/icast-2016-sneak-peek

Thanks!


fishing user avatarherruberraschen reply : 

The new Mustad hook. Looks like the ole classic worm hook, just updated with heavier wire and a nice keeper. 


fishing user avatarcgolf reply : 

The TRD Tubez which I had heard about a while ago, so hoping we don't have to wait to long for that one to hit the shelves. 

The trapper hook is intriguing, I can't figure out if if is legit or just another gimmick. I will probably pick some up to find out which it is. 


fishing user avatarCgrinder reply : 

New GLX MBR's could have full grips like the E6x ones.


fishing user avatarCoonedawg reply : 

I'm interested in the Zoom Original worms. I still have about 20 bags of the original pours of these worms. They are deadly on a shake head. I still pick up every pack I run across in older tackle stores. Maybe these newer ones will be as good as the older ones. 

 

Also I'm interested in the new Zman TRD Tubes.

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fishing user avatarfishwizzard reply : 

The Gill shorts look nice, I switched to softshell hiking pants for winter/fall and have yet to find a pair of shorts that I really like.

The Trapper hooks look interesting as well, I fish a lot of small, weightless plastics and if these things work they seem perfect for me. 

The Zman micro-finesse jigs are an instant buy, but I wish they offered one in 1/16oz.

And finally, the Zman TRD Tubes.  I am going to buy enough to fill my bathtub and swim around in them like Scrooge McDuck.  A cut down Hula Stick is my goto lure most days and this looks even better.  I was literally pining about something like this just a day or two ago.  Excited beyond reason here.  


fishing user avatarBluebasser86 reply : 

Zman tube and creature bait (going to be a killer swing head bait).

Pfluegar President baitcaster looks great, and if it's anything like the spinning reel.

Do-it Ned Rig mold with a keeper. Please, please, PLEASE have more than 1 cavity per size so I can stop pouring these things one at a time.

Seaguar Finesse fluoro and Rippin mono

Hardbaits were pretty disappointing. 


fishing user avatarIndianaFinesse reply : 

My I-cast wish of a ned rig do-it mold came true:)!  I can't wait until barlows gets the new mold in stock, plus the new baits z-man is releasing look awesome, especially the tube.  There goes my savings for a new topwater rod.:(


fishing user avatarTxHawgs reply : 
  On 7/8/2016 at 9:05 PM, kickerfish1 said:

Disappointed in another split grip GLX...

Where did u see this?


fishing user avatariabass8 reply : 

 

  On 7/11/2016 at 2:41 AM, TxHawgs said:

Where did u see this?

 

  On 7/9/2016 at 6:23 AM, Avalonjohn44 said:

http://www.bassmaster.com/slideshow/icast-2016-sneak-peek


fishing user avatarFish4bigfish reply : 

Debs thumper tail swimbait that butch brown keeps teasing me with!


fishing user avatarJon G reply : 

I was really thinking of picking up a GLX but these new ones just don't look as nice to me as the last ones..

I may try the Yo-Zuri TopKnot fluorocarbon since I really like Hybrid for cranking

Sunline BX2 may go on my frogging rod

Standup Fish head spin could be an awesome ripping bait


fishing user avatarrboat reply : 

Zman tube looks good, By the way any of you lucky guys in the industry that are going to Icast, if you have an extra ticket for a guest, I would love to go. Please let me know.


fishing user avatarTxHawgs reply : 

So no crankbait rods in the new GLX line.


fishing user avatarmcipinkie reply : 

Am I just getting old?    None this crap really looks new to me.  Just rehashing old stuff, telling us it's new and better, we can't live without it. and upping the price.  Spot lock, or whatever they call this year, trolling motor.  Who cares?  I don't see nothing that makes me reach for my credit card.

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fishing user avatarFordsnFishin reply : 

Zebco bullet 


fishing user avatarA-Jay reply : 

SK Popping Perch ~ .jpg

From this mornings SK FB page ~ "Only one more day until the official release of the NEW Strike King Popping Perch"

A-Jay


fishing user avatarMaster Bait'r reply : 

There are two things I'm over the moon about.

