HoosierHawgs
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they are discontinuing the old tournament after this year. That is why it is on sale/not on their website. The tournament laser and other laser are their value series they are graphite. That is why they feel cheap. You are better of buying an original speed spool over a laser ir carbon fiemre series reel.
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Use the medium 6'6". I can cast lighter (1/16 or less, fine on a medium rod.
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Shimano has schematics for their discontinued reels on their website. If you can't find it or need parts call them or shoot them an email.
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Flippin jig. The Booyah jigs w/eyes would truly be considered swim jigs.. But the flipping style 'arkie' jig is versatile and can be used for a variety of techniques.
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Those look a lot like the original Shimano knobs in my Bantum reels... Are they Hawgtech?
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Haha. Thanks guys!
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A big stick and a big bait.
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Even compared to 50 size lo pros?
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Suspending Jerkbait, or fish one of your spoons vertically. Hair jigs w/an added trailer to slow the rate of fall are another great option. FLW just posted two great articles, "Winter Bass Fishing Myths" and "Think Vertical For Winter Bass". They were good reads and may help you out a bit.
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Medium Heavy is what you want for fishing plastics. Medium heavy is pretty versatile all around, but I would say the lightest rod you think can handle it.
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Most companies have their fanboys these days. I feel like they go around tackle warehouse trashing other reels. I get the impression that certain brands are made by god and there not. To be truthfully honest, I've never had a reel from any company I haven't been satisfied with. At a certain price point its not going to fish any better. It may last longer, but its not going to make you better at fishing by any means. Only to a certain point does a reel effect your performance.
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This is very true. The tats seem like nice reels. I would also look at Pflueger in the price range as well, but I wouldn't but any other brand (Shimano, Abu, ECT.) I did used to use Shimano reels exclusively. I had many of the Bantum line of reels (Greenies, Magnumlites, and Coriolus reels as well) They were good reels, but they've been used so much the anti reverse on them is shot. That was before Shimano's prices skyrocketed.
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I have some Graphite reels that are DECENT, but if I was going for a higher end reel I would look for an all metal frame, either aluminum, or even better, magnesium. Regular graphite reel flames will flex over time.
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The real question is how much are you willing to spend? If you are willing to spend $600 then go ahead and buy a Steez. I believe there is one for sale for around $400 in the flea market. But if not, then probably get something else. The only reel in the Lew's price range I would think of buying would be a Tatula, because they look sexy. My 2 cents.
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Lew's is not progress? What about the beginnings of low profile? New features like dual breaking, distance and shape of the lwvelwind to decrease line friction and increase casting distance? Also, the Team Lew's and Tourney Pros are fairly refined in my opinion. If a touring pro like Jay Yellas can use his Lew's on tour w/grueling schedules for 2 years straight w/out a single issue, that's pretty darn good.
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Like said above its all about personal preference. Also, like said above, Lew's offers extras in the price range, which I like, considering I don't have the budget to throw at 6+ high end Shimano reels. Also, a reel that light is great in your hand, but some lightweight reels ist don't feel as solid. Usually the lightest I would go is 6.5 oz. I have nothing against the Shimanos, but I don't have the $, and I don't care to own several different reels. Going to all Lew's has allowed me to have great muscle memory from reel to reel, as they are all set up the same, similar to the Glock handgun platform.
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I really like the format of it. It's a really interesting concept, and so are the BASS Brawls, although I like the idea of the challenge better because they each get their own boat. I would like to try that myself. I'm also a big omfan of Scott Martin in general.
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Same. You could probably get a nineties boat considerably less than that actually. The late 2000s would probably be the top of your price range.
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I would probably also bring back the Daiwa Procaster if I think about it. I'd add soft touch rubber nobs or Eva grips, a put bearings behind the knobs, a bent star drag and curved 90mm handle, a duraluminum style gear, as well as an anti reverse bearing, and a t wing would be pretty cool to. I'm pretty sure it was an aluminum frame, bur I'd definitely want it to be that too.
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Alrighty! Il probably go w/XL then. I have used trilen XL mono and braid and trust their lines. Thanks for the advice!
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Is anyone a fan of Berkley Trilene Or Berkley Trilene XL fluoro? I would like to compare it to Invizex handling wise, as well as sensitivity. Im not worried about low vis or abrasion resistance.
