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The avid rods look nice. The spinning versions looks well done and full cork!

8 lb would be fine. I have fished spinners almost exclusively and love fireline and Jbraid to a fluoro leader. Smoother castings, less issues, great sensitivity. You can also go down in size. 4 or even 6 lb superline is incredibly strong.

Why isn't an expride M F or St. Croix tourney on the list? Out of the two you mentioned I would go with Imx pro in probably an 852S model. New SC avid is coming out too in fill cork at Icast.

I fished glx in 842

My guess is yes but not 100% sure. Looks like a spare spool is under there so should be more. If the reel came with missing parts I am sure eBay would cover you. Its insured through their buyer protection. I'd open it and find out.

Let me know if you can find where you bought the bottom plate kit. Sweet pistol. Just bought the plus last yr and love it.

Ronin is a sweat stick but super short for casting. I owned gen one and 2 and the current model is the best. Other great options Megabass Valkyrie 6-11 M F (high end) St. Croix Medium F 7'-0" G. Loomis 842S - for smaller jerkbaits Shimano Teramar XX 7' MF Falcon Clearwater MH mod-fast favorite one but discontinued - Shimano Crucial 6'-10" M Fast favorite for casting far - Daiwa Steez 7'-6" ML/M

Just depends like GetFishordie stated in what you are fishing for and where. I just bought my first surf setup a couple months back. Bought a Daiwa Emcast 10' MH and a 5000 Daiwa BG. Your reel size will work for medium to small fish but you hook something nice you will probably get spooled. Longer rod will get the bait out farther! I'd even go longer than 10' if I bought another rod. Emcast are really nice buy the way and budget friendly. Good luck on the water!

Been wearing sun shirts and hats for a while but one thing I have been hearing more about lately is how harmful sunglass can be. Your body makes adjustments through your eyes when in the sun and if you block that it can be harmful due to your body not knowing how to adjust (long story short). There are good points both ways but I have been wearing my sunglasses less in the truck or on the boat.

Looked for this exact rod you are looking for. I fish fresh and salt with jerks. Shimano Teramar XX M F is awesome! I should buy another as backup Daiwa Backbay M F 7-1 St. Croix M F in most models Megabass Ronin newest model is best for larger jerkbaits but its short considered IMX pro 'jerkabait' model but never pulled the trigger Not a fan of 6'-8" jerkbait rods. Not the best casters.

Thanks guys!!

Hey guys, I heard this stick is powerful. Anyone know if you could throw a vision 110 or LC pointer in 1/2 oz on it or go with medium?

I'd be all over the new 7-6 ML/M Daiwa Tatula rod. Any of the 7-6 Daiwa rods, 901/902S Loomis, 7-2 ML Expride might be a good one as well.

Contact Phenix and try to get the exact guide. Then bring to a rod builder to have it installed and the epoxy applied. You can always do the install yourself too if you do not care about it looking exactly like it came from the store new.

I haven't fished the casting models mentioned but fished the poison adrena 6-11 and the GLX 842 in spinning and I preferred the GLX and it wasn't even close. Different strokes.

Great job Logan. Looks like you have the building game figured out!

You can't have a lucky 13 without a spinning rod. Come on man.

I would pay the extra $40 to avoid a Pure fishing product. Their reels are not my favorite but the rods are decent.

Why wouldn't you buy a reel called the metanium. It just sounds manly. Tim Allen ho ho ho

Hey there, I have the St. Croix Avid M F and my favorite...Shimano Teramar XX SE in 7' M F. You won't be able to put it down. Great jerkbait or all around spinner for SW or fresh.

This rod series looks awesome. How does it fish and do you like the stainless guides?

I fished a Loomis Escape hard for several years and couldn't tell the difference both on trips and at home. Just bought a St. Croix Avid trek to try out this season. Haven't had it on the water yet. I like to break them down and just throw in the truck.

Expride. More sensitive plus its cork!

I fish 99% of the time with spinners and love it. No plans to change.

I love throwing different color baits but have to agree with the statement that most colors are to catch fisherman. If I had to pick one for jerkbaits it would be silver.