MLF Sam Rayburn (Baits, Rods and Reels) Setups from Day 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- I wanted to go over the baits I threw on day 1 and why I choose them and the setup for each one.
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1. Strike King Hybrid Hunter: www.tackleware...
2. Lews Super Duty 7'6 Medium Heavy Rod: www.tackleware...
3. Lews Custom Pro 7:5:1 Reel: www.tackleware...
4. Lews Hyper Mag 8:3:1 Reel: www.tackleware...
5. Sunline 20# Sniper Line: www.tackleware...
6. Owner Zo Wire STX-38 #2 Hooks:www.tackleware...
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7. Strike King DD 300 (Pro Bone): www.tackleware...
8. Lews Custom Pro (Gold) 7:5:1 Reel: www.tackleware...
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Just finished watching the MLF Conroe derby live streamed. Was surprised the grass was back. (Mostly Caney). They limited ffs use to 1 of 3 periods. When “traditional fishing” (no ffs periods) most seemed to fish lipless and bladed jigs in the grass. I didn’t see anybody using the Hybrid Hunter. So, I like to hear your comments on anything and everything about the derby that you’d like to share. The last few minutes were very exciting. Keep the videos coming, lately they’ve been really good.
Hey man i think the issue is one they don't have confidence in the bait and they don't understand the bait when i first stared fishing the bait i was doing the same thin but i messaged you about some questions after that i have had no more issues i love the bait i don't go know where with out it i am hoping one day to speak with you but thank you for bring everyone the bait !!!!!
Was that a sharpie doctored up gold Bubba/Hybrid Hunter? For whatever reason, I still call em the Bubba. A couple of months ago I had a buddy look all over the place trying to find a Bubba lol
Todd, I understand why you use your setup for the HH. I live in the mid-west and we do not have fish as big as you do in Texas. If you were in the mid-west would you use the same set up for the HH? I have success on it without using the big stick like you do. Please advise.
It’s not a big stick it’s just not a crankbait rod. It’s medium heavy which to me bends a lot but can still boat flip a five pounder. It’s why it’s 7’6, a monger rod had more play and can do more.
That was the ghost herring video 👍
I fish mostly rivers, lot of cypress trees and cypress stumps, would the hybrid hunter work good for this. I use a 6 9 med.hvy. 20 pound line. Great information. Thanks.
Yes. I fish the same as you.
Good morning Todd, what is the model number of the 7'6" Hybrid Hunter rod you use please. I love the hybrid hunter and yes i use a crankbait rod. Thanks for all your teaching.
let me check but if you click on the link all you have to do is put in 7'6 medium heavy it's the only one that will pop up in the super duty series.
I'm not by my rods at the moment.
@toddcastledinefishing5924 sorry to be a moran, but i dont see any link on my TV or my phone. Probably need to get my 8 year old granddaughter to find it lol. Thanks for responding, I'll figure it out. Wish you the best in everything.
I found the rod, lol. Remember when your teacher would tell you to read or listen to the instructions before you take a test. ,even though you say click on the description, somehow my brain wasn't getting it, lol . Heehee just followed the instructions. Thanks again.
You should just design a “hybrid hunter” rod series to put out
I think he mentioned a long time ago in a prev vid he was interested in designing one, but realized Lew’s already had the perfect one for it mentioned in this video and several others.
Would you use a crank bait rod if you were fishing it in open water?
No
What net do you use ?
How does the HH come through brush. I want to try one, but fish the Ozarks. Thanks
Great just buy one check it out. Its buoyant as can be, just work it through the brush and it’ll come through
@ Will do. Thanks
How good is the strike kine line?
Never used it, not really sure
Todd is 100% correct in the direction he’s going with why the numbers are down. The young players have parents money. They’ve never had to work 2-3 jobs to make ends meet. Most of them come with the best equipment money can buy. Most have very little professionalism/respect for their peers. They’ve never been taught by the Tommy Biffle’s or the Denny Brauer’s on Fishing etiquette. Most are very entitled and let you know they don’t give a damn about you or what you’ve found. I’ve had so many come in on me , MF me for being there. Especially on Rayburn. They can catchem, and they can compete, but once the older competitors get fed up with the BS, good luck getting it back.
Well said, you might not like what he said, but sometimes the truth is what it is.
Also, you can't rule out that people are getting fed up with ffs. Wheather you guys want to keep ignoring that or denying it. So many people around here in Missouri have quit fishing tournaments just because of the ffs in tournaments. Also, the older guys not fishing are the guys sacrificing their time on the water for their kids' time on the water. Father's in our generation are taking a backseat to let their kids fish tournaments. Thus, you see more kids with new (er) boats and gear. It's still their daddy's boat and money. Honestly, these kids are spoiled little sh***, too, and have zero respect and common sense when it comes to fishing etiquette.
I totally believe that the number 1 reason numbers are down is FFS. Cant control what people think and if they don’t like it, they don’t like it
Once a guy catches one on that rod, they’ll understand. Fish hit the HH with purpose and in full stride leaving no question they wanted it. It doesn’t feel right catching one on a HH using a regular ole cranking rod. Gotta have that back bone. Shallow water, big bait, big fish potential, you need the right equipment. Think.