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  1. Delaware Valley Tackle
    What kind of cover?
  2. Delaware Valley Tackle
    The sweet spot for casting weights usually lies near the middle of the posted range. Trial and error on the water is the only real way to tell.
  3. Delaware Valley Tackle
    If you look at the IPT of some of the high ratio reels it's not much if any faster due to the small reels and spools.
  4. Delaware Valley Tackle
    If I was going Phenix I'd go right to the k2 but they're pricey.
  5. Delaware Valley Tackle
    I don't think you have an issue honestly. A reels reaction to motions outside of regular use (spinning the handle etc) are not indicative of anything. Having two pinion bearings, The curado gear set is better supported than any of the Lews/ Revo etc. no reel at that price point will run 100% silently especially after some use and cleaning out the gobs of factory grease.
  6. Delaware Valley Tackle
    It must not be. You can use an epoxy adhesive. The only draw back is that it makes future changes more difficult. If the rod is handled with care it shouldn't be an issue. I routinely use epoxy on tips headed to hot climates like FL or Mexico.
  7. Delaware Valley Tackle
    If by all around you mean cranks , spinners and plastics, so think you'll like it.
  8. Delaware Valley Tackle
    A 4000 size reel will aid line management for heavier (12#>) mono or Fluoro and where uber long casts are required. Otherwise a 2500 is perfect for most bass fishing.
  9. Delaware Valley Tackle
    If you decide to give it another diy try I'll help all I can. If you want to send it in the cost is only $19.80 ($22-10%). Shipping is about $6. You're looking at $32 all in. It's your call. Let me know if you need anything. Mike
  10. Delaware Valley Tackle
    Phenix has been touting carbon fiber / graphite and multi directional layering process for a while. Asquith might be the "Hagane" of rods.
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  12. Delaware Valley Tackle
    It's not uncommon for identical reels to each have their own personality and not be identical in every aspect. If the reel acts and feels right doing normal fishing motions rest easy.
  13. Delaware Valley Tackle
    I agree, neglect is the is the number one cause failures with locked down drags in a distant second. IMO it's a non issue in buying decisions.
  14. Delaware Valley Tackle
    A blank can contain more than one modulus of graphite and they'll always promote the highest number even though it accounts for a fraction of the content. A whole rod of 60 million probably wouldn't even bend. Scrim, resins, mandrels, design and processes all factor into the final product.
  15. Delaware Valley Tackle
    It's more common than you think. Won't hurt a thing but if you're put off by it contact st Croix. Few if any blanks are poker straight. That's why we build on the straightest axis. Ideally that todcwould be built with the curve pointing up letting the weight of the guides pull it straighter.
  16. Delaware Valley Tackle
    Just pm or email me and I'll mark it. It's just as a reminder to me when I bill.
  17. Delaware Valley Tackle
    Are you running braid without backing? If not something may be misassembled. If you want to send it in I'll check it out. Clean n lube <$20 for members here. Carbontex drag is only an extra $8
  18. Delaware Valley Tackle
    Consider how you grip your rod. If you palm it you may go 6-7". I keep my finger on the trigger so 8" is out of the way casting but leaves me a little on the fore arm if I lean into a good fish. MHX Shooter blanks come in 6' and are nice for in close spinnerbait fishing.
  19. Delaware Valley Tackle
    Generally speaking I'm not a fan of the combos. You're usually paying for one halfway decent component with some cheap give away attached. Not always but often enough. The exceller or maybe one of the new kastking reels matched to a lightning shock as suggested. Learn on a soft mono like trilene xl
  20. Delaware Valley Tackle
    Lews share general design, parts, tooling and platform with lots of other brands including the BPS and JM as well as Pure Fishing brands. Just keep that in mind if decide to jump ship. In general Lews compete well with other reels in given price points. Daiwas Tatula is a popular current offering can be had for $100.
  21. Delaware Valley Tackle
    The power (resistance to flex) and action (where the rod initially bends when force is applied) are independent of one another. The only way to know is to handle both rods and see which best suits the need.
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  23. Delaware Valley Tackle
    Rolo summed it up. Bait weight and cover are the factors that separate the two.
  24. Delaware Valley Tackle
    Can you describe what you're calling the clutch bar? Are the plates the spacers between the thumb bar and frame? If so they just plug into the frame. If you want to call me I'll walk you through fixing it. 973-459-2835 mike.
  25. Delaware Valley Tackle
    Walk off 75 yards of the mono you have on and top off with braid. No need to spool lots of braid that will never see the light of day.
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