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If you own a 2 piece model.. Baitcasting Please share you're thoughts... Thanks

I say no on sealer... My Op

Use 0000 steel wool.... Cleans quick rinse off ..done

Mine is doing excellent as is.... I won't flush or soak them .. Unless they drop in performance. And not till after warranty is over

That's funny... !! What flavor ? Plain or BBQ?

Rod...Shimano Sellus starts @ 50$ it's perfect to start Reel.... Check Bps..cabelas... And other house brand baitcasters probably @ about 50$ or so... Abu Black max..49$ Line ...again ..house branded mono in 12-14 pd. Good luck on you're job hunt! Hope you can get a rod and reel you can get started with now!

Florida....Kentucky... Tennessee

I got a few bags of Havoc pit bosses at 1.50$ a bag... Generally I use rage craws... But when other plastics are slashed... I grab-em up. I often can get power bait for .99 cents a bag.. Just thrifty shop...

I haven't even seen this bait before... It really looks good though... I used the bluegill boot tails years ago and I did ok with them. I say give it a go... They are at least affordable! Good luck...

7'11" moderate fast , 7'6" moderate fast 7'1" fast those are 3 diff rod makers.... Taper is different from maker to maker!

That's a great looking bait.. I just gotta tell ya.. I will be getting with you in the near future!!!

Those are great looking baits... Good job!

Yea this eradication program is very depressing. It really, really ruins fishing.. In this state they are even dropping old tires and its just has destroyed all potential for lake life...along with spraying.. It's just wrong! However it still continues in more ways than one to be sure..

Yes Sir nice catch ! Which of you're colors? Also was it the mega bass clone? This guy is a very good artist.. His baits look great And obviously work very well Yep.. Weather has killed it here too! Good luck!

Mark is a incredible Man.. A gifted fisherman.. My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to him, His children, and all Family members. God speed... Mark Menendez

I believe the advice above is rock solid... I can only simplfiy it 2 things.... Baitfish color/colors.... Crawfish color/colors.... Flip/ pitch jigs ... Football head jigs Footballs you can cast and draaggg or sloowww Crank...flip / pitch rof... Lighter weight in real cold water .... Heavier in warm/ hot... Footballs I never throw less than 1/2 oz... There are a ton of variables.... Keep it simple to begin and keep a open mind ... Hope you catch em.... I taught my son to jig fish.... He won't use anything now other than a trap!! Good luck!!

Zoom super flukes....freshwater colors are Wat. Pro Blue... Midnite Chartruse Brackish water/ salt .... Avocado red tail Rigged weightless With some weight On jigs Really like to rig them on saltwater swimming hornets! Oops...

Stock Drag star on the curado 50/51 e and the not too much later chronarch 50/51 e were of a Graphite material? I used the term plastic loosely. My curado 51e's drag star is very flexible and as such, very annoying . On my chronarch 50e...the graphite drag star is rock solid... Go figure... I assume it was a shimano change in material? However I do not know..... I know this.... The cu51 is going to get a alloy star And a hawgtech handle...(long) with 4 ssbb.. Also those pics are all really nice I appreciate everyone's assistance on this issue!

I didn't say a word about it breaking.... I like alloy better... I will pay to have it .. It's what I want... As far as diawa... Seems a lot of company's use some form of polymer technology or carbon in different ways.... Before long I will order a couple carbon fiber handles....but I have not ever trashed a diawa reel or owner.... And I am a shimano fanboy. Peace & out......

Thank you John G I appreciate you're time and help! Always love to learn new things here!

So that looks good.. And it's a alloy star? So I could order a drag star from a 201e ? What else would I need for that.. I like the caps too!!

Great! Thanks Rippin-Lips Thanks J Francho ! I appreciate that much...

So I am ditching the plastic star and I am going to order a core 51 drag star for my curado 51... I wonder if I need the drag click plate as well? I know someone has done this.. I think... Well can a supertuner lend a helping hand?

Dude me and you listen to same music! Metallica and 5FDP are serious elevators of blood pressure and adrenal flow . Turn it on when I get tired and had enuff lake noise!

Yes sir... Lived in Florida 10 years and they work very well there... But so did floating , large rapalas The devils horse is a awesome bait!