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You don't have it together right or something is taking up the clearance. Worse comes to worse you could return it or send in for repair.

I use vmc crankbait snaps and remove the split rings . less points of failure and baits run perfect that way. I have found its also good for walking baits.

I fish.1/6oz ned rigs on a Lews Tournament Pro with a bass pro Patriot 7 ft medium rod with no issues. Reel can be had for $139 at Sportsmans Outfitters. You aren't getting a better deal than that and it's as smooth as can be. 27 position externally adjustable centrifugal brake is awesome.

Rods have blanks now that are much lighter . Balance to me seems was better on the newer rods I have.I was one of those who thought it would result in top heaviness but on the newer blanks I don't see it.

Yes

Has to be dirt. Use compressed air for a computer keyboard and blow it out clean and lube.

I love split grips. Winn grips are my favorites. They are for making the rod lighter. In the beginning I didn't like them because I was old school. I have found them very addictive.

Domin8 is an awesome line.

I do it all the time. My wife thinks I'm nuts.

Never had an issue I didn't cause.

Its amazing .

I use a 7-6 bps Johnny Morris signature series heavy extra fast action with 50 Sufix 832 braid for that. Have no problem casting 5 inch weightless senko and it will turn any bass around.

So then any advantage of flourocarbon would be gone.

Never buy a composite frame reel. Under heavy drag a spinning reel neck will twist. I've had 2 break years ago. If it isn't aluminum it's junk.

Old trions were awesome. I had the round and the low profile ones. Can't comment on the new one. I would never buy a graphite framed reel. I have since moved on to Lews reels.

I absolutely agree. I've used braid and flouro and never found a difference in bites. Line makes no difference. Your presentation does.

1. How it feels palming it because it has to be a baitcaster. 2. Drag has to be carbon and smooth. 3. Has to be an externally adjustable centrifugal brake. 4. Has to cast far without a bomb cast 5 . Has to cast Ned rigs easily. 6. Gears have to be buttery smooth. 7. Has to be a good value. 8. Has to weigh very little and have an aluminum frame. 9. Has to say Lew's on the side.

Maybe he actually liked them.

Buy the Lews at Sportsmans Outfitters. You'll live it and sell all your others.Its lk like 179 there.

Well said !!! And enjoy casting your sub par Lews past the rich guys above par reels.

Then it should work

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I would use super glue

Why not ?

I used to balance them right under the center of the reel.you can use quarters to fine tune it. The tip will feel weightless.if you don't like it just slide balancer off and add or remove weight.