lmbfisherman

I just traded in 3 old reels that I would never use. Saved 140 bucks off my 3 reels, 2 2500 Vanfords and a Stradic 2500 FL. 2nd time I’ve used it. For sure I think the current trade in program definitely favors BPS. I think though it’s a solid deal to get the 200 and 220 trade ins. If they had a Curado MGL I would’ve nabbed that too. Unfortunately didn’t have one in stock.

Why what’s the issue? Don’t like the sound?

I continue to use both, I still favor baitcasters. However, spinning setups are easier for me to skip, fish lighter baits (don’t want to hassle with baitcasters), I can give myself a break (I use RH BC and reel left on Spinning) just how I learned and if my friends or family needs a rod to fish with….it is easier to let them use those setups. I just bought my first NRXs(+), I got the 852S and that feels great! Don’t really think it’s more cumbersome.

Thanks and answered much appreciated!

Anyone down there willing to show me the ropes? I am initially going to be shore fishing. I hope to get a kayak once I am settled down. When I mean show me the ropes, I mean willing to take me around. I should be moving down in around July or August. DM me if you prefer! Would like to try and get my first Guadelupe bass too!

I'm more stuck on, that he likes the Winn grips! Like Kidflex, the Okuma rods are underrated. If I didn't like my Loomis and Shimano sticks I'd probably be an Okuma guy. I still have an old 2 pc saltwater stick that I use when I go to Florida. (2 decades now)

Go for the BFS, imo the standard Zodias (have spinning and baitcasting version) fishes more heavier. Regarding the Chronarch CI4+ casting 1/8 oz plus 2-3" plastics, I think it should be ok as long as the rod can load it. I haven't tried that with my Chronarch Ci4+ though.

I think the 843 MBR falls in the same boat, if you can get a rod with this type of performance it would be a great all around rod. I have this in the IMX and E6X.

Boy that was a lot of numbers.

I own both, you can't go wrong with either. In fact, I'd buy both because you need both.

30lb braid is as low as I'll go. Definitely use backing or putting tape down, so the line doesn't slip.

6'6 medium light spinning - Weightless Zoom Finesse Trick Worm, Grn Pumpkin 7' medium spinning - Dropshot - my favorite would be the same worm. 7' medium heavy casting - Chatterbait/Spinnerbait 7'2 medium heavy cranking - Jerkbait 7'3 heavy casting - Jig with you favorite trailer.

For the senko and fluke, should be fine. However depending on what light weight it is to you and what you are tying on the hook. In my opinion, while I love the rod line. The Zodias rods tend to be a higher power than their rated at. I'd more go by the lure weight range, stay roughly around the middle. It is usually the sweet spot.

Nice!

I found the Trilene knot sucks on P Line Floroclear. I used the standard Palomar Knot and I haven't lost fish since.