Literally a lifetime of knowledge compressed into 22 minutes, I hope people can see and appreciate the value of what is being said here. Thank you so much! Content like this is priceless
Nephew ! You are teaching this OG some new techniques, Priceless info my brother. Fishing with you one day Is on my bucket list. Love your channel ,your energy , and your passion. Stay safe and blessed !
Great video. Thoroughly enjoyed the tackle breakdown and discussion. Great look at gear and baits for going after big Swimbait feeding Bass. Swimbait techniques, equipment and baits have come a looong way over the years. I had to watch this several times over the last 24hrs.... it was that enjoyable!.....I thought I was overboard having two dedicated Swimbait Bass setups.....and the beautiful thing in So Cal is that these rigs easily cross over to hunting big local Calicos too! Kind Regards, Pat
Thanks for the kind words Pat! We're glad you found value in the vid! We're looking forward to bending on big checkerboards soon hopefully if this wind would lay down!!!
My pleasure. It’s obvious when people put tons of effort and time into creating quality content and your passion shows through without a doubt and people notice.
Crazy stuff man!! Brother Oliver doesn't know me but I remember seeing this little kid pounding the Pudd, now he has risen 100 fold!! You you pull out what you put in!! Well done young man 🤙🤙❤️
I got into swimbait game last year and got some 6inch magdraft and love them. This was a very good video for learning. Taught me alot. Thanks for the tips bruh. Stay safe my dude in this crazy time we are in
If you had to choose one rod to fish both soft swimbaits and also hard/treble hook baits which would you choose between the levante leviathan and the orochi xx leviathan.
I have two setups, both lexa hd 300 with st croix 8’6” and 8’ fishing for musky and bass at the same time. Most times I’m trying 6-8” bass swimbaits. For soft swimbaits im going 6” dreamsmasher and 6-8” real prey trout lures. I haven’t caught a bass on them but I have caught 2 musky. Using 80lb braid with 80lb mono leader. Still waiting to catch my first bass on them. I need to commit to them more.
Well this video came out just at the right time! I just got home from work and was getting ready to order a lexa300hd and wasn’t sure what gear ratio to get! Thanks 👊
*Oliver could you explain why you use Decoy snaps on your swimbaits? I went online at Tackle Warehouse and notice they don't have barrel swivels. Thank you.*
@@OliverNgy *ohh the swivel is separate from the snap. Got it, you tie your line to the swivel then attach the snap. I've only caught 3 bass in my life. Going to a bass farm lake soon the owner said there are big one in his lake including double digits. I'll tell you how it went. Thanks for always answering my questions. ✌❤ & 🎣*
I’m new to the big swimbait game and recently won a new OrochiXX leviathan. What is a good reel to pair with it and what baits is it best suited for throwing?? I’m in Canada, central Ontario so don’t have many 10 lbs bass but lots of biggish largies and smallies plus giant pike and musky. What do you suggest?
welcome Kevin!!! I'd say the Lexa 300HD would be perfect. You have plenty of big bait eating fish in your area - watch these videos for examples - th-cam.com/video/Vf6mlmLIajU/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/f_2tFveX8aU/w-d-xo.html We have a whole Big Musky Dreams Playlist as well - th-cam.com/video/9LajWdaqr3c/w-d-xo.html
Can you do a video the similarities between musky fishing and big bass fishing? For rods there are a lot of good rods that will work well too that overlap for musky gear.
I haven't heard you talk about the Tequila Baccarac yet, but I found some in stock, after you saying that shorter rod is great for tighter spots and roll casts. Paired it with a Tatula 300. It showed up last night, that Destroyer series has absolutely beautiful workmanship! Let us know if you ever use that TB and what specifically for. Thank Oliver! I also ordered the Levante and Orochi xx Leviathans, couldn't make up my mind between them.
Hi Roland, Yes in some instances I do. I have been experimenting and growing more confident with braid to heavy flouro leaders around shallow vegetation. Bottom bouncing on hard bottom is still 100% flourocarbon though.
