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I agree and disagree but I'm not here to start debates. All I said is there are better offerings then the curado and I'll stand by that too. One quick example is the Lews TP. $135 new it's lighter,cosmetically better,smoother, and better casting. I had a curado E. Bought it based off what I read on here and other places. Sold it about a month later after using various other reels that friends owned and purchased a Lews. Fishes way above it's price point and even has converted plenty of shimano guys. I've even heard a few times it's as good as a chronarch. I've never fished one more then 5 minutes so it's unfair to say anything about it. Yes they have a great rep built up. The problem is some people buy them after hearing all the die hard shimano fans talk about them. They never try out other brands and then argue till their blue in the face that they're the greatest reel ever. It is a proven reel that takes a beating and has been around for a long time. I won't argue that at all. On the flip side there is a lot of hype that's been built up and I feel the reel is overrated.

Ok sounds good. I'd be interested in 3 bags but I'm not picky. I'd be happy with just 1.

I have gmc sonoma zr2 ext cab short bed. Basically an s10/sonoma with a factory lift and bigger tires. I put my rods in on the passenger side and they run behind the drivers seat. A 7'3 is the longest I can fit but there's a slight bend. 7' clears no problem. I can't have a passenger though.

No problem Lou.

I've seen homemade racks people have made. I purchased the rodsman. It's a little expensive but works great. www.rodsman.com

The best place I've found to purchase from is www.alleystungsten.com Their prices are good and the quality is on point.

Rockchalk would you be interested in getting rid of a few bags? There's no stores around here that carry them. I have tons of soft plastics I don't use. I have a bunch of pit boss' to trade or other stuff. Or I can just send you cash if you prefer that.

^^^ just remember that speculation doesn't equal knowledge.

I use the snag proof Ish's phat frog in regular and popping. Designed never to take on water. Plus he knows a little about frog fishing so I figure they can't be bad.

I have boca os in both my Daiwas. Shields removed and run dry pretty much. I spray them with brake clean and spin them on a pencil. Then install back in my reels. 3 months later they get a drop of oil and then again in 3 months. As mentioned you'll need the spool pin tool and I second the hedgehog tool. It's awesome.

I think you're missing the point. The test shows multiple fluoro lines that have MORE stretch then mono. I simply picked invizx because it seems to have a huge following but on paper it's junk.

#1 Did I say anything about Daiwa? No I didn't. #2 It's a jersey I paid to have made out of my pocket. I'm not sponsored by anyone. I like daiwa reels so it's on there.

^^^ yeah I don't get it either. On another note there's multiple people on here commenting about the less stretch of fluoro. It's already been tested and shown that it's close to the same if not more in some cases vs mono. For example take the invizx that everyone praises so much. More stretch then trilene xl mono. http://www.tackletour.com/reviewfluorocarbontest.html http://www.tackletour.com/reviewfluorocarbon2.html

I store all my plastics in labeled containers from Walmart. It makes it easy to find what I need.

Some of their stuff is ok but reels like the curado are just hype. You have basically proved my point by your post. People like yourselves used one a long time ago and just stuck with them. There are better offerings imo.

You can get 2 new diesels for $100 from the fish ranger.

I'm totally with you just take it lightly. People praise the Veritas and the ***. They're 'ok' but for a few dollars more you get a rod that's in a different field. This is just opinion though so take it for what you want.

The problem with this question is so many people have tried some but not others so they can't compare them equally. Example me personally I won't try any shimano rods/reels. I feel that it's a hype thing. So saying my powell endurance's are the best value would be false because the crucial could blow it away. Also some design factors would stop people from buying certain things. I know a lot don't like micro guides or certain reel seats ect ect. Example the Veritas. I'm sure it's a nice rod but I dislike the reel seat so I'll never buy one. You're going to get 20 different opinions from different people. Just stick with what feels good to you. You're the one using it not them. My personal favorite would be the powell endurance @ $120. It's just a great stick.

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewdaiwacertate.html

Allstar used to be a Texas based company but then sold out to Shakespeare. They had a pretty good following until that happened. I had 2 customs made out of new old stock from Allstar. A builder bought a bunch of their unlabeled blanks. Awesome rods. Kinda wish I hadn't sold them. I'm sure they still have ok rods but better ones can be had used or new for the 100-125 dollar range. There's some used Powell's in the flea market for $100 shipped right now. Personally I don't think there's a $100 rod out there that'll compare to the powell endurance line.

State: Pa 'pond' Weather: nice day Depth: no idea Presentation: Drop shot 'dream shot worm' Cover: Vegetation Length/weight: 6.5

Pit boss is a good pitching bait and the sub woofer makes a great jig trailer.

This saddens me. In the summer I wade out about dusk and fish into the darkness throwing a buzzbait around pads and stumps. It's such a good time. Nothing like having a fish bust your bait 3ft from you. It gives me a mini heart attack sometimes haha.

Sniper for me. I had too much trouble with the Invisx.

I've fished my 2 trio 30 spinning reels for around 4 years if not more and they still perform great. Just look beat up.