Delaware Valley Tackle

That's technically the reel seat not the grip. Thevparts and labor the swap all that puts you well on your way to a new build. Cost forcthat varies but I'll quote you if you send details what you're looking for. I'm sure someone else is using that seat. You'll have to look around.

There's no right or wrong here. It's 100% preference. No sense in trying to apply logic, reason or science to the original question. Do what feels right and enjoy.

Which models? Compare similarly equipped and priced reels and see what you like. Once you get north of $125 on a baitcast reel from a major brand it's hard to go wrong.

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The lews are mechanically identical to abu fwiw. Not that either are inferior. Any reel needs to be cared for. Pick a reel that has the features, size and style that appeals to you and go fishing.

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That may not fit over existing guides if that's what you have in mind. New build installation is easy.

It depends on the specifics there's no fixed answer. There's a wealth of information available regarding custom rod building. Google is your friend!

The microwave from AT performs well and is a no brainer for setup. Good choice for newbies (and others )

Dual speed reels have no logical place in bass fishing. They're a pain mechanically too.

Contact me via email or phone and I'll give you the likely cause. Mike

All excellent suggestions. One more for the mix a little outside the box: rodgeeks c470xs. A mh but real soft fast tip.

Yes. Drag grease ONLY on drags.

white lithium mp grease works especially if you're consistent with service. Marine grease is more water resistant and just as readily available so that's what I generally recommend. The main thing is to do something rather than nothing

High ipt is handy when dropshotting and a smallie rockets toward the surface.

The hot sauce oil works fine it's just annoying. The grease on the other hand is garbage. It tends to cake up and makes a mess

Gun oil should be light enough for bearings. The other may be as well. Depends on what it is.

What bait and reel where you using? Cranking deep with too fast a reel can be tiring.

A slower action won't compensate if the fish doesn't have the bait in its mouth. I'd rather have the power available to drive home the heavy hook at distance. Fast or mod fast work depending on the the rods other characteristics. Ww2farmer makes a good point about frogging more open cover. That's a whole other deal imo

MHX blanks are a good value. In a frog rod I look for power obviously, but more tip than a flipping stick to load and cast better. The 905 looks good.

The reel seat goes where it belongs and the grip, regardless of style goes behind it. A split grip is nothing more than a full grip with a piece taken out. If you need help placing a reel seat in general we can help you out with that too

The rod plays a much larger role in casting , presenting, hooking and landing fish than the reel does. Whether or not that translates into spending more depends on the circumstances.

I don't mean to come off harsh or dismissive but doing stuff like that to a reel doesn't tell you a thing and could make a matter worse if there is one. Unless it doesn't engage properly or feel right during normal operation you don't have anything to worry about. My offer stands if you want to contact me I'll do whatever I can to help.

If there's nothing wrong with the gen3 keep fishing it.