i like inline reels. that is all i run now. i love being able to drop tiny jigs just by clicking the button. i did carbon fiber drag upgrades on all my eagle claws and it made a huge difference. but my favorite is by far my Freefall. super smooth drop and drag. i honestly feel that the inlines make a difference in the bite. however i am fishing trout (Brooke, rainbows, splake, cutts, browns, tigers) and not walleye or panfish so i dont know how big of a difference it makes with them species. there is my 2 cents worth

big_g wrote:

I remember a few back, people raving about the “Black Betty” ice reel. Anybody try/own them ? Haven’t seen or heard a thing about them in years.

I bought the black betty freefall last year and love in on my 32″ Precision. Now just to decide whether I want the ghost or the original to put on my new fusion!

tucrs wrote:

Brennon he ordered 36″ with 8″ handles.

WHAT IS THE NORMAL HANDLE LENGTH ON THOSE??

Dave Koonce wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>AaronMoore wrote:</div>
can you show a picture of the action of that rod?

Here is a quick pic …
I have a fairly good load on it too..

WHAT LENGTH OF DEADSTICK DID YOU GO WITH??

I WAS FULLY READY TO BUY EITHER A DEAD STICK OR A COMMANDER BUT THE FUSION WON LOL SO THE OLD UGLY STIK WILL HAVE TO PASS FOR MY DEAD STICK THIS YEAR BUT I AM GONNA PAIR IT WITH THIS REEL THIS YEAR!!

hope to see at least 1 episode with Joel and Ben Putnam again!! ive got the calendar marked!!!

Dan Baker wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Brennon Nielson wrote:</div>

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>jamin wrote:</div>
I don’t want to bash, but personally, I’m a little bummed I pre-ordered a “custom” rod that I’m waiting 4+ weeks for when I could now walk into the Cabela’s 20 min from me and pick one off the shelf…today

Where’s the “custom” in that?

http://www.cabelas.com/product/TUNED-UP-CUSTOMS-FUSION-CORK-ICE-ROD/2594631.uts?slotId=0

are these in store?? i was under the impression that cabelas was doing online only with the custom rods??

TUCR Custom line and Inferno are in stock, on the shelves at Cabelas in Rogers.

aww ok that makes sense. i was looking on their website to see if either of the Utah stores had them. hopefully soon!

Jamin wrote:

I don’t want to bash, but personally, I’m a little bummed I pre-ordered a “custom” rod that I’m waiting 4+ weeks for when I could now walk into the Cabela’s 20 min from me and pick one off the shelf…today

Where’s the “custom” in that?

http://www.cabelas.com/product/TUNED-UP-CUSTOMS-FUSION-CORK-ICE-ROD/2594631.uts?slotId=0

are these in store?? i was under the impression that cabelas was doing online only with the custom rods??

Mark Spesard wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Brennon Nielson wrote:</div>

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Matt Brookman wrote:</div>
Makes Sense, so they could get the price point down on the Ghost.

i have a freefall ghost coming next month. i will compare it to my original and post some feedback on it. i wont be able to field test it until end of november first of december but i will give some initial feedback

Perfect. I’m sure they’re both great reels. I was just curious. I’m still using the original 6061’s. Been working great for years

i have wanted to try a 6061 out but at the price they are and the fact that i love the freefall function i find myself saying ill just spend the extra money lol

Matt Brookman wrote:

Makes Sense, so they could get the price point down on the Ghost.

i have a freefall ghost coming next month. i will compare it to my original and post some feedback on it. i wont be able to field test it until end of november first of december but i will give some initial feedback

Actually the original has an airfoil carbon frame and the ghost is composite. The original also has trick shop compatible parts and a usa carbon drag system. The ghost is not trick shop compatible and has an oiled felt drag. The original has an aluminum spool and the ghost has a composite

is the LTP glass or carbon??

