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I was all excited expecting some pictures at the end of the post. Look forward to them and a break down of the build.

Always been curious to ask, has anyone found, used, or had better results on a different crank in cooler water Temps? Flat side, square bill, plastic, balsa, etc. Sorry for the hi jack.

Sunline Defier blows sensation out of the water. It's honestly the best line I've used, and that's a lot of Line.

Dwight is 100% correct

Sunline Defier Armillo is perfect for what you want

20 lb braid has the diameter of 8 lb mono, so a 20 lb fluoro leader is a bit much. If you want to step up to 20 lb braid (which is a good idea), I would use 12 lb fluoro to step up from the 8.

Or when you see a tree, you could just cast the other direction

People try fluorocarbon once, have a bad experience, and pretty much give up and call it a day right then and there. I can't speak as to the lighter test. I use 12 and 13, and 15lb for primary use. The only mono that will closely match the casting ability of a quality fluorocarbon is Sunline Defier, and the cost is pretty much a wash. I'll use the fluorocarbon where I can benefit from the low stretch and slack line sensitivity.

Matt - I didn't like Sniper my first go round either, 10 lb test. I decided to try it again in twelve and absolutely love it. I think different diameters provide different results. That coupled with the right reel makes a difference. I originally had it on a Zillion, now on a T3. Proved to me that the 3D braking is more than a gimmick, so it was a win win. Regarding the line conditioner comments, I found using it on fluorocarbon yealds little advantage. Stretching the line in the drink works much better. Plenty of current where I launch so it's my first stop with a fresh spool. And I've had zero problems with a Palomar knot. Just step it as suggested above. I've had more problems with an improved clinch. I tie direct, no leaders

Search and try to find an Alderbaran. For another thirty bones you can pick up an Ss Sv.

I agree with the previous post 100%. If you really want to use it you have to learn to use it and adjust. All fluorocarbon lines are not created equal. It sinks, a huge plus. Low stretch, another bonus. Great slack line sensitivity, at times a must. You just have to pay a little closer attention to every cast. I use twelve pound Sniper for lipless cranks. On my T3 MX on long cast with the brake dial set at two I can still wing it and get longer casts than mono or braid. With a fresh spool I simply run two thirds of the line behind the boat and troll a lure for a few minutes to tame and stretch the line a bit. Pretty simple. I'll be honest. I use to hate fluorocarbon till I tried Sniper.

Yo Zuri is bringing it with the second generation 3D baits. I've caught countless fish on the original 3D vibe and minnow

I believe I'm still searching, however at this point my Gen 1 Cumara and Kistler Klx feel the best. Perhaps you should start looking into building

Which one's? Have you looked on TW?

I disagree. A balanced rod is much easier to make repeated casts with. Most split grip off the shelf rods are not balanced.

I don't care for them. All of my rods are full grip. If I HAD to have a rod with split grips, it would be a spinning rod.

Hey DVT. I have a quick question. What happens if I take a 7 ft two piece blank and cut three to four Inches off the butt? I know how it affects a one piece blank, but being a two piece has a connection point would this be a bad idea? Will it still slow it down? Will moving that connection point put more stress on the blank?

All lews reels are black or silver. I don't see how that could look bad on a green stick.

If it's working for you great. To refer to it as the best spinnerbait ever may be a bit of a stretch

Is Pure Fishing the Government of the fishing tackle industry?

I think I'm gonna pre order one. It has all the Lews features I like. About time

Stuff is up on TW. Rods are fugly. Real fugly.

Available for pre order at TW. Looks like Quantum??

They are listed for pre order at TW. Looks like the new pro lite has a push button side plate release mechanism like older bps reels. I'm liking this reel quite a bit. May be time to venture outside my box.

Which braking system is on the Pro Lite? What is the line capacity? Aluminum or graphite side plates?