Tywithay

I'm righty on both as well. I can cast with both hands, but can only reel with my right. Work the rod better with my left anyway.

Dicks still sells AR's through their Field and Stream stores.

Usually Friday through Monday or Tuesday, if memory serves.

http://www.theblackfriday.com/ads/DicksSportingGoods.com/black-friday/DicksSportingGoods.com-black-friday-ad.php?pn=12DSG has some real doozies.

You're not likely to find many. Dicks, gander, bps, cabelas, etc., will all have a select few items heavily discounted. The selection is usually pretty poor as they're just trying to dump closeout items, or stuff that doesn't sell. After paying tax, you end up spending extra. Unless the ad shows an item you can't live without, it's mostly a waste of time.

If you want balance and sensitivity, the helium wins both. If you're pitching near or in cover, I'd look at a heavy power. The 13 *** is another excellent choice and it's a little less money. With Black Friday deals, you can snag an *** for $185ish. The 7'1" or 7'3" are both good options for jig fishing.

I get the majority from TW. Best combination of prices and selection.

It's just beautifully simple. There's no real bling or anything, but the build quality rivals my high end customs. It's just a fishing machine. It's the most sensitive rod in my stable, but the thing I love most is the balance. I've had a Steez, CI4+, Tatula, Curado, etc. and they all balance right under the nose of the reel. The handle is a beautiful woven carbon. It's smooth and can get a bit hot in the sun, but it doesn't slip at all when wet and it's easy to keep clean.

Edge Black Widow 705. Have one and nothing else compares.

If you're oiling the brake drum after every outing, you're wasting a lot of time. I oil it maybe after 30 or so. Until it starts screaming, it doesn't need oil.

Graphite is carbon composite. The difference between the two in this application is one is a powder, the other uses small fibers.

I have some that cost 3-4x as much, but my favorite might be my ***. The blank is fantastic for $100 and it's just a really comfortable rod to fish. If not the ***, my Kistler KLX is on the list. If it had the same grip as the ***, it'd be no contest, but it's not as comfortable in hand. The performance of this rod is just stupid and it has nicer components. Liked the *** as well, though the recoil guides bugged me a bit. If I were you, I'd look into the *** or ***, especially with Black Friday sales on the horizon; should be able to score one on the cheap. The 7'1" M or ML would handle jigs and tubes just fine.

I don't think you can go wrong either way. I prefer Shimano's line management with the propulsion spool. Another thing to consider, if you work on your own reels at all, the Daiwa has magseal; you have to send it in to be serviced.

I would go with the 853. 1/8oz with a decent sized worm or craw is going to be at least 3/16-1/4, the 3/8+plastic will be over 1/2. Casting long distances, the little bit of added power may be necessary to help get those hooks to stick em too.

Megabass, Daiwa, Shimano, Abu, Penn, Quantum, Lews, 13, ALX, G. Loomis, St Croix, Edge, Phenix, Okuma, BPS, and Cabelas that I can see right away. Might be some obscure stuff out there somewhere. Mostly Shimano and Daiwa reels though.

I'll use my 8lb fluoro in the weeds if I have too. Strongest line I use is 15lb.

Strength and sensitivity is not so much a bonus if you're ripping the hooks out. If you're set on braid, I'd suggest 30lb, but add a 6' or so mono leader for added stretch.

If you buy an old model, the IMX is pretty good. If you're looking at the current lineup, I wouldn't fish anything less than the GLX, if you're looking for any bang for the buck.

I guess I don't get the question. Is there any love? What love? Is there love for people that use several? Fish with what you have, have fun, don't worry about what others think.

I use 12lb Shooter around rock piles a bit. It's tough as nails.

5 outings was a miscommunication between Shimano US and Japan. If you put oil on a qtip and oil the brake drum, the screeching will stop. Mine have last about 3 months without acting up again and show no signs. Just oil it then fish it till it screams again.

New Zillions

Tatsu is the best.

Mono floats as well.

I used braid for a long time, but mostly it just gave me issues. I've switched to fluoro and mono on everything now.