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I use the Albright special knot for leader to line connection. It doesn't require wrapping back down. My rods all have very small guides also and I haven't had any issues with it in a couple years. #30 is my go to braid size and my leaders usually range from #10-15. I use 7-10 wraps. On smaller braid on my spinning rod which is #10 and lighter leaders like 6-8 I use more wraps. Somewhere around 12-14

SV103 in 6:3:1 ratio

I'm not sure what constitutes a 'true' micro guide, but the xx rods have micro guides imo. After the first two guides they get pretty dang small. Still no problems passing a braid/leader knot though.

I got snagged on the river kayak fishing. I was using #10 braid and a 3/32 ned rig. I wrapped it around my hand assuming that it would either break or the hook would bend/break. I ended up in the water haha.

The tapers of MB rods allow them to be pretty multi purpose rods. I had a DX 704 at one point and I currently own a emtf. Sensitivity is close on both. Maybe a slight nod to the MB but that could also be a mental thing.

Megabass Orochi XX Daiwa SV103 #30 j braid - #10 cxx leader Zoom 3.75 green pumpkin Big bite baits tube jig head

That's one thing I won't bother with. I do casting reels all day long but won't take on a spinning reel. For what I get to service one, it's not worth it for me. It's a lot easier for me to send it off to Ian Shields or Tackle Trap to have Spankey do it. Well worth the $20 and no headache.

The best method I've seen so far was posted on FB by John Crews. It's far more secure and a lot less gaudy looking than the others using big split rings and extra hardware. The action is also spot on.

I'll add that I had the fury 705cb model. It was just about right on power but the taper was too soft for me. I don't know anything about alx rods 'heard good things' though. I'd say you very well could already have a good rod for those techniques and don't need to buy something else.

Bending it back once isn't really going to hurt anything. They'll replace the rod if you're that concerned though.

Just use clear heat shrink. It's a lot easier to work with and still makes a senko last a long time.

Pressed into the handle side sideplate will be the anti reverse bearing. Usually in a plastic cage that's got a metal housing around the outside of it. It's got roughly 12 or so small needle bearings in it. They should only be very lightly oiled not greased. As in add a drop to a q-tip and run it around the inside of the AR bearing. The driveshaft collar sits inside of it once the reel is assembled. Don't oil the collar because that would end up being too much oil on the AR bearing. Your AR will resemble the one pictured.

Are you talking about the new 2017 Destroyer USA rods, or the 2016 Destroyer JDM rods? I have no hands on with the 17 rods. By specs I'd say the Daemos. In the 16 jdm rods I'd say probably the G-ax or the super destroyer. I had the SD and it was a great jig and t rig rod. Might be a tad too powerful for a spinnerbait though.

I need to see pics to understand what you're trying to say. From there I can offer up more help.

Version 2 'my preference'

As mentioned above there are so many out there to choose from. I like the rage craw and paca craw.

Parts delivery 3/3 Steez star painted gloss black. Still waiting on 1 small piece but I'm calling this one pretty much finished though.

That's just a tx rigged tube using a weighted jig head. 'Stupid tube' is the name of a tube and jig head from a company called secret lures.

Yeah, that sob can skip just about anything. He'll definitely try. That's for sure.

It's all about practice. This is not me but someone I know. I'd say he's pretty good at it!

Had both a Phenix 712 and 713. Light and Medium light power rods. The 712 was a very fun rod paired with a tdz and a bfs spool for throwing neds and other baits under 1/4oz. The 713 was also a fun rod for things just a bit heavier like 1/4oz poppers and balsa squarebills.

Contact Ryan Leung @ Pro J Fishing Tackle in Toronto Ontario. They're an authorized Megabass dealer and he's very knowledgeable on all of the rod series. Here's my recommendation based on the XX rods I own or have owned. #1 - perfect pitch or emtf '1/2oz+ pp - 1/2oz- emtf' #2 - jerkbait special #3 - spinnerbait special or diablo spec r

Daiwa J Braid X8 330 yards for $20 on the auction site.

The only part of the reel that your line would have contact with is the line guide. Take a q-tip and check it and the guides in your rod.

Wherever you find the best deal. I've used eBay and Amazon, but I usually wait until I need to order stuff from Japan and pick them up then.