Grantman83

I've owned both and preferred the mg though the tournament speed spool is more in line with the tatula. I just preferred how the lews palmed compared to the tatula. Performance wise they are both good reels and each would do you well. I have my preferences but reading that one or the either is "no doubt" or "easily better" is just a plain lie. Each are solid and will have supporters

Lews super duty in high speed. That is what it was made for

The handles are light. Knob wise, they have a different feel than the lexa knobs for sure. Feel wise, they have a better grip in that the entire knob has a sandpaper like texture to which grips your finger as opposed to the tire tread of the lexa knobs. Weight wise they aren't the lightest so I guess you should take that into account.

The zillion type r handle is a 90mm compared to the t3 handle which is 80mm. I MUCH prefer the type r knobs and have them on six of my reels. They are Larger and with a tactile grippy feel to them unlike the smooth cork knobs. They are def in between the t3 and lexa knobs in size. I have 4 of the type r handles as well because they are works of art and come with 4 bearings as well.

I agree with iabass. The 705cb will be better suited for those techniques.

I am sure you will be happy with whichever you choose. I recently got a 742 and it has become one of my favorite rods. Alphas type r with 10lb fluoro makes a very versatile Setup. My only chime in regarding the reels would be that if you are going light line, then the ci4 is overkill when weighed against the core 50.

If you watch the pros who switch hands, they always wait a second and hold the line before switching hands so as to make sure they don't miss a bite on the fall. I prefer to reel right handed and as such when I pitch out I just hold the line/rod for a few seconds before switching. No biggie to me. I keep my thumb on the spool if I have to set the hook. It may be more complicated, but I really don't like retrieving left handed with baitcasters

I use the DX 784 ML Jig rod. Anything bottom contact in deep water gets this rod, football jigs and c-rigs specifically. I have thrown them on my 734c and dx 745 in a punch. I just have confidence in that rod.

40lb braid and a leader of either fluoro/mono. I use around a 4 ft leader honestly as I don't mind re-tying when need be

The falcon bucco trap caster is great for that application. Also made a great fluke and plastics rod as well.

I starts with fluoro and switched to mono because I can't help setting the hook. Mono allows me to put the screws to them and still hook up really well. It helps me to balance my tendencies lol

To be fair, they are totally re designed and under a totally new ownership so previous experiences shouldn't be held against the new company. There is a reason the previous company went under. Their rods broke a crazy clip and they couldn't keep up with replacements etc. Kistler also went through a period where their rods were breaking all over and they almost went under and have even able to salvage their reputation through hard work. Let's see if the new company can do the same

Lol I knew you would show up!

This is how I look at it 1. 734c for moving baits with one hook (buzzbaits,chatterbaits/spinnerbaits/chatterbaits) AND worms. 2. 705cb for your crankbaits in the range you listed. I also have the 765cb glass and use it for really deep Divers and big spinnerbaits but the 705 can handle what you want. This could also throw spooks 3. Flipping/frog could be the 765 if you are fishing very heavy vegetation and you aren't trying to walk a frog. If you want to work the frog in open water, 735c Honestly, you could probably get 2 of the 734c with different lines and cover most of your needs. V

My tuned feugo is one of the smoothest reels I have. With a few upgrades it's an amazing reel. I couldn't believe how smooth it was when i upgraded the handle and bearings. Do yourself a favor and get one. You won't be sorry

Ultimate bass radio has some cool podcasts every Saturday. They talk to a lot of elites as well but it is a western bass podcast so keep that in mind

Broke my dads rod in the car. I had a carrot stick that broke 6 inches from the top slapping my Spinnerbait against the water to knock off some weeds. There is a reason they went under lol

The only fluoro I have ever hated was viscous. It was junk. Seriously, I never even had a problem with vanish fluoro either. I have never had a break off on a hookset with any fluoro I have used. I guess I just don't set the hook crazy hard and take extra time to tie knots carefully as well as re tie often. Most of my issues with fluoro are about castability and springiness. I've had more bad breakoffs with braid than anything else either from digging in on a cast or poor abrasion resistance. I love fluoro and guess I should consider myself lucky when I read all the negatives

Great reel. You will be more than pleased

Gotta give me credit in that he has at least been consistent in what he likes. He must really let them eat it before setting the hook. I've thrown them on the 734c with heavy mono/fluoro, dx 704 with 40lb braid and a custom 7'3MhM with 30lb braid. I prefer the 734 most of the time as it is a rod with a very forgiving tip but a heck of amount of power. Combine that with some forgiving line and you can really let them eat it and still have the power to move them. In weeds, the dx704 and braid has less of a tip and the braid helps me rip them through easier. I listened to Hite on the western bass podcast and he mentioned that guys on flw where throwing them on flipping sticks with 80lb braid in Florida and losing tons of fish. I think he goes glass because he wants the forgiveness in the rod as compared to guys who throw them like a jig and just wanna haul them in. Hence the heavy glass rod as opposed to a heavy flipping stick. I feel like the 734 is a good blend of both these attributes, heavy powe but forgiving enough. That's why it's so good for spinnerbaits and even large spooks. Paul mueller used the 734 of chatterbaits at the classic and he had no problem catching the biggest day in classic history on it. Different strokes for different folks.

Grass - braid Rocks - fluoro Lay downs etc - depends on water clarity though I lean to fluoro just because it has some stretch and forgiveness when pulling through limbs

It is a composite rod so lighter than glass and softer than graphite. It is not a wimp by any means

Oh how the ribbing continues lol

Punching and heavy stuff - 766 Jigs/trigs/frogs - 735 Cranking - 765 cb glass Spinning - 702sf Flukes, weightless plastics, senkos - 703 Moving baits w/one hook and everything else -734

I would have to say a rod. A whimpy, non sensitive rod will lead to missed bites, poor hooksets and lost or never hooked fish. Reels are important no doubt, but you can catch fish cheaper reels more easily if you have a great rod to give you an advantage