SmugOne

Get some 4012 reducer so you can thin out your paints. Createx needs to be thinned out quite a bit, some more than others.

I use and do the same exact thing ⬆️

Love my Ks. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

Got a good price on an Expride A 7'2" MH. Got some braid too.

I have the 610MLXF and It is know where close to a medium in my opinion. In fact, it was lighter than I expected it to be so I use mine for ned rigs and sometimes dropshotting. I would definitely look for a medium for what you want it for.

I use leader for pretty much everything except punching.

They both have SVS brakes which is a centrifugal braking system.

Very sad.

Alberto for me.

RIP

I got a really good deal on a set of ABEC7s from Boca Bearings about 4 years ago. Threw them on a Curado I and there was a noticeable improvement on casting distance. Overall I am happy with it but I haven’t felt the need to do it with any of my newer or more expensive reels.

SK 1.5 flatside was a disappointment. I will stick with the OG slim. Still have not caught anything on a chatterbait….

Good for your for having the integrity to return it!

Chatterbait

Yeah it would be great for that. You could probably use it for jerkbaits and some smaller top waters too… I personally prefer a shorter rod for those so I use my 6’10 Expride. That sounds right to me. I tend to stay on the lighter side of the range because I have other rods I am use.