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I have two reels with cork knobs and found that I prefer the rubber septon knobs after extensive use. The cork starts to smooth out and becomes slick and hard.

A G Loomis IMX Pro 783C. This is a shorter rod, 6'6" and is great for bank fishing. It's rated as a MH but is closer to a Med. You can cast just about anything with it.

Sieberts and Dirty Jigs. Picasso would be another. Megabass has a killer swim jig as well. Best I have used.

A spy bait. Not sure that I have any confidence in it.

I had a pair of Costas many years ago. They got lost along the way. When I was looking for new glasses, I ended up with a pair of Serengeti's. Nice but not for fishing. I ended going to Smith sunglasses and so far they have been great. I now have 5 pairs. Each are specific to certain conditions. I also like their glass lenses better. I would try a pair Costas again but they seem to be not as well made as they use to be. They are still nice though.

I tried it on casting gear and was not a fan. The lakes I fish are stained and it turned the line brown in no time. In general, it just wasn't good line. There are better options at the same price.

I like something in between so a mod-fast but the closest I have now is a G. Loomis 844C. I have had this rod for a long time and the tip is a little softer than a new one would be. I also have a Megabass p5 Super Destroyer and it too works great for topwater. I think it's rated as a regular taper in Megabass's line up.

Sometimes I use a G. Loomis GLX 783C for soft plastic but it is my primary jerkbait rod. It works great for both.

Lucky Craft Flat CB MR in just about any color.

Here you go.

I'm up to 22 setups, not counting the three I bought for my wife and kids. I started about the same time as the op. I had two spinning setups and a spincast. Since then I have added what I like and have been fortunate enough to have some friends that are into gear so I get to see a variety rods and reels. I have come to find out that I like the good stuff at a bargain price but also just like a bargain on whatever, if it's going to fit a need or purpose and it's going to hold up.

I hate to say it but to have someone split the rod and finish it will probably cost more than the rod itself. I would just buy a new one that fits your needs.

This what I use to use for years.

Kids craft scissors work great. Just put a rubber band around the tip and your good to go. Also, some kids scissors come with a plastic cover, then no need for the rubber band.

Not exactly reasonable but well worth it. It has saved me more times than I can count. Leatherman Signal Another option for a good somewhat inexpensive knife is Opinel.

If you like it, then why not? I just got to see a bunch of vendors and shoppers get busted and PowerPro (along with other fishing gear for that matter) was one of those products. https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/24-arrested-for-selling-counterfeit-items-at-parke-countys-covered-bridge-festival/531-aededbb3-6dc1-4923-8b6b-4c2f6eb4d3e7

Just a piece of advice, PowerPro is very protective and selective of who sells their product. There are tons of counterfeit versions of it. Selling it a flea market is usually the very definition of where to find a "counterfeit" product. Here is a link to an older visual guide..... https://www.stripersonline.com/surftalk/topic/568560-is-there-such-a-thing-as-counterfeit-power-pro/

These charts are helpful but I think they are also proof that you can way over think it.

How much are going to spend on braid? There are other alternatives to Tatsu. It's great line and tends to last me at least twice as long, if not longer, than most other FC and way longer than most mono lines so in the end based on it's longevity its worth the cost. I would not buy it at regular price though. Some other lines to consider..... Seaguar Invizx, Sunline FC Sniper, and Daiwa Samurai.

Forget the Honey-Do-List. My wife puts me under House Arrest sometimes. Lifetime sentence without parol.

I have been using this guy for a few years now and it has worked out great. Only down side is I have more plastic than I can fit in the box so I also have a Plano Deep Box just for Senkos.

MH Fast with 12lb Tatsu.

I went out as well. The crappie were biting but no bass. It didn't matter. It was an awesome day on the water.

Have the same reel and noticed something odd with it.... Like the new Bantam, the more I fish it the smoother it gets. At first it didn't seem as smooth as my other Shimano's but after fishing it as my main reel in a few tournaments, it casted and retrieved smoothly.

I think I am going to give one a try. I have been ordering from another site as of late and have had fantastic service. I am waiting to hear back from them to see if they will price match it.