1- anything Z Man is releasing

2- the FeelFree pedal/troll/coast module that you can use with any of their pass-thru console boats.  That's a GAME CHANGER for me!  


fishing user avatarCgrinder reply : 

Popping perch is interesting. Hopefully it's Sexy Frog price and not Livetarget price. The pike are hungry for my wallet.


fishing user avatarMaster Bait'r reply : 
  On 7/12/2016 at 7:56 PM, Master Bait'r said:

2- the FeelFree pedal/troll/coast module that you can use with any of their pass-thru console boats.  That's a GAME CHANGER for me!  

 

For those who would like to read more...

https://www.rapidmedia.com/kayakangler/categories/gear/7842-feelfree-just-released-a-new-motor-pedal-drive-system

 


fishing user avatarcgolf reply : 

The Rapala Shad Dancer looks like a winner, will have to pick up a few of them, darn bait monkey


fishing user avatarSenko lover reply : 

To me, iCast really isn't that that exciting. It's a very important part of the fishing industry, and it brings a lot of exposure and everything. But an icast best of show really doesn't mean much to me. The things I listed caught my eye in one way, shape, or form, but I don't really see anything that mind blowing.

I'm pretty dang sure the Savage Rat or Duck will get the best of show this year, the duck being the most different thing I see being offered so far.

I like the new Ned Rig stuff, always fun to experiment.

I've been looking forward to the Strike King Popping Perch for at least a year since I first read about it.

The Yamamato Zako swimbait looks pretty cool for a trailer.

Considering how good of a company they are and the value of the spinning version, the Pfleuger President baitcast reel just might prove to be the best $80 reel on the market.

 

 

 


fishing user avatariabass8 reply : 

This graph is bigger than my desktop computer monitor...yes, that's a 24 inch graph. Just read they are 12k a piece.

Wonder if they will have to repitch their prop after losing top end speed due to wind resistance...

 

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fishing user avatarMarkH024 reply : 
  On 7/13/2016 at 3:42 AM, iabass8 said:

This graph is bigger than my desktop computer monitor...yes, that's a 24 inch graph. Just read they are 12k a piece.

Wonder if they will have to repitch their prop after losing top end speed due to wind resistance...

 

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Welppp...now we just need it to be able to stream live tv and we can all turn our mortgages in and live on our boats. No reason to go home.


fishing user avatard-camarena reply : 

12k???


fishing user avatarWRB reply : 
  On 7/13/2016 at 4:09 AM, MarkH024 said:

Welppp...now we just need it to be able to stream live tv and we can all turn our mortgages in and live on our boats. No reason to go home.

How may need to increase boat accident/ collision insurance.

Tom


fishing user avatarIndianaFinesse reply : 

I heard that tackle warehouse is going to have a promotion going on the new Tubez right after I-cast!


fishing user avatarcgolf reply : 

The Bill Lewis Stutterstep looks pretty cool, I want to see how it looks in the water, if anyone knows of a video let me know. 


fishing user avatarMaster Bait'r reply : 
  On 7/13/2016 at 5:33 AM, d-camarena said:

12k???

 

Thats a really nice boat right there lol


fishing user avatarkickerfish1 reply : 
  On 7/13/2016 at 10:04 AM, Master Bait'r said:

 

Thats a really nice boat right there lol

No kidding. For that kind of money just get the needed glasses if you can't read numbers on small screens. Anything beyond 10-12 inches would be overkill IMO. What are people trying to do? Display their graph info so everyone on that lake can see it.

My buddy runs dual 10 inch screens on his Ranger. I can read the graph up front from the back of the boat during low light periods. He also has 5 locators on that boat which IMO is overkill, but hey, if you can, than why notB)


fishing user avatarCoonedawg reply : 
  On 7/13/2016 at 10:03 AM, cgolf said:

The Bill Lewis Stutterstep looks pretty cool, I want to see how it looks in the water, if anyone knows of a video let me know. 