A question I'd like to see addressed: what areas are we targeting for these big girls? What depth ranges? What kind of contours are we looking for on a topo map? What influences your decision to sling the big bait vs. more traditional presentations? Love the content and I appreciate your passion and dedication to THE GAME.
You all probably dont care but does anybody know of a method to get back into an instagram account?? I was dumb forgot my password. I would love any tricks you can offer me.
@Marley Elian I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm trying it out now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
I've been whacking good fish on the 300HD's this season and feel sorry for the rest of the fish I'm going to run into the rest of the year when this quarantine lifts! :)
I used my 2020 lexa 300 HD catching sandbass and calicos and its badass to say the least. I just bought a tranx 300 and throwing swimbaits side to side I can't figure out which one I like more. Daiwa has been improving the lexa for years now and seeing guys land yellowtail and smaller tuna on the 300 and 400 the reel has 0 faults....you won't be disappointed.
How do you get those longer rods down to Costa Rica. Airlines only allowing me a max rod tube length of 98"?My Plano tube then only allows me 7 footers.
Maybe a good vid for. You to do on packing tackle for one of those trips you take. It would be interesting for me as I travel to Mexico, Brazil, etc quite often. And love my own tackle!!!
Awesome job Oliver! I am struggling with line selection and am wondering with the correct rod tapper, can I fish straight braid to lure with any of these big baits you just reviewed. Thanks for all you do!
Stepping up to HEAVIER braid will reduce the cast offs, then it's up to us as anglers to fish rods that aren't as fast and to change our mechanics of how we fish. Always a give and take, and it's up to us as anglers to make those decisions on what we want. Good luck Jim!
so you believe its better to play the fish a bit on a hard bait? i have been grinding mine in as i thought that was the best method but im ripping hooks way too often and losing big fish
Oliver thanks again for another informative video. So my question is would a Megabass Orochi XX Leviathan Casting Rod be ok for throwing baits like the megabass I slide 185, mega bass vatalion and jackall Gantarel?
@@BigBassDreams I've found a killer deal on a brand new Megabass F10-711X Onager Destroyer USA rod. My local tackle shop has one brand new at $200. Would that be a better choice than the previous 2 mentioned rods?
a 4 and a 6 inch swimbait are 2 different things. I'd go with a Megabass Brailist, or USA Destroyer Javelin for the 4" and a USA Destroyer Valdivia for the 6"
Oliver....thanks for the great info. Couple of questions. I live in Connecticut and I have one swimbait setup but want to start to build up. Presently, I have a Dobyns Champion XP 795 rated for 1 - 5 oz. I was thinking of getting the Levante Leviathon for the next rod with a diawa tatula 300. Give me some guidance here. I know you need different actions for hard baits and soft baits. Ultimately, I want to have all the tools I need for big bass, stripers, Pike and musky so I can go out there and hammer them. When you get a chance let me know brother. Blessing to you and your family.
Hey Oliver, which TS Detroyer do you think most closely fits the same class of swimbait rod as the Mark 48? Blackjack? Not really looking for close quarter action out of this rod but more capability to cast long distance with those 7-8in. swimbaits, so I’m thinking closer to 8ft maybe? Thanks!
Mark 48 is a unique rod. Length wise the Baccarrat is close, but taper wise the Blackjack probably is. The Blackjack will work for that application at 7'11"
for Largemouth Bass, Musky, Murray Cod, LOCKED drag to control the fish. Smallmouth, Striper, Barramundi, you want some slip so they don't rip the hooks out as they have a more tenacious temperament during battle.
