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I tried my small soldering iron on a small box nd it's sloppy and leaves a big hole. Is there trick or should I get a small drill bit and do it that way?

Brilliant. I'm going to have to do that this weekend. Do you do holes on top and bottom?

Mustad ewg are okay. Trying out owner and gamakatsu now.

I like em. Gets through heavy deep cover. They catch fish and big ones too.

Nope

What lake? Mason? I'm from morgantown.

Woohoo

3/4 oz lipless. Knot was flying out every cast.

Tatula shallow spool is 50 dollars. Going through fluorocarbon gets expensive. 12 bucks or so for cheap braid isn't that bad which is what I have done now. Another question. When you are getting low on fluoro and are nearing backing, do you just use it as a long leader or do you pull off the 30 or 40 yards and tie more fluoro on?

I often use backing on my reels so I don't use as much flouro. Would I be better off investing in shallow spools to reduce weight and line usage?

6'7" mh steez with TDZ103H $750 combo...got it for 300.

1/2 oz vibe jigs because 3/8 rides up in water column. Swimjigs I use 3/8 mostly but use some 1/2oz.

Pliers, sheath, AND box? Cash in man.

It is a steez and I realized they have lifetime warranty and have read where people in similar situations have got brand new rod. I'd at least ask them to quote me for a repair if the warranty doesn't apply. The previous owner replaced tip with a large guide you'd find on a catfish pole...looks hideous. Everything else is almost perfect.

I got it for my okuma tcs and it works well. No issues

I bought a great rod on ebay recently but it has a couple poorly repaired eyelets. Was hoping to flip for profit but will probably now keep it for my own enjoyment. Question is, should I fix it myself (done it once before) or ship it out and have a professional do it?

Frog miss? Drop a dbomb. Looks like an injured frog fluttering down...BAM!

I'd flip those for a new rod and reel.

I bought a zerust 3700 box and I like it. I have 4 other standard boxes and am noticing rust developing even with anti rust tabs in them. Should I change over to all zerust boxes?

Tatula isn't best ergonomically. Fits me fine, but others have had issues

I like both brands a lot and they both bring good stuff to the table. Broke my teeth with BC with lews. Moved on to Daiwa due to reputation and innovation. I liked my Lexa and love my tatulas. Got my dad into using lews and I have as much confidence in them as daiwa. Difference on lower end is that lews shed weight. My tatulas are 8oz but I've never been fatigued or bothered by it. I'd suggest going with the best deal and read reviews and go with the one you think is better. Fwiw, I cannot get emails replied from daiwa, lews probably has better support.

Oh, I'm aware. Still looks like a modern reel. I'm very excited to try it out and upgrade it.

Type rs on ebay are doing 200+ Not many tdz to choose from, especially right handed. None on Craigslist either. I keep my tatulas in reel covers...tdz will certainly be going in one. Handle knobs are a bit worn but was planning on putting reel grips on if not swapping out handle completely.

I've seen wind not matter and I've seen wind spook deer down wind or at least put them on high alert. Do what you can to eliminate scent but don't let wind ruin a hunt. Some of my best days were when the wind was swirling. Some days bucks are more worried about esterus in the air than a wiff of armpit stinch

Just got a used tdz103h for $150. Considered holding off and spending 100 for a tatula 100h. Looks in pretty good condition and has upgraded drag. I've never seen or used one before. Good purchase?