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FOR SALE: 2023 Abu Garcia Revo SX Rocket Gen 5, 9.1:1 gear ratio, 18lbs. drag, left hand, used maybe 3 times, in like new condition, spooled with 65lb. Power Pro Super Slick braid. Original box included. $140 shipped!!!

I’m looking for a trolling motor for my new Bass Pro Shops Pond Prowler 10. I don’t want to spend $300+ on one so I’ve been looking for good used ones. I just saw a Motor Guide RX3 46lb thrust for $50, the guy said it came off his 12ft Jon boat and works well. I’m thinking I want at least a 45lb thrust as I’m a bit on the large size at 265lb, plus gear and occasionally my wife or teenage son would be with me so there could potentially be 400+ pounds of humans on board. I’ve been looking at the Minn Kote EnduraMax 55lb thrust but it’s hard to find many that are much cheaper than retail, I also see Newport Zvessel advertise a ton and they are about $100 cheaper than the Minn Kota but are they any good? I’m open to suggestions 😀.

I just ordered a Shimano Scorpion 300 MD from them this afternoon 😀.

Here’s my dilemma, I need a good bigger bait/swim bait reel to throw 3-6oz glides, huddleston’s etc. I’ve narrowed it down to the new Shimano Tranx 300B in the 7 gear ratio that has the power knob handle and the new Shimano Scorpion 300 MD. I know they are basically the same reel with different colors and handles being the only differences. I like the looks of the Tranx a little better but not sure about that power knob handle, the Scorpion is also $50-$100 cheaper. In your opinion which would be the better choice?

The Hook Up Tackle has a 7 bait bundle of Raid Okasana Swimmers line through JDM swim baits for $49.99, normally they are $23.99 each so for the price of 2 you’re getting 7 baits. Both sizes, the 5” 115g and the 5.75” 145g. I just received the 5.75” and they are super quality looking!

Would a Shimano Bantam MGL with Infinitidrive work well? Forgot that I’m downsizing my setups and selling off about 4 rods so I’m going to have more reels than rods. I’m thinking of running straight 50lb braid for frogging and tying on a mono leader for swim baits .

I’m looking at the Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150 and the Shimano Curado MGL 150 for throwing hollow body frogs and small to medium swimbaits/glide baits in the 1-3oz range…would one be better than the other? Is there another 150 sized reel that would be better than one of these two?

Oh I make sure they say 1 piece, I am not a fan of 2 piece rods!

I know the reels usually have some differences between the USDM version and the same model JDM version but what about the rods? Are there differences between the two versions in Megabass, Shimano and Daiwa rods?

Normally but it’s currently 25% of at Tackle Warehouse for their Spring Sale which brings it down to about $157.

I’m trying to pare down my rod collection and save some money in the process. I want a sensitive, versatile MH rod that can be used for multiple techniques. I have a Fury 734c but am wondering if the Cashion Icon 7’4” multipurpose rod would be more sensitive and worth replacing the Dobyns?

Fisherman’s Warehouse has G Ratt overstock glide baits on sale. Basically buy one get one free, Sneaky Pete is normally $38.99 now if you get 2 they are $20 each.

Are these rods any good? I see where Kistler has them on sale for 62% off and I thought it looked like a good deal but then I was like wait a minute…why are they on sale for so cheap? Is it because they’re a crappy rod or just because Kistler runs good sales?

Problem is that reel pictured is the wrong hand 😀

What’s the concensus on this reel!? I know generally Quantum isn’t renowned for quality but this casting reel generally has good reviews on web sites but I wondered if anyone here has personal experience. I found it for a really good deal, $75 but if it’s really not great i won’t waste money.