Christmas Came Early, New Toys

[RavYak]

Just got the first part of my order in for this years new toys.

Stradic Ci4+ 1000
Talica 16 2 Speed
Spool of 15 lb Super Slick
7' ML Compre Rod
7'6" Light Walleye GLX Rod
7'6" Mod Fast IMX Swimbait Rod
8' Technium Sturgeon Rod
9' 6 wt NRX Fly Rod

Still waiting on 3 more items!

Metanium MGL150
Stradic Ci4+ 3000
7' M Compre

Add these to my new Hobie i11s and I have a lot of new toys to test out this summer.

Anyone else get anything new and exciting to try out this year?

[deschambault]

So far I am just waiting to see what new goodies software 3.0 on my Onix will bring. Version 2.7 last year was amazing.

[RavYak]

Originally Posted by deschambault

So far I am just waiting to see what new goodies software 3.0 on my Onix will bring. Version 2.7 last year was amazing.

Have you already downloaded it? Tried searching to see what all woul be on the update but could only find the odd detail, does sound like it is already available at least to some people though.

[deschambault]

I have downloaded it and loaded it onto my unit but won't get to see what it looks like until we do the dolly derby in Kootenay mid April.

[Tom Pullings]

Looking forward to trying out a few new rods and reels plus getting some serious time on my new ride 115.

[EZM]

Rav,

You shouldn't steal from work .......... not a good idea to post it online either ...... evidence ....lol

I love the feel and action of my Loomis bait casting rod - BUT hate the fact that the line flips over that tiny little guide on the front constantly ...... just keep an eye on it. I don't want to fire a cast out with it tangled over the tip.

Quick way to end the day of an expensive rod.

[Lowrance Fishburn]

Rod and reels look great! Im not so sure about that grout work though lol

[sns2]

Originally Posted by EZM

Rav,

You shouldn't steal from work .......... not a good idea to post it online either ...... evidence ....lol

I love the feel and action of my Loomis bait casting rod - BUT hate the fact that the line flips over that tiny little guide on the front constantly ...... just keep an eye on it. I don't want to fire a cast out with it tangled over the tip.

Quick way to end the day of an expensive rod.

Took the words right out of my mouth

[calgarygringo]

I hope they gave you a nice hat and shirt to advertise their stuff with all that Shimano stock. I assume you loaded up for the annual staff purchase. Good way to save some bucks and get good quality gear.

Originally Posted by RavYak

Just got the first part of my order in for this years new toys.

Stradic Ci4+ 1000
Talica 16 2 Speed
Spool of 15 lb Super Slick
7' ML Compre Rod
7'6" Light Walleye GLX Rod
7'6" Mod Fast IMX Swimbait Rod
8' Technium Sturgeon Rod
9' 6 wt NRX Fly Rod

Still waiting on 3 more items!

Metanium MGL150
Stradic Ci4+ 3000
7' M Compre

Add these to my new Hobie i11s and I have a lot of new toys to test out this summer.

Anyone else get anything new and exciting to try out this year?

[rcales]

i like your style, man

[RavYak]

Originally Posted by EZM

Rav,

You shouldn't steal from work .......... not a good idea to post it online either ...... evidence ....lol

I love the feel and action of my Loomis bait casting rod - BUT hate the fact that the line flips over that tiny little guide on the front constantly ...... just keep an eye on it. I don't want to fire a cast out with it tangled over the tip.

Quick way to end the day of an expensive rod.

Unfortunately they made me pay for them lol.

The IMX has regular size guides so I don't see that being an issue. I did have the same issue with my old St. Croix Rage though which did have micro guides. The walleye GLX spinning rod has some small guides at the end will see if I have any issues with it, if I am going to break any of these rods it will be the one.

The IMX will be my new heavier pike rod. I already have a St. Croix Avid crankbait rod which I am quite happy with for the regular size lures but needed something a bit heavier. I should have maybe stepped up the next level(next size up is 2-6 oz) but I think this rod will handle the lures that I plan on using(used to chuck them with 1 oz rated rods lol). I like that this IMX rod is a moderate fast action and fits nicely in my hand and lighter then the musky style rods. I have never liked the feel of the dedicated musky rods although I guess that is what a guy needs if he is going to chuck the big lures all day for musky etc.