Strike King 10XD

[SaltERedneck]

Originally Posted by BIGV

I don't think the retractable retrievers will reach a lure that's 20' down? I use the lure hound on a old reel as mentioned above and 9/10 I get my cranks back.

This?

[jldsc]

My bad...its the TH Marine money pole lure retriever..extends to 18', collapses down to 6'...its 90$


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[jldsc]

I would imagine you could reach a few more feet if ya lean over with arm outstretched...with out falling in of coarse


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[BIGV]

Originally Posted by SaltERedneck

This?

Yes sir that's the retriever I use. Like I said it is not 100% but it will work 9 out of 10. I throw 6XD and 10XD a lot and this lure hound has saved lots of money.

[SaltERedneck]

sounds like a good deal... you would have to use that 90$ retriever atleast 12X to break even. the hound is like 8$.

[apous]

The retractable ones work the best. Unfortunately they won't reach deep divers😕. They are perfect for square bills and 9-10 footers. They also keep you from breaking off your rod tips. Whoever invented any retriever has their spot in heaven 😇!

[Salty]

Originally Posted by SaltERedneck

sounds like a good deal... you would have to use that 90$ retriever atleast 12X to break even. the hound is like 8$.

All you'll need to break even is get back just half of a 10XD.

[jrdntboy09]

Originally Posted by SaltERedneck

No... give me names or brands. Gonna look into it.

Don't know any company names. they make tons of different ones. I bought mine years ago off eBay for $7 bucks. They make some with retractable rods that extend 20 ft and some with heavy weights and rope.

[jrdntboy09]

Oops y'all have done covered that didn't read all the other comments

[Vermillionaire]

Originally Posted by Montauk17

Hard to say what rod would be best for a 2oz crankbait!

http://www.kistlerrods.com/p/fishing...LXMRO711H.html
This is it.

[RonnieF]

When we bought the camp, the previous owner left a 20 year old lightning rod, 7' MH. I've been throwing a 10XD on that relic. They both weigh a ton. I've been throwing it on 12# CXX P Line. I keep waiting on the rod to snap while it's loaded up during a cast. I haven't caught a fish on it yet. I also use the lure retriever from Academy. That thing will pay for it self in one trip.

[Jwfflipper]

Originally Posted by Vermillionaire

http://www.kistlerrods.com/p/fishing...LXMRO711H.html
This is it.

That rod is a BEAST!! It will flat out handle the biggest cranks out there! Can't say enough about it!! And only weighing 5 ounces for a nearly 8' rod you don't get tired out using it. The hvy action and moderate taper is perfect for that big bait not allowing to much flex in the rod like lighter actions ex: fiberglass. And it is rated for lines 12-20 and lures 1/2 -3 oz. and it doubles for my RVC Rigs (a-rigs). I use 12# Sunline flouro for my cranks. And as for retrievers I use a 2oz. bass casting sinker tried to heavy nylon string by a swivel haven't lost a bait in 15 years since using it

Jeff

[apous]

How do I post a pic on here? I caught a Slaunch Donkey on a 10XD in Toledo this Sunday. Trying to send from my iPhone.

[SaltERedneck]

sweet! i think tapatalk app. or do like me and send it via email to a computer.

[apous]

7.63 july toledo bass.jpg 7.63 caught last sunday on a 10XD in 27' of water on a ledge in Toledo bend. I was using a Castaway 7'6 Long Launcher on 12# Sunline Sniper FC with Revo winch. The set up worked perfect.

[Montauk17]

Nice!

[apous]

In 27' of water and a good 50yrd cast within 10 cranks of the Revo winch the plug was dragging bottom. I caught the fish on the 3rd cast of using the big plug. Definitely not the last time I'm going to throw it. It was fun

[Montauk17]

Did it hammer it or did it just feel heavy? Fishing a crankbait that deep is a whole new world.

[apous]

Almost pulled the rod out of my hand. But she choked it! The big hooks tore some gill plates. She died. I let it hit the bottom and would pause for a second or two. About the third pause that's when she hit it. I even backed off into 30' of water and the plug still reached the bottom!!! That's holding the rod at 4:00 about 2' off the water. This thing is a beast. But you do need some equipment to throw it.

[Salty]

Equipment at all you need.....patience is a must.

Nice fish.