thunderblack

chatterbaits and not a fan of walking topwater baits either

Bantam MGL

This is helpful and also mortifying. Never had issues with PVC. Shipping rods (for me) at least has been more hassle than its worth this past yr. I've also heard marking tubes 'fragile' makes them a target too. Insure your packages guys!

Sure is. Looks like a car ran it over.

I thought you guys may get a kick out of this. Sent a thick PVC tube one state over and this is what the buyer received through USPS. I mean.....how?? Daiwa Steez RIP. This had to be deliberate. I was told these are not conveyed as well. It was insured but been shipping rods for over 6 yrs and never seen size 40 PVC mangled like this. What did they do run it over with a truck?

favorite ultra light / light spinner in this price range is without a doubt the Lamiglas X11. Cast inline spinners and smaller trout lures a mile. I have a 7' UL and its a fun little budget rod. Highly recommend it.

I've noticed this on a lot of lower end Daiwa reels. The only fix in my opinion is buy Shimano

10-4. I like 3 fingers in front of the trigger and yeah that makes sense with reel shapes. Thank you!

Yes, I use if for bass and a centerpin rod - its the do all rod for bass and steelhead Darn, now I want to buy one again. Thinking metanium for pairing.

yeah! the 16'-0" GLX for better distance! no the yr lol. Thanks 5by3. I have large hands too and that was my concern. Darn it....Appreciate the help guys.

Guys, anyone fish this series that can tell me if the reels seats are uncomfortable or if the trigger placement is annoying. I can't handle one locally Thanks!

A couple that I still remember Brown trout Able nipper brand new $45 retail for $200 Able reel for $175 retail was $600 Steez AGS $220 NRX rods for $200 newer MB Destroyer $225 Stella $265

where is the best place to look for a met JDM? thanks!

Shimano/G. loomis service was a little backed up in 2020 like everyone and their communication isn't always great if you have a long wait on a specific model but they always come through! Killer company

Metanium 13

I have fished both series. The expride light plus and Daiwa BLX light are both killer rods. You probably could do smalller swimbaits but for me they were a light drop shot rod , very small jig heads, mirco cranks ect...I like SC but these are lighter rods than their ML. Expride is hard to beat at its price pt.

I'd say middle.

Hands down tatula. Very impressive rod for the $

Daiwa tatula, Loomis E6X, Zodias, SC avid or victory. Dobyns...remove from list. These options you will enjoy more no doubt.

My favorite way to fish and I only use spinning for it. Mod-Fast spinner is a 6'-11" Megabass Valkyrie. Killer rod for 110's, x-rap, pointers, ect...

This is going to vary for each angler......for me its 6'-10" - 7'-0".

I remember few years back thinking....why would anyone spend $200 on polarized sunglass for fishing. I picked up a pair of Costas and I haven't fished the water without them since. You see more fish, they protected me from getting hit in the face dislodging baits, you can see critters like stingrays when SW fishing before you step on them. My favorite piece of fishing gear by far.

Hey, I own Stradic, Ci4, Tatula LT, and one new Kage. All have been great but stradic is the best for sure and also does double duty for SW. 1000 is a great choice for UL.

Your wife is just going to swing the door open the first chance she gets.

I had to sell all my kistlers to buy 9mm ammo.