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Hi all, I've started getting into pouring my own plastics this winter to help with this season's cabin fever. It seems that every time I place an order I soon realize I need(want) other supplies. The problem is that I can't seem to find a good source for these smaller orders with economical shipping. If I want to buy some colorant and glitter it seems I end up having to pay more in shipping than for the actual products. I know tacklewarehouse has some glitter and colorant, but they only have the smaller size containers and not a large variety. Does anyone know if there are other places that have plastisol, colorant, scent, additives, etc that also offer free shipping on orders over a certain spend threshold? Any other insight on this? Thanks!

I would look into the Diesel series by powell, the rods are fantastic. unfortunately the series is pretty limited but the models they do offer cover a wide variety of techniques. As far as the reel wait around here and be patient, great deals are often found

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Great thorough review, thank you! I use mostly powell rods, both spinning and casting, with that being said obviously I love them. I have a 683 c paired with a zillion and there is very little I would trade that combo for. It can do pretty much anything i need it to. The rod is extremely versatile. I also have the 735 frog rod which I actually use for pitching and jigs and it is outstanding. they are plenty sensitive and feel sturdy. Heard great things about the diesel line, so I just ordered one to give it a try. The already low price combined with the 4th of july sale brought it to a point where I couldn't pass it up. Very excited to give it a try. If I like it I'm really hoping they expand both the spinning and casting lines. A true finesse spinning rod would be nice as well as a 7' casting rod.

I use straight braid most of the time 30# have had no issues with this. sometimes if i'm fishing in open water when the water is super clear i will add a flouro leader, but only if I really have to.

I attempted to do this last xmas break i was home from school. I ended up painting a older bps prolite with a black and white scheme to a veritas.It turned out pretty well. I don't know if I went about it in the best way. The thing that helped me out the most was practice taking apart and putting the reel back together. Knowing where all the pieces go is crucial as you will be taking the reel apart. A spray gun is helpful, I didn't use one until my final coat because that's when i figured out i could convert a full size compressor to work with a spray gun hose using fixtures from harbor freight. I would start on a reel that really isnt that important to you just encase something goes wrong a compromises the condition of the reel. Basically i took apart the reel and separated the parts i wanted to paint. I then used fine sandpaper to rough up the surface a bit. Then I primed the reel and applied a few coats of oil based paint. Then i put a clear coat on it.

Also make sure that your reel is completely filled with line. When i fist started i had the same problem then i realized i wasnt putting enough line on my reels.

I use an equivalent product and love them. They seem to be much more effective than pliers, especially with toothy critters and deep hooks.

I use 20#powerpro with my sols and my prolite. haven't noticed a problem yet, and hopefully I wont, I do use a mono backing though.

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any idea on how to get in contact with any of these organizations

I have a few rods that I just don't use anymore. They probably wouldn't be worth selling because of the cost of shipping. I don't want to just throw them out. But they have to go, I just don't have the room for them right now. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do with them? Thanks

straight 20# Powerpro in green.

Does anyone know where to get a spare spool for a diawa viento, or what spools are compatible with them?

is this what you are looking for? http://www.***.com/Sizmic_War_Head_Weights_2pk/descpage-SWHW.html