thunderblack

spiderman baitcaster with integrated reel. I use the line that came with the combo.

Favorite for me is 6'-10" - 7'-1" in Medium / Fast. I like to fish jerkbaits with rod movement to the side and not snapping the rod up and down. Longer rods get these baits out there farther and can set that hook!

The ML is a nice drop shot, ned, smaller baits rod. Its also nice that its fast action and not XF. The medium is a nice 'all purpose' spinner. I'd prefer jerkbaits, topwater, grubs for that one. If you want a really fun light power rod check out the 7' light +if you can find one.

Rapala clackin rap....that didn't leak lol

Not trying to make you feel bad but the 842S conquest is a killer rod. The 852S is nice too but that fast action and power for a Loomis M was one of a kind in the conquest. They both are great tools for different things but the conquest was one of my favorites. I ended up selling a while back and shouldn't have.....Maybe I'm the one that feels bad

The new SC legend that is coming out in March. They have several cranking options and a few in glass too.

I'm sure you'll be fine. I had a few with sloppy workmanship but nothing that was too major. They have a great warranty.

If cork is sealed with U40 its not non cork. You can magic eraser it off if you don't like it. U40 is one of my favorite fishing products. One very light application and you are golden.

Cork! you can clean it, fix it, and love the feel. EVA isn't bad but don't prefer the feel or when a large piece is taken out by a hook. Winn....no thanks.

Daiwa and Megabass are above the rest in my opinion. Shimano in the middle. The worst 'in my opinion' G. Loomis and Dobyns from ones I have seen or owned

Faith, Family, Fishing....Awesome clip!

Reel available still?

Are you wanting a travel rod for bass or inshore?

U40 for me. Doesn't just keep em clean but keeps the cork filler in as well.

One just ended on the big auction site last week. Sold for $500.

x-rap minnow

Sounds like a very nice high end shark rod.

casting - Orochi FSS spinning - Steez AGS M

They sure are! I have a lot of higher end rods in spinning and the tatula spinners really surprised me when I started fishing a couple. The ML 7-6 and ML 7-1 are just killer at $150. Comfortable handles too.

I have fished the previous gen expride light + and also own the tatula ML F. They are similar rods. I felt that the expride light (even though it had a higher lure weight rating) fished lighter baits. Great rod for streams, trout, smaller bass, and light drop shot style fishing. I think the ML Daiwa is a better all around ML. Hope that helps! The expride light is a fun rod no doubt!

Bulldog those combos look too clean. Where is the fish slime?

lol which one? I have two different colors.

Trying to figure out if I like the color with the new steez compile rods. I was hoping it was grayish in color. Appreciate the reply. Looks blue in a lot of pics too.

AH! That makes sense. I read that wrong for sure:)

Hey guys, is the frame of this reel gray? Blue? Dark Blue? Every picture I look at looks different. TY!