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Thats just what he likes to do and does it often. His way is the best way PERIOD notice he likes do use that word. His way of thinking is the only way to think. He will tell you you are wrong but never shows proof to back up his claims, hasnt shown proof yet on this topic. He is very egotistical in his postings even before his hiatus he was like this so same ole same ole from him. The way he portrays himself in his posting speaks volumes over and above his denials. Thats a fact PERIOD.

They are made in different countries. The Tatulas are made in Thailand the SV105 &103 are made in Japan.

It doesnt have to be you. The same hype happened with the SV105. After more people got to use the reel more people found it didnt cast all that far and had a higher brake profile to get that easy skipping thumb free casting. Its hype right now due to being new.

Saw some crappie hanging around thought I would give them a whirl. One managed to be nice

I have 40 & 30 pound its good line strong somewhat quiet but not the quietest that I have used. It is the best as far as color retention compared to the many braids that I have used. Got mine at a good discount so that helped. Full price I would look at other lines.

Caught this 3# 10oz 20" today with new Curado 70XG 40# Samurai 7' M/F Smoke rod. Throwing a Palm Tree way out 120' plus bottom of 25fow when it hit.

One of the reasons I returned my pro was loud casting, more like a screech, oiling didn't help. Must have been a bigger issue seeing the "quiet cast" improvement.

Very windy out today up here in northern IL. This is the biggest of the day at 2 1/2 pounds SV105 reel, 16# sniper, 7' M/F Helios rod.

Well the honeymoon is over. Im having an issue with the thumb bar like I did on an Okuma Helios. When I depress the thumb bar then turn the handle something is not releasing and there is a click click click click click sound as I reel in. It happens randomly sometimes once an hour sometimes 2-3 times in a row then gone for the rest of the day and next day. So beings Im still in the return period looks like its going back. Its unlikely Ill exchange it cause Ill be worried the next one might do the same at some point so dont need that hanging over a $230 purchase. My 70 actually hangs with the MGL distance wise so might get money back and get another 70 I see them on sale for $150.

To ABU Lets all go to their website and send protest emails demanding they lower their prices back down so all can be included in the sale

Ive used 10-12-16 sniper and on one reel(Daiwa SV105) spooled with 16# I tried L&L a few outings didnt see much difference havent used it again.

Okuma Helios 7' MH/F for $108 would be worth consideration. Weighs in at just 3.5 ounces balances well so that takes care of the "too heavy" dilemma. Has backbone for frog use and sensitivity for jigs. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Okuma-Helios-7-Medium-Heavy-Cast-Rod/34742965?action=product_interest&action_type=title&beacon_version=1.0.2&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&client_guid=fd038399-581a-4fc1-8607-7dafc2b26b8c&config_id=2&customer_id_enc&findingMethod=p13n&guid=fd038399-581a-4fc1-8607-7dafc2b26b8c&item_id=34742965&parent_anchor_item_id=34742964&parent_item_id=34742964&placement_id=irs-2-m2&reporter=recommendations&source=new_site&strategy=PWVAV&visitor_id=cX6xH3J2Q_2I9KTBIv2iXY

As rippin-lips mentioned a stiffer spring will change the pitching abilities of the SV105. I feel the spring has more effect than a bearing upgrade. I upgraded bearings(hedghog Air) first but the pitching didnt increase all that much. A spring is what I would suggest you try first.

I used 15pound and it was very weak broke easily. Tried 4 times emailing Seaguar for some assistance never got a reply. Poor line, poor customer relations. Wont buy it again. Also found 30pound Smackdown to be weak for its rating(got low 20's knot strength wise) my 20 braid same dia from other brands were just as strong/stronger.

Ive noticed the same with 3.75 rage swimmer just doesnt have the wiggle of the Keitech at slow speed. I reel slowly even with a 5.8:1 23.6ipt SV105. I fish a very clear sandy bottom portion of lake and let the lure run along just skimming the bottom I can see the lack of tail movement and really notice less fish caught in comparision. On both I mostly use 1/4oz jighead and 16# snipet fc.

Curado 70 is on sale around $150 at a number of places right now.

I like Gamma the best out of those.

Chronarch MGL on Smoke rod using paddletail 3#7oz. Started fishing 10:00am didnt catch this bass, first/only, til 2:45pm.

Chronarch MGL on Smoke rod using paddletail yo yoing off bottom. Right at 18" little over 3 pounds I freed this robin from some braid that it got tangled in. Knotted around its neck and both feet/legs it was in a perdickerment. I only had long nose pliers with wire cutter so it wasnt very easy being gentle around its neck took about 45 minutes to get all braid off of it. It looked away camera shy and all.

Im the opposite now Im thinking what might I be missing out on with the JDMMETMGL. I got my ChMGL 20% off so that helped with the decision. Im really wanting to put braid on for a try. With the added line management that braid gives over FC Im thinking it will really launch lure at low brake settings. If braid does work better I have ZPI sic bearings on the shelf that can swap in see if any more benefit with those. With only a few hours use though I feel there is still more to gain. Like a few squirts of some L&L might help the FC at the lower setting.

I bought a Chronarch MGL yesterday and went out with it today for a few hours. I put SniperFC 16 pound test on and it held right at 300' of the line, NO conditioner. This was more than I was expecting but wasnt going to bother taking some off and that hassle I just wanted to get fishing. I was throwing 1/4oz trokar boxer jighead with 3.8" Keitech fat paddletail on a Quantum Smoke 7' M/F rod. This reel really impressed me right at the first cast. I set the tension loose if drop lure from just 6" big overrun but no wobble side to side its free flowing. I started at full braking 4 on inside and 6 on the dial even this the distance was very good the line control perfect. Went to 3 brakes for a few casts then down to 4 on dial then 2 on dial and distance improved even more yet the line control was still there no fluffing of line at all. So went to 2 brakes and 6 on dial still no overrun to speak of and distance just kept improving. I made my way down to 2 on the dial before there was a start of line overrun but still very controllable and the distance was outstanding. I then went to 1 brake and 6 on the dial but didnt notice much gain over 2&2 Id say about equal. I then went to 3 on the dial and this got rather tricky. The spool just too fast not controlled with this size FC line so back to 2 brake inside and 2 on dial for most of the day and basically effortless, as far as thumbing is concerned, casting. My biggest out of 8 for the day with the CHMGL was a 2-1/2 pound bass so no real workout. Then came the surprise catch of the day a nice 14" Crappie. The hit definitely felt different but I set the hook as if it was a bass and the fight was basically nill it just came in. So thinking it was a weak bass until about 3' from shore I realized it was a Crappie and the excitement hit. All in all the Chronarch MGL initial excursion gets

Got this one just under 4 pounds. My new Daiwa RG-AB real is getting broke in nicely. Avid 8' ML/Mod rod Daiwa RG-AB reel 8# Nanofil

I had the new ETB 7'6" MH/F and returned it. Was not very good in a number of areas like weight balance sensitivity