J Francho

Round reels are simply built with more strength. They come in many different line capacities, and retrieve speeds. Most 200 size reels run around 28 IPT, which isn't what I'd call slow, and 120 yards of 14# mono isn't what I'd call high capacity either. They are easier to service, and typically more durable.

The handles, nuts, and nut retainers will probably fit the crank shaft. You're issue is going to be the drag star. BassArt, Office ZPI, I'ze, and a few others all make carbon fiber handles that fit the Sol.

They should make some braid cutters out of zebra mussels.

That's sick. I need it.

Vanish, its what happens to your fish when you use this line! ;D

Sedona.

No way to diagnose over the web. Send it to a pro.

Awesome. Passing on the berm, on the right shoulder, and through exit lanes is all the rage lately. It happens to me weekly, and I drive pretty fast. It isn't always teenagers, either. Doubtful that any lessons will be learned by this, though.

He's talking about the pawl cover on the line carriage. It moves back and forth, and certain reels aren't compatible with the way some people hold the reel, and their fingers get pinched.

That's the first I've heard of any issues like that with a new Premier! Was this the older, 6 bearing black anodized one or a new 2010, 10 bearing one? I've been fishing my 2010 Premier's pretty hard since I bought the first one around Xmas last year. I fish 4-6 days a week, and have even boated a 19lb striper with one of them (no sweat at all). It has shown zero signs of wear or any problems whatsoever. I don't know about any black Premiers, these were all gray. The new ones are pretty much still under warranty, so I won't get any sent in for service yet. I see all kinds of broken parts, on many different reels. For whatever reason, I had a bunch of Premiers on the bench. Not what I'd use myself, but I still think they're a nice reel, especially when they're on sale.

Spot Removers are one of my favorites, but I wouldn't call them a shaky head. More like a stand up jig. For real shaky heads, I like Bagleys.

He didn't do his job. That guy should have been thrown on the ground, cuffed, and hauled away. The roads are not safe with people like him driving. Can you imagine how he'd treat a civilian?

You can with bigger diameters for spinning, by using a larger model reel. The trade off is you have to use a bigger reel. I know quite a few people using 4000 and 5000 series reels with larger diameter mono lines. Its not for me, this is where a baitcaster shines, but its possible.

Would you want to throw a $70 lure on something like Vanish? I'm looking at a Curado 300 EJ for exactly what Wayne was talking about. 120 yards of 20 lb., 32 IPT, low pro... Might have to lose that handle.

LMAO.

A nerd that can't keep from catching a computer virus....hmmmmm. My recommendation, get a crackberry.

The GTB has less capacity than a B. With a hard gill floater, I can run out about 3/4 of the spool, using 20 lb. CXX. Another point to think about is that I cast the floating baits as far as I can, and back off from the spot, while peeling line out. You need some capacity for that trick. I do feel long casts are necessary for success with swimbaits, even at night. The 200B I'm using right now is barely enough for the 1-4 oz. baits I'm using.

Nothing. Some just like to complicate things. Get a good anti virus, any will do, really. Keep it and Windows up to date. Use a hardware firewall. Use Firefox, with A_!!D B!ock Plus, No Script, and Safer Fox plug-ins. Do not surf porn or gambling sites, and do not click ads.

Sealing the cork with a light coating of U-40 cork sealer, will make annual cleanup easier and shouldn't cause the grip texture to change as it is absorbed. Sounds like the builder used to heavy of a coating...Tight Lines!!! I agree. I have about half my rods treated with U-40, and the only difference is the treated ones still look nice and new.

Its so wrong. So funny, but so wrong.

LMAO, did you just call Gary a jack-off? ;D ;D

Another vote for InvisX for spinning, but I'm using 6# size on a CI4 2500 size reel. For baitcasting, I'm really impressed with Trilene 100% in 10 and 12# size. I had several fish on a vibration bait, skipped under docks, that wrapped me on zebe encrusted steel pylons, and though the line was visibly peeling, it held up. This 4-3 LMB was the highlight from that day. He had me wrapped on two pylons, and about 6 feet of the line was shredded, but still held strong. Jim, his dad and I were both amazed at how durable the line was.

Something must have contaminated the bag. I've RI baits that are two years old with no issues.

At some point, you'll realize how useful a long handled net would be.

I think your missing the point that David and I are making. Benchmarking isn't the only part of testing and improving reel performance. It doesn't help and angler if there is a maximum drag resistance of 27 lbs. if it sucks at 3 lbs. in real fishing conditions. I think quite a few guys would be surprised just how powerful a set up is with 3-4 lbs. of drag resistance.