Matt Brookman wrote:

I’ve got the Free Fall Ghost on back order at Cabela’s. It will pair nicely with my Ace Custom rods Naked noodle for a top end pannie set up!

the ghost is pretty sweet looking. im really just wanting to test out the drag compared to the original. the ghost has a disk system drag where the original has a USA carbon drag on it. we ordered both at my store so i will play with both before i buy lol

i ordered mine for the purpose of having a nice perch rod and for that late season trout bite where they get really really picky and want teeny tiny bates. it kinda hits that spot in between my precision and bullwhip. i love my bullwhip but it just doesnt have the feel that this rod has i hope!! this friday marks week 4 since ordering my FUSION so i hope that means i see it in person next week sometime

i bought one and loved it! im really trying to decide whether to buy another original freefall or to buy the new freefall ghost at a much cheaper price for my new TUCR FUSION that is coming sometime next week.(I HOPE) but definately am a big fan. also gonna replace my cheap eagle claw with the new “decent” inline reel from one 3 tackle. seems like a good inline for that $35 price point. but i will definately say that the freefall is my favorite reel i have used. really smooth drag and i havent had any problems with my and have fished it anywhere from 5′ to 80+’. i was an over the handle holder until i got this reel and now i am a converted pistol gripper. it just feels right with this reel lol

i really debated the lx6 but ultimately went with a 7 for the purpose of having a bigger screen and i have not regretted it 1 bit!!

ordered mine 1 week ago

whytie wrote:

Don’t care about the deal I want more information and pictures of that shuttle lol. Does it have a built in battery or and soft cover?

NO THE THE SOFT COVER AND YES IT HAS A BUILT IN LITHIUM BATTERY. 40+ HOUR RUN TIME

I THINK THE REASON FOR THE REMOVAL OF THEM IS THE FACT THAT RAPALA IS LAUNCHING A NEW LITHIUM SHUTTLE THIS UPCOMING SEASON. 40 HOUR RUN TIME, FITS IN A 5G BUCKET, YA JUST TAKE UR LX DISPLAY OFF AND MOUNT ON THE SHUTTLE. VERY EXCITED FOR MINE TO SHOW UP WHEN MY ICE SHIPMENT SHOWS UP

fishinfreaks wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>fishwater wrote:</div>
The handle on the new shuttle is adjustable front to back. It’ll allow a variety of center of masses to be handled level.

How’d you get your hands on that?!

my guess is prostaff/product testing

______________ wrote:

To start a rumor, I heard they have a new flasher type unit coming out next year. In my dream it is absolutely amazing.. I’m not joking!

yes they are coming out with a new flasher series next season

looks very similar to the vexilar shuttles

hold out til next season. Marcum is coming out with a shuttle that fits in a 5 gallon bucket and is also a lithium battery pack as well!

i guess one of my biggest questions is if they both have the same sz poles, they are both full thermal, basically the same size, why is the clam weigh 7 pounds heavier?? that is a pretty significant weight difference

looking online i can get the resort or the six-pack 1660 mag thermal for the same price, 399.99. so im just trying to decide. between the 2. i have seen the clam in person but havent found a store with the otter in stock anywhere close to me

travis mccolley wrote:

What kind of oil would one use to do this?

quantum hot sauce reel oil

James, didnt you say on one episode that you like to replace the back hook with a sure set treble??

I will never touch gas again. I fish high elevation (9000+) lakes and gas augers struggle way too much at that elevation even when properly tuned. I started out with a strikemaster electra lazer and it was better than gas but still just ok. Sold it and bought a lithium lazer last season and am super convinced!!! I drilled over 50 holes in 2′ of ice and still had juice to keep going. Best part is I don’t have to throw my shoulder out pulling on a rope only to have the auger still not start. Electric gets my vote time and time again. Havent messed with ions personally but watch g various youtube videos the lithium lazer beats the ion in cutting speed

Eelpoutguy wrote:

B N – nice set up my man!

Thanks man its taken a while to grt it where I want it but bow it’s there. Just put a 13 fishing freefall on my Tucr precision that is without a reel in the pic. Can’t wait to get her on the ice to try!

id get with John at TUCR. in possibly going in a shack id say the LTP is out. id think the commander or the admiral is what you are looking for. haha but im not the expert! email John!! he has never steered me wrong before!