PitchinJigz
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Pflueger makes great reels, but I would also take a look at the Lew's Team Lite. Costs $240. I own it and it's a great reel.
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I bought a Gander Mountain GSX Tournament casting rod not too long ago because they were on sale for $50 when they're usually $100 (they still are). I really, really like the rod and am thinking about switching my whole arsenal to these rods. My one question is: who makes these rods? I've heard a few different things, but I'd really appreciate if someone knew and could tell me. That's all, thanks.
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Tournament Laser MG is an Academy exclusive. Tournament Speed Spool is not.
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I've never held one. I may have to do that.
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I've never really gotten the round reel thing. It doesn't fit in your hand well and isn't as light as lo pro reels. If I was gonna get a 50 size Shimano, it'd probably be a Chronarch.
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That's actually great to know for future reference. Thanks!
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Makes sense. I'll keep all that in mind. I am really liking the new looks of the Shimanos in the Curado I, Chronarch Ci4+, Core, and the new Scorpions. The XShip seems a bit overrated if you ask me.
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To be straight up with you, no I do not think they are worth it. You're better off getting Hawgtech ABEC7 bearings for $8 than Boca ABEC7 bearings for $25... They're basically all hype, the bocas. They sell them off to reel tuners/ cleaners to get advertisement and add a bunch of YouTubers to their "pro staff" to get a bunch of advertisement. It's all just a marketing scheme from Boca. Hawgtechs will do just as well.
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Good points. I actually planned on getting a Shimano (Chronarch E, Curado E, Curado I, Scorpion) with a Hawgtech handle, tension knob, and drag star with bearing upgrades if I sold my Team Lite. I plan on doing a full cleaning of my Team Lite. I know Lew's puts a lot of grease in their reels. I'm going to fish some more with my Team Lite before I come to a conclusion whether to trade it off for a Shimano or not. Really the point of this topic was to see if anyone had used both $180-$250 Lew's and Shimano and to get their opinion,
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I've tried a Caenan, don't like it that much. But that's besides the point. I believe a Lew's low end reel is better, but a Shimano high end is probably better...
