Grantman83

Things get interesting here. Kvd suggested a 5.3:1 BUT he specifically said his reels were designed with a larger capacity so as to increase the inches per turn and still have the power of a low gear ratio. Keith combs deep cranks with a 7.1:1. Matt allen, a guide on clear lake had me cranking deep with 7.1:1 reels and 15lb braid. I normally use a low gear ratio but After awhile I got used to it so it can be done

There is nothing wrong with scoring a deal. However, the only issue I see is the length. Sounds like a killer squarebill and Spinnerbait/chatterbait rod

Rods Dobyns -12 Daiwa - 2 Shimano - 2 Field and Stream - 3 Daiko (my only jdm rod) Rainshadow Abu Garcia - 6 Reels Daiwa - 16 Shimano - 8 Lew's - 5

Several of my feels have 90-104mm handles as I feel they make the reel feel smoother and give me added torque

I have a crazy cranker on a 765cb glass and it handles those type lures perfectly. While doable with the 705(which I also have), the 765 will do it better.

Tournament speed spool on sale with $30 rebate

30lb braid for topwaters and 8lb Fc leader for jerkbaits

If you have one rod and you get pleasure from it, more power to you. If I could have one, it would be the champ 734. However, I consider myself pretty common in that I have an average job. I just don't party, smoke, hunt, have kids or a house so I spend my money on my favorite hobby. Therefore I own two of the 734's lol

I have two of them sent to replace a generation 1 that broke. I can say they feel lighter and much more true to their mh rating. My old 7ft mh was a heavy duty frog rod with no issues. The new one has a much softer tip and is much more versatile

I really liked the lexas. They have been overshadowed by the Tatula as of late but I much prefer the palming of the lexa.

The new Daiwa travel look pretty sweet. That's the route I would go

I went and don't see the promo anywhere

My tuned and upgraded Fuego is one of the smoothest reels I own. Tdz 100m spool, steez star drag, carbontex, clear coat, 4 bearing handle. It's a beast that can do just about anything.

734 is what I use. Got another on the way lol

As has been echief here. 12-17ln fluoro depending on weight of jig

Retail, I have a dx 745 with a zillion type r on it for which equals roughly $800. I have t3 on a Daiko Karisma stick which retail is about $900 though I didn't nearly pay that much. Expensive toys make the game more fun

3 chronarch d's and and zillion crazy cranker with Hawgtech handles and to me they make them smoother and and extra leverage when fighting fish. I especially like them on the higher gear ratios because on hard pulling baits it makes them easier to retrieve.

Cost per amount is a toss up between sniper and invizx imo. As you get higher end, shooter and tatsu are the bees knees

Please let's not turn this into a company vs company debate. It's tired and old. I have heard of these issues before with dual braking reels of several brands. My suggestion would be to call lew's.. Evey time I have used their customer service they were quick and efficient and pleasant.

I will say the 734 is my to all around rod. Dobyns heavy action rods are more versatile than most other companies' because the action compensates for the power. I've thrown everyrhing from trigs to spooks and squarebills on mine...amazing rod

I have display reels that I've had custom painted if that counts

New versions are more in line with their rating...the mh is an actual mh

Lew's super duty 8.1:1 or zillion type r baby

All the endurance rods are on clearance at TW which is a sign they are gone. I've read the max 3d is a combo of the Max and endurance blanks

To each their own. Nothing better than trying new gear that's for sure