Huntsman

Could have just been the one they opened up for me. And yeah, I probably should have opened a few boxes before picking one. I'll just try breaking it in Thursday to see if it helps.

Couldn't resist putting up a picture. Love the feel of the combo. The reel's a bit noisier than the display, but I figure I could add some oil too it. What do you guys recommend doing when you first open the box? Never oiled a reel before.

Got a 6'6'' carbonlite from bass pro, but the bottom guide is pretty large. Does anyone know of a rod tube that will hold these poles? I'd hate to have it get banged up during transport.

The 2500, the 1500 was nice too, I just liked the extra line capacity of the 2500. It'll take 140 yards of 10lbs if I ever need to step up my line diameter in the future. I was very pleased with bails on the lexa, and they seemed very smooth. Hoping to try it out this weekend (: the supremes were nice too, but they click very loudly when opening and closing the bail. Not the only reason I picked the lexa, but it was a factor.

Went down to bass pro the other day to try a few reels and really liked the lexa. It balanced nicely with the 6'6'' MF carbonlite I decided to get in the end. Got it for around 90 with tax (: Thanks everyone, I'll be sure to post again in the next week or two to let you all know how it's working out.

I ended up going with the 6'6'' Medium the other day paired with a Daiwa Lexa 2500. Thanks everyone!

I think they're pretty light. The signature II series is heavier than the regular carbonlites.

Can get a deal at bps for about 100, that way I can feel the reel before I buy it. The local walmarts don't have em, so I'd have to have it shipped.

Lol, similar situation. Girlfriend wanted to get me a nice reel for my birthday, put it off a couple weeks to pick the right one! (:

Yeah, I understand. I'm either getting the supreme mgx or the lexa depending on how they feel. BPS actually as a rod/reel combo for both of them. So I'll pick whichever feels better.

Going down to bass pro to feel the supreme mgx size 30. http://www.basspro.com/Pflueger-Supreme-MGX-Spinning-Reels/product/10213339/ Can get it for 15% off. Magnesium better than a graphite frame? Also comes with a spare spool. This will be fresh water only.

What quantum models do you have experience with?

I was looking at the 6'8'' MH sig as well, but it has an extra fast tip and I'd prefer a fast tip. So now I'm leaning more towards the carbonlite Medium Fast 6'6'', Just out of preference. Then again, I'm choosing a spinning rod. I decided a medium heavy might be a little stiff to throw some of the lighter worms/lures I just bought. The sig series II has a 7'2'' medium fast, but I'm more comfortable with a rod in the 6'6'' - 6'9'' range. I appreciate the information about the tip guides though, I'll be sure to keep that in mind when making my selection. (:

Hm, how do pflueger reels compare in terms of smoothness/drag to the lexa/stradics? the xt/mg both look nice.