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i agree, sounds like he was a bit jumpy on the hookset

plano bazooka if you're serious about it

If I were you, I wouldn't spend that much on a rod versus a reel. Also, wait for Tackle Warehouse to have a 20% off sale so you can really stretch that budget. For the reel I'd go with anything Shimano and the rod, like most people are saying, the Mojo. Good luck.

To make sure when you are checking out you can always just look at the address bar, if it says "https://" then the site is secure so they won't be able to send your information to anyone easily.

If you're going real finesse line capacity is something you might want to consider. I use 1000 Shimanos pretty regularly but I have a strong preference to my 2500s. Of course if you're not fishing a large body of water line capacity doesn't matter, but I don't see the harm in using a 2500 instead, regardless of whether or not a 1000 will do the job.

Shimano and Daiwa still make ultra-smooth spinning reels for $50-$80

Thank you to everyone that replied, I believe the general consensus is the brand name "Rod Glove."

You could use the advanced search tool on Tackle Warehouse to find adequate replacements for you vintage rods.

The thing about shorter rods is that it limits the actions available. Most big companies, if not all, companies don't make more than one or two 6'3" rods for one given model. For me, it's what I learned with, that being 7' +/- 6", that governs what length I buy. I'm not too keen on compromising my comfort for a little bit of a longer cast.

Get some KVD line and lure, that'll do you good

I have 5 baitcasters, ranging from 7' to 7' 3", in y'all's experience, what is the best rod sock brand and what length should I pick up, thanks.

Good deal, my mistake, it's hard to put text into context.

I'll admit I was wrong, but don't patronize me. Also I never said I was "calling out" anyone so, grammatically, it makes no sense to put that in quotes.

my mistake

3/8 ounce is what I use for that depth, color depends on water clarity, and trailer would be a Zoom Ultravibe Speed Craw. There is a topic pinned somewhere about this. Google it and it should be the first thing to pop up.

My recommendation would be the new *** ***, however I would wait for the next Tackle Warehouse sale, *** makes the best reels for a good price IMO. http://www.***.com/13_Fishing_Concept_C_Casting_Reel/descpage-CTCC.html

you could make that with a good sized gum eraser and drill in about 15 seconds

i would try handgrenades if it's small enough

Both stores are unreliable, easier to just save money and time searching and buy everything on Tackle Warehouse, plus the 20% off sales are clean af.

all of Lews' reels are great products, how not my favorite by any means. I have personally never used any Shimano baitcasters, but have heard mixed reviews about them. That being said I explicitly use Shimano for spinning reels. You can however find a Daiwa Tatula 100 TYPE R on Amazon right hand for $100 which is a hell of a good deal. In a nutshell, go on Amazon, find it for $100, buy the 100 Type R

I use a left handed reel for spinning and a right handed reel for casting. Honestly the only reason this is the case is because that's what I learned with. I can think of absolutely no benefit either way besides casting to one side versus the other being more comfortable for me.

I had an light action Abu and snapped it clean in half setting the hook on a lgb

Kistler Mg is on sale on TW, $160 dollar rod for $100

i'm not looking for an argument, its my opinion man, I think less about spending a lot of money on something I can use for the rest of my life, period.

The White Ice (also a very good rod) has a 20 year, the MicroMagic Pro is only 5, which, IMO, is weak, if a company has confidence in a product they have life warranties, like Orvis fly rods.