Darren.

My experience is with Stradics, and I absolutely love my CI4+ 1000 (I use 1000 size for bass). If money were no object today, without a doubt I'd pick up an LT reel. I like the feel of LT models (hands-on in-store), have always liked Daiwa's bail wire better. I enjoyed my Lexa before I gave it to one of my boys. So bottom line, IMO, take your pick.

Welcome aboard! Interesting the sticker thing mentioned. Have had my eye on a BG for inshore fishing. Do try @Delaware Valley Tackle, he's got a great rep here. I'll be sending him some of my reels, hopefully soon.

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Much better now Thanks, @Glenn!!

Felt like Y2K -- almost! LOL. Seemed to coincide, at least for me, with when I refreshed my browser after 2020 clock change. Thanks for the update!

Seems like we're the only ones affected? Perhaps @Glenn has some insight? Any help would be appreciated!

As of late yesterday, or was it early this AM of 2020 I noticed the Condensed view of New Content is no longer working for me. Anyone else seeing this? Have tested on Chrome and Firefox, "broken" on both.

Welcome aboard, Dave!

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I'm about 50 pounds over weight............. Wait (or weight). Am I in the wrong forum????

Awesome catch. Looks like she beats your old record

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Not gonna be of much help as I use braid+leader for everything, but I see this was your first post on the forum, so welcome aboard!

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LOL. Too true.

That was a laugh I needed today. Thanks, @Catt!!!

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Bummer (for me) that it only comes in 5" and not 4" which is my preferred size (well 4.25 for the Stick-O). I'll throw a 5, but not usually. But I'm sure it'll catch fish.

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I'm a 1000 size guy for my bass fishing. But have stated before that reels in the 3000 range are now *in the range* of the 1000 reel sizes from years ago. Especially newer reels in the CI4+ lineup, and I believe some of the Daiwa LT reels (higher end). I'd have no problem buying a 2500 or 3000 in these newer weights and sizes. But I still love my 1000s .

So yeah, there's lots of fishing spots off 64, not just on the Peninsula, but Richmond, too. Those who fish up there will have to chime in. This might give you some guidance: https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/lakes/ Coming down 64 you'll have Little Creek Reservoir, Chickahominy, Diascund Reservoir. There are Google Map coordinate links for each in those articles.

We have a lot of reservoirs down here as opposed to lakes with a lot of bank fishing opportunities. Hampton has Bethel Reservoir, a nice spot tho I've never fished it personally. Actually, I did with my kids at a family picnic. No fish caught. There are bass tournaments there on occasion. Sandy Bottom Nature Park has a fishing pond with a pier. No shore fishing that I know of except from the pier. Jon boats available. Up route 64 is an easy jump to Lee Hall Reservoir, part of Newport News Park. Great spot to fish. Off route 17 in NN/Yorktown is Harwood's Mill Reservoir, also solid. Both Lee Hall and Harwood's Mill have bank fishing but you will need to acquire a bank fishing permit there. Not expensive, but you need it *in addition to* a fishing license. not sure about Bethel. All these spots have docks to fish from, and Jon boats to rent. Further up route 64 is Waller Mill Reservoir. There's a park entrance fee of like $2.50, but fishing is free from the fishing pier. No actual shoreline fishing there. Boat rentals available. Now saltwater is another matter. Lots of places to fish around here .