*Oliver I would like to replicate your swivel and snap setup. I just purchase a couple of Megabass iSlide 185's and need to know the exact Decoy snaps you're using an also the swivel, is it the Power Swivel by Spro? Thank you.*
Haven't used the Loomis first hand. Fast taper would lend it to being a good soft bait rod and the Tranx 300 would hold plenty of line, although it could use some more drag power to lock it down. Overall great swimbait reel
Mahalo Oliver. Picked up a Mark 48 for bank fishing with 8” and under swimbaits both hard and soft...it’s an amazing target and skipping rod. It’s shorter length makes it much easier to handle while carrying, standing and casting next to cover. I thought it’s fast rating wouldn’t be parabolic enough for treble hook baits but it’s been fine keeping fish pinned and not allowing them to pull off...of course we aren’t talking double digit bass in northern Illinois but 4/5/6’s stay pegged very well. My only complaint is thats it’s heavy, like an ounce heavier than the Onager. I’d really like MegaBass to explain that one lol 😂
Hello Oliver. After enjoying several viewings of this video it got me thinking about swinging on hardbait Bass takes and it totally reminded me of what the Captain (Red Rooster III) would tell new Wahoo fisherman on long range trips while down at Alijos Rocks in Mex and throwing Big Yo-Zuri Bonita Hardbaits: He’d say...if you swing on a Wahoo that takes your Big bait you’re saying “I don’t want that fish, I want to try for another”...I cracked up the first time I heard him say that but guys would still (in the excitement of the take- swing on a Wahoo). The fish would simply let go of a bait after playing “tug of war” for a while and break hearts. Tons of parallels to what you’re saying here.
Just realized this after watching, any reason you went with Lexas over Ryogas, Lunas or some JDM Millionaire variants? You used to have a deck of Calcuttas and wondering why you didn't replace them with a Daiwa equivalent .
So your using 41 lb line on that Blackjack? If you had only 1 and were using it for soft baits and hardbaits from 185's to 262's, Defiant's, Megadogs, Vatalians, and so on, would you go that heavy, or stick to say a 30# fluoro? I swear it's like you've got an MBA in fishing, with everything there is to know!
I ordered another Tatula 300 like you'd told me before and ordered the Diawa power handle for it. I liked it when you recommended it for the Tequila Baccarac, so figured I'd stick with it again. This thing is a nice stick man, you didn't steer me wrong...it can bomb cast those I slides! Haven't hooked up with it yet, but I know it'll do great!
@OliverNgy Hey bro - FYI .. I just bought a hat off your site to support the channel - keep up great work, great content, great attitude and don't sell out for bullshit.. stay true
Another question Oliver: I live in N.C. and our record for LM is 15lb14oz. You said the 12 inch baits are not worth the investment (in time I assume) for you. Do you think a 9 1/2 inch bait is approaching that diminishing returns limit for me in N.C? Your work on big baits has influenced my life. Thank you
i’d run all megabass rods too if I get them for free. lol. i’m not hating at all, i’m stoked for you. but I can’t personally swing a $600+ swimbait set up, especially right now. I can throw up to 8oz baits on my set up right now, and it’s only a $250 combo.
Here's a fact. THERE IS NOTHING IN THIS WORLD THAT IS FREE. You might not swing a $600 setup now, but I couldn't either for the majority of my life. I work for everything I have. EVERYTHING. You can throw an 8oz bait on a $50 combo if you had to. Is it going to be at maximum efficiency when we hopefully tie into the biggest fish of our lives? I'm not willing to bet on it. Hope you see this video as motivation, not trying to rub expensive gear in anybody's face. These are the best tools at my disposal, that's why I rock it. Have a great season!
8" magdraft is over 3oz, not even close to the stated 2oz. for those that might consider it without a swimbait rod...don't. at over 3oz you definitely need a rod that's stronger than a flippin' stick
I've been increasing my fluorocarbon pound test and braid for swimbaits. Minimum 25 lb test fluorocarbon. Minimum 65 lb test braid.What changed my mind?🤔 Everybody's willing to throw 65 lb test braid or 25 lb fluorocarbon to cast a frog into pads weeds or slop.That's when I increased my line strength for swimbaits 🤙☮️🙏😎
Literally a lifetime of knowledge compressed into 22 minutes, I hope people can see and appreciate the value of what is being said here. Thank you so much! Content like this is priceless
Thanks Danny! Glad at least SOMEBODY is picking up on this! Appreciate you all...
