Hopefully you will be enjoying that excellent variety of combos soon. Have to let us know how they stack up against last years picks. Holding out hope Daiwa will release there new Tatula LT spinning reel. Hopefully you’ll get on a frog bite this year Gramps!
Great lineup! I also don't throw spinning setups much, so I switched to BFS - I highly recommend the Expride B 7'2" ML paired with a JDM Aldebaran BFS. I went from throwing very little Finesse to now about 75% because of this combo. My crank setup is similar to yours with the addition of Megabass 7' Crank Elseil paired with JDM Daiwa 70 CT SV (way cheaper thru JDM) for the Megabass Z-cranks. Those Kadens are really good for the money!
Very nice arsenal you got there JT. That Elite-Ti looks pretty good on that Megabass. I'm sure you'll love that one. I'd definitely like to see a full review on it and see what you think though.
I use the Evergreen Combat Stick Jackhammer model (7'3" Heavy Power/Moderate Fast Action, 1/2-2oz Glass) for Chatterbaits. They just came out with a new Combat Stick line and a high end chatterbait rod. You should check them out. It's my favorite chatterbait rod, the model I have, the original is a bit heavy, but I've gotten used to it. I have it paired with a Shimano Curado MGL 150 and it's one of my top 5 combos.
I have the same jerk bait rod. Absolutely love it. You had me on all the other setups until the dc reel. They may be nice, but it's just the sound is what turns me off. Best of luck this year
Gramps I’m with ya it’s been at least two yrs if not three since I caught a frog fish idk what has been going on I’ll catch them with walking baits and what not but not on a frog
Let’s see. Today is the 14th. Of March. April has 30. Hmmm plus one carry the 6 minus 589 times 17…… Math sucks. Not too long Gramps!! Ribbit 🐸 Ribbit 🐸 Ok I’ll behave now lol. Nice setups!! Time to get out there!!!
Seriously. I couldn’t think of how many days. Even asked Alexa to tell me how many are in each month. Sad. I can’t wait for the video of you pulling a biggun in. All while shouting HA I don’t have to try that crap now!!! lol. Btw…. I like that elite Ti…looks sweet!!!
All the JDM sites look sketchy. If you go to any of the good ones though, you can trust them completely. I recommend Asian fishing portal, Japan lure shop, or digitaka.
@@FishinwithGRAMPS What if I say IMO that's a huge no no? Seriously tho, what are the benefits? Only one I can think of is if you're worried about pike/bowfin biting you off. Then a heavy mono leader would help. But that's it. Reasons not to go with a leader- you don't have that weak connection point of a connection knot. With frog fishing you really wanna lay into them when setting the hook. And to go along with that, mono has stretch. You don't want that when trying to set those thick frog hooks into the fish. And if you're walking the frog in open water it's much easier on straight braid.
@cbasschin If it gives you more confidence that's great. But a bass isn't NOT gonna eat a frog because it's on strait braid. If we're talking bottom-contact baits, then there's an argument.
That is one amazing rod and reel arsenal for 2023. I wish you the biggest and best bass you can catch. I hope that you break every personal best that you have established.👏🏿👏🏿🪄💫
Hopefully you will be enjoying that excellent variety of combos soon. Have to let us know how they stack up against last years picks. Holding out hope Daiwa will release there new Tatula LT spinning reel. Hopefully you’ll get on a frog bite this year Gramps!
I must!
Beautiful lineup, good luck with your fishing endeavors this year!!🎣
Thanks! You too!
Lovely line up JT
Solid arsenal! That 6104CB Kaden is fanatic for 1/8-1/4 underspins as well! I have my eye on a few more Kaden rods for cranking and skipping.
What do you recommend for a skipping rod ?
I'm a homer for that Dobyns champ xp 610-4c. I forgot to update the description with the rods and reels.
Ok JT now I can't help myself May's coming🐸🤣on the serious side awesome line up JT! Should be a great year for you!
Fingers crossed!
Looking forward to seeing you catch one on the frog! It's one of my favorite ways to fish!
Great lineup! I also don't throw spinning setups much, so I switched to BFS - I highly recommend the Expride B 7'2" ML paired with a JDM Aldebaran BFS. I went from throwing very little Finesse to now about 75% because of this combo. My crank setup is similar to yours with the addition of Megabass 7' Crank Elseil paired with JDM Daiwa 70 CT SV (way cheaper thru JDM) for the Megabass Z-cranks. Those Kadens are really good for the money!
Gramps, love your choices. You have some really Boogie combo's there. Tight lines buddy!
I have great stuff to play with thanks to an awesome channel partner, American Legacy Fishing
@@FishinwithGRAMPS ♥
Let's freaking goooo gramps. Love your channel man 👊👊
appreciate you!
Great channel, great content! I’m with you on those Dobyn’s Kaden rods, man they are amazing!!
Yes they are!
Very nice arsenal you got there JT.
That Elite-Ti looks pretty good on that Megabass. I'm sure you'll love that one. I'd definitely like to see a full review on it and see what you think though.
