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I’m curious as to how long the clutch would last throwing 4 ounces, so if you do, please report your experience.

Learn to line watch, you can use a clear blue/fl line in a co-poly or mono or a bright braid if you prefer. Certainly a rod with high sensitivity is also useful. Watching your line is still the best way to detect a plastic worm bite in my experience. Fingers on the line is very useful particularly at nighttime,especially with jig fishing. WRB’s favorite bite detector.. Also I want to add something else, contrary to popular belief, a clear blue line will not deter a bite from large, largemouth bass 😎

Went to In Fishermen and couldn’t help but see Wheeler won again. He’s gotta be the hottest fisherman on earth

Powerbait hands down for me.

Texas rigged Senko Jig w GY twin tail grub Lucky Craft BDS 2 1/4-3/8 Excalibur pop r (spinning) 1/4 oz spinnerbait

I like a short crown cap referred to as a “dad hat” or my Stetson wool-felt crushable..

Soft jerks or hard & what is the size you’re throwing?

The 103 model was my first Daiwa reel after 20 years using Shimano. It was a terrible experience. I returned it and only after many many discussions with bulldog did I order a Zillion 1016 SV, an absolutely trick little reel, then an Zillion HD, then 2 more Zillion HD’s, then Zillion SV USDM (because it’s brass geared) and finally a Tatula 200 Coastal w hyper everything. I’ve added SV boost shallow spool to this collection (34mm) which I can install on every reel listed except the Coastal. Spool is 11 grams in weight and absolutely will handle 1/8 ounce with proper mechanics (set up & casting stroke).. totally handles 3/16 easily. All of this to say, don't judge Daiwa on the 103 model.. that reel definitely has something off on it and I don’t know if a bad batch of reels made it thru or what. I’m very pleased with them, all things considered. Also, I too had to learn the different braking profiles of these reels, thanks to Ron I understand them quite well now.. One more thing, the HD reels are fast, amazing speed on pitching.

I have the GLX 844c, it’s a bit soft to me for a 1/2 ounce w trailer jig. Works well around broken rock, sand & loose rock etc. Better for 3/8 and very good on 1/4. I like a stiffer tip myself, an actual dragging style tip. It’s just a different philosophy on bite detection with the softer tip. Some people love that about it. I like a rod that is stiffer in the tip, one that can handle a 1/2 ounce in moderate grass. It’s a very sensitive rod, 10 guides plus tip all SIC. Around 4.5 ounces. Swing speed is excellent imo. Slack line bite detection is awesome, a great Senko rod. Rod recommendations are somewhat difficult because of obvious reasons. If a bit softer tip isn’t a detriment to you, you can’t go wrong with one. I actually like my 7’5” F&P for 1/2 to 3/4 ounce as the tip is perfect for me, however it’s a niche rod being an nearly exclusive flip & pitch rated 20-25 and extra heavy, therefore it’s swing speed is slower.. I love the rod despite that. I like the GLX rods quite well.

It’s possible Edge could have something that would work for you, but I totally understand not being thrilled with Treys new South Korean blanks. I ordered a spinning in ML 7’ & it’s fine at the $200 price point but they’re not even close to Gary’s blanks. I’d probably advise a custom build with the guides & reel seat you love if you can actually determine a blank (very hard to know) been in your shoes before, hope you find it.

I wonder if it will be available on ROKU..

I understand this. It’s the engineering details that many of us enjoy. Ultimately I’d just spool it up and fish it.. I wouldn’t get too riled up over an erroneous spec sheet. If you really want a reel (Daiwa) for large diameter FC or Braided line get you a Tatula Coastal 200. It’s practically a Zillion HD with a massive spool that is 1000% better casting than anything Shimano makes. I’ve used the Tranx 300 & 500. The Daiwa is just a better caster..

Made my pics & updated my tiebreaker weights.. I coming after you scaleface 😆🍻

Not at all interested in any DC reel.

My son uses BPS glass rods, he owns two, I don’t care for them. I’ve used glass since about 92. Currently I own an Evergreen Super Combat Glass & Loomis IMX Heavy Moderate fast. Both are more than capable for bladed jigs & crankbaits. I use a 1 power glass rod for lighter work.