I learned more about techniques than gear set-ups! Such a great teacher ... thanks man.
At it again..great video super informative. I'M ALL OVER THAT TATULA 300! 👊
th-cam.com/video/061oIpaS0RI/w-d-xo.html - Here's the Mail Call Video on the New Daiwa Tatula 300!
Nephew ! You are teaching this OG some new techniques, Priceless info my brother. Fishing with you one day Is on my bucket list. Love your channel ,your energy , and your passion. Stay safe and blessed !
Wow, Oliver... You are just Killing It! Great review Man. Love how you speak your truth about your passion, keep em up!
Great video. Thoroughly enjoyed the tackle breakdown and discussion. Great look at gear and baits for going after big Swimbait feeding Bass. Swimbait techniques, equipment and baits have come a looong way over the years. I had to watch this several times over the last 24hrs.... it was that enjoyable!.....I thought I was overboard having two dedicated Swimbait Bass setups.....and the beautiful thing in So Cal is that these rigs easily cross over to hunting big local Calicos too!
Kind Regards,
Pat
Thanks for the kind words Pat! We're glad you found value in the vid! We're looking forward to bending on big checkerboards soon hopefully if this wind would lay down!!!
My pleasure. It’s obvious when people put tons of effort and time into creating quality content and your passion shows through without a doubt and people notice.
Crazy stuff man!! Brother Oliver doesn't know me but I remember seeing this little kid pounding the Pudd, now he has risen 100 fold!! You you pull out what you put in!! Well done young man 🤙🤙❤️
Thanks for the kind words Sergio, got a long way to go yet! But wild how far I've come for sure!
Well done sir. I have no more questions at this time.👍
I got into swimbait game last year and got some 6inch magdraft and love them. This was a very good video for learning. Taught me alot. Thanks for the tips bruh. Stay safe my dude in this crazy time we are in
great break down of rod classes
This video helped me a lot bro
New one coming soon for 2022
If you had to choose one rod to fish both soft swimbaits and also hard/treble hook baits which would you choose between the levante leviathan and the orochi xx leviathan.
What kind of set up would you us for the six inch magdraft
Thank you, very informative, I am just getting into swimbaits and this was very good.
Glad you enjoyed it Gerald, enjoy the learning process!
Great video Oliver
Great breakdown Oliver. Thank you for what you bring to the sport 🤜🏼🤛🏼
P.s...absolutely loved this video. Especially your explanations as to why you do specific things.
Thanks brother!
Awesome information in here!
this is awesome considering big to me is a 5 inch kietech haha . id love to move up tho thnx for the info !
Thank you! Great info as always.
I have two setups, both lexa hd 300 with st croix 8’6” and 8’ fishing for musky and bass at the same time. Most times I’m trying 6-8” bass swimbaits. For soft swimbaits im going 6” dreamsmasher and 6-8” real prey trout lures. I haven’t caught a bass on them but I have caught 2 musky. Using 80lb braid with 80lb mono leader. Still waiting to catch my first bass on them. I need to commit to them more.
Good vid and the Royalty 4's were slept on
Video was awesome buddy you sold me on the black jack because it does it all! Gonna pair it with a lexa 300hd 20lb flouro. Thanks Bro 💯💯
Enjoy that SICK combo Neal!!!
Where are your megabass ts destroyer tenchijin and black jungle nephelim rods?
Well this video came out just at the right time! I just got home from work and was getting ready to order a lexa300hd and wasn’t sure what gear ratio to get! Thanks 👊
enjoy that Lexa!!!
Oliver Ngy I’m sure I will I love Daiwa I have an old fuego I’m still fishing today great reels! Daiwa quantum and st Croix for life! Haha
Didn't see any Huddlestons baits! I use the Lew's SD wide spool and the Okuma and IROD swimbait rods...I do like the magdraft line too.
