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Auction expired they reposted it http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?index=0&sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=321137301484

Oh dam. Saw a to ito on ebay for 188 new

http://wap.ebay.com/Pages/ViewItem.aspx?emvAD=342x521&aid=321137301484&emvcc=0&nbcol=0|null

Shimano is over the counter, so u buy one at Joes bait and tackle in GA and break it on Lake Eerie in OH you could return it at Cabelas in CT.

... even mire budget friendly BPS Extreme or Bionic Blades.

Ok so the point is to point a beginner in the right direction gear or brand wise? I'll settle it here 6 $250 combos. 6 *** or St Croix premieres paired with 6 curados.

I've owned the bait runner series since the late 90s. I'm 30 now and almost positive I bought the 6500 when I was a freshman in high school. Lol my 6500 us still going strong caught a ton of bluefish just last year on it live lining bunker.... I have no clue what species your going after but the reels are awesome. Let the fish run crank the reel and set the hook. If you use circle hooks don't set the hook just start reeling. Lol I've used okumas and had tons of problems years back and you also have to manually disengage the bait runner. On the shimano you do not have to. All you gotta do is reel. I have the newer D model and between me an my buddy we have a bunch of the originals and the B models. Old school ones had the better running drag but they are all still exceptional. Any specific questions don't hesitate to ask me.

I'm running 6# InvizX for my drop shot set up but if I throw anything else, say a Texas rigged worm I get ridiculous line twist.

I almost don't even want to comment because there really are so many good options in that price range. With that being said me personally I'd go with what has the better warranty.

She's gonna kick my a s s... Stupid auto correct.

Awesome! I'm not sure if it's the current model Klx or the previous year but either way I'm psyched to fish these. Only bad thing is fiance is gonna kick I disagree when ups delivers 3 more reels next week hahahaha

So I suck at pitching. Been practicing to get better for the most part. Flipping I have full confidence in my technique. So out on the water last week my friend of the family said I should try a shorter 7'6" rod vs the 7'10" BPS I recently got. He had a bionic blade I could borrow it just but for like $30. So ran to his house last night and ended up leaving with the 7'6" bionic blade h/xf, a St. Croix mojo 7'10" h/f slop and frog rod, and a 7 mh/f Kistler Klx. All 3 he said throw me a $100. Didn't plan on buying them but they're all practicly mint so I scooped Em up Worse case scenario I payed 100 for a used mojo and got 2 rods free. Lol thought I'd share.

Haha yes those are the 2 parts I re lubed. I moderately cleaned both with qtips to get some of the factory grease off. Basically the best I could without taking it apart. I had a brain fart on the 'level wind' part name.

It was grinding out the box before I put anything on it. Wanted to see if oil would help. I dropped oil on the gear that makes the guide go back and forth and inside the where the spool sits. It didn't help didn't make it worse either.

Swapped it out for same one. Buddy at Cabelas thinks the roller bearing failed. I think it's a gear issue. Oh well new one is smooth and if this is shot after 100 casts this one is going back too.

Doesn't look like they have lefty models. If anyone grabs one let us all know how they are.

Just regarding the original post. Ive been carrying sr9c since it was released. Put about 500 rounds through it before I trusted it enough to carry. About 3 years into carrying it, one day at the range it failed to eject a casing. Went home polished feed ramp, happened again. Then a slew of other problems. I couldn't believe for almost 3 years I was carrying something that was unreliable. All I can do is thank god I never had a life or death situation. I ended up carrying my fnx40 for roughly 6 months and fully upgraded the Sr. New stainless guide rod, new springs, ghost trigger, ejector, etc. After all upgrades I put a good 2000 rounds through it and not a single failure. It is my dedicated carry. The point I'm getting at is make sure you are 110% confident in whatever you decide to carry.

Stopped by local pond tonight to make a few casts. I had re oiled the reel, just a tint bit on the gears. Grinding is so dam annoying. I also Google the issue and see others on other forums experience the same thing. Is it time to return it or do any of you think it will eventually break in and smooth out?

Yea my fiance's uncle has that exact one with the red optic sight in front. Shoots great! I put a box of Remington through it a few months ago. I know the xdm is a beast. Just want to get some opinions before I drop 775 on the 2 tone.

Just now realized there is a gun section on this site lol. Awesome! Any of you guys get your hands on one of these yet? I've been waiting 6 months for them to be released. Here in CT with all the draconian laws its hard to find anything never mind a popular gun. If you've field tested this let me know your thoughts on it. Hickok45 gave it good remarks

Great rod! These guys talked me into one as well. I use it for jerkbaits. One thing I don't like about it is that it's rated for light baits but doesn't toss them good until you get up to 1/4 oz. Would've liked to throw some Keiteks with it. Rod definitely has the sensitivity for swimbaits.

Just got update from Shimano. My reel is getting sent back today. Looks like the clicking was coming from the anti reverse paw not fully disengaging on the ratchet. They also replace 2 bearings and the roller bearing. All I paid was the $25 service charge. Pretty psyched, can't wait to get her back.

I think your over thinking it. I'm running the 201e5 with a Dobyns 684cb. When I throw cranks up to 10 feet deep I reel normal. More than 10 I reel slower. Lip less and rattle traps I reel faster. Imo just adjust your retrieve speed for what your throwing and the chronarch will be perfect for the job. Also as much of a shimano fan that I am I wouldn't get a crucial for cranks, too tip heavy. All I've ever used for cranks are St. Croix, Fenwick and now my Dobyns.

Was on the water all day for practice. I usually hold it right hand and cast right only retrieve left. I typically hold the reel with index up near the guide so the line runs over my index and middle and ring behind reel leaving only my pinky south of trigger. I tried casting today with index and middle behind on the blank and ring, pinky south of the trigger. No probs at all. Just the way I was holding it. Still doesn't count for the noise. And the rubbing feeling is only occurring 1/3rd of 1 revolution of the handle. Maybe a slight misalignment in the gearing.

Right or left hand retrieve?