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Absolutely worth it to me. I've tried them all hoping something is comparable and I've concluded that the $ I've spent experimenting would have served me better buying more 110's. Of course I'm a typical hard headed man so I had to figure this out for myself. When they're aggressive there's several that will catch em, when they're pressured and the lure/color matters, nothing else compares in my years of experience.

I have a like new gen 4 sx for sale. Right hand, 6 gear ratio. Smooth as silk. No box. Need 105 tyd via PayPal. Text 502 542 8295 for pics. Thanks

I've owned most Shimano, lews and a lot of daiwas. I'm honestly to the point i believe nine of then are going to last like the reels of a few years ago did. Obviously everyone is going to defend their preferred brands. They all make good and bad. A metanium is a much nicer reel...to me...than a tournament pro. It should be it's double the price. At the 200 price point the curado mgl is fantastic, as is the daiwa tatula 100. The older lews tournament pro reels were amazing, the newest version hasn't impressed me personally. Lots of guys love them tho. I'd suggest choosing what feels the best for whatever you're willing to spend, not what all of us think about it. It's pretty sweet that we have such a selection of nice gear these days.

I have 4 slx reels for sale. 3 regular and 1 xt. All right hand reels. 1 of the 8 ratio, one 7 ratio and one 7 ratio xt all new in the box. One 8 ratio slightly used in excellent condition. Need 80 a piece for the 2 new regular ones, 100 for the new xt, and 70 for the used 8 ratio. Text 502 542 8295 for pics. Can make a little better deal on multiple reels. Thanks

I've had 3 Johnson/ evinrudes, all 89-95 models, and 3 mercs 08-19 models. Have never had much of an issue from any. My current rig is a 98 bullet with a 2017 pro xs 2 stroke. I'm running it cause I bought it for an unbelievable price. Had a 2019 115 pro xs 4 stroke on my rig before this one. The 4 stroke was fantastic in every way. I don't think a man can go wrong with most of the yamaha, merc, Suzuki, or Honda motors. I would be more concerned with who and how I would get one serviced locally.

My good buddy has had one since it was new in 99 or 2000. It's a pretty nice tin boat. It's held up really well, but he's pretty good about taking care of it. It is narrow by today's standards so it's a little rougher in some chop etc. His has a 90 merc and runs appx 40 mph. I'd say if the price is right and it checks out most would be satisfied for a first rig.

I'd personally go with the glass boat. Had a similar aluminum triton 18tx, sold it and bought a 20xd bullet. I wasn't ever satisfied with it on any type of bigger water. It's plenty of boat but I believe those boats are made with too thin of aluminum for anything bigger than a 115. I'm sure you'd be satisfied with either and the 4 stroke is definitely a little nicer and easier to maintain. The aluminum will definitely tow a little easier and sip the fuel compared to the glass boat. All comes down to what "you" personally are wanting from your rig. Obviously you're gonna get varying opinions. If I ever went aluminum again it would be an express or a lund. Much better made boats in my opinion.

125 tyd

I have a like new curado k in 7 ratio for sale. No box. Need 130 tyd via PayPal. Text 502 542 8295 for pics. Thanks

My old man loves these reels and they have went up to 229 a piece. Looking to buy a couple if anyone has one or two they'd part with. The silver and red reels is what I'm after. Text 502 542 8295. Thanks and he doesn't want anything else so suggestions for others don't help...trust me I've tried lol.

The tatula rods are hard to beat. The falcon lowrider rods are hard to beat for the money as well! They're not cork handles but the new tatula rods xt I believe are super nice for 100 bucks. If I were looking for a few new rods on a budget it would be those.

I have a few slx reels for sale. All 3 gear ratios and all in excellent to like new condition. Also have one slx mgl in new condition and 8 gear ratio. Have boxes for all as well. Need 85 a piece on the regular slx reels and 105 on the mgl. Text 502 542 8295 for pics or questions. Thanks

Toss up for me between a rapala dt and a spro rock crawler.

No boss I meant boats themselves lol. Was with a buddy Friday looking at an older skeeter for him. They had a used vexus glass boat sitting beside it. Dude said yeah that one is used and we have it at 90k. Said that boat before any graphs or accessories new would be real close to 100k. I've seen several new ranger and bass cat boats listed for 90-100k, add tax title and license plus some 12 inch graphs and poles etc and ur well over 100k. I'm in the same boat, if It doesn't come with acreage I'm not spending 100k on anything. Pay 2 or 3 times as much for a boat as I did my truck? Not this guy.

It's not going to happen but if everyone would smart shop and refuse to pay these inflated prices, they'd come back down quick. I was looking to add one more Johnny Morris platinum reel to my arsenal and boom they go from 199 to 229. Yeah, never! Principal alone is enough to not pay these inflated prices. If we smart shop, wait for sales, search auction sites etc then we don't have to pay these ridiculous prices. Honestly the more everything goes up the more I wanna quit tournament fishing altogether. 100k bass boats plus 20k more in accessories? Absolutely absurd....but I get it. The market drives the prices.