*Oliver could you explain why you use Decoy snaps on your swimbaits? I went online at Tackle Warehouse and notice they don't have barrel swivels. Thank you.*
Because they do not fail on me. I add a small 80 lb class power swivel to the snap to eliminate line twist issues. They do not come stock with them.
@@OliverNgy *ohh the swivel is separate from the snap. Got it, you tie your line to the swivel then attach the snap. I've only caught 3 bass in my life. Going to a bass farm lake soon the owner said there are big one in his lake including double digits. I'll tell you how it went. Thanks for always answering my questions. ✌❤ & 🎣*
I’m new to the big swimbait game and recently won a new OrochiXX leviathan. What is a good reel to pair with it and what baits is it best suited for throwing?? I’m in Canada, central Ontario so don’t have many 10 lbs bass but lots of biggish largies and smallies plus giant pike and musky. What do you suggest?
welcome Kevin!!! I'd say the Lexa 300HD would be perfect. You have plenty of big bait eating fish in your area - watch these videos for examples - th-cam.com/video/Vf6mlmLIajU/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/f_2tFveX8aU/w-d-xo.html
We have a whole Big Musky Dreams Playlist as well - th-cam.com/video/9LajWdaqr3c/w-d-xo.html
Can you do a video the similarities between musky fishing and big bass fishing? For rods there are a lot of good rods that will work well too that overlap for musky gear.
🏆🏆Awesome video everyone needs to share and save to favorites 🤙🤙
Very good info bro!! Stay safe
I haven't heard you talk about the Tequila Baccarac yet, but I found some in stock, after you saying that shorter rod is great for tighter spots and roll casts. Paired it with a Tatula 300. It showed up last night, that Destroyer series has absolutely beautiful workmanship! Let us know if you ever use that TB and what specifically for. Thank Oliver! I also ordered the Levante and Orochi xx Leviathans, couldn't make up my mind between them.
Oliver do you use braid for your main line
Hi Roland, Yes in some instances I do. I have been experimenting and growing more confident with braid to heavy flouro leaders around shallow vegetation. Bottom bouncing on hard bottom is still 100% flourocarbon though.
A question I'd like to see addressed: what areas are we targeting for these big girls? What depth ranges? What kind of contours are we looking for on a topo map? What influences your decision to sling the big bait vs. more traditional presentations? Love the content and I appreciate your passion and dedication to THE GAME.
You all probably dont care but does anybody know of a method to get back into an instagram account??
I was dumb forgot my password. I would love any tricks you can offer me.
@Valentino Ben Instablaster =)
@Marley Elian I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm trying it out now.
Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
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Thank you so much you saved my ass !
@Valentino Ben You are welcome :D
Can I get your thoughts on the Okuma Guide Select Swimbait rods
Would you recommend the lexa 300 HD over the tranx 300?
I've been whacking good fish on the 300HD's this season and feel sorry for the rest of the fish I'm going to run into the rest of the year when this quarantine lifts! :)
I used my 2020 lexa 300 HD catching sandbass and calicos and its badass to say the least. I just bought a tranx 300 and throwing swimbaits side to side I can't figure out which one I like more. Daiwa has been improving the lexa for years now and seeing guys land yellowtail and smaller tuna on the 300 and 400 the reel has 0 faults....you won't be disappointed.
What were you using in big pike dreams in Spain ?
Do you like the high speed gear ratios like 7.4:1 for swimbaits or low speeds like 6.3:1
How do you get those longer rods down to Costa Rica. Airlines only allowing me a max rod tube length of 98"?My Plano tube then only allows me 7 footers.
Each airline and it's policies are different. 8' rods were the max we could bring.
Maybe a good vid for. You to do on packing tackle for one of those trips you take. It would be interesting for me as I travel to Mexico, Brazil, etc quite often. And love my own tackle!!!
Will keep that in mind as soon as we can travel again!
Awesome job Oliver! I am struggling with line selection and am wondering with the correct rod tapper, can I fish straight braid to lure with any of these big baits you just reviewed. Thanks for all you do!
