TimTheGearNerd

I got my KLX micro 8 years ago, it’s a 6’9 mh. Back then I paid 139 and many Dobyns, falons, and megabass rods later the KLX is still one of my favorites for senkos. Not sure if I like it because I’ve caught a bunch of fish on it or because I like how muted the entire thing looks but I enjoy using it every time. I can’t compare sensitivity because I don’t have another rod like it. I can say I always land the fish when they bite my senko. I have looked at Kistler many times since then. I haven’t purchase another Kistler because it’s so much more expensive and I abuse my gear so I need a warranty to help me sleep at night. I’ve purchased more Dobyns over the years. GL. If you’re curious I say pick up the Kistler rod, the aftermarket is always there if you decide it’s not for you.

Dang, maybe I just don’t know how to fish hahah. Central Texas, kayak fishing, LMB Spring, rod, reel Senko -KLX 6’6mh, T3 SV 8:1 Belly weight lizard, dx702sf, stratic 2500 chatterbait, lowrider cranker II, tatula 6:1 drop shot , dx702sf, stradic 2500 neko, KLX 6’6mh, t3 sv 8:1 Summer neko, KLX 6’6mh, t3 sv 8:1 Senko -KLX 6’6mh, T3 SV 8:1 popper frog- dc736c, zillion 7:1 drop shot , dx702sf, stradic 2500 crankbait, lowrider cranker II, tatula 6:1 Fall underspin , destroyer daemos, chronarch mgl 7:1 neko, KLX 6’6mh, t3 sv 8:1 crankbait, lowrider cranker II, tatula 6:1 ? Winter C-rig, dx745c, t3 7:1 drop shot , dx702sf, stradic 2500 new this year to try! Vision 110, bucoo 7M, t3 6:1

I got a megabass under spin on BF and got the discount. Unfortunately I got my Destroyer rod before bf. I got the 100 discount because they’re getting discontinued, but another 20% would have been nice too

Avoiding line wrap around the tip is definitely a good tip. I just realized I've been dealing with backlashes wrong the whole time. So most of you guys reel the line back in to the reel before you start pulling? Thanks for the tip on the eye = guide thing. I my buddy always called the guides on the rod eyes to differentiate them from the line guide on the reel. I must have picked up that habit without realizing lol

I just got the 7:1 BB1 and boy is it nice. It is super smooth, has great bearings in it (free spin spool for 20 seconds) and best of all is the price. I opened it up to clean some grease out and notice a beefy main drive gear. One negative about the reel is I noticed a lot of plastic parts. Not sure how that holds up over time. But out of the box, reel is solid!

Where can I learn to tie that knot? I'm only using Palomar at the moment.

It is a pretty sweet set up that is for sure! I actually like the noise the braid makes when I cast, sounds to me kind of like reving a car lol. I'm definitely more comfortable throwing the braid now. The power pro was actually pretty amazing with zero memory, super sensative, and my 1 oz weight lifted right out between rocks. I didn't know I could contact Gary Dobyn directly that's pretty cool. You never know when you'll need them. I do fine my self kind of clumsy after a few brewskis

Never thought of that. I guess, for the money I'm spending and warranty from Lews and Dobyns, in the unlikely event that I get some serious damage I should be covered?

Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm use to flouro and mono which are pretty smooth going through the guides but that grind from the braid had me very concerned.

First, thanks to everyone on the forum for creating such an invaluable resource for new fisherman. I recent bought a nice Dobyns Champion 734C and a Lew's BB1. It is my most expensive set up and I wanted to use braid (50# power pro) as the main line. I've never used braid before and during my first trip I felt like the braid was doing some serious damage to the eyes on the rod and the line guide on the reel. I also backlashed once and oh boy was it tough to untangle. I just don't want my 300+ dollar set up to be destroyed by a line! Are my concerns valid or am I just over thinking it? Thanks for the help! Also any tips for braid would be much appreciated. -Tim