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hard to say. big wind and ill take my chance with 5 17"ers.

this is really a tricky question. 8-) RM has a book out covering the topic. thats what im doing. http://www.***/shopping/shop/store/reel-service-reference-guide.html

13 crappie at kill creek today in about 30 mins. its a start.

i understand what your point is, but let me say i have a Cabelas about as close as a BPS and i rarely ever go there, for good reason.

BPS has treated me very well with exchange/returns. i think Fat-G found out the same thing.

hoover dam can be a trap when traffic backs up.

on the flip side i cant waIT to get old and develop that "get off my lawn" mentality. ;D

say Hi to John John for me at the Jesters Lounge.

that doesnt work.

take them apart and see.

the reel is on my short list of gear id like to test drive. still a few NIB to be found on ebay too.

nice boat! should be a beast on the water.

on a DT10 mins from your house. its the bait i toss when im not tossing plastics.

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewdaiwatdx.html worth a read. at 9 oz though, its going to be heavy.

youve not ruined anything. i use a scribing tool to remove those. you need to dolly the clip out from the inside.

Browning Medallion rods have a shorter handle and are a good rod for the money. id start there.

Thank you for that insightful response. ;D almost as good as poster who just say "NO..." :-X

unbelievable. mother nature is one mean woman.

10 mins of work on the sideplate and i have this. thanks for the suggestions.

whats the problem with Capricorns?

thanks. edit: it wouldnt be the worst idea to have a forum for reel service and up-grades. im sure im not the only one who wouldnt mind seeing that.

is it ruined? no. is it hosed? no. did i create more work? yes. is it anything more than that? no. now, when i try to remove a handle with a beat up flat blade screw driver and a sledge hammer you can break out the terms hosed and ruined.

Just take your oil and a small brush. Brush a small amount of oil onto the frame. Let it sit a while, then wipe off. You will be surprised at the out come...... Tight Lines! after talking to a few pros, transmission fluid was suggested. glass blasting is still an option if i cared what the reel looked like.

completely debatable.

i dont think the frame needs to be replaced. i can have the frame glass blasted worst case scenario.