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So, curiosity, why are you throwing a frog in a place with little to no vegetation?

Shooter and Sniper are what I prefer to use. Red Label 10 lb or under is fairly good for the price as well. Invizx is crazy stretchy under 15 lb test but it has its place.

OG Zillion is my pick. 200/1 Conquest HG would be sweet if you like setting money on fire. I think heavy cover is a good place for a round reel if you're into them.

Thanks for the heads up. Scoring a few square 3's.

Gold Duo lipless or a black and blue Siebert jig, 'cause that's what I'll be throwing in cool, dirty water.

Excuse me while I find a Meijer.

Hopefully you're getting these on sale. No need to pay retail in February, though I am hearing of some open water in places. Solid rods for St. Clair though, depending on what you throw.

Walking fifteen miles in the snow both ways aside, if you're a novice frog angler, certainly use braid. It's the right tool for the job.

It's not fun. Setting hooks on mono at distance is just terrible.

This is a good start. Starts at 0:11 and happens a lot throughout the song. I'll try not to "ruin" this thread with a bunch of death metal. But yeah, these guys are pretty good. Canadian thrash with some fantasy thrown in. Two horns up.

Megabass Flat Side Special is one of the better 1.5 rods imo. 7' 4.5 power and whatever flex regular is.

Should be the same drag as the Tatula.

Maybe aluminum star drag or something. Pretty sure the '13 Met's is composite.

Add the Zodias to your search. Lot of rod for $200.

Good thing I don't need another reel. Said no one ever.

Their English is far better than my Japanese.

I would try to avoid paying retail for anything, so I won't comment on price. However, you will not be disappointed in the Chronarch Ci4+ for general bass fishing. I have one and it's a solid reel. If I was on a tighter budget, I'd have more. Someday I'll have to trade the Antares in for children, but it is not this day. I've also seen no reason to be concerned with the durability of the Ci4+ material. Unless, of course, they all start exploding at the five year mark. We'll know next (?) year!

I use the big name ones during sales. SFT is supposed to be legit, will likely give them business in the future. I shop JLS and JPangler for reels occasionally. Rods from Amazon come in cardboard usually. Risky but the deals are there sometimes. Locally I've gotten some fine deals at Sportsmen's Direct in Harrison Township, right off the lake.

Is that the Medium Regular Zillion rod? Might be a little soft for Keitechs if you're not fishing exposed hooks. The DX (762?) is probably good for Ned but would be long for drop shotting in my preference. Too much grass in my area to throw Neds but probably be good on St Clair. I'd throw a 3" Senko on that rod so that's sort of the same thing.

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Zillion with an Ize HLC spool over 1/2 oz. Spool will take a bit of searching and about a hundred bucks but totally worth it.

Nice reel. Star drag doesn't click. There are upgrade options available, notably the Alphas SV spool.

For whatever reason, the '13 Met feels very good and there's something about it that seems to enhance feedback. I'm a believer after reading the TT threads and trying it, but I'm not sure frame material is the explanation as to why.

Fat bottom reels, you make the rockin' world go 'round.

Met MGL for me depending on performance. The Ant DC looks good but probably really pricey.