Angry John

They don't have an upgrade program any more. When I mailed my legend in for a guide replacement I was also trying to upgrade an avid and they said that program ended.

You might look into hireing a guide for your boat. Sounds a little off but there a jack of all trades for hire. With no costs they be easy to hire, I haven't tried.

St Croix charges 15 if you use there label. Just sent one in. They will repair it for free but you will be out more than just fixing it local if that's an option.

A regular reel would do just fine in that weight range. A daiwa advantage htsl or zillion or tatula all would be fine.

I love the owner welded snaps. I have never had any issues with them. The middle size is best for normal bass cranks, and the largest size for the 10xd. Only issue I hear is people being dumb and using them on jigs or some other purpose where a snap is not ideal.

There not hard for me to find and the same left reel is normally 10-100 more. Just look at steez reels on the auction site

A deep clean brings a lot of good. New high class bearings for the spool will bring the most benefit if the old ones are no longer performing. Go with your cleaners recommendation.

I did the same. Glad I did. In this modern time I wonder why left reels have better resell value.

Some band aids and a backup pair of glasses ibuprofen

Its being prepared. Why not maximize your options. And the tackle monkey!!!

Why invest in punishment when its already over. Its not like a hockey fight occurred. This seems to mela dramatic. Seems like unsportsmanlike conduct and people want blood!

I would be very careful on trimming any weed guard. If you have to cut a few 2-3 from the back of the guard right at the base. If you make it shorter it becomes more stiff.

Don't go shopping. Figure out what works and make a list of exactly what you want. Stick with the basics at first. Get some brown, green pumpkin and a few black blue. Gerald swindle would say those are the only colors you will ever need. One or two head styles and two weights and you should be good to go. I would go with an arkey as one. Good luck. Serbertoutdoors.com will get you all setup

Looks like a very interesting bait but almost no reviews or positive feedback. Is this a crap bait. It is slated as a dual purpose crank/jerk. Does any one love this thing. Looking for a translucent shad bait for clear water.

Not wanting to hijack the spiral thread, is rod torque really an issue with bass rods. I could imagine on swimbait rods it might be a factor but normal rods???

I have never herd a bad word about trojan. If I have to replace mine that's what I will buy.

I own and use my 66mf for jerks and square bills. It is one of my favorite rods, and i run alphas on them. I will never get rid of mine and i could easily buy something else.

I have not fished any of the lower models but the premier. I have a ton of avids and legends and there great sticks. If its not to much of a leap i would grab an avid 7'MHF as one of the most versitle sticks around.

The SK kvd square bill chartreuse black back and blue gill are great in those waters. The green shad 3xd is good. My second largest ct bass a 4.95 came on a rapala shadrap in walleye.

There are a few casting rods without triggers. I think evergreen has a few. There are some specialty rods with different shapes. The pagani jerkbait rod has a handle like a sword I am interested in.

I hope if he joins Duo it does not crank up there prices. I love there stuff and at a decent price point

You may want to look for a class 2 in that case

Something with a v spool. Tdz with 100m spool, alphas, steez 103.

Fun fishing it would not matter. If I was fishing for money I would give more if I won due to the boater. I hate that it has to be about money though as I do this to reduce stress.

I also do a quick visual. The SK xd baits seem to have decent hooks. I find some people are very particular, I am more open.