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I definitely misread the new reel as a Tatula. I am not up to date on baitcasters haha. Probably going to be higher than what I am looking for.

Does anyone have a guess of what the price range will be? I really want a Daiwa with a SV reel.

I read that the Fenwick HMG has Fuji alconite guides. I don’t have experience with either rod though.

I read once that some cat-fishermen used wd-40 as added “scent”.

This is the post that mentioned the sale last year:

Nice it looks great. I have never even handled a Tennessee handle, but they interest me.

Thanks! That is really helpful. I don’t know what rod it is on, but it looks like a great reel seat.

Thanks for the write up and really nice fish. I will definitely add it to my list of bags to further research. Do you bring more than one rod bank/wade fishing?

Is the BG 2000 a lot smaller than the 2500 Ci4+? I usually buy 2500 or 3000 sized reels, but since the BG is a little heavier I was thinking of sizing down to the 2000. I have read so many good things about the BGs. I am think of getting a BG or Tatula lt.

I have the breathable waders with the built in boot. I got a really nice deal on them a couple of years back. So far they seem ok. My next pair might be with separate boots. I might be doing more rock hopping than wading at a few of the new to me spots haha. Funny that you bring up the sling. I am actually researching them and small backpacks lately. I am torn between solutions that are made for fishing and non-fishing options. Also between one and two-strapped bags. I like the idea of two straps when I am gone long days where I want to pack a lunch and a rain jacket. The smaller sling bags seem better for shorter trips, wading, and casting while wearing the bag. I may have to get both. I even see that some bags have a spot to hold a spare rod which seems nice in open spaces, but like a nightmare ducking trees and other obstacles.

Nice! I like having spongebob on my storage more than some guy’s initials haha

Will they accommodate a few buzzbaits?

I have a pair of breathable chest waders that I mostly use for colder weather kayak fishing. I don’t have access to my kayak this year unfortunately. Most of my wading this year will be done once the water is warmer in sneakers or water shoes.

That thing is sweet, but won’t work in the terrain that I fish. It would have been perfect for a catfishing spot that I frequented before I moved.

A cd case or small worm binder may be an interesting solution for space saving. I imagine that it could double as a finesse jig and terminal tackle binder in addition to spinnerbaits. ? I may be over thinking my tackle management, but my goal this year is to take less stuff with me and be more mobile with my gear.

Thanks guys these all look like good solutions. I overlooked that Flambeau box somehow—it is exactly what I described haha. 90% of my spinnerbaits are war eagles and some of them are screaming eagles like @Fishes in trees referenced. I like 1/2 oz in some conditions and smallmouth don’t seem to mind

I mostly bank/wade fish. I am looking for a solution to take 3-5 spinnerbaits with me on a trip. I like to pack as lightly as possible. Usually 2 3600 size boxes for tackle—so I don’t really have room for a dedicated spinnerbait box in my backpack. I have a couple big spinnerbait boxes with my tackle storage where I store my collection. I was thinking of just throwing them in a ziplock, but I don’t want to bend the wires. Maybe put an index cared or something between them? Is there a small hard box that will hold a few 3/8–1/2 oz. spinnerbaits? What does everyone else do? Thanks.

Does it work well as leader? (8lb for spinning reel)

These look so sweet. Has anyone ordered or handled the 2019 levantes? I am really tempted to buy one.

It is very sensitive and light. I use it mostly as my bottom contact rod.

I have a 71mhxf envy black. It seems pretty accurate although I don’t have a ton of experience with mh rods from multiple manufacturers.

I just recently discovered Tackle Advisors. I really enjoy his videos. I will need to watch this one as I am looking to buy new braid. Thanks for sharing!

I like to fish them in rivers. I usually texas rig them on a 1/0 or 2/0 hook with a 1/8 or 3/16 weight usually pegged. I like browns and greens 3–4”. Ml or medium spinning rod.

I own an Aetos and an Avid, but not the models that you mentioned. I agree that the Avid seems to have better workmanship, but I have only fished with it a few times to far. My Aetos is a baitcaster and the cork twist above the reel split on one of my first outings. Since I purchased the rod so cheap I decided to just wrap it in tape. I love the performance of the Aetos and would still buy one again. I am looking forward to using the Avid more soon.

There is an article about this on one of the popular fishing websites that just came out. I don’t think that I am allowed to link it bc the site changed the link. If you google *** DIY rod sleeves I think it is the first result.