KP Duty

More compact and 'tough' is what jp daiwa website says. 5.29oz. Holds 70yds of 12lb line. https://www.digitaka.com/item.php?item=4960652005074

Line and lure is quick detailer. I prefer meguiars or the turtle wax ice quick detailer. If you like reel magic, you can save money by just buying food grade silicone spray they use on molds. Also better and cheaper.

Thanks. Trying to research the two myself. Havent owned a shimano since the mg50. Back then they didn't have all these trademarked 'improvements'. Well not as many anyway. Is the 5 setting dc system known to be better than the 4 setting version?

From reading the TT review of each, it appears the scorpion dc has a brass main gear, while the curado dc comes with the micro module (aluminum) gearing.

I'm also going to slow roll a spinnerbait. One with a flo red kicker blade just kills it around here.

I'm sure that dog will hunt, but I wish shimano and daiwa would put a nice coat of paint followed by a coat of clear on their higher end reels. These thin one-step jobs they do aren't durable at all.

Probably the glx flippin rod available from around '95-2002. Hard to find...

I'd probably go with the expride a just for its cork handle and good looks ?

I like cranking...keeps me busy.

The masses are really going to like the steez frame. I'm excited for this. Can't wait until ebay has a slew of them for $120.

He could score an endurance right now at the TW sale for about $120. Just ordered a couple of the crankers.

Bass will stalk and kill anything they perceive as a potential meal....natural forage or not. My cats attacking paper wads kind of reminds me of this.

Big Texan is my jam in any soft plastic.

I'd get a Phoenix feather. I dont own one, but the reviews are great, they are sharp looking, crazy light, and Phoenix makes great rods. http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Phenix_Feather_Casting_Rods/descpage-PFBC.html

I'd probably put one of zillion hd reels in it. Or a tatula 150 for more conservative budget.

Nice rig dude...dig the green accents

It is an article illastrating braid to leader knots and testing them for strength. https://www.sportfishingmag.com/strongest-fishing-knots-braid-to-leader

Great rods, but I'm not sure you could say they dont get any love. I hear them praised quite s bit... a lot of dudes were dismayed when they discontinued them. The power hump is gone? That's s shame. That was their trademark...and comfy.

The Berkley power jig was the perfect jig IMO. I was really sad when they discontinued it. I havent seen a jig made since with the rattle built into the head. And the powerbait skirt was the shizz as well.

Ive got some gen 1 villains I really like....light and sensitive. The reel seat looks a little weird and flexes... but its comfy. Tackle Tour is definitely giving the 2.0 version some love.

I bet there are some folks over at tackle tour that could help.

I've been considering an endurance cranker among others. Sure seems hard to decide on crankbait rod these days. That endurance looks sharp for sure.

Beaver style baits large and small will catch d**n near everything that swims. Most popular ways to rig it are texas rig and as a jig trailer. Try darker colors for stained or dirty water, and the more translucent colors for clearer water.

People are just using longer rods in general these days, but for all around 7'-7'3" is what I would choose. I'd go with the 873 Crig rod if you are wanting something for mainly 3/8-1/2 with occasional 1/4oz....it is similar to a croix MH. Even works well for frogs. 853/893 if you are mainly going lighter...

I like the added touch of the Japanese newspapers ?