Darren.

I own two Stradic 1000 FI models I use for bass fishing. They are excellent reels, but honestly, if I were to buy another spinning reel today, it would be a Daiwa Lexa 2000. I picked one up via eBay several months ago and I have been extremely impressed with the smoothness, the bail quality and positive movement of the bail, among many other things. The Lexa is a VERY solid reel for the money. I also like the line management a bit better than the Stradics. Cannot compare to the new Stradic FJ models, but I see no reason to at this point. Still a Shimano fan, but have become a big Daiwa fan since the Lexa series (also have a Lexa baitcaster). You can score a Lexa spinning reel for around $100-120 on eBay (from a good, reputable seller).

I've used as low as 8 lb P-Line Floroclear with zero issues on a Quantum Accurist. Actually used 10 lb Berkeley Fireline on one of my Accurists a year ago, caught my PB on that reel. Worked well. Currently using regular yellow Power Pro in 20 lb test on my Daiwa Lexa. Works well, rarely digs in, which is what some warn about with lower diameter braid, but it is so rare.

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Great fish! Hey, Sun = Vitamin D. Your body is probably screaming out for some!

I know how ya feel... Condolences. That's a muscular blue gill!

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Wow! Excellent!

Major bummer, man. So sorry.

Looks like a fun time!

LOL, we were thinking the same thing, A-Jay.

Nope. Only time I listened to anything (once) was an NFL game while on the water. Prefer to be with the "noise" of nature...

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Me likes. Son #2 (13 yrs) says we *have* to buy him a Jeep when he's able to drive. Yeah right. He can have one after I'VE had one! We picked up an '03 Tundra after our 93 Corolla got totalled. I haven't driven a pickup truck since the early 90s. Man, I've been missing a lot since those days. Kayak transport is nothing anymore. Hoist into the truck bed, couple tie downs, and she's secured. LOVE it.

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I think Glenn should do a FISH versus Zombies game for bassresource. Or add zombie-killin' bass to Plants vs. Zombies. Yeah, that'd be cool.

Dang! Zombie apocalypse starts with you, eh. I never woulda guessed, LOL. Probably nothing to worry about, though. Did you flush your eyes with some clean water? Saline solution from the drug store would be best. Or even eye drops (you know, the kind that get the "red" out)...

I was gonna say pretty much the same thing!

Power Pro x(n)

So much. Very grateful for the forum and all you guys! The experience here is the Wikipedia of Bass fishing. Bassipedia = Bassresource.com

Great stuff! Nice size, too!

Green. Prefer the way it blends with the waters I fish.

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