Author Topic: Igniter vs Red/Black Monster (N_Smith? et al.) (Read 1193 times)

charlest · « **on:** January 01, 2005, 12:52:48 PM »

I guess, Mr. Smith, that you're the reigning Mnnster expert, but others are, of course, more than welcome to add their opinion.

I like these two pearls a lot but don't seem to get to use them much. I only have one of each. Both handle a surprising amount of oil or hook fairly early. I redrilled my Igniter 5.5x5, pin over the bridge, CG directly below (was drilled label - hook&stop, almost). I just got a 15 lb Red/Black and placed pin under the ring finger, CG in grip center. Added a dollop of extra Brunswick High Gloss polish to each.

I will try to use each this Monday on a medium-light oil that skips right over light and goes directly to dry shot.

I wonder how they compare in length, hook amount and relative oil handling ability: what have you seen or found or learned. I am a tweener, mostly.

Edited on 1/2/2005 7:11 AM

charlest · « **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2005, 10:25:23 PM »

If you had too much over/under with the Igniter, then nothing.
Thank you.

I can suffer a lot from over/under. With that 5.5x5 drilling, it goes long-ish and turn hard, but not flippy. Haven't used it in a while, so we'll see on Monday.

Oddly, pins over the center of the bridge seem to have been much better than pins over the ring finger, for me. Smoother and more controllable, altho' there's little difference, even to my mind. So be it.

Author Topic: Igniter vs Red/Black Monster (N_Smith? et al.) (Read 1193 times)

charlest

Igniter vs Red/Black Monster (N_Smith? et al.)

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