Stepping up to HEAVIER braid will reduce the cast offs, then it's up to us as anglers to fish rods that aren't as fast and to change our mechanics of how we fish. Always a give and take, and it's up to us as anglers to make those decisions on what we want. Good luck Jim!
so you believe its better to play the fish a bit on a hard bait? i have been grinding mine in as i thought that was the best method but im ripping hooks way too often and losing big fish
depends on what species and how well they're hooked
Oliver thanks again for another informative video. So my question is would a Megabass Orochi XX Leviathan Casting Rod be ok for throwing baits like the megabass I slide 185, mega bass vatalion and jackall Gantarel?
Those baits could definitely be fished on that rod but we like throwing those 2oz class baits on a rod like an Orochi XX Launcher
@@BigBassDreams I've found a killer deal on a brand new Megabass F10-711X Onager Destroyer USA rod. My local tackle shop has one brand new at $200. Would that be a better choice than the previous 2 mentioned rods?
@@drannonbrown8102 that's a faster taper than we like for Treble hook baits but you should pick it up for that great price for 2-6oz soft baits!
@@BigBassDreams they have both Onager and Warhammer @ $200 each.
What company do you get the 28lb fluoro??, I love seagaur but they only go up to 25lbs and I’m alil sketch about throwing my deps 250 on 25lb line
It is a Defiant Fishing brand fluorocarbon coming to market
Good info. Oliver, I'm curious about the 28 lb and 41 lb flurocarbon who's the manufacturer?
What setup would you recommend for for bomb casting 4-6 inch swimbaits? love the channel, amazing content.
a 4 and a 6 inch swimbait are 2 different things. I'd go with a Megabass Brailist, or USA Destroyer Javelin for the 4" and a USA Destroyer Valdivia for the 6"
Oliver....thanks for the great info. Couple of questions. I live in Connecticut and I have one swimbait setup but want to start to build up. Presently, I have a Dobyns Champion XP 795 rated for 1 - 5 oz. I was thinking of getting the Levante Leviathon for the next rod with a diawa tatula 300. Give me some guidance here. I know you need different actions for hard baits and soft baits. Ultimately, I want to have all the tools I need for big bass, stripers, Pike and musky so I can go out there and hammer them. When you get a chance let me know brother. Blessing to you and your family.
Hey Oliver, which TS Detroyer do you think most closely fits the same class of swimbait rod as the Mark 48? Blackjack? Not really looking for close quarter action out of this rod but more capability to cast long distance with those 7-8in. swimbaits, so I’m thinking closer to 8ft maybe? Thanks!
Mark 48 is a unique rod. Length wise the Baccarrat is close, but taper wise the Blackjack probably is. The Blackjack will work for that application at 7'11"
Oliver Ngy Thanks!
What’s the name of the first two rods? Interested in looking them up
Do you lock down your drag for ALL big swimbaits, or is there a certain size "threshold" where you do/dont lock it up? Thx!
for Largemouth Bass, Musky, Murray Cod, LOCKED drag to control the fish. Smallmouth, Striper, Barramundi, you want some slip so they don't rip the hooks out as they have a more tenacious temperament during battle.
@@BigBassDreams ok cool, I'm in Upstate, NY - Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, etc...
*Oliver I would like to replicate your swivel and snap setup. I just purchase a couple of Megabass iSlide 185's and need to know the exact Decoy snaps you're using an also the swivel, is it the Power Swivel by Spro? Thank you.*
#4 or 5 Decoy Egg snap with an 80# spro power swivel 👊
@@BigBassDreams thank you Oliver.
What’s your thoughts on a Gloomis 966 paired with a SHIMANO TranX 300?
