*Hootie

So did I. I thought, hey, aren't we going backwards. LOL Hootie

I use Vicious Ultimate, a copolymer, and I like it just fine. Bought a bunch of it when BPS had it on clearance last year. By the way, when BPS quit selling it, I sent an Email to Vicious requesting a catalog, and a list of stores in my area that still had it. They not only sent me a catalog, but also a hat, 2 bulk spools of line, and some decals. Ironically, the #test was exactly what I use, 14#, and 8#. Ya just never know! What a freebie!!! Hootie

That's it SS, variety. Some of us like things constantly changing, some like changes in certain things, and some can't accept changes of any kind. But that's okay, I remember a line from an old rock song back in the70's that says, '' now wouldn't it be a real drag if we were all the same''. Hootie

Because they sell. It's all about the money. Hootie

Anytime we have a post asking, what is your favorite, (fill in the blank), I find my answer has changed. Example, if you had asked me 2 months ago what is your favorite baitcaster, I would have said Lews, I have 6 of em. Ask me the same question today, and I would say my new Chronarchs, 2, 200E's, and 1, 50E. Do I think they are better than my Lews? Of course not. They are simply the newest ones. The last ones I have purchased of nearly anything, reel, rod, lure, whatever, tends to be my favorite for a while....till the next new thing comes along. I guess I am a confirmed tackle junkie. Anyone else like that? Hootie

Upgrade maybe? Don't know for sure. Hootie

Perfect, also Zoom super chunk jr., my favorite trailer. Another favorite Strike king rage chunk. Hootie

Mike, when you get to be our age, ( I see I am a few years older than you) if you haven't learned that, life just gets to durned complicated. Hootie

Hand sanitizer, and band•aids. Hootie

Most excellent advice! Hootie

I'm a Lews guy, and listening to LMG, convinced me to try Shimano. I now have 3 Chronarchs and love em. Still use my Lews also. I guess I just love bass fishing and quality equipment to fish with. Hootie

Been using as a Chatterbait trailer with good results. Seems to attract bigger baits. Hootie

I like the Zoom super chunk jr. Favorite color, black, blue flake. Hootie

J Francho, Just been looking myself. It seems you are right. The manufacturers are making them available, just not putting them out there. I saw some 6ft Premiers, also some 6 ft falcons, and some 6 1/2 ft Lomis GL2's. Just not stocked in my local BPS. Guess I will just order online. Thanks a bunch. Hootie

Suggestions? Hootie

Thank you MBM, it usually takes about three posts before context gets completely lost on a topic. Thanks for picking it back up. Thats what I was talking about, not personal preference. Sheesh!!! Hootie

Get em LMG, fish the best, to hell with the rest. lol Hootie

Thats right LMG, stay out! lol. By the way, lovin my little 50E. A little noisy on the retrieve compared to my Lews, but I figure that will deminish as it gets broken in. Hootie

Do that in my Smartcar and I'll be impressed. Hootie

The length behind the reel seat isn't an issue, it's the length behind the car seat. HAHA! Hootie

I know I am not the only one who prefers a shorter rod, 6 to 6 1/2 footers. And for various reasons, transport problems, (biggest that will fit my car), fishing in smaller boats, (don't want to slap my partner in the face with my backswing), and, I simply like fishing shorter rods. Guess part of that is a holdover from when a 5 1/2 ft rod was the norm. Now I have noticed 6 1/2 footers are getting left out of the newer versions. I have seen a lot of new rods I would be interested in, but the shortest available is 6'8''. Sorry cant use it. Looks like us short rod guys are being weeded out of the market. Oh well, as Bob Dylan sang, ''The times, they are a changing''. Guess I am kinda giving away my age with that one, huh. Hootie

X2, my favorite also. Hootie

Sure you don't mind? Hootie

Don't think so Al. lol Hootie

I think I'll go with LMG's description. He appears much more knowledgeable on the subject of Shimano. No offense intended. Hootie