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I’m referring to the new Tatula 150 that came out at the 2024 ICAST. The one with the Hyperarmor design.

Which reel is better for 1-3oz. swim baits, heavier top waters and frogs?

I’m looking for a trolling motor for my new Bass Pro Shops Pond Prowler 10. I don’t want to spend $300+ on one so I’ve been looking for good used ones. I just saw a Motor Guide RX3 46lb thrust for $50, the guy said it came off his 12ft Jon boat and works well. I’m thinking I want at least a 45lb thrust as I’m a bit on the large size at 265lb, plus gear and occasionally my wife or teenage son would be with me so there could potentially be 400+ pounds of humans on board. I’ve been looking at the Minn Kote EnduraMax 55lb thrust but it’s hard to find many that are much cheaper than retail, I also see Newport Zvessel advertise a ton and they are about $100 cheaper than the Minn Kota but are they any good? I’m open to suggestions 😀.

I just ordered a Shimano Scorpion 300 MD from them this afternoon 😀.

Here’s my dilemma, I need a good bigger bait/swim bait reel to throw 3-6oz glides, huddleston’s etc. I’ve narrowed it down to the new Shimano Tranx 300B in the 7 gear ratio that has the power knob handle and the new Shimano Scorpion 300 MD. I know they are basically the same reel with different colors and handles being the only differences. I like the looks of the Tranx a little better but not sure about that power knob handle, the Scorpion is also $50-$100 cheaper. In your opinion which would be the better choice?

The Hook Up Tackle has a 7 bait bundle of Raid Okasana Swimmers line through JDM swim baits for $49.99, normally they are $23.99 each so for the price of 2 you’re getting 7 baits. Both sizes, the 5” 115g and the 5.75” 145g. I just received the 5.75” and they are super quality looking!

Would a Shimano Bantam MGL with Infinitidrive work well? Forgot that I’m downsizing my setups and selling off about 4 rods so I’m going to have more reels than rods. I’m thinking of running straight 50lb braid for frogging and tying on a mono leader for swim baits .

I’m looking at the Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150 and the Shimano Curado MGL 150 for throwing hollow body frogs and small to medium swimbaits/glide baits in the 1-3oz range…would one be better than the other? Is there another 150 sized reel that would be better than one of these two?

Oh I make sure they say 1 piece, I am not a fan of 2 piece rods!

I know the reels usually have some differences between the USDM version and the same model JDM version but what about the rods? Are there differences between the two versions in Megabass, Shimano and Daiwa rods?

Normally but it’s currently 25% of at Tackle Warehouse for their Spring Sale which brings it down to about $157.

I’m trying to pare down my rod collection and save some money in the process. I want a sensitive, versatile MH rod that can be used for multiple techniques. I have a Fury 734c but am wondering if the Cashion Icon 7’4” multipurpose rod would be more sensitive and worth replacing the Dobyns?

Fisherman’s Warehouse has G Ratt overstock glide baits on sale. Basically buy one get one free, Sneaky Pete is normally $38.99 now if you get 2 they are $20 each.

Are these rods any good? I see where Kistler has them on sale for 62% off and I thought it looked like a good deal but then I was like wait a minute…why are they on sale for so cheap? Is it because they’re a crappy rod or just because Kistler runs good sales?

Problem is that reel pictured is the wrong hand 😀

What’s the concensus on this reel!? I know generally Quantum isn’t renowned for quality but this casting reel generally has good reviews on web sites but I wondered if anyone here has personal experience. I found it for a really good deal, $75 but if it’s really not great i won’t waste money.

Awesome deals but in-store only, no shipping available on any of the Shimano stuff at least and the web site says no stores within 100 miles of me have any of them in stock :(.

When did you get this? I just checked my email and nothing yet.

I just ordered this yesterday!

Bait Monkey strikes again 😆

Like i said, not in the market for another casting reel, just get these ads INCESSANTLY on my Facebook and thought I’d see if anyone has given them a shot even though I figured they were cheap knockoffs of other reels.

Not looking for another reel, just have seen these advertised heavily and their back story seemed good but was wondering the quality of the reels.

Been seeing these advertised a TON on Facebook, does anyone have one and if so what’s your impressions? Are they another Kastking?

What do you use to clean/shine/polish your reels exterior?

But if you miss out on this deal it takes a LONG time for it to come around again…trust me, that’s what happened to me the last time and I think it was last Fall that they had a deal like this going on where you could stack discounts. It’s never going to be this cheap any time soon 😉