The Stutter Step from Bill Lewis Outdoors Rat-L-Trap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flT86shxEEQ


fishing user avatarBluebasser86 reply : 
  On 7/13/2016 at 1:29 PM, Coonedawg said:

The Stutter Step from Bill Lewis Outdoors Rat-L-Trap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flT86shxEEQ

I wasn't interested in that bait until I watched the video. Add another one to the list of baits I'll be trying. 


fishing user avatarherruberraschen reply : 

Strike King downsized the Bullworm. I may be in the minority but that 10" one is humongous. I will like the 8" better. 


fishing user avatarIndianaFinesse reply : 
  On 7/13/2016 at 1:29 PM, Coonedawg said:

The Stutter Step from Bill Lewis Outdoors Rat-L-Trap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flT86shxEEQ

:love-158:


fishing user avatarthebillsman reply : 
  On 7/13/2016 at 8:50 PM, herruberraschen said:

Strike King downsized the Bullworm. I may be in the minority but that 10" one is humongous. I will like the 8" better. 

8" is still huge!


fishing user avatarBass Turd reply : 
  On 7/13/2016 at 10:18 AM, kickerfish1 said:

No kidding. For that kind of money just get the needed glasses if you can't read numbers on small screens. Anything beyond 10-12 inches would be overkill IMO. What are people trying to do? Display their graph info so everyone on that lake can see it.

My buddy runs dual 10 inch screens on his Ranger. I can read the graph up front from the back of the boat during low light periods. He also has 5 locators on that boat which IMO is overkill, but hey, if you can, than why notB)

I think these were made for commercial fishing boats. I've seen one that big on a tuna boat. The captain can see it all the way from the stern. 


fishing user avatarHez reply : 
  On 7/14/2016 at 12:10 AM, thebillsman said:

8" is still huge!

That's what she said


fishing user avatarkickerfish1 reply : 
  On 7/8/2016 at 9:05 PM, kickerfish1 said:

Disappointed in another split grip GLX...

Looks like the MBR series rods will be full grip. I stand corrected.


fishing user avatarKlebs01 reply : 
  On 7/13/2016 at 10:18 AM, kickerfish1 said:

No kidding. For that kind of money just get the needed glasses if you can't read numbers on small screens. Anything beyond 10-12 inches would be overkill IMO. What are people trying to do? Display their graph info so everyone on that lake can see it.

My buddy runs dual 10 inch screens on his Ranger. I can read the graph up front from the back of the boat during low light periods. He also has 5 locators on that boat which IMO is overkill, but hey, if you can, than why notB)

Seems to be aimed at the off shore crowd, where this isn't much compared to the boat. The large screen would be useful to show radar (other boats and weather), nav, sonar, and gauges/auto Pilate at the same time. 


fishing user avatariabass8 reply : 

bass mafia blade box. that is one awesome spinnerbait/buzzbait box. The new terminal box looks over the top. The standard coffin is great as is and probably holds more. 


fishing user avatarj bab reply : 
  On 7/8/2016 at 9:22 PM, Gundog said:

Trapper hooks look really interesting and so does the line welder if it works as they say it does.

the line welder doesn't actually weld the line to itself, it basically holds it together with some epoxy type stuff... It could be practical in some situations but a lot of times the fish are gonna see a chunk of plastic in front of the lure. That's just the impression I got from the classic this year when I tried one


fishing user avatarfishwizzard reply : 
  On 7/13/2016 at 9:18 AM, IndianaFinesse said:

I heard that tackle warehouse is going to have a promotion going on the new Tubez right after I-cast!

I couldn't help myself and bought two packs of each instock color.  I am about to leave town for a week or so for work and am going to tear the SMs up when I get back.

 


fishing user avatarnhpleasantlakebass reply : 

I am deff excited about the feel free overdrive. Also this nucanoe with the bow mounted trolling motor is pretty sweet.

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fishing user avatarJrob78 reply : 
  On 7/14/2016 at 7:06 AM, iabass8 said:

bass mafia blade box. that is one awesome spinnerbait/buzzbait box. The new terminal box looks over the top. The standard coffin is great as is and probably holds more. 

The blade box and the deep diver box look awesome.  I don't think I would go for the terminal box but for the super anal it's probably perfect.


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Several new canoe/kayak offerings this year from all the major brands.  We shot a bunch of videos today on all of them, and will get them posted asap.  Lots of other new products that aren't getting as much press that we'll bring to you shortly.  The new Savage Gear baits....WOW!  You're not going to believe your eyes when you see the video!

