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Absolutely you can, 63 MXF, available in the Eyecon, Avid, Avid Walleye and Legend Tournament Walleye series. Remember the lure rating on the rods, is only meant as a guideline for casting a bait. For decades, I used the 6'3" MXF Avid and Legend Walleye rods in the Detroit River with both 3/4 and 1 oz jigs

@@chuckmasonfishingmichigan thank you I have an Eycon and an Avid

@@stefanosansalone5239 then you are already well armed ;)

@@chuckmasonfishingmichigan after talking to you I just ordered a legged tournament thanks again you’re videos are very helpful 👍

@@stefanosansalone5239 you will really like it, the new legends are a blend of the SCIV and material you find in the higher end Legends; lighter, stronger and more importantly, even more sensitive

Great video by the way. I prob shoulda led with that. Talk about informative! Thank you sir

That is awesome, have been using their products since I was kid, starting out with their tip up line! The Hard Nylon is perfect for pulling wire. Speaking of back in the day, had to play football against Capac my jr year, which is sort of up by you!

@@danielstrother2494 I appreciate that, thank you!

agreed, and picked up my leader wheels there, and even last year, the hard nylon from Mason for my leaders

As I mentioned I was born over in Wyandotte where handlining started, 58 yrs ago come this August, before moving down to Lake Erie. Honestly, I don't pull wire up there because I don't have too. Once the MWT is out of Detroit, will be trolling or snap jigging hair on Lake Erie where the truly big fish hang out. Is it a great fishery, for sure, have a lot of friends who live in the area who also enjoy whipping, but why drive up there when it is less than 15 min to either Sterling or Bolles down here when fun fishing.

When you say what order, do you mean on the shank?

Going to say both yes, and no. There are definitely some base colors or shades that I think are important. Something white, I think his huge, specially on Erie in slightly stained/dirty water. Then something dark, whether it is black or purple. Something shiny, like the candy colors, like antifreeze for an example.

The first year using it, no fraying zippers worked well and I was using lithium batteries but I'm very happy with the strength of the handle

I do not know off hand, pretty sure I just sized up the bolt to the bit out in the shop.

I have not had that issue with Smile Blades, but then again I run 20 lb. Perhaps the brand of fluorocarbon has something to do with it, but only a possible solution.

Great point, intended to use the bigger sizes on some 2/5 ths and 3/4 oz Cleo's this spring

You can use alligator clips, but you can purchase the clips, that have the added prong for connecting a second set of wires. Google and you can find them, I will try also after Christmas 👍

Powder paint from tjstackle.com

@@chuckmasonfishingmichigan thank you. i’m about to start making my own jigs. gets pretty expensive when you start buying and losing name brand jigs. thanks for the information

@@riverrat3231 you will want to go the powder paint route, the paint will hold up a lot better than the spray paint set ups. Get the fluid bed set ups, I prefer the 3 inch cups

@@chuckmasonfishingmichigan 10-4, will do

Yes it will, but I think a small dab of crazy glue would probably be a good start before applying the clear coat

You can go to Jannsnetcraft.com, stop in to Domka outdoors in Monroe, Cabela's carries Silver Streak blades and you can look up JT's customs

I’ll check them out. Thanks

here is a link Thad, you can find it at Cabela's, but also other places as well. www.cabelas.com/shop/en/component-systems-vinyl-lure-and-jig-paint?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Cabelas%7CShopping%7CSmart%7CFishing%7CGeneral%7CNAud%7CNVol%7CNMT&&&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_O2lBhCFARIsAB0E8B8FdWxPaR8KxcZGDMHR-MqkZQG2BrIVl8oWDfnejCwMtb8eBJFHdj0aAhbgEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

be sure to select the clear option

If you ever have any questions just let me know, you can also contact me at fishingwithmace@yahoo.com

Great question, I determine my blade colors by water clarity, depths and even bug hatches. Have a trip in the morning, but will create a new video to get into the specifics, thank you 👍

It is not, I use several combinations, in this case it is craft fur and polar fibre

