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If I were you, I would go with the MGX. The only thing that sticks out to me between the two reels is the drag. The MGX has a XTX drag while the new Supreme has a oiled felt drag. The MGX drag for the 8230 is around 8-9 pounds and is really smooth. I have tried pulling line out of it and there is no "bumps" or "disturbances" in the drag pressure.

X2 except I use Mono for swim baits.

Do you mean that the jig is good for moderate cover? Also, is the weed guard an appropriate length?

I have been using texas rig worm almost exclusively for the past year. One thing I have noticed is that for weights, bullet weights accumulate much more weeds then built-in weights. Whenever I fish moderate cover, I just rig a 10' worm with a 4/0 weighted hook.

The Hi-Sea's braided line is decent for a cheap price. I have of spool on it, and so far it has impressed. I can't talk about the fluoro coated line, but on TW they have reviews about it.

I assume you are talking about the Supreme XT right? Also, baitcasting or spinning reel? The Supreme MGX spinning reel is very nice, as I have a 8230 model that I have used a few times and it is extremely smooth.

Probably a small flipping jig, or a t-rig worm.

Ok thanks. Over the next few weeks, when the water is still frozen, I will be reading and watching a lot of videos and info about how to fish jigs.

Yeah the Revolution isn't really a bass reel; the specs make it look like a possible striper or pike reel.

Fish much slower. You won't get as many reaction strikes in the winter, but bass are still opportunistic feeders and will hit lures.

VMC hooks mostly, cuz they are mad cheap. But I have Gammies and they are much better than VMC hooks.

What's a good ice fishing combo for under 50$? I'm looking to get started in ice fishing because it feels like winter is never going to end.

Where do you exactly live? If you live in central jersey a good bet is Carnegie lake or the Manasquan Reservoir.

The tackle tour review for the BPS Pro Qualifier says the drag is terrible. I don't know if that is actually true though, as tackle tour is sponsored by Tackle Warehouse so there reviews are probably biased against in-house tackle.

Siege is absolutely terrible. I have 17 Pound test suffix siege camo and it feels like an metal wire. The memory is INSANE on the siege. The elite is supposed to be much more supple and so you probably should go with that. The siege has a coating that is supposed to make it tougher but also makes it have a TON of memory.

THE BPS PRO QUALIFER ON SALE.

X2 or the BPS crankin stick

20lb Braid with a fluoro leader.

For worms and jigs, I like a nice rod. But for crankbaits and reaction strikes, get a good slow action reel.

Yeah for lighter worms like senkos and t-rigs a 7' MH rod extra fast action is the best!!!

What is skipping?

Yah. They have the G's on sale at Gander for 99$. Why don't you pick that up instead of the E? It's newer and has better components (HEG frame).

St. Croix has a similar policy for their rods. Most of the time, the only way you get a discounted St. Croix rod is when there is a rebate or bargain room special.

They are talking about the Silver Edition PQ. The Silver edition was supposed to be a "special buy" and then it turned out to be much worse than the original. It was made in china, had cheap internal parts, and a plethora of other problems.

I will be fishing in light cover. No rocks whatsoever.