If the weight of the Egg sinker is falling faster than the hook end is that’s likely the cause of your tangle mess. A jig replacing the plain hook would likely help. Using a lob kind of cast may also help. You need to keep that Egg sinker as far away from that plain hook at possible. I would think of replacing the egg sinker with large splitshot . That plus a Jig is what I use in 90% of my bobber fishing and I rarely get tangled up.
So you continue to use a weight above the swivel/hook?
First question is are your guides on your rod big enough for the bobber stop to pass through without getting hung up?
That didn’t seem to cause any issues, at least that were noticeable.
Ordered it. The specs are too perfect not to try, especially at the price point!
Reviving instead of starting a whole new thread. For those of you that have The Smoothie, is it a true fast action? Not being able to hold one is tough, but the specs are perfect. Bonus if it’s closer to an XF than a F.
Looking for a jig pitching rod for jigs 1/8-1/4 with minnows and small plastics.
Does anyone have a few good pictures as well?
