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Well if you want to throw 3 different types of line in 3 different lb tests with 3 different gear ratios, but all need same action, and all need to be tied on ready to go at a moments notice.... Then no, no problem in my eyes.

Some of you guys know awhile back I bought this combo (using Cabelas points ) Have been using it for top water. Its a 6'6" MH/F. Reel is 6:1. Had a couple fish over past year or so, nothing crazy, just a couple 12 inchers. Well this weekend I didnt expect 3# Smallies to be hammering my Sammy. The drag is almost not enough on this reel. If I would have got a 4+lber to hit, he would of dived in the weeds and it would be a wrap. Had it as tight as I could and they were pulling line like crazy. Rod handled awesome though. Managed about 5 fish on it before the top water bite died down Friday. Just gotta say it was fun as hell during practice fighting em out. On Saturday during Tourney not so much. lol Any of you young guys on a budget that need a cheap combo, for fishing from shore in local ponds and such, this combo would be good. Its very light and casts great. From what I've seen lately the price is marked down alot.

Ran the 201E5 on the Powell, WOW hell of a rod! Ran the DT 10s exactly how I wanted. I think I'm sticking with this pair and throwing 201E6 on the Dobyns.

No nothing negative at all, just what it is, old. The crazy cranker debuted with a $269 price tag and some point jumped to $319. Now you can get it on sale for $298 or Ebay for $280ish. Why pay that much for something old. When you can get same brand same quality new with a warranty for half the price. Zillions are amazing reels from what Ive heard, I just can't justify paying over retail for one.

For rods, check out Crowder E Series. Made in Florida. same feel as ugly sticks but much lighter and quality cork.

Shimano Stradic, any van stall, quantum Cabo. For live bait and chunks Shimano bait runner 6500D. I had the Battle and had the problem of bail closing mid cast. Lost a few good plugs because of it. Daiwa Saltist is solid too. All the above I've used or owned

Tourney Saturday practice tomorrow. Put the E5 on the Powell, spooled it with 10# Red Label after my InvizX debacle. Only bringing 2 DT 10s in my day box, don't know how much cranking I'll be doing. Will report back tomorrow.

Quick question on the Lews Multi Stop Anti Reverse - Zero Anti Reverse. Which one is which? TT refers to one as Instant and other as zero. You would think zero means instant...

True.... Urban legend maybe? lol

I'm not pinning it on TW my bulk line order in December only had 1 spool of 10#. I also picked up a bunch of line from DSG around Christmas. So the spools might be from them. $60 gone smh

Figured I'd share this. A older guy in my club I fished with saw me using my lefty reels casting with my right hand. Asked why I fish like that, I replied I grew up handle on the left so it's whats comfortable for me. He said he was told many years ago the spool should always be vertical to the water when casting so the brake side is facing down... This was awhile back. But looking at some different reels this week that run on magnetic brakes not centrifugal brakes, it kinda makes sense... Any of you guys ever been told this?

Yea tell me about it. I used to use Spider mono exclusively and had a issue they sent me a new spool and some lures(I lost a spinnerbait), no questions asked. They said they have contracts with retailers for all issues to be resolved through them. This post was more just to alert anyone who has a spool of this. Way past 30 days. I'll give TW a call though, I dont expect them to do anything it's not their fault.

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Thanks guys, appreciate all of the feedback. I think for now because I have them I'm gonna put the E6 on my Dobyns and E5 on the Powell, and wait for Icast results..... Still gonna grab a reel now that the bait monkey has finished strip teasing me.

Attempted to spool a reel with InvizX 10# and noticed line was nicked and frayed roughly every 30ft. Stripped that went to next spool, same thing, stripped that next spool same thing. All 3 spools were purchased back in December from TW. Just a heads up, if you have this line check it out when spooling. *I emailed Seguar through their site, no response so i called, they said contact retailer they cant do anything.

Dtack thanks bro I may try that aavery2 they had the zillion listed at 269 it's crazy expensive now for old technology

Whats your opinion on upping my shallow crank/square/lipless set to 6:1 and throwing the 5 on the 10ft+

I must be the only one, but my 2 G series Curados have been working great for me. They feel right where they should be between the Citica G and the Chronarch E. I have had no problems with them. But I agree Shimano needed to up the ante, that price range is highly competitive.

Thanks but only interested in the 6 above.

This is killing me! lol If only the made the newer Chronarchs and Curados in lefty in these gear ratios.... The Zillion is crazy expensive and cant find a used one, ever where shows it $269 msrp but places have it on sale for $300. Antares 5.6:1 for $600 lol

Heres my dilemma, I want a quality reel. Originally I didn't want to break the bank, but I may have to. Unfortunately alot of the companies haven't produced Lefty versions of random models in their catalog in the 5:1 and lower ratios. I.E: Lews BB1 available Lews BB1 pro not available, Curado I, not available. etc. etc. So I've narrowed it down to a handful of reels. But before I mention them I do own a Chronarch 201E5 but I want 2 set ups. 1 for Shallow, squares and lipless, and 1 for DT 10s through 6XDs. Rods are Dobyns 684CB (which has the 201E5) second is the Powell Endurance 725CB. I do have the option of running the 201E5 on the Powell and putting a 201E6 on the Dobyns. Just been worried the 6 would be too fast as I already hate slowing down my retrieve. Just want to do it right. With that said, route #2, new reel. 2nd Chronarch 201E5 Lews BB1 Lews Tourney MG Used Zillion Crazy Cranker or Abu Revo Winch Gen3 EDIT* Daiwa makes the Lexa in lefty Tackle tour did a shootout of crank reels and the Curado won. But not available in Lefty. Anhy input to confuse me more is greatly appreciated lmao

Same combo Howell won the classic with.

Good point, I havent seen anyone yet post wether the Chronarch Ci4 or Curado I are difficult to service.

Technicaly F XF etc is the taper just playing i kid i kid. If Shimano puts cork on the next Cumara I will get another drop shot rod for sure! I don't think they'll be doing a new Cumara series for awhile though. My buddy will go broke if they launch a new Crucial series he has a bunch of those.

Not to rub it in but I only got the 2 Tatulas cause I bought em from a guy on here for $180/pair. Couldnt be happier