Stay tuned!


fishing user avatarblckshirt98 reply : 

FLW just put up a post with the "Best Of" winners - http://www.flwfishing.com/tips/2016-07-14-icast-2016-new-product-showcase-awards

- The Savage Gear duck looks awesome in the water.
- Looking for a price on those St. Croix Legend Glass rods.
- Those Trapper hooks have me scratching my head, can anyone explain the theory behind that hook design?
- I've been eyeing the Old Town Predator kayak since i first came out, but was trying to figure out if a Hobie with the pedal drive would be a better option, but now the Predator has it's own pedal drive system, so that ends the debate.
 


fishing user avatarSenko lover reply : 

I've been watching some of the product videos, and the Bass Mafia stuff really caught my eye. I'm a sucker for organization and these things look freaking awesome.

 

 

 


fishing user avatarTim Kelly reply : 

Hackney's been making me smile. A lot of his Icast presentations have been delightfully flippant and amusing. 


fishing user avatarGundog reply : 

Saw a short video on "JigSkinz". Allows you to put a new cover on different baits like topwaters, jerkbaits and cranks. The video says it works with lead jigs too. Not sure I'd buy it but looks interesting.


fishing user avatarlakeannaangler reply : 

I'm excited for the storm arashi spin to get my foot wet into spybaiting. Also going to get a pflueger president xt casting reel . The new live target swim baits look good. Also might try the new seaguar lines.


fishing user avatarthebillsman reply : 

seriously.. what are those "trapper" hooks?


fishing user avatarblckshirt98 reply : 

It looks like you can sign up for free samples of those Trapper hooks (shipping Dec 2016) - https://trappertackle.com/sign-up-for-free-samples


fishing user avatarLogan S reply : 

The Yo-Zuri Top Knot flouro is something I'll probably try out.  Same diameters as Seaguar/Sunline and priced right to compete with Red Label.  New colors in the Rage Bug and Menace plus the bigger size in the Rage Bug will also find their way into my boat.  Bass Mafia Blade Box probably will too.  

I'm very interested to see how the Ultrex trolling motor plays out over the next year or so too...


fishing user avatard-camarena reply : 

Me too^^^ 

only thing interesting to me is the pflueger baitcasting reel and some zman stuff. Other than that this years icast is garbage


fishing user avatarA-Jay reply : 

Cool to see that the Humminbird Helix 10 SI took "Best of" in Electronics at ICAST 2016 ~

Especially since there's a couple flush mounted in the Lund.

:)

A-Jay

 


fishing user avatarMassYak85 reply : 
  On 7/14/2016 at 10:35 AM, Glenn said:

Several new canoe/kayak offerings this year from all the major brands.  We shot a bunch of videos today on all of them, and will get them posted asap.  Lots of other new products that aren't getting as much press that we'll bring to you shortly.  The new Savage Gear baits....WOW!  You're not going to believe your eyes when you see the video!

Stay tuned!

x2

The rat has me the most excited. 


fishing user avatarOklahoma Mike reply : 
  On 7/15/2016 at 6:58 AM, blckshirt98 said:

It looks like you can sign up for free samples of those Trapper hooks (shipping Dec 2016) - https://trappertackle.com/sign-up-for-free-samples

Thank you for contacting us. Our team will be in touch shortly to answer your question.

If you signed up for free samples, we will be shipping those in December of 2016.


fishing user avatarUKCATSBASSER reply : 

Optima baits boom boom swim bait

rat l trap new top water

strike kings new offerings

double plopper

seems to be a pretty good year to me


fishing user avatarhoosierbass07 reply : 

My favorite reels by far are Shimano, but what word is this guy saying? It almost sounds like NAZI. lol.  I think Shimano needs to change the name a little bit. 