Haven't used the Loomis first hand. Fast taper would lend it to being a good soft bait rod and the Tranx 300 would hold plenty of line, although it could use some more drag power to lock it down. Overall great swimbait reel
@@BigBassDreams thank you for your input very much appreciated
Mahalo Oliver. Picked up a Mark 48 for
bank fishing with 8” and under swimbaits both hard and soft...it’s an amazing target and skipping rod. It’s shorter length makes it much easier to handle while carrying, standing and casting next to cover. I thought it’s fast rating wouldn’t be parabolic enough for treble hook baits but it’s been fine keeping fish pinned and not allowing them to pull off...of course we aren’t talking double digit bass in northern Illinois but 4/5/6’s stay pegged very well. My only complaint is thats it’s heavy, like an ounce heavier than the Onager. I’d really like MegaBass to explain that one lol 😂
4/5/6's are welcome on my boats anytime!
Oliver Ngy and sometimes 6’s can be worth a 100k, eh? Lol
@@m2m-minutestomidnightbassi925 100,000% brother
Hello Oliver. After enjoying several viewings of this video it got me thinking about swinging on hardbait Bass takes and it totally reminded me of what the Captain (Red Rooster III) would tell new Wahoo fisherman on long range trips while down at Alijos Rocks in Mex and throwing Big Yo-Zuri Bonita Hardbaits: He’d say...if you swing on a Wahoo that takes your Big bait you’re saying “I don’t want that fish, I want to try for another”...I cracked up the first time I heard him say that but guys would still (in the excitement of the take- swing on a Wahoo). The fish would simply let go of a bait after playing “tug of war” for a while and break hearts. Tons of parallels to what you’re saying here.
Same mechanics!!!!
No doubt Bro!
What would u use for the Freestyle Mag Draft 6inch!?
My favorite 6" Magdraft Freestyle rod would be a tie between the USA Destroyer Valdivia and the Valkyrie VKC74H
What brand mono and fluoro lines are you using?
I've used a lot of good ones, P Line, Sunline, but have been testing some new stuff I'm hoping I can share with you guys soon!
Just realized this after watching, any reason you went with Lexas over Ryogas, Lunas or some JDM Millionaire variants? You used to have a deck of Calcuttas and wondering why you didn't replace them with a Daiwa equivalent .
Waiting on my order to arrive!
Thanks for the info bro.
Awesome!
What song is that?
Great video! What line are you using on the islide 185?
80lb braid to 30lb flouro leader or straight 28lb Flouro most times.
Which baits do you use on the Warhammer?
I like it a lot for 2-3oz soft baits like the Defiant 210. It's also a great Flippin/pitchin rod!
So basically megabass went conservative when the rated this rod at 4oz? . I’ve got 2 of those. Badass rods
So your using 41 lb line on that Blackjack? If you had only 1 and were using it for soft baits and hardbaits from 185's to 262's, Defiant's, Megadogs, Vatalians, and so on, would you go that heavy, or stick to say a 30# fluoro?
I swear it's like you've got an MBA in fishing, with everything there is to know!
There's a 28lb Fluorocarbon coming from Defiant Fishing that will work great across the board!
@@BigBassDreams Thanks buddy!
I ordered another Tatula 300 like you'd told me before and ordered the Diawa power handle for it. I liked it when you recommended it for the Tequila Baccarac, so figured I'd stick with it again. This thing is a nice stick man, you didn't steer me wrong...it can bomb cast those I slides! Haven't hooked up with it yet, but I know it'll do great!
@OliverNgy Hey bro - FYI .. I just bought a hat off your site to support the channel - keep up great work, great content, great attitude and don't sell out for bullshit.. stay true
Sir, the entire team at Big Bass Dreams thanks you for the DIRECT support!!!
@@BigBassDreams You're welcome!!! Keep up the goodwork and don't sell out for a company!
What gear ratio is the Lexa on the Mark 48?
6.3:1
Another question Oliver: I live in N.C. and our record for LM is 15lb14oz. You said the 12 inch baits are not worth the investment (in time I assume) for you. Do you think a 9 1/2 inch bait is approaching that diminishing returns limit for me in N.C? Your work on big baits has influenced my life. Thank you
11 inch is my threshold on length where I feel my returns were greatly diminished. You guys have some MONSTERS BTW
What is better
Daiwa Lexa or shimano tranx?
