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Awesome! Mine did not come with any. It does lay a lot more even now. Thanks for chiming in!

Yeah it was awesome. She thumped it as soon as it hit the water. Definitely didn't expect it.

I found this under the spool and removed it. It seems a lot better now. But it also feels like I have a lot less range in my drag. Like if I set my drag on the lower end my spool feels somewhat loose... Maybe it's just me? But other than that my line does lay a lot more even now. http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah239/Ralemonds1s/Mobile%20Uploads/0320152003_zpsoqq9vzoq.jpg The bread tie is so I don't loose it.

The line is laying pretty uneven on my spool. It keep trying to wrap below the spool. It didn't come with any shims. Even when I make a long cast to even it out it still lays heavy down low. Any ideas?

About 45 degree surface temp. 3 foot of water off a lay down on a 5 Inch watermelon red flake grub split shot. First fish on my new spin jig Loomis. Felt good! http://rs1381.pbsrc.com/albums/ah239/Ralemonds1s/Mobile%20Uploads/0320151627_zpsonisgqvr.jpg~320x480

I'm confused. You can't find any silver hawk?

Cabelas. It's a Cabelas exclusive rod. I've only seen good reviews on it.Has fuji guides with alconite inserts and a fuji reel seat. Pretty good value for 89 shipped.

I will be using it for weightless plastics most likely. I bet it's a pretty versatile rod though from what I've read.

Thanks for posting this. I just picked up the 66 mf. Everything I've read about them points to them being slightly stiffer than their rating. I think you will be fine with the mf for the applications you listed.

This is a loaded question here. Everyone will have a different opinion. I recommend p-line flouroclear or cx. Some of the best line I have used in years, and the manageability is really nice. Just be sure to lubricate your knots.

I don't think your quantum has centrifugal braking. I had an older energy, and if my memory serves me right, it was finicky to set up. I think I kept mine set on 3 or 4 and let her eat. If you keep experimenting you will get it down. And to be honest, I don't own or have ever used a baitcaster I didn't have to thumb at all. Not trying to be mean, but maybe you should stick to spinning tackle or upgrade to a DC reel if you don't want to thumb the spool.

I like mine. It's a little noisy, and the handle is a bit strange. There is no play it just feels "loose". I will suggest you check out the lews tournament mg if you haven't. About the same price range, but I definitely prefer it over the Lexa.

Two ounces off on my last guess. Way to go Dwight. I'm sure you will fill us in on the goods!

The truth is stranger than fiction...

I've personally had my best luck with spinnerbaits on windy days. Maybe you should re visit them this year.