 


fishing user avatarEvanT123 reply : 

I really like the looks of the daiwa bg spinning reels. 6 bearings, all metal, direct drive and no magseal. For about 100-120 count me in!


fishing user avatarDeansey reply : 
  On 7/13/2016 at 10:03 AM, cgolf said:

The Bill Lewis Stutterstep looks pretty cool, I want to see how it looks in the water, if anyone knows of a video let me know. 

pretty much signed up to say this. Has anybody ever seen a topwater lure that gets its action from the tail? already pre ordered in two patterns and might have to take a shot at making my own if i can't wait until september.


fishing user avatarcgolf reply : 
  On 7/17/2016 at 11:14 AM, Deansey said:

pretty much signed up to say this. Has anybody ever seen a topwater lure that gets its action from the tail? already pre ordered in two patterns and might have to take a shot at making my own if i can't wait until september.

Reminds me of a couple of Musky swimbaits I have that will do a 180 on a twitch to tick off a following fish enough to slam the lure. 


fishing user avatarDeansey reply : 
  On 7/17/2016 at 11:22 AM, cgolf said:

Reminds me of a couple of Musky swimbaits I have that will do a 180 on a twitch to tick off a following fish enough to slam the lure. 

honestly, I thought they were just unsegmented swim baits before I they explained the action in the videos. As we both know though, even if you keep one of those on the surface, there not gonna disrupt the water much. That tail moves water like a backwards popper. If you look, the shape of the sides does a lot of work too!


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Ok guys, here it is - the Suicide Duck, the Rad bait, and more new baits from Savage Gear!

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

The Garmin Quickdraw feature - pretty dang cool!

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Shaw Grigsby took some time to talk to me about the new finesse line from Seaguar.  I asked him a few questions that made him reveal some secret tactics he'll be using on upcoming tournaments!

 

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Z-Man baits introduced 17 new baits at ICAST.  I couldn't get all of them, but here are the top 5, including a NEW "ned rig":

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

The Okuma EVX series fishing rods have been redesigned for 2017. Get a sneak peak at the new features now!

 


fishing user avatarIndianaFinesse reply : 
  On 7/19/2016 at 8:13 AM, Glenn said:
  On 7/18/2016 at 5:50 AM, Glenn said:

Ok guys, here it is - the Suicide Duck, the Rad bait, and more new baits from Savage Gear!

 

The Okuma EVX series fishing rods have been redesigned for 2017. Get a sneak peak at the new features now!

 

 

  On 7/18/2016 at 11:25 AM, Glenn said:

Z-Man baits introduced 17 new baits at ICAST.  I couldn't get all of them, but here are the top 5, including a NEW "ned rig":

 

Dude, you are not helping my resolve to not buy anything else! 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Big O needs no introduction here, so here he is introducing new baits at ICAST, along with an exclusive announcement only seen here!

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

We were there when Hobie introduced their new Mirage Drive. Take a look - what do you think?

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Mike McClelland shows you the new baits coming out from SPRO this year.

 

 


fishing user avatarhoosierbass07 reply : 

Looks like there is some hot competition now between the kayak makers and their peddle/motor drives now.  I assume this means good things for the customer/fans of kayak fishing.  Hopefully this competition will bring down the price of the peddle and motor drives.  


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Ish Monroe shows you how to use 3D structureScan to catch more fish!

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Check out the features of the new Predator PDL kayak from Old Town Canoe

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

See the new LiveTarget swimbaits coming out in 2017, debuted at the 2016 ICAST show!

 

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Laura Ann Foshee explains the what, why, and how of custom fishing rods for bass fishing.

 

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

An overview of the new power AND peddle driven kayak from Wilderness Systems!

 

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

See the brand new fishing gear from Simms Fishing Products, debuted at the 2016 ICAST show.

 

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

See the new Bass Release ruler for instant measurement and weight estimation for quick catch and release.

 

 


fishing user avatarGundog reply : 
  On 7/21/2016 at 8:48 PM, Glenn said:

See the new Bass Release ruler for instant measurement and weight estimation for quick catch and release.

 

 

No more playing "Guess the weight" or lying to your friends saying " That 15 incher was all of 10 lbs". Nice idea. Gonna have to pick me up one of those for the canoe.


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Pro Wesley Strader explains how he uses Lowrance electronics in his fishing to help him locate and catch more fish!

 

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Check out the new wireless kill switch MOB (Man Over Board) system introduced at the 2016 ICAST show.

 

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

See who the 2016 Diawa bass pros are and learn about each one of them. Randy Howell, Ish Monroe, Takahiro Omori, and more!