I use the Evergreen Combat Stick Jackhammer model (7'3" Heavy Power/Moderate Fast Action, 1/2-2oz Glass) for Chatterbaits. They just came out with a new Combat Stick line and a high end chatterbait rod. You should check them out. It's my favorite chatterbait rod, the model I have, the original is a bit heavy, but I've gotten used to it. I have it paired with a Shimano Curado MGL 150 and it's one of my top 5 combos.
Great looking line up Gramps, I hope to get my hands on that IMX Pro BJR !
Love this one! But I have another coming in to test against it!
Gramps thanks for all the info.
You bet!
I have the same jerk bait rod. Absolutely love it. You had me on all the other setups until the dc reel. They may be nice, but it's just the sound is what turns me off. Best of luck this year
The SLX DC XT is new... therefore I review 😀
Gramps I’m with ya it’s been at least two yrs if not three since I caught a frog fish idk what has been going on I’ll catch them with walking baits and what not but not on a frog
What about the TranX 300 for swimbait/Glide baits?
I have ZERO knowledge on the big baits, something I want to educate myself in this area
I hope you get that frog business taken care of before May 5th! Although it is funny.
heh, here's hoping!
I'm sure you'll get it accomplished!
Nice Arsenal and great vid👍🔥
Glad you enjoyed
I want to check out a Dobyn's Kaden. I love my Sierra 735c for frogging and I want to check out a Kaden.
I have been a big fan since they launched
Exciting times coming! Ever used duckett rods?
Not yet!
I’ve always wanted to branch out and try new stuff but I can’t get away from my shimano and gloomis stuff.
gramps gotta get your hands on the revamped falcon cara, SUPERB rod for $250.
I fished Falcon many moons ago, will have to try out the current generation after I test all of these.
Let’s see. Today is the 14th. Of March. April has 30.
Hmmm plus one carry the 6 minus 589 times 17……
Math sucks. Not too long Gramps!!
Ribbit 🐸 Ribbit 🐸
Ok I’ll behave now lol.
Nice setups!! Time to get out there!!!
Will be out in April
Seriously. I couldn’t think of how many days. Even asked Alexa to tell me how many are in each month. Sad.
I can’t wait for the video of you pulling a biggun in. All while shouting HA I don’t have to try that crap now!!! lol.
Btw…. I like that elite Ti…looks sweet!!!
@@caroferg8857 gonna be a fun one for sure!
Expride 7 2 mh glass is the best chatterbait rod I've ever used..
heh, stay tuned ;) That one will be here tomorrow
I’ve only ever had luck with poppin frogs
Would you say the medium light expride is a versatile do everything finesse spinning Rod?
I like for Neko and drop shot, which is pretty much my finesse game, lol
Where can I get that slx dc 70 xt? I’ve got the slx 70 mgl and it’s my absolute favorite reel
Had to order on Ebay as they are not sold in the U.S. I just ordered a 2nd one.
Hello From Portugal.
873 CRR is good 3/4 oz football jig rod?
I use my for finesse jigs like 1/4 and 3/8
You didn’t use the 2022 Lews Pro Ti?
Nah, liked the old one. Tried the Elite Ti but ended up giving to a buddy
where do you buy your jdm reels? i’ve been wanting one of those slx dc but some sites look sketchy
Ebay
All the JDM sites look sketchy. If you go to any of the good ones though, you can trust them completely. I recommend Asian fishing portal, Japan lure shop, or digitaka.
Digitaka is a great reputable site as well. Or Japan Lure Shop. They usually always throw in a free Vision 110.
@@Twangtown7 I've heard about Japan Lure Shop from a few folks since. Good call.
@@txg1275 Good tips, thank you!
HAHA you got a partner ship with Lew's but you say your most favorite reels are the Shimano. So how's that working for ya.
LOL, I'm not a one trick pony, sir. I fish ALL brands...
Well I got some bad news , my truck door took my 736 from me . Rip 3/11/23 lol 😂
Nooooo
You wanna start early fishung for a frog bass because you don't wanna use that ugly one starting on May 5th ....
heh, I know! #PRESSURE !
NOOO leader for frog fishing. Huge no no. Braid already floats.
You can't just say "huge no no", there is no logic in that.
@@FishinwithGRAMPS What if I say IMO that's a huge no no? Seriously tho, what are the benefits? Only one I can think of is if you're worried about pike/bowfin biting you off. Then a heavy mono leader would help. But that's it. Reasons not to go with a leader- you don't have that weak connection point of a connection knot. With frog fishing you really wanna lay into them when setting the hook. And to go along with that, mono has stretch. You don't want that when trying to set those thick frog hooks into the fish. And if you're walking the frog in open water it's much easier on straight braid.
@@Twangtown7 now that's a good response! I'm all about straight braid as well.
@cbasschin If it gives you more confidence that's great. But a bass isn't NOT gonna eat a frog because it's on strait braid. If we're talking bottom-contact baits, then there's an argument.
That is one amazing rod and reel arsenal for 2023. I wish you the biggest and best bass you can catch. I hope that you break every personal best that you have established.👏🏿👏🏿🪄💫
PB's are the goal this season!