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  1. Leprechaun

    Every Winter I put up a Video like this

    And this might be the best one yet. An American manufacturer building rods from scratch. I need to look deeper into their offerings.
  2. Leprechaun

    Wanna build a rod but don't have a table-top wrapping setup to spin on the threads?

    Never fear, NFC (Gary Loomis's rod blank shop) to the rescue! Of course you still need a way to rotate the finished rod so the wrap coating dries evenly. But putting together one of those is peanuts, compared to a full wrapping set-up. Or maybe a better thought, build your rod and give it to a...
  3. Leprechaun

    So you just HAVE To have a high-end fluke reel color-matched to your rod wraps?

    Fear not, Daiwa's hot rod shop "SLP" to the rescue! Just don't ask what this will cost! :rolleyes: The link works, I'm not sure why it says it doesn't.
  4. Leprechaun

    Heard an Interesting Van Staal Rumor

    Have heard a few times recently that Van Staal is bringing out a brand-new sized "VR25" spinner to market. That puts it right in the 2500-3000 size class. Just something to keep in the back of your mind if you are looking for a high-end spinner that should be way tougher than the other reels in...
  5. Leprechaun

    Do we REALLY need a small spinning reel with huge factory drag ratings?

    I think not. Watch this vid - I find it interesting.
  6. Leprechaun

    Found Some New Fluke Hooks To Try Out

    I finished up doing all my own reel maintenance many weeks ago, built a pair (or trio maybe?) of new Abu Mini-Toggers for next season's adventures, all the parts sourced right out of my own Abu parts inventory, and completed servicing all the reels that I took in from my regulars, other than...
  7. Leprechaun

    Another Braid-to-Leader Knot that's pretty straightforward

    Though I stick with the PR Bobbin Knot for my blackfishing braid to shock leaders, I cannot do the "bobbin thing" on the water. If by some happenstance I do lose my leader, then this is a knot I would consider tying whilst bobbing around out there. What I never use is the Double Uni, as I've had...
  8. Leprechaun

    This Is Why I Will Not work on Daiwa's MQ reels

    And will never own one either, for that matter. Just when you think Shimano has over-engineered their spinning reels with WAY too many parts, Daiwa comes along and says "Hold my beer!" They went away from their solid original LT reels, like the Ballistic LT and Procyon LT and went with this...
  9. Leprechaun

    GULP! Good Dealeo at Dick's - and Spare me, please!

    Just a quick note, Dick's (at least the one in Melville, anyway) is having a very decent sale on GULP. Buy 6 bags, get 3 free. Also, that's at the old $7.99 price, not the 2025 $8.99/bag - so more savings. I know, I know, Dick's sucks, I get it. But 9 bags for $49.94 is a good deal, anti-gun BS...
  10. Leprechaun

    And Another Blackfishing Myth Bites the Dust

    I found these videos fascinating. I understand that Pete's results were obtained under a specific set of conditions, fairly shallow water and light tidal flow. But come on, it wasn't a single one-off confused tog that bit. I wish we could do this on the offshore grounds, and just maybe I can...
  11. Leprechaun

    Palmarius Spinning Rod - From Good to GREAT

    I've been wanting a Palmarius spinner to match my baitcasting #3 power slow pitch fluke jigger for some time. I just wasn't wild about the "regular" pricing. But patience is a virtue, even though it can be somewhat frustrating. Anyway, me and a bunch of my closest fishing buddies made our annual...
  12. Leprechaun

    Jeez, What an Impressive Boat!

  13. Leprechaun

    Gomexus Now Offering Titanium Pliers at a Reasonable Price

    Of course everyone has their own view of just what "affordable" means. But in the world of titanium pliers, $300-$500 is the norm. And so, for $159 (with free shipping) these can be considered a good buy. Check out the titanium pliers offers by others, like Visser or VS (I think they both still...
  14. Leprechaun

    New 2025 Daiwa Tatula TW 200 looks to be a winner

    I'm a big fan of the original Tatula TW 150P, owning one myself, with the more powerful 5.5:1 gear ratio. Just the right size and cranking power for lighter fluke jigging applications. A very smooth-winding reel. Now Daiwa has increase the size and beefed up the frame to the 200 size. There has...
  15. Leprechaun

    All the NEW 2025 Shimano Goodies

    If you have an interest in the latest in our sport, this video will have lots of good info. And for a change, most of it is actually NOT just marketing nonsense either. This video is not for you guys that feel all the newest innovations are useless gimmicks. Of course keep using whatever tackle...
  16. Leprechaun

    Are We Ready For A $1,300 FW Bass Rod?

    Why the heck not? :unsure: Daiwa has just released their new "Steez Real Control" line of FW bass-intended rods - carrying the heaviest cost that I've ever seen in a factory stick. https://www.tackletour.com/previewdaiwasteezrealcontrol.html It does feature some true cutting edge tech...
  17. Leprechaun

    I know very little about firearms, but. . .

    I thought this was both funny and applies to new fishing tackle as well. Penn Long Beach for fluking, anybody?
  18. Leprechaun

    Jones Inlet Claims its first Boat of the Season

    Actually, I'm surprised it took this long. Had the VHF off and WFAN-FM on pretty much all day, due to the incessant BS spewed on 68, so I missed all the chatter. Coming home thru JI at 3:30 yesterday, I saw more than a few USCG, Bay Constable and other such governmental boats running around the...
  19. Leprechaun

    Almost Ready to Go!

    Sorry for taking extended time away from this board, but the big girl in the side yard has dominated almost all of my free time. Plenty of planned (and unplanned) repairs, upgrades, and maintenance - now nearly completed. Geez, I could write a book about the joys of older boat ownership. If you...
  20. Leprechaun

    My Latest Piece of Kit

    With my 68-year old knees becoming increasingly wonky each season, requiring a series of gel injections every 6 months, and given the kinda low gunnel's of my boat, in addition to having a crewman go overboard offshore two seasons ago, I believe it's past time to get proactive on the safety...

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