WPCfishing

Ok so here was the issue. The rod and line I was using do not go well together. i put the go to line on the reel.. 65lb power pro. problem solved. Reels cast extremely well now. I have 11 Lews reels now.

I bought two of these reels to replace my older bigger Tourney Pro’s. Big mistake as of now. I do a lot of bomb casting with a gambler toad. The G reels backlash a lot. No matter what setting I’ve changed it effects another. Especially the drag which is why I bought them. It’s 20#.. in the junk I fish in the 20# drag matters. Has anyone else experienced this problem with the reel?

I'm big on fishing heavy cover with Frogs, Toads and EZ Swimmers. I use 65# Power Pro. For me it's not so much about line strength but more line diameter. The thinner line, even 50 will dig down they its wind. Not cool on your next cast. The 50 may cast a bit further but I find I can sky them out far enough with 65. The other thing I like about the 65 is it's less effected by wind. It's easier to cast a curve with it to hit your target. i use Lews Tourney Pros and an MG. Both very nice reels. All have 95mm handles. My rods are a Lews custom lite Magnum grass, Lews Magnum zone custom speed stick, Abu Villian 76-6 and fit lighter cover an Abu 70-6. Hope this helps you.

Lews Speed Stick Magnum One 7' the rod is a monster. Forget the weight ratings on the rod... it's a hook setting stick with serious power.

No but I'd like to try the First Lady spinning reel !

I think Diawa is a great company but when it comes to reels I'm not a fan. Lews has been my favorite and I'm not looking at any other now or later. i suppose I've reached a point where I know what I like, I'm happy with them and I'm not chasing. The bait monkey has left the boat!

I'm not a fan of either line. I like the P-Line CX. Give it a try. note: I do note use spinning reels.

I've had two of them on my custom fishing canoe for a couple of years. Awesome design and quality.

Take a look at a few more.. you have time.. I've been told the Scott Martin Okuma rods are very good. I'm always fishing heavy cover with Jigs, toads and frogs. I use a Lews Custom Lite Magnum Grass, Abu Garcia 7'6" Villian and a 7' Villian. Ill be back out in the water in a couple more weeks. It's about time. Winter sucks.

The Abu Garcia IKE Signature Power rod series 7.0-5 is an amazingly good rod. So comfortable, cast great, very good hook set Power, its light and extremely versatile. I highly recommend at least looking at one. The fit and finish of the rod is outstanding! I always have it in my arsenal.

I have a golden oldie, the casting reel is built into the rod. Slick little design. I'm not sure of the brand. Maybe someone on here can tell me. I'll post a pic soon. What do you have?

A bent guide would drive me nuts......

Try P-Line CX

My brother has 4 Abu Garcia SX reels. The 30/35? Is a hell of a reel.

That rod for $100.00 is a score.. wish they offered it with an ACS reel seat.

Sink.. hell i'm in the heavy stuff most of the time with Jigs, toads and frogs etc... what I can tell you from experience is Power Pro casts better and doesn't lose it's color like 832 and it's a lot tougher braid. I have one reel with 832 that I generally use for lipless, spinner baits and square bills. 832 gets very limpy and wind knots easily.

I don't use leaders at all any more. It's either Braid or P-line CX on my reels. P-Line for open very clear water or a particular type bait whether it be hard or soft in any water. When I'm in mildly or darker stained water or heavy cover looking for lunkers it's strait braid.

Look for a dragging or Jig rod. Falcon offers a nice dragger. i prefer the Lews Custom Lite Magnum Grass. Very versatile. You have a lot of great rods to choose from.. it's not easy to decide.

I've tried the 3D's and they are very nice.. I just don't like the minimal reel seat. If they offered them with an ACS seat I'd own a few. Especially the 7'6" power rod and the 6'10" spinner bait rod.

I always go back to a 6" black worm when the fishing is slow under any water conditions.

I still have Black Mann worms from years back too. I throw them but not nearly as much as I use to. I like Culprit too.

I've been throwing Rat l Traps for years. I'm really high on the Super Nova series. I like 5/8oz best. Colors are great. Pick your poison.

Spinner baits are a great weapon.. Can be used in many ways.. I don't like chatter baits at all. Swim jigs can be good depending on structure. I use a light weight punch head to rig my swim jigs. Ton's of options and always weedless. Tubes and cut skirts are King.

Braid is the cats meow.. You're going to love it. Power Pro is very popular.. I like it the best out of the many I tried. I use 40# to 80# depending on where I'm fishing. It's all about diameter rather than weight. I do not use spinning reels for anything. Can't stand them.