Here's a Customer Review of the Shimano Sustain 4000FG Spinning Reel: The Shimano Sustain 4000 FG spinning reel is an excellent reel for my purpose. I'm a west coast (SoCal) old school inshore/offshore fisherman. When I'm fishing inshore waters it's on my G Loomis IMX HSR9000s 7' 6" rod which is perfect for calico and sand bass. Whether I'm fly lining bait or using plastic the … [Read more...]
Do you have any Terez 3pc or 4pc rods?
Tom....do you have any Terez 3 – piece rods....or 4 pc? - Joe, ALFC Newsletter Subscriber Joe, Unfortunately all the Terez series rods are 1 pc rods. The Loomis Escape rods are all 3 pc travel rods. Here's a link for casting: http://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/g-loomis-escape-travel-rods-casting.html and Spinning: … [Read more...]
Shimano Dryfender 3T Rain Gear Review
The ultimate solution to those nasty rainy fishing days. The Dryfender Raingear is designed to keep you dry and comfortable all day. The 3T suit also offers superior wind protection for early morning boat rides in the cool weather. You will find yourself wearing this in and out of the rain. JACKET FEATURES: 3-Layer Dryfender 3T shell is waterproof, breathable and … [Read more...]
Ever Heard of a Shimano Wax Wing?
Ok, I must start this by admitting that I really hate to let the cat out of the bag and write this article. I have held off writing this for about 3 years now, enjoying knowing I was probably showing bass something they had never seen. But, I guess I just need to get it off my chest. Any of you bass guys heard of the Shimano Wax Wing jig? If not, you're going to want to get … [Read more...]
Suggestions on a rod/reel?
Stripers follow the herring running up the Hudson River and therefore make great bait. Most folks use Sabiki rigs to catch them. Those dang hooks catch everything. I've seen something called a Sabiki Rod that "stores" the rig, but reviews are very mixed. I'm convinced that a spinning rod/reel is better, using a clear plastic tube to store the Sabiki rig once your done … [Read more...]