Delaware Valley Tackle

I was trying to use links instead of adding a file. Duh. Lol Thanks guys. Now onto the flea market and check out a nice 5000C

I can’t post from my phone and didn’t think to resize

I think that’s my problem

What’s everyone’s using to share photos to the forum? I have a Flicker account but there’s been lots of changes and I don’t really care for it.

Welcome! We visited Branson this year and fell in love with the region and part of the country. Enjoy your angling journey.

Welcome from a fellow northerner and steelhead chaser.

For btone or anyone else that prefers a heavier power spinning rod, I have a nice one listed in the flea market at a deep discount.

In other scenarios this line of thinking is referred to as “girl math”. I of course denounce such stereotypes personally.

My choice would be a 3000 backed with mono and topped with 75 yds of 30# braid. If you really want to stick with mono/fluoro I’d up to a 4000 with a limp, treated line. Going up in size is more about arbor size than line capacity.

Pulling off enough line for a cast and taping down the spool will keep the inevitable backlash from going too deep

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Ahh that makes sense.

You work 3hrs away from home?!

That’s an awesome collection. These, the Core and E series Shimano’s are my all time favorites.

Couldn’t have said it better. I’m a sponsor but would be here regardless. Great community especially considering the trash you can encounter online.

Step up to a MH/F, arguably the most versatile baitcaster rod available. Tie a jig on the MH, a jerkbait on the med/XF and a hair jig or ned on the UL.

Toray is just a carbon fiber/graphite supply company. They’re a trusted source but not the magic blank makers would have you believe.

When fishing below a current break you’ll find fish further back than you might think.

Funny right after I posted that I came across a FB reel of that exact scenario. Stay safe

I wear an inflatable pfd 100% of the time on the water running or not. I feel more likely to fall overboard moving from deck to deck, running the TM, bucking wakes and waves etc.

Yes any advertised wt should be with a qualifying statement

Gears and DC braking or any brake system for that matter are unrelated.

Could be because the specs on blanks are nominal and there’s a tolerance window.

7’6” and up give you better reach when actually Flipping and they move a lot of line on the hookset. You can get a hook in them and moving up before they bury themselves. Extra important when punching the slop.

I agree with you and know where you’re coming from. Builders need to keep in mind all the variables that affect the finished rod. I’ve seen high end blanks killed with poor execution.