Peide01

I have the avid x in med fast and I really do like it. If you like a split grip then I think it's at the top of its class in the price range. Took some getting used to on the micro guides but I have no complaints. My next rod I'm looking at will be another avid x in mh. I also have 2 black rods as mentioned and it has served me well. One is fairly close in length and same action as my avid x but if if the extra money will not break you then definitely look at the avid x.. Feels better to me and it's I feel it's more sensative, not buy a huge margin but noticeable especially if you are going to use for plastics. Hope this helps.

It palms really well. I have small hands so I prefer smaller reel.

I have the curado 200 and it is much smaller. It palms better than that and metanium. I feel that it palms like my ***

I agree, the shipping surprised me. I can't send anything across country that quick hardly.

Have a tournament Saturday so will definitely have an update on its performance

If anyone wants some size comparisons or info I will try my best to help. Japan lure shop is a great seller If anyone is on the fence. I ordered Saturday and got this today.

Just got my Scorpion 70 hg in hand. Looks and feels great.

Mail person just dropped mine off!!

I'm excited about this reel. I am hoping it is fills the void where the chronarch 50e left. Mine is 45 minutes away and will be here tomorrow. Just in time for Saturday fishing tournament.!

I was thinking of running braid on this reel to be used for heavier shakey heads in clear water. To be honest I never used braid. I have used lot of fluorocarbon but definitely different in castibility category when compared to mono. Just heard a lot about the benefits of braid with a leader of fluorocarbon. Just trying to get away from the same thing as always and broaden my approach

Of course. I'm hoping for quick shipping like I've heard about with ems

Yeah the more I read and practice knots the more I think I will run this rod with just fluorocarbon.

Yeah I was hoping for xg but hg will work just fine. Already been shipped and got tracking number today.

I ordered mine from Japan lure shop yesterday

I am thinking the fg knot I've read so much about recently. What would you suggest?