ChiCityBasser

The Daiwa Megaforce has a left hand model and so the the Cabelas Prodigy both of which I own. The Quantum Accurist PT also has a left hand model and should be on clearance at most online stores including Tackle Warehouse and the Quantum Accurist !! is on clearance as well. The BPS extreme is a good choice as well. The left handed models do have the "1" or "LH" designation in the model name or number as someelse stated as well

Never had any experience with Tackle Warehouse or should I say no experience yet. I've had plenty of experience with Cabelas Customer service both in store and on the phone. I got an Cabelas XML last year and broke the tip off thru my own fault by hooking into the line on the rod while casting with another and flinging it to the ground. I had it re-tipped and continued to use it but then while out fishing again and getting snagged I put too much pressure on the rod instead of the line and it snapped. Due to a computer error that charged me the wrong amount I hesitated in taking it back. On a recent visit one of the guys from the reel dept told me to bring it in and he would take care of me as long as I had all the documentation from the purchase..(receipt,rod tag with upc) which I did and they replaced the rod with no further questions asked and got my New XML at home.

I go a little crazy on ebay at times as well. Now is the time I get all my custom painted lures (crankbaits,topwaters.ect.) from ebay but picked up some good deals on rods and reels as well. Cabelas Mag Touch 6'6" $55+9s/h = $64 Quantum Catalyst PTI-A20 $37+10s/h bent handle $16(Quantum) = $63 Quantum Exceler 10 $25+10s/h broken bail (Quantum replaced the reel with a new one $10s/h) = $45 Daiwa Megaforce $35+$10s/h = $45 Some of the deals I have gotten

Sounds like we were all pretty good Santas for ourselves and picked up the Cabelas XML 7'0" ML $ 49 on clearance and normally $139 to match along with the Shimano Sahara I mentioned earlier. The BPS gift card will have to wait til later to be used Now if winter would end earlier...lol

Hummmm ok waiting on my 09 catalog but already have my new reel picked out and just need there show dates to get the additional reel turn in discount and the Quantum Catalyst PTI-B is going to be on a new rod

My Christmas present to myself was a Cabelas XML ,M 6'6" rig n jig rod and a Shimano Sahara FD but the reel will be going on a Cabelas XML 7' ML rod

I was looking at the Tierra myself at one time and its very very close in comparison to the Cabelas Prodigy reel which Daiwa also makes for Cabelas. Myself I ended up getting a Quantum Catalyst after reading the reviews on another site that recommend it as a Best Buy and the Quantum Energy is/was on clearance at Cabelas for either $114 or $119 and is a pretty good choice as well.

For me my Choice is Quantum with Daiwa/Cabelas a close second and third. I know some people often mention the weight of the Quantum spinning reels but for me they workout just fine.

For me its the Quantum Catalyst PTI off ebay from Wildwestbargains for $45 and liked it so much I'm getting the New 09 Catalyst PTI-B from BPS for $139.

I'll be getting the Catalyst spinning model when BPS does there spring fishing event and reel turn in.

Thanks again for the warm welcome to the board and gonna be a long rest of the winter with the hard water conditions So I guess I'll keep the bait monkey and Cabelas occupied for the next couple of months.

Just wanted to say Hey to all the IL fishing people. I'm back in Chicago on the far south side of the city and I was in Worth, IL which is southwest of the city. I pretty much fish within and hour or so of the southside and have made it to plainfield and some other small natural lakes in the area and even some of the small park lakes and ponds as well. Bass fishing is pretty much it for me but of course when you are fishing for bass u tend to catch a little of everthing at times. Oh and my truck knows the way to Both the Cabelas in Hammond, IN and BPS in Portage, IN

Thanks for the welcome

BPS has them on there website now

I don't have the XMLti but have the XML versions of there rodsin the spinning versions . I have one 6'6", 7' and a 6"6" split grip and they are great rods with the normal price being $139.99 and I've caught them all on sale for around $70 and I agree they have a great return policy and found out when I snapped the 6'6" rod in two. I went in with the receipt and tag from the rod and it took me longer to find the new rod then the exchange. They are light at least in my opinion and very sensitive. I want to step up to an XMLti but for the cost I'll stick with the XML versions

Hello All and my name is Gil and I've been fishing for the last couple of years after watching my brothers enjoy it during the spring and summer months and into the fall with there own little tournament. I got into it one year and can honestly say I didn't know what I was missing. We mostly fish natural lakes within and hour or so of the chicago southside. In our 3 man tournament I've placed third for the last 2 years but stepped up my equipment big time and yes the bait monkey has been on my back...lol. Right now I'm a big Cabelas Rod fan and Quantum reel fan and thanks for allowing me to join Gil