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I have a baitcaster for that but its really fun using a light spinning reel and actually letting the fish take some drag instead of horsing them in a matter of seconds. Besides I found when dropshotting an open hook you really dont need much force to set the hook. And while bass is my favorite fish to go after it's definitely not the only one

Longer rods cast further and more leverage while shorter rods are easier to twitch for jerkbaits, walking baits etc. I rarely bring more than 1 setup and i find 6'6 rods to be perfect

I know this seems kind of stupid but I always go back to my cheap shimano sienna despite owning much nicer reels because of the sound it makes when a fish is taking drag. It's louder than all my other reels and higher pitched, not sure how to explain it but its more of a ting vs a zzzzz kind of noise. I dont want to get another sienna since it doesn't feel as smooth as my other reels... Anyone have a recommendation?

okay one last question does anyone know if the zillion tws (not sv) is the same size as a tatula ct or bigger like the old original tatula? I dont want anything bigger than my current tatula ct

I thought a sv spool would increase distance for lighter weights? Or is it just for reducing backlash and make casting easier?

After reading the comments I'm probably going for another Daiwa but now I'm unsure if i should get a Sv spool or just a plain old tatula ct. Is the sv spool worth it if the lightest thing i plan on casting is a weightless senko (3/8 i think) and how much does it reduce casting distance by? I know it reduces backlash but it's not really a problem for me unless i cast straight into a tree which I doubt any braking system can help.

How do you calibrate the curado k? Is it one of those reel where you have to set the spool tension perfectly so the lure falls slowly or like the tatula where you set it so the spool has a bit of play and leave it there.

I fish from the bank 95% of the time so generally only bring 1 setup. Currently using a tatula ct and the thing I really like about it is that I dont have to adjust brakes or spool tension at all for different lures. I plan on giving my tatula ct to my bro for christmas but I'm not sure what reel I should get myself. I was thinking of getting the tatula ct sv or even zillion sv but I dont like the reduced line capacity and I heard the sv spools reduce casting distance plus i rarely cast lures under 3/8 anyways so I dont know if the sv spool is beneficial. Or I was looking at the curado K but i'm worried I have to adjust spool tension every time I tie on a new lure