 

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Ish Monroe details some of the new products and features from Daiwa at the 2016 ICAST show.

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Andy Montgomery delivers in comical fashion the virtues of Daiwa's T-Wing System on its reels.

 

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Seth Feider explains the features of his new Diawa jerkbait rod.

 

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Randy Howell explains the features of the Zillion and Steez equipment he uses on the tournament trail.

 

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Brent Ehler details the new Tatula CT Type-R reel and the new Cronos fishing rods from Daiwa .

 

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Takahiro Omori explains why the 9.1 Zillion fishing reel helps him perform better in tournaments.

 

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Brett Hite on Daiwa Reels and Evergreen Baits

 

 


fishing user avatarGlenn reply : 

Doesn't it look like all these guys are singing?  Just sayin'

 

 


fishing user avatarIndianaFinesse reply : 

Has anybody had any on the water experience with the z-man big trd, tube-z, or the shroom-z jig?


fishing user avatarfishwizzard reply : 

I spent a few hours one afternoon fishing the trd tube for smallmouth in a small river.  It seems to have more action then a TRD, but is lighter and doesn't cast or skip as well.  Action-wise, it looks much better when swam then the TRD, but not as much as a half zlinker it shortned Hula stick.  

It was durable and preformed well on the zman jigs, with a perfect fall rate on the 1/20oz one.  It faired less well on Gopher 1/16oz jigs, it didn't stay on well without glue.  

Where it really shined, was rigged weedlessly on An Owner 1/16oz-#1/0 Ultrahead bAll jig.   The solid head held the shank well and the hollow rear allows much much better hook sets then a TRD or other solid plastic.  The durability is also amazing rigged this way.  

The tentacels didn't have much action and stuck together until I lubed them up with scent.  While the plastic isn't nearly as absorbent as a older hall zlinker, the tentacels and hollow butt really help the scent last.   I am going to look into a more viscous scent to try and fill the hollow butt with it.  

All in all, I like it.  Right now 90% of my MWF fishing is done with half zlinkers and shortned Hula sticks.  I use the former for more swimming presentations and the latter for more more hop/drag ones.  I plan to fish the TRD Tube against the Hula stick to see if one or the other performs better. 


fishing user avatarIndianaFinesse reply : 

Has anybody had any experience, good or bad, with pfluegar's president baitcasting reel or the stutter step?


fishing user avatarBluebasser86 reply : 
  On 10/1/2016 at 9:04 AM, IndianaFinesse said:

Has anybody had any experience, good or bad, with pfluegar's president baitcasting reel or the stutter step?

I posted my review on the stutter step on another thread.

The President has really wowed me so far. It's been a lot like the spinning version so far, feels like a solid workhorse that is probably worth more than they're charging. Obviously only time will tell if it has the durability of the spinning version, but I'm pretty confident it will prove itself worthy there too in time. 

  On 7/10/2016 at 9:09 PM, IndianaFinesse said:

My I-cast wish of a ned rig do-it mold came true:)!  

Have you heard or seen anything more about this? I'm anxiously awaiting the release of this mold but I-Cast is the last I've heard about it. Makes me wonder if Z-Man is fighting them on producing it. 


fishing user avatarIndianaFinesse reply : 
  On 10/1/2016 at 2:42 PM, Bluebasser86 said:

I posted my review on the stutter step on another thread.

The President has really wowed me so far. It's been a lot like the spinning version so far, feels like a solid workhorse that is probably worth more than they're charging. Obviously only time will tell if it has the durability of the spinning version, but I'm pretty confident it will prove itself worthy there too in time. 

Have you heard or seen anything more about this? I'm anxiously awaiting the release of this mold but I-Cast is the last I've heard about it. Makes me wonder if Z-Man is fighting them on producing it. 

Thanks, I have not heard anything on the ned rigging mold.  If I see anything about it I'll let you know, I sure hope they do end up putting it on the market.


fishing user avatarAllen Der reply : 
  On 10/1/2016 at 2:42 PM, Bluebasser86 said:

The President has really wowed me so far. It's been a lot like the spinning version so far, feels like a solid workhorse that is probably worth more than they're charging. Obviously only time will tell if it has the durability of the spinning version, but I'm pretty confident it will prove itself worthy there too in time. 

