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BPS without a doubt.

I didn't realize they had two flavors, so I inadvertantly grabbed the Craw. It works well and I have written a review. It tastes pretty good on polish sausage.

Only if someone is around to hear it. That's how it goes, right?

I feel entirely the same way. However, if I had more money, I would get rid of my PQ in exchange for another Citica. I would much rather toss heavy baits with a light reel.

Is this the first time it has happened? Did it just recently die and you are unable to get them working, or does it happen frequently and they just somehow start working again?

Make sure to close the bail manually and don't start retrieving until there is tension on the line near the spool. I just found out that last part recently and it has cured a lot of line twist/loops for me.

The backing should not effect the performance one lick, provided you put adequate main line on and are not casting far enough to eat into your backing.

I have the same experience. My Yo-Zuri reel is a tad more hassle than my Invizx one, both 12#. Yo-Zuri is still great line and I would recommend it 8 days a week, but it needs a bit of TLC and KVD.

Well whaddya know, I always wondered why some (spinning) reels had that. The more ya know.

Used Citica 200E6, Lews Speed Spool, BPS Pro Qualifier (in that order of preference).

I've used Sufix Invisiline and Seaguar Invizx and the Sufix is fine, but does require line conditioner whereas the Invizx does not. The invizx does have a bit of stretch as far as fluoro goes, but it's sensitivity is unmatched. If you have ANY presentations that fall on slack line, I would shy away from braid for those purposes, but that is just my opinion. I have felt bites with fluoro while picking out a backlash, but braid requires you to watch the line intensely.

They are still going to be better than any other rod you can get for $30.

Two pictures of the same fish? My beer goggles tell me the second one looks bigger....

I was in your boat just recently. I couldn't figure out what it was that caused people to say "save some money and get an expensive reel". Then I got a BPS Pro Qualifier. I knew immediately after tossing it a few times that I'd never go back to a low end reel. Smooth retrieve, smooth casting, casts a mile. THEN, I got a Shimano Citica and it made my Pro Qualifier feel like a piece of crap tank. It feels like nothing is in my hand when casting. Then, when I reel in a bait, it is so smooth that the absolute ONLY thing I feel is what is on the other end of my line. That, imo, is the biggest difference maker: a high quality reel allows you to forget about futzing with the reel and concentrate on fishing. I can cast weightless flukes a mile with zero backlash. And that is with fluoro NOT treated with line conditioner.... I have yet to try braid on it. Invizx is so good it doesn't need KVD, though. Higher price tag typically equates to lighter weight, smoother retrieve and less backlash if you want a list of attributes. Long story short: yes, it IS worth it to spend a bit of money on a better reel if you take fishing seriously.

I wonder if that has something to do with the fact that 832 sinks? For example, though: on my fluoro rod I can shake my hand a bit and that translates to the line sitting on the water (doing that makes ripples on the water). With PP I do the same and get nothing. The only way I can get anything to shake the line is to waggle the rod tip. With my fluoro setup I can feel strikes when my line is far out. With braid, I have to be a line watcher because even though I can see my line getting a bite, I can't feel it. Make sense? I am certainly intrigued to know if 832 is better about this.

x2. I have been experimenting with different casting techniques (new reels and all that) and have found that the only thing that throwing harder gets me is a bigger backlash. I can cast just as far tossing easy and get less hassle. Set up your reel right and you don't need to throw with all your might.

I think that door should be more worried about what's on your hands than the other way 'round.

All good responses, but it's worth considering that some reels just don't cast lighter lures well. I can't throw light stuff on my Pro Qualifier, but I can with my Citica. I can almost fish weightless worms with it (weightless flukes are no problem). My PQ casts a mile with some weight, but I backlash like crazy with lighter stuff. Maybe some upgraded bearings or a good oiling?

I'll put another vote in for a Pflueger President. Solid, well built and very smooth.

I think Invizx might be a bit too stretchy for jigs. It does handle extremely well though. I'd suggest some Abrazx in higher pound depending on what type of cover you fish.

"The grass is always greener", so I would opt for a boat 9 times out of 10 since I don't have one and am stuck on land. However, I have frequently thought that it is easier to be able to just pull up to a spot and start fishing and you can't really do that with a boat. I'd still rather fish from a boat most times though since you can get to A LOT more spots than you can from shore and your techniques aren't so limited.

Braid because, IMO, it has superior sensitivity for bottom contact baits. That's not to say fluoro isn't sensitive enough, but I like braid for applications when I am not worred about slack line sensitivity.

Well if $100 is your budget, that changes things. I think most replies were trying to stay within the price range of the Laguna and Silver Max (around $60). For $100, get a Lews Speed Spool.

You're right. I didn't actually intend to lay accusation at all boaters because it is obvious that not all of them are like that and not even 99% of them are like that., but my verbiage makes that accusation nonetheless.

It is customary to Dirty Sanchez it before handing it to him.