I'm LOVING the Lexa HD's. They cast incredibly well and I can LOCK the drags down to control the big fish I'm targeting.
LOVE IT!!!
What’s the biggest bait you threw seriously while trophy hunting. Great content.
15" Hard Natebaits, 15 or 16 oz. Lots of work for a 6lb largemouth lol
Oliver Ngy lol leave the BIG baits to dimension.
@tims_always_fishing Been called crazy and a LOT worse for exploring some of the ideas that have floated between my ears over the years... :)
Good stuff
Thank you.
Wanna hit the Mokelumne River soon?
i’d run all megabass rods too if I get them for free. lol. i’m not hating at all, i’m stoked for you. but I can’t personally swing a $600+ swimbait set up, especially right now.
I can throw up to 8oz baits on my set up right now, and it’s only a $250 combo.
Here's a fact. THERE IS NOTHING IN THIS WORLD THAT IS FREE. You might not swing a $600 setup now, but I couldn't either for the majority of my life. I work for everything I have. EVERYTHING. You can throw an 8oz bait on a $50 combo if you had to. Is it going to be at maximum efficiency when we hopefully tie into the biggest fish of our lives? I'm not willing to bet on it. Hope you see this video as motivation, not trying to rub expensive gear in anybody's face. These are the best tools at my disposal, that's why I rock it. Have a great season!
what happened to all your shimano stuff. if you don't want it ill take it lol. Great video.
Can't rock the Stella FJ anymore?
Waiting to get my hands on an Exist and Certate...
Can you make a video of your biggest swimbaits you own
Don't really own BIG swimbaits anymore. I'm more about collecting fish with the ones I currently own
Cool love the videos
Cool video! 👍🔥 It’s been a while since I’ve been here. Why’d you switch from Shimano to daiwa?
1. Because they WANT to work with me. 2. The product is top notch (especially things marked top secret for the time being)
Are the new Lexas better than the old ones? Check out the coastal 200 great little glide bait reel
@@profumocustoms516 incredibly improved
8" magdraft is over 3oz, not even close to the stated 2oz. for those that might consider it without a swimbait rod...don't. at over 3oz you definitely need a rod that's stronger than a flippin' stick
Only a kook would try and throw a 8” swimmer on a flipping stick. Bet you’re the local Pond Star.
@@petemitchell6788 not even sure what that means...
Love to know how many Megabass rods he has broke over the years.
the music broooo i wanna be jammin that at work
Put a light on you! Darkness!
One i-slide equals an led light
@@nickrnmaui Cold Blooded.
@@OliverNgy f yo couch, wish y'all neva got money
We need a music playlist man!
We are working on a project for you guys!!!!
@@BigBassDreams I need it in my life! Lol
Line application videos fosho plz 🤙🏼
Noted!
Wuttup with that line application video? It’ll be dope! 💯
whats up Playa
Wassup with the intro song name? Slapper aha
Rippin' lips by my man DJ Drok. Working on an album for you guys!
@@OliverNgy Hell yeah, thanks for the content keep up the good work! Much love from Stockton, Ca.
I've been increasing my fluorocarbon pound test and braid for swimbaits. Minimum 25 lb test fluorocarbon. Minimum 65 lb test braid.What changed my mind?🤔 Everybody's willing to throw 65 lb test braid or 25 lb fluorocarbon to cast a frog into pads weeds or slop.That's when I increased my line strength for swimbaits 🤙☮️🙏😎
I've been using 65lb braid in clear water and smashing them. Caught 23 bass from shore in 5 hrs. Caught a 6.5 lb yesterday. All in Michigan
The Butt Hut (Hula)
Go and catch a big bass
Would you recommend the shimano 20 calcuta conquest dc baitcaster as a swimbait reel?
the 200 is too small for big bait applications in my opinion. That size is great for cranking though! Step up to 300 size and bigger.