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Idk about just knobs but maybe you can see about getting a handle w/ knobs from okuma, you may call them and see, or if they have a IPB.. On line it may help. I'm thinking there should be a crossover handle that may suite you.

Metal detectors should be at every school.

I like the Luna over Abu, I like Calcuttas over the Luna, I know the 300e is a awesome reel too.. One of those in the flea market at a great price.

Yep, I agree with all above too, you really don't have that big of a gap, it's explainable.. You Are working, you Are Skilled, you Are ready & willing to re- apply your skill... You have everything to gain here, and so does a employer. You will succeed here.

Lots of folks fought for our freedoms way before you & I did... Litterbugs abound, I don't like it either, but that's life..& freedom. Freedom comes with a lot of personal responsibility. Many folks make mistakes or exercise bad judgment. We have to take the bad with the good. There's no other way. That is exactly why America is the greatest country in the world.

It's not the reel..you just need to practice with a 1/2 to 5/8 bell/ bank sinker and preferably ditch the braid ( lol ) put mono on.. Just to learn the reel.. I can throw 190' with a 3/4 on that reel.. I just think you got learn the rod & reel.. The bearings are plenty good, as is the reel.. Practice in the yard, at the park anywhere that's open.Just to become familiar with that reel @ 1/4 is not advised.. That can come later. 2 brakes on is plenty, rotate you're dial to max, then back off in small amounts, remember you are trying to become familiar with the reels capability's, as well as you're own.. Even going 3/4 will help you build confidence while helping you to understand the mechanics involved with casting a baitcaster. Practice at the park/ yard.. On the water brings different challenges.

Exactly where did you aquire you're data for that statement, I'm curious

Cursive is not obsolete, not yet. Both my 15 & 17 year old children know it, they learned it in school. It it necessary? I do not know, but I'm glad they learned it. I also taught them morse code as well, lol...

Good nite! That fish is huge.. Wow what a catch! What bait? I never seen one that big, nice job.

ROFLMAO!! Omg, I needed a good laugh today.. & I got it... Nice!!!!

I believe, in just a bit of time, you will get use to split grips, I didn't like at first either, but I adjusted. I don't know what to say on you're rod power selections. There's the Flea Market, I'm sure you could move them pretty quick there, maybe!

Around here what Catt said is exactly true, no shad in several lakes I fish, massive crawfish feeding going on right now, in slab rock, in the afternoon warming of the sun, craw dads get warmed up and become more active. Fish staging in 6 to 8 fow. Then move in and eat. It's the exact same as in spring.. Food related, primarily- warmer water for different reasons. Food ! Where my fish are staging, is the exact same area they bed at in spring... It's soo easy...

I felt the pain just reading... Yes it's happened to me. It is soo painful.

I use to throw both those baits, & more on a heavy lews rod, years ago. You can do it. I never had a problem. I really don't know what rod to recommend. ***, used, or powell diesel series are decent sticks, with a mh you could make it work..

Hey, there's nothing wrong with a Saros.

Zebco 202 in a box(lol) the only things I remember on the rod was it was a cork handled 2 piece with metal ferrules that were corroded togeather.. Baits were Maribou crappie jigs

You think cursive is bad try calligraphy , as J F alluded to.

There is .8 difference in weight between a 1000 and a 2500 .. 6 oz vs 6.8 oz, or.. A 3000 is 7oz What rod/ presentation? I would probably opt for a 2500 but I like all three with the 3000 my favorite..

What Jrob78 says, between that company & lamiglas I have yet to run into either company's rods anywhere in Ky. Or Indiana..

Yep, pretty much.. I actually do better in the fall.. Less fisherman on the water/ bank = more fun, more fish

Well, there was that one game...lol..

The old late 90's Daiichi reds hooks had very durable finishes but those hooks have been long gone except for a couple boxes I still have.. All the newer ones are like described by the above post.. I don't think there's a bit of diff, from the fishes point of view on the color.

Buy them if you want.. No pro & no con, No diff...

Nice Bow Kill!

Seems like some reels have a gruff bail trip mechanism, isn't that more of the problem, rather than the actual bail spring? It's attached to the rotor assy. Right? I don't work on reels, so don't flame me too bad, lol..