dodgeguy

J braid is super limp and requires more thumb or break to stop that.

IMHO Sufix advantage is far superior to any of those lines mentioned.

Don't really know how many bass would be under docks in that water temperature.

Ned rig.

With the externally adjustable centrifugal system you put it at zero set cast control knob then turn dial up and back it off. It doesn't get any easier.after you get those 2 basic settings you just need your thumb.

Why wouldn't you let diawa take care of it ?

Thank you. Almost impossible to backlash the reel. Great distance.

Lews adjustable centrifugal systems are some of the easier systems to adjust and fish with...

Yes . on bad days sometimes they win sometimes I win. It's never by a big margin though. It's not enough that I'd conclude it's due to the line. This year I finally decided to totally not worry about it.

I've run straight braid for 90 percent of my fishing seasons in the past 30 years. Really haven't noticed a difference. Tough days are no easier with flouro.

Tackle tour did a review on a Lews with a magnesium frame and they stated the magnesium transmits more gear feel than aluminum in any reel. I don't know how true that is but I do I know your only a few 10ths of an ounce lighter all things being equal. I'll stick to aluminum framed reels..

I had the original. Had a great braking system. Gears turned really rough after a year. Got rid of it. I now am a fan of the Lews tournament pro. Similar brakes that work just as well if not better. It's also 10000 times smoother. Can be bought at Sportsmans outfitters for 139$. At their prices you could go up a level from that reel and still be around $200.

$139 Lews tournament pro from sportsmans outfitters is your best bet IMHO.

A 5500 c will never cast as well as a low profile with a light narrow spool when using light lures. The light spool is less prone to backlash.

Sufix advance mono..

Try a Lews with 6 pin 27 position externally adjustable centrifugal brakes. It does everything well. .

You can buy the knob separately at tackle warehouse and put it on your other reels. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_Custom_Speed_Shop_Speed_Dial/descpage-LHSD.html

Trying to enlighten him.

This is easy. Take $139 and get a Lews Tournament Pro at Sportsmand Outfitters and spend ur gift cards on something else.

IMHO Lews 6 pin 27 position externally adjustable centrifugal brakes cannot be beat.

I get $169 if I put it in my cart. https://www.sportsmansoutfitters.com/cart

Lews tournament pro at Sportsmans outfitters for $139 . or Team Lews lite lfs for 169. Both reels 200 and up elsewhere. Guarantee both reels outcast anything you have used.

None of them are better? I have to disagree with that.

Lews tournament pro with externally adjustable centrifugal brakes. Turn the dial like magnets but works way better. $139 at Sportsmans outfitters. You cannot buy a better reel for the money.if you're shore fishing your not pulling deep cranks so a 6.8 or 7.5 gear should be ok.

What he said and switch to 20 lb or lighter braid.