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In the words of David Lee Roth, “Tell us how you do…”.

I loved the pre super bowl commercial from lays featuring many of the greatest ?

Good luck @slonezp?. One of the better starting Super Bowls.

Is there a separate Super Bowl thread?

And that my friend is why you shouldn’t/don’t need to sell them. Your comment sums it up perfectly in my opinion.

I was trying to give your comment a “thanks” but I’m out of reactions for the day?. So thank you for the words of encouragement and I’m looking forward to “dipping my toes in the water”? Thankfully the bait monkey didn’t get involved in this foray…..yet?

Well before this thread gets “turned off” I’d like to say it inspired me to try “bfs” this spring/year. I want to give a thank you to @bulldog1935 who has been a HUGE inspiration in this whole “bfs” genre as have several others on here by sharing their gear especially the budget stuff. I can’t find the “post” but man if this works out I’m keeping my eye on the “Obsession” rod on “Ali Express”. With that said here’s my future setup, please feel free to share any thoughts/suggestions. Reel: Piscifun Saex Elite, it’s an “Ardent Elite” with dual brakes (not sure if Ardent has centrifugal) I bought it with a “spare” spool, a 6’-0” fast action/med. powered rod 1/8-1oz weight range ?and I’m planning on 7lb monofilament as I already have it. For lures I’m planning on mainly tried and true road runners in 1/16 oz range and panfish cranks. Looking forward to trying this out and until then hearing any advice. Lastly this doesn’t mean I’m giving up spinning gear? as I’m planning on appeasing the bait monkey with a new 7’-2” bps panfish elite rod this upcoming spring classic sale ?

Forgive me in advance if this becomes boring. Not sure of the year but definitely quite a few years ago I was at a local fishing show, (Tinley Park) for my south side Illinois guys?, and I remember a vendor selling ?a “Mitchell spider cast” spinning combo ? Oh man did I want that rod but he wouldn’t split the combo and if memory serves me it was $85.00 or more ?for the ultralight combo. A few laps later I came across the “Ed Shirley & sons” booth (South Side?) and purchased this one for $30.00(?) the rod only. Still using to this day as a bobber rod for panfish and thankful my brother talked me into spending what I thought was too much back then? Bought the “Mitchell Fulcrum Pro” at my local K-Mart after seeing Roland Martin using one on his TV show?

I get mine at Wal Mart? The fish may be dinks but I really don’t care. Bonus it’s cheaper than live bait ?

Just for fishing has leftover and demos listed at times which is where I got my Tatula type R.

I’m going to add if you’re not in a rush, be patient and deals will be available. Most of my reel purchases have been when their on sale, bps trade in during the spring classic or exceptional finds such as my Daiwa CA80 from E-bay. The thing that scares me with E-bay is knock offs but if the seller has a solid reputation and is preferably a brick and mortar store I’m in. One of my best purchases is a Tatula type R for $89.95 from a store I’m not sure I can mention ? @MN Fisher posts some great places for deals on leftover or returned reels. I’m going to add I have 2 low end reels 1 each from Kast King and Piscifun, I wouldn’t recommend them above a black max or equivalent but I do have several top of the range Piscifun spinning reels and 1 casting reel I’ve been using without any issues for several years now and wouldn’t hesitate to purchase a Piscifun phantom. Lastly I’ll add I’m fortunate in that I have a local tackle shop that buys and sells used gear. Good luck and happy bargain hunting .

Im sorry to hear this? but it sounds like you’re still able to enjoy fishing. Best of luck and hopefully with time you will regain your skills in your left hand. Sending prayers for a full recovery ??

Not trying to be funny, it honestly looks like a chicken nugget.

Not trying to talk you into it but if seller has a good return policy you could consider trying out left handed retrieve. If it wasn’t for my brothers left hand retrieve Curado years ago I might not be fishing with a bait caster at all.

As someone who doesn’t currently fish “bfs” I couldn’t agree with this sentiment anymore. Well said Big Rick.

I bought one and couldn’t be happier. You will find some who argue it’s not a real Daiwa but at $64.95 which is what I paid it’s been a heck of a steal imho.

@bulldog1935 is a true wealth of knowledge who’s helped me out of a few times also. He also has some pretty awesome looking gear that he shows on here from time to time.

I remember the wide spool technology and thinking must be marketing hype by all manufacturers ?, nowadays people talk about bigger spool sizes comparative to rod size for less line twist. Me I’m happy putting a 500/1000 size reel on an ultralight rod, 2000 on a light/med light and so forth ?. Just saying I think this is why BPS is still around as Johnny Morris was always ahead of/in the game, kind of like @Deleted account coming up with new “fun” technology for bicycles. With that said I traded in my old Citori baitcast reel in 2019 because I realized I prefer left handed reels in both spinning and bait casting.

I realize this is not a reply to the question but seeing the bottom photo made me realize I need a movie marathon day. Young Frankenstein, History of the world part 1 & Blazing Saddles. The perfect trilogy to escape the insanity of the world in my opinion ?

I have and still use a 2000 something bps pro qualifier spinning reel(2000) size that has given me no problems. I also have 2 Bionic Blade spinning rods (2006) that are still going strong. More recently I have a Carbonlite 2.0 bait cast combo and I agree with everyone who said it’s pretty much a Lews in white color meaning no issues. I have a 1500 carbonlite spinning reel made by Daiwa I believe. I have a cranking stick the split grip model and finally a panfish elite rod that I like so much I’m looking to grab another one. All of my purchases with the exception of the pro qualifier were purchased during the spring classic sale or when they’re closing out their product line. I’ve had no issues with any of the rods or reels.

Update: I found out last night my son went ahead and ordered the med light for me and sent me a pre paid return label this morning. So I guess in the end I will be using the med light after all? @GetFishorDieTryin I appreciate the heads up on the reel, I bought it for $30.00 at Dicks a couple years ago and although I agree my first choice would be a Daiwa I’m going to use this reel until it pukes out. Thanks again to you guys for the information ??

Ok so bear with me as this could take a bit. First off thank you guys for the advice especially @bulldog1935 your knowledge is as varied as your tackle selections. I realize this is nowhere near as popular a brand as ?”Dobyns” as far as lower/ moderate priced rods so your guys input is helpful @newapti5@GetFishorDieTryin thank you guys. With that said my son has a window of opportunity to return this rod so I’m probably going to wind up keeping it. The rating is only a 1/16 difference and I do have a light powered rod I’m currently using for neds, I’ve also noticed the rod in question has a pretty “soft” action all the way to the backbone. With that said do you guys think a 1/10th oz Ned head with say a z-man 2-3/4” finesse plastic would be doable? My other option will be to see if my local tackle shop will “trade/swap” with me. Overall I’m really liking the look and feel of the rod especially when I asked him for a defy black rod which is a little cheaper. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds, I really appreciate any responses and enjoy reading them all. Lastly I’m planning on pairing the rod with a 13 fishing creed 2000 spinning reel with 8lb Daiwa J-braid x8.

Never used a Dobyns rod let alone the one you’re mentioning but I do own a TP1 the model before the X series and I enjoy it very much and highly recommend it. Also mine is paired with a Revo X winch and I love this combination.

I wouldn’t count Joe Burrow out, and not saying I could do the job but Sean McVay tried to give away the last 2 games in my opinion with some of his challenges and clock management. With that said I’m rooting for Matthew Stafford because I like him as a humble human being as well as a quarterback, but I certainly wouldn’t be upset if the Bengals win. Just hoping for one last good game this season ?