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Doesn't look like they have lefty models. If anyone grabs one let us all know how they are.

Just regarding the original post. Ive been carrying sr9c since it was released. Put about 500 rounds through it before I trusted it enough to carry. About 3 years into carrying it, one day at the range it failed to eject a casing. Went home polished feed ramp, happened again. Then a slew of other problems. I couldn't believe for almost 3 years I was carrying something that was unreliable. All I can do is thank god I never had a life or death situation. I ended up carrying my fnx40 for roughly 6 months and fully upgraded the Sr. New stainless guide rod, new springs, ghost trigger, ejector, etc. After all upgrades I put a good 2000 rounds through it and not a single failure. It is my dedicated carry. The point I'm getting at is make sure you are 110% confident in whatever you decide to carry.

Stopped by local pond tonight to make a few casts. I had re oiled the reel, just a tint bit on the gears. Grinding is so dam annoying. I also Google the issue and see others on other forums experience the same thing. Is it time to return it or do any of you think it will eventually break in and smooth out?

Yea my fiance's uncle has that exact one with the red optic sight in front. Shoots great! I put a box of Remington through it a few months ago. I know the xdm is a beast. Just want to get some opinions before I drop 775 on the 2 tone.

Just now realized there is a gun section on this site lol. Awesome! Any of you guys get your hands on one of these yet? I've been waiting 6 months for them to be released. Here in CT with all the draconian laws its hard to find anything never mind a popular gun. If you've field tested this let me know your thoughts on it. Hickok45 gave it good remarks

Great rod! These guys talked me into one as well. I use it for jerkbaits. One thing I don't like about it is that it's rated for light baits but doesn't toss them good until you get up to 1/4 oz. Would've liked to throw some Keiteks with it. Rod definitely has the sensitivity for swimbaits.

Just got update from Shimano. My reel is getting sent back today. Looks like the clicking was coming from the anti reverse paw not fully disengaging on the ratchet. They also replace 2 bearings and the roller bearing. All I paid was the $25 service charge. Pretty psyched, can't wait to get her back.

I think your over thinking it. I'm running the 201e5 with a Dobyns 684cb. When I throw cranks up to 10 feet deep I reel normal. More than 10 I reel slower. Lip less and rattle traps I reel faster. Imo just adjust your retrieve speed for what your throwing and the chronarch will be perfect for the job. Also as much of a shimano fan that I am I wouldn't get a crucial for cranks, too tip heavy. All I've ever used for cranks are St. Croix, Fenwick and now my Dobyns.

Was on the water all day for practice. I usually hold it right hand and cast right only retrieve left. I typically hold the reel with index up near the guide so the line runs over my index and middle and ring behind reel leaving only my pinky south of trigger. I tried casting today with index and middle behind on the blank and ring, pinky south of the trigger. No probs at all. Just the way I was holding it. Still doesn't count for the noise. And the rubbing feeling is only occurring 1/3rd of 1 revolution of the handle. Maybe a slight misalignment in the gearing.

Right or left hand retrieve?

Awesome handy work!

Hahaha haha that was a funny post. Yea. I also ordered a quantum baitcast reel for real cheap hope it's not the same scenario. I'm gonna strip down the Daiwa and do a moderate clean and lube. Hopefully that helps.

Update* 300 casts or so in and it's getting noisy and a tad rough. Also not a fan of the break control on the outside of the reel. My index finger is moving it during casting so I have to re adjust every 15 casts or so. I'm a right but use left hand reels.

Dobyns 684cb here. I love it! If I could throw crank baits 24/7 I would. Best fishing investment I've made Imo. I have it paired with a Chronarch 201e5 and 17# Abrazx

I meant what kind of baits

What do u wanna throw with the new set up?

Rumor has it they will be revealing Ci4 Stradic with X drive at I cast. I would wait. I own Ci4 and love it. However I've never even held a abu reel. Do plan on trying one out one day.

This rod is awesome!!!!!!!! I can't believe I've slept on BPS rods for this long. I'm very very impressed. I've never even been to a BPS store for the matter lol. Anyhow paired it with the Curado 201g7 and 30# Sufix Braid. Been practicing flipping in the yard targeting random leaves and my accuracy is pretty decent. Can't wait to attempt it from a boat. Anyhow my overall opinion is solid build quality, great balance and the power hump grip is really comfortable. I'm impressed!

In my honest opinion, for the price difference between the clarus and compre new models you are only paying for the higher rated blank. With that said I'm using it for spinner baits exclusively and can feel a Colorado thumping the whole retrieve. If you lived in CT I'd let you use mine all you want.

Clarus is awesome. I have the spinnerbait model with a chronarch. I couldn't tell a difference between this the compre and the crucial. However the cumara is in the whole different league. I say grab it.

I have the quantum accurist spinning combo. Great set up.

Btw didn't end up getting anything on sale technically but only thing I ended up paying for was $47 towards the rod and a pack of keiteks

Love it so much not live it*

Pretty much for free via a return and Cabelas points I grabbed a reel. Checked out a revo, quantum and helios(which is awesome). Ended up grabbing the daiwa aird. Fell in love with the reel after 30 seconds playing with it. Actually I live it so much I grabbed the matching aird rod 6'6 m/f. Don't tell my wife. Lol lol lol

I own the Stradic CI4 in 2500 size. I love it!