Yes you can with the standard clips that come with the boards, but not the lockjaw series of clips that I use. I prefer not to be able to release my boards. Specially in a tournament situation, where I never want to give any slack

Rooster is actually a doodle, not sure about laughing with this guy, but he does have a nose!

as long as the reel isn't too heavy, should match up great with a 6'6" rod, medium or medium heavy ?

yes you can, the mold I used is from Do-It, #3418, WHJ-7-AR, Walleye Jig mold, with barb and collar

I actually live down by Lake Erie, but the company Lure Lipstick is based out of Ortonville, glad you liked the video

YEP!!

They changed the Legend Tournament rods shortly after this video and went to the full cork handle. I helped a lil bit in the testing and development of the Avid Walleye, you will not be disappointed with the 5'8" HF in that series!

@Chuck Mason: Fishing Michigan with the full handle legend does it make a difference in feel I have several of the new blue rods mostly all in the blue bass tournament series really like the new design but yet to buy a walleye series just for the fact of that straight handle just wondering if it might change my feel for the bights do to that straight handle. Thanks again for everything and the tips you give really enjoy the Channel

@@jessealvarez8893 not really, the rods are so light, you really keep the desired balance, specially if you are using the Daiwa LT models. With the Legend Tournaments, you really keep the sensitivity you come to expect from St Croix. Not sure how old your Legend Tournament Bass rods are, but both are now made with the SCIV+ carbon fiber material. Basically everything you loved about the SCIV, with the extra sensitivity you would come to expect with the high end Legend rods thanks for the compliments, it is fun to do, and interact with other anglers!

@@chuckmasonfishingmichigan not using a Diawia on the rod only because I was going to put a Shimano Vanford 2000 size on the 5'8" Legend tournament walleye series that I was talking to you about it's a very light reel one of the lights in a spinning reel I think buy talking to you I'm going to make the perching of the day St.Croix LWTS58HF even though it's a solid Cork handle I think everything will be just fine so what do you think on your thoughts I know your not a Shimano man and your sponsor is Diawia but I like both makers and I do use both

@@jessealvarez8893 from friends who are tied into Shimano, sounds like the Vanford is good reel

Rooster is all pup....still lol. There are only three places on the river I would launch from; Elizabeth Park, Wyandotte Launch and Belanger Park. All three are guarded so you dont have to worry about your truck/trailer. Erie Metro is a good launch, but if you have a strong south wind, it is pretty sketchy getting back in through the waves. Not sure about up there for your trailer, but down in Monroe, there is Sterling State Park which has a nice campground, and when you turn right and head north, three of the first launches are on the same road, Dixie/Jefferson (name changes)

I have four of them and I've never had a problem, is there any chance there is a crack in the housing?

Hello Ray, I have several 63 MXF rods, nice choice! Normal thinking would be a LT 2000, but I really like the choice of the 2500SH to be honest. The handle is farther away from the axis of the reel seat, and makes it easier to fight the fish. Then consider that the 2500 doesn't weigh as much as a normal 2000, and you still have a fairly lightweight combination. Short answer is YES, I use Sufix Advanced in 10 lb, just remember to put some mono on for backing before spooling the top half of the reel's spool with your choice of braid.

@@chuckmasonfishingmichigan Thanks for your help, I agree since I have a older Regal BG 2000 & the balance is good, Its the same weight as the 2500 Lt. ( But my little Brain said little Rod - Little Reel, HaHa ) Ray

@@raysoucy3160 No problem at all, those old Regals are heavier than a kayak anchor lol I had the same discussion with a couple of folks from Park Falls while at ICAST two yrs ago, the new reels just match up so nice!

Hi Chuck, I just getting to buy the reel for the 6'3" med. For lake fishing Sm. Mouth, Will I be better off with a 6/1 or 5/1 reel 2500 ? Thank you. Ray S.

Thank you, and you as well!

60 lb, coated 👍

@@chuckmasonfishingmichigan single strand ?

@@michaelculhane2644 7 strand