cottny27

I have a Stealth. It's not a forgiving reel. I have all 4 brakes engaged and the mags on 9 most of the time. I don't agree with people when they say it's a good beginner reel. It will bomb baits when you get it dialed in and master it though.

This one is my pick. 5.8oz

I thought the same exact thing! My 8yr old uses a Zebco "under" cast. Less line problems I have to deal with.

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Heck I get away with the 10# Yo-Zuri even throwing 1/2oz spinnerbaits and square bills. I think it failed me once last year.

Check the worm gear for grooves. Does it go from rough to smooth every couple turns?

That's awesome! I gotta take mine out soon...maybe this weekend. He loves his senkos!

Soak em in simple green for awhile and hit it with a toothbrush.

I just looked at an ALX in the store. It's sooo darn tiny it's ridiculous. I used to think Lews LFS were small. Either would be a good choice.

12-15# Seaguar InvizX

Have you all tried the Pocket Rockets from Reaction Inno.? Found em on clearance at Academy and caught quite a few bass on just one on Sunday. They are heavy almost a 1/2oz.

I'm with you on the stick-o's. I've got a few friends that were hooked on the Yamamotos switch to the Stick-o's. Half the cost and are more durable.

I guess I call all of those stick baits a "senko". I like the BPS brand. They seem to be just a bit heavier than the other brands and a lot cheaper. The soft Yamas rip up way too easy imo.

I am not sure, but I would like to check this one out in store: http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/h2o-xpress-tac-40-baitcast-reel

Moderate I'm pretty sure, but I'll let the experts reply.

Budget combos ?. Here's mine I just put together.

I'd swap it out for another. It's not worth the hassle.

10hp max

Thanks for all the responses.

I guess the clutch bar would just be the thumbar. Yes, the plastic pieces between the bar and the frame. Thanks, hopefully I won't have to bother you. The thumbar is a bit hard to engage. Hopefully polishing the pawl and cam will help with that? I think that's what they are called.

I usually fish my fluoro for a couple seasons, but I don't probably fish as much as most of you.

I'm looking to replace the entire clutch bar assembly including the cam & return pawl with springs on a Carbonlite/PQ reel. How are clutch bar plates attached? I was told they just snap in by BPS Outdoor World.

Any of you Illinois guys fish Pyramid State Park? That's about all I fish tons of lakes to choose from. I would love to hear where some of you fish there.

Do they make a quiet braid yet? That's what I couldn't deal with.

Yes, but stay away from that braid garbage