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"One $200+ Rod, Or Two $100 Rods?" Well I mentioned it because he mentioned he was looking at LTB for 200+ rod. I havent used the Champ or X so didnt compare to them.

Id pick 2 Quantum Smoke rods over one LTB. I fish them side by side prefer the Smoke.

Kinami Palm Tree Watermelon Chartreuse

try 5/16"id on the 5.5" and 1/4"id on the 4.5" thats what Ive put on mine.

My Oakleys saved me once. Was bank fishing around big rocks up about 4' from the water. Using a jig and caught one, trying to reach down and lip the bass the jig came loose. The jig took aim directly at my right eye. The impact knocked my glasses off and my hat. The lens had a little scratch but didnt break and I thankfully was not injured.

KEITECK S.C. STICK 5" 11.468g 0.40452oz KEITECH S.C. STICK 4.5" 5.808g 0.20487oz Like fishballer06 I bought some during TW sale havent used them. Ill be using wacky rig with orings so time will tell if they're any good. I have used the Salty Core Tube and that catches fish durability better than ika, hydra but prefer Ikas.

Ive weighed a 4" Dinger and it came in at .23005oz so with hook you're around 1/4oz. Ive owned a Helios and yes would say the Air would be quite capable, the Helios was.

At 1/8oz what do you guys feel would be a respectable distance for sub $200 reels?...sub $100 reels?

Ive read posts of people having difficulties putting the curado sideplate back on and spool tension was to blame. I guess if person was to press too hard putting plate back on something could fail/crack/deform. I did just go and try my 50E tightened the ccc a turn. The side plate was more difficult to take off. When going to put back on the twisting lockdown was even more difficult to twist/lock. I keep the spool tension to a minimum, as should be done, so not an issue for me.

For around $100 Quantum Smoke 7' M/F 1/4-3/4 lure rating, 3.4oz weight, very well balanced with down to 5.5oz reel.

well it is inherent with Daiwa to have warranty claims

Even regular bearings can handle any speed a spool achieves. Like these cheap ones rated up to 67000rpm, fishing spool not going to touch that speed. Might see for a split second 30000 equivalent then drop from there very quickly. https://www.fastenal.com/web/products/details/0402127 I dont think upgrading bearings is about top speed but more efficiency and a more free flow.

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Have you tried any hobby shops that have radio control vehicles, planes, boats etc . Any HobbyTownUSA stores in your area? The brand Trinity has micro oilers sold at hobby shops & other brands as well.

I have but not regularly. A Croix 7'6" Elite M/F with 10# PPS8S. The rod has a good backbone and the no stretch helps with loooong cast hook-ups. You will get long casts with this lure on spinning gear. The lure though will spin a lot creating line twist so this coupled with spinning reel I would be careful/mindful with other line types. I prefer/have a dedicated bc set-up for ikas.

I like Pinnacle and Quantum. Now if they both could get more placement in actual stores to get hands on item. Quantum has a little bit of presence but Pinnacle has zero.

Just not Owner 4/0 wide gap plus or 4/0 Rig n hook. IKA doesnt go well with these hooks from my experience. A few that have worked well Trokar TK110 EWG 4/0 VMC fast grip wide gap 4/0 Gamakatsu Deep throat 4/0- there is much more open area between the body and the hook shank compared to the Owner so the ika can compress more exposing the point better

Through eye twice 6 turn UNI knot

My Quantum Smoke rods and *** rod I feel have better sensitivity and balance. Smoke rod smokes the LTB weight wise. Handle on the Smoke is more comfortable to me. Im going out on a limb and will say my Helios will meet or exceed the LTB as well. It already does balance, weight, handle comfort wise. Sensitivity still needs to be tested more.

And you should be. The grip area is short this combined with not the best balance sort of digs into my palm some through a days use, not comfortable. If it was 1' to 1-1/2" longer I think problem would be solved. I also agree with S Hovanec.

I agree that there are better rods for less as well IMO. My LTB did not impress me either when compared to my other rods that cost less. In areas that matter to me weight balance my perceived sensitivity LTB falls short for a $240 stick and is surpassed by some $100- $150 rods I have. Premieres I have are outperformed by other rods Ive bought in the $60-$100 range. Ive felt for a while that Croix has been caught up to and bettered at times based on use of multiple brands and price points of rods. This doesnt mean their rods are bad I just dont hold them at the higher standard I once held them.

spinning 8' ML/M 10# PPS8S 7'6" M/F 6# Nanofil. 99.9% wacky rigged

Dont know about them but wallyworld has them for $85-109 so a bit less than list. Walmart also has the Helios for less than C3-40X lists. I got a Helios for $110 Cant tell you anything about them Ive only practice cast mine a few times. http://www.walmart.com/ip/19341889?action=product_interest&action_type=title&placement_id=irs_top&strategy=PWVUB&visitor_id=DdGqup4N36THyDLdIxEUQ0&category=&client_guid=5b999f16-645d-49d5-81ee-e0c27473b81a&customer_id_enc=&config_id=2&parent_item_id=19341889&guid=796394b5-2374-472e-bb66-c7163e2bc1c4&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&beacon_version=1.0.0&findingMethod=p13n&productRedirect=true

Ill use 8' ML/M, 7'6" M/F spinning for 3/8 under. Use 7'6" ML/MF, 7' M/F & 7' MH/F casting for 1/4-3/8-1/2 hair jigs. Havent used trailers ever. If you have pike in your waters well pike like them too.