 

have you used a current model Supreme baitcaster?  if so how would you compare it to the new president baitcaster?  I've been really happy with my Supreme and can usually find them well below MSRP


fishing user avatarBluebasser86 reply : 
  On 10/3/2016 at 4:59 AM, Allen Der said:

have you used a current model Supreme baitcaster?  if so how would you compare it to the new president baitcaster?  I've been really happy with my Supreme and can usually find them well below MSRP

Yes, I have a Supreme and Supreme XT. I like the President better than the Supreme but not ready to say it's as good as the XT yet.


fishing user avatarIndianaFinesse reply : 
  On 10/3/2016 at 8:47 AM, Bluebasser86 said:

Yes, I have a Supreme and Supreme XT. I like the President better than the Supreme but not ready to say it's as good as the XT yet.

Can it cast as light of lures as a reel with centrifugal brakes?  Is it very easy to palm, i prefer a low profile reel for walking baits and jerkbaits?


fishing user avatarBluebasser86 reply : 
  On 10/3/2016 at 9:10 PM, IndianaFinesse said:

Can it cast as light of lures as a reel with centrifugal brakes?  Is it very easy to palm, i prefer a low profile reel for walking baits and jerkbaits?

I know it can cast a 90 Whopper Plopper out of sight but I haven't used anything super light. I have no doubt that it will handle light baits without issues. It's nice and compact, very easy to palm.


fishing user avatarBluebasser86 reply : 
  On 10/2/2016 at 8:52 AM, IndianaFinesse said:

Thanks, I have not heard anything on the ned rigging mold.  If I see anything about it I'll let you know, I sure hope they do end up putting it on the market.

It's here!

http://store.do-itmolds.com/Midwest-Finesse-JigbrSz-116-332-18-532-316-14brHk-Owner-5313brCollar-Wire-Holder_p_1255.html

Mine should be here next week. Have to admit, pretty disappointed that they didn't make it with the traditional Ned Rig jighead weights. Seems like they're trying to cash in on the rush and didn't do much homework on it. I was hoping for a mold with 1/20, 1/16, and 3/32, maybe 2 cavities of each. Oh well, beggars can't be choosers, I just won't have any use for this mold and anything above 1/8oz most likely. 


fishing user avatarMIbassyaker reply : 
  On 10/3/2016 at 8:47 AM, Bluebasser86 said:

Yes, I have a Supreme and Supreme XT. I like the President better than the Supreme but not ready to say it's as good as the XT yet.

Is there any word on whether or when a lefty version of the President will come out?


fishing user avatarIndianaFinesse reply : 
  On 10/15/2016 at 5:41 PM, Bluebasser86 said:

It's here!

http://store.do-itmolds.com/Midwest-Finesse-JigbrSz-116-332-18-532-316-14brHk-Owner-5313brCollar-Wire-Holder_p_1255.html

Mine should be here next week. Have to admit, pretty disappointed that they didn't make it with the traditional Ned Rig jighead weights. Seems like they're trying to cash in on the rush and didn't do much homework on it. I was hoping for a mold with 1/20, 1/16, and 3/32, maybe 2 cavities of each. Oh well, beggars can't be choosers, I just won't have any use for this mold and anything above 1/8oz most likely. 

I was also hoping for and expecting one with smaller weight sizes than 1/16 ounce, something like two cavities for 1/32 oz, 1/20 oz. and two or three cavities for the 1/16 ounce mold.  Not sure why you would ever use a 1/4 ounce ned rig jig head, or for that matter anything over 3/32 ounce seems overkill to me.  At least it has few more choices and the option for a wire keeper.  Thanks for the heads up on it being for sale though, I might just get it anyways.


fishing user avatarBluebasser86 reply : 
  On 10/16/2016 at 6:50 AM, MIbassyaker said:

Is there any word on whether or when a lefty version of the President will come out?

I haven't heard anything on it. It's really a shame that companies don't release lefties at the same time. It can't be that hard to switch the handle side. I think it's going to be worth the wait for the lefties once they're released though.




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