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Im not certain but would think micro gearing requires x-ship as well. The x-ship gives the extra support need to hold the smaller teeth in place to keep from stripping.

I splurged for one of those $9 tungsten Jackall jigs think I might be afraid to use it though.

You can get a shimano 50 in 8.0 no huge gearbox.

Id like to have my 50E a 2speed geared reel. 1st gear 6.0 2nd gear 8.0. There are saltwater reels that have selectable gearing maybe that feature could be downsized to lowprofile reels. Thinking use the handle as the device to make change. Pull handle out to move main gear to low position and push in handle to lock high gear in use.

I take em off & leave off(orange seals & metal) but my reels dont get all that dirty.

Having a pros name attatched to a product isnt really a driving force behind my purchases could actually be a hindrance. Dont have a clue who Timmy Horton is.

OOOOOOOO UUUUUUUU YEAH!!!!!!!!! I dont have cable so stayed away from posts/sport site til I could watch the replay game on ESPN.com AWESOME game with an even better outcome finally. The game began in very bad but consistant fashion and had me nearly giving up right there but Im glad they pulled through.

Mike D I watched the "Grandma Lake" episode and looked for the Kinchou Minnow. I found them locally and bought one Chromatic Shiner SMDS7 1/4oz. If you remember what size and color was used on the show? Thanks

I lost my last silent rippin rap to a pike & bps doent have them anymore

The hooks I dont have an issue with its the weak paint and my luck of the draw buying them. Im over 50% of the time get them and they wont run straight above a moderate pace. I change out the hooks for one size bigger but if have smaller size I swap say the 1/2oz size hooks on to a 5/16oz lure.

I practice casting in the backyard pretty often. From small bitsy minnow with baitcaster to landing spro frog on a frisbee.

Going off memory isnt the 742casting a stronger rod than the 742spinning not the same blank??? I did a quick search and yep I read about this comparison of these 2 on another site. civicrr quote: "The DX742c(casting) is basically the same power as the DX743s (spinning). I was spooled up with 20lb braid/leader system. Rod worked great. Was super easy to cast the long bomb AND get the solid hooksets. I landed numerous fish in the 4lb-5lb range with a best of 7lbs. There were a couple times where I didn't turn the fish immediately & it was a little tough, stll got 'em though! Keep in mind, I'm fishing the senko rigged Texas. Fishing it wacky, your not driving the hook through the bait. Lot easier to get a good hookset with the exposed wacky hook! I'm pretty confident, you'd be fine with your 10lb-12lb line. For what you're describing, I'd use the DX742c." I sent you a pm Rudy

10-15-20# braid 10-12# fluoro

I took it twice it nailed me to Rockford both times. But also to where I have relatives in Springfield MO Witchita KS in first test. 2nd test had a few different questions and got Louiville Lexington KY where I have relatives nearby those.

Well at a lake I go where I usually suck I caught a PB for that lake. It was 3# thats a good catch for me any place.

Ha this is like the Kanzen thread where a bunch of Seaguar pros chimed-in touting the line then left as fast as they showed. Dont think any contributed other than to that thread.

Have you used straight fluoro ever?? Having been using braid with no stretch you will find that straight fluoro stretches quite a lot at least in the 10-12# super sniper that I have. Very noticeable working through weeds. So Id say stay over 15-17# maybe that will stretch less or need more force applied before it stretches. Try the 15# you have now see how it does.

Gander Mountain has $20 off $100 spent so you could get Cronarch $180 & free shipping. OR They have $50 off $250 spent so you get a Cronarch at $199.99 and some line like--- 14# Sunline Super FC Sniper Line, 660-yd. $55 and that gets you the $50 off so like getting the 660yd spool for $5 If 14# line is good for your type of jig fishing though or anything that puts you at touch over $250

Wont let me link to site but google Strike King 3x Iguana a few on the first page has 10" Iguanas in stock If you do get some you have to keep them cool or they melt easy, plus keep them separate from others, they are very stretchy.

Strike King 3X

Not an expert but youre going to Japan chance to buy a Japanese reel just make sure to get one that is "Made In Japan" not a Malaysia or Thailand made reel.

Those of you that have bought or tried buying a boat from BPS do they adhere to one price or able to negotiate with them?

Thats along the lines of what I was going to replie. IDK about Daiwas part supply for reels down the road. The T3 really didnt take-off so to speak might parts be hard/more difficult to get in future??? Whereas the Tatula seems to be a hit so far and could stay for a while meaning better/greater support parts easier to come by later on.

Be used for lipless cranks and shallow running 1.0 or 1.5 squarebills as well for reaction strikes, they dont pose high resistance.

I feel the prices on equipment are high for what we are getting. $200 reels that dont perform much better or as well as older reels. Ive said it a few times about my 2003 $70 Pinnacle reel that performance wise matches my 50E's & Helios I had. The worst is it seems most fisherpeople dont mind paying way over what something should be priced. Like these aftermarket $50- $80 handles for a little $4 piece of graphite & $5 in spindles. Adding this as another example for around $80 truck chassis Look at this graphite frame for an RC heli just $50 for all this: