Multiplier reel, third try....

So last week yet another multiplier reel hit the market. This time it came from our friends in Michigan. Sportsmensdirect.com designed the Tight Line Extreme. I put in an order and waited.

Today I go to check the mail and its already here.....3 days from Michigan to Minnesota. Thats Fast. I open the box and imediatly think, How do I change this from Right hand retrieve to left. I know from experience that most "fly reels" I use that term loosely, have a one way bearing in the main shaft. This reel is soo easy to change. Take out the dime sized flat head screw, rotate the gear assembly off the center spool, and take off the spool. Inscrew the bearing cap and flip the bearing over, and re assemble. super easy.

Now some technical stuff.....heres the specs....

Fast Line retrieval: 12" per handle turn
Ultra light weight: 3.7 oz.
Warm to the touch: Graphite frame
Easy to grip: dual, soft touch handle-knobs
Durable: ball bearing drive with center pin supported on both sides
True No-Twist/Straight Line performance: Line comes off the top of spool
Versatile Rod Grip: Able to Pencil Grip or top grip
Drag: Fully adjustable with unidirectional bearing (drag engages only going out)
Reel Orientation: Right and Left hand capable.

price $39.99

The only negative is there is no free spool. but I dont mind pulling the line by hand. I can strip 30 feet of line in 5 stretches of the arms or so. 

The major thing for me is the fact that the spool is inside an exo cage, I can rest the ball of my hand against the reel and it doesnt catch on the spool like it did on the eagle claw and Black betty 6061...

A few months back I saw a post on Facebook from PK Lures regarding Pro staff Openings. I had used the PK Spoon in red dot glow with fair success and thought that it would be a nice fit, I applied and was offered a Staff position within a few weeks. Upon accepting I was mailed a box with some goodies in it and when I opened it I found an assortment of PK Spoons, PK Flutterfish, And PK Ridgeline Crankbaits. Now, Im a 90 percent Ice guy.....I hardly fished open water at all up until this year. Ive had a ton of time to play around with these lures and have had some decent success with the ridgeline cranks trolling, pitching them up shallow.

So far this year I have gotten to test the PK Spoon quite a bit with really good results. The red dot glow/Nickle backed combo has been money so far.

Cant wait to keep the results coming from these lures! Great products from a great company!

Few reports

Been super busy lately, but getting some ice time in. Seems like the shallow bite is starting to end and the fish have started to move out to the basins. fished 10 feet on friday with not a whole lot to show for it. Taken a few trips here and there this winter that I need to write up reports from. First trip of the year was an overnighter to the Alex area, got into some really good fishing that weekend with a 25" eye and 14 inch brut Crappie coming through the ice for me, as well as an 11 gill for a buddy. Hit up the Mille Lacs area for a weekend and saw a few good fish get brought through the ice, sadly only one for me on a rattle wheel int he middle of the night. Been hitting alot of local lakes that Ive never or rarely fished before with mediocre results but having fun doing it!

New builds 2012-2013

Thought I would post some new rod pics since its been a while!
A sweet new rod for myself, 28" camo Noodle tip blank (Thanks DH!), 5" cork, Yellow/blue wraps

 Couple rods I built for a  buddy up in Bemidji, MN. Modified St. Croix Premier. Started as a 28" UL, ended up at 25" with a Spring bobber attachment. The Pink/Grey Combo wrapped rod was built for his Wife. 28" fast tip glass with Spring Mount.

 This rod is a 32" walleye Rod. Wrapped in the official 2013 EK Custom Rods Colors. Landed a brut 25" eye first trip out with this rod.

 Another Pic of the Camo Blanked rod.

 This rod was a redo, it originally had some blue wraps with no trim. Its a 26" Quiverstick Blank, 5" handle, and lightweight guides. Small deco wrap in green/blue.

 Added some blue trim rings to the handle for a little extra flair.

Let me know if your looking for a rod! Im busy, but busy in a good way!

Tight Lines,

-EK