Blacktail 8541

Congrats on topping your personal best twice in one day!

I will have to try it, I just found out their are no options for the 6.3 to be upgraded to a higher 7.x due to the size of the gear box. Until recently I had no reels faster than a 6.3, so I guess it will be fine.

No, haven't tried it yet. Just going by what has been suggested.

I picked up the steez today. My dealer gave me a deal I could not refuse. $250.00. He had it on the shelf to long and wanted to move it. i'm going to order new 7.X gears for it and a longer carbon handle with Megabass knobs.May even add a little bling to it!

Thanks for the replies, At this point I am leaning to the Aldabaran or scorpion. I have several of the Daiwa sv reels and am thinking of mixing it up a little. I like Shimano as I stated out with the curado series. I have the new K as well as older reels.

I am looking for reel recommendations for my GLOOMIS MBR 842 glx. it is the 2016 version. This rod will also see some duty as a drop shot combo. Do not have a set budget, so recommend what you think would be best regardless of price. It can be $100 or $500 as long as it would be good for this application. Gear ratio or line per inch recommendations would be great also.

I use a cover to protect from the suns UV. Also helps with the dust. My Ranger has two covers, 1 the shipping cover and 2 the factory cover. I use the shipping cover during the summer and the factory cover during the winter.

fantastic set up for those apps!

I went with the Diawa Zillion sv tw 6.3. After doing a lot of reading I came to the decision that the steez was a little to much and the tatua sv tw while suitable, was not the reel I was looking for. So I opted for what I thought would be a great work horse reel in the Diawa Zillion

The Dobyns Champion series rods would offer all the sesitivity you could use with crank baits. And is well under you price. I have the Dobyns 764 CB RM witch is all graphite and the 736 cb glass witch is a composite . I really think the 764 would meet your needs and make you very happy.

The Tatula sv tw is a very nice reel. You can get them for under $135 shipped on the big auction sites. I do not think their is another reel that comes close at this price, and some that cost double do not offer as much. I just picked up a Shimano Curado 200K and really like what this reel offers. Very smooth, feels great. But I have not fished it yet.

The champion series of rods are a nice sensitive rod. I just bought the 736 cb glass, Very good balance. I have no experience with the other brand.

I stick to G Loomis and Dobyns rods due to their great reputation on taking care of their customers. I have never had to use a warranty program, but it is nice to know it is there if needed. If a rod has problems,it should become apparent in the first year if fished at all. After that I have no problem paying a fee in a warranty program. If I am clumsy enough to break a rod through my own fault I do not expect the manufacture to eat it. I am grateful for any help that they will offer.

I have a couple of the Tatula sv tw reels and they are nice, also have a couple of the Steez sv tw1016 reels and one of the new Curado 200k. And last but not least a Chronach mgl. The light weight of the steez would be lost on this rod and the Chronarch, while a nice reel is ugly with the dial on the side. The Tatula SV reels are nice. But just wondering if I am missing anything with the first 2 reels on my list. I have been on a gear buying frenzy the last 3 months. New rods, reels, and terminal tackle. Trying to get ready to hit it hard this spring.

I picked up the Dobyns DC 736 cb Glass rod for throwing chatter baits and need a reel for it. I think I have it narrowed down to 3 reels. All in 6.X - 1 1. Diawa Steeze A 2. Diawa Zillion SV TW 3. Shimano Curado K Of these, witch would be your pick and why. Any other options you suggest are fine, but tell us why. Not just because I use it. Just know I am pretty set on one of these 3 unless a very convincing argument can be made for another reel. Thanks

I have the Curado 200k coming from Cabela's also. I watched the same video a couple of days ago and was less than impressed.

The big difference is that the Steez is a magnesium frame and the Zillion is an Aluminum alloy frame. Also the Steez has more bearings. The Zillion is also salt water approved I think, Some one will correct me if I am wrong. The TATULA sv tw is on ebay for $135.00 Takes about 4 days to receive, I just purchased 2.

I keep my rods in rod racks in my shop in a room out of direct sun light.

This will be a dedicated set up. I have never done any pitching before. So I have no knowledge on what I should be looking at equipment wise.

Looking for suggestions on a pitching reel and gear ratio. Shimano or Diawa does not matter. Plus and minus of each brake system. Not to concerned with price. This will be going on a G Loomis MBR 844 GLX Thanks

Thanks for the info.

I have a couple and would compare them very close to the old GLX, which I have a few of. I will pick up a couple of the new GLX rods later in the year to see how they stack up to the old models.

same here

I went ahead and purchased the 2500S. Same size that I have but with the shallow spool. Thanks for the replies.

Not what I asked and it is not a $200 dollar rod. I also am not paying $800 for it.