DanQS13

I'm sticking with Dobyns, at this point most of my rods are Dobyns and I think I have 3 Envy Blacks for different things. I get a 30% discount on all Dobyns rods so for the price I would be hard to find something better for that deal. When I first bought my DX745 it was eye opening, took my jig fishing to the next level.

This thread is originally from Spring of 2016. I had sent the rod back and pickup the *** finesse spinning rod (7'2 ML) which is still going strong. I didn't care for some of their other series of rods, but the Envy Black was good... wish they still made them. With that being said, I picked up a Dobyns Extreme 742SF later that year and it honestly is the best spinning rod I've used. Paired with a Stradic CI4+ it is an excellent combo. I'm actually looking to either buy another or might get the DX743SF.

Ya I got it off with a pair of pliers, they locktite it with about 1/2 a tube apparently. The wooden one is the same as the knob one is shape and size so that definitely isn't what I'm looking for. It's only stock parts which isn't what I want.

I strongly dislike the fat foam knob on it... it's the Supreme XT. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Pflueger_Supreme_XT_Spinning_Reels/descpage-PFSX.html?from=basres If I knew what brands would even be a whole handle replacement that would give me more knob options I would even do that.

Ok so I finally found my calipers and took some measurements. Turns out the Pflueger isn't a 5mm shaft like I've seen in other posts when doing some searching. The one I have is using 4x7x2.5 bearings like most other reels. The issue I guess I'm going to have is the shaft length on the Pflueger is super short. ABU guys, is the shaft on those reels much shorter than shimano and daiwa shafts? If so can someone give me a measurement of the shaft. If I can cross reference the length with a Abu that might get me closer to finding knobs that will work on this thing. Getting closer to selling this thing and getting another Stradic or Aegis, lol.

Lol guess that's a no This is what I get for trying something new instead of sticking with my Daiwas

Can someone please tell me where the hell I can find a knob for a Pflueger spinning reel.

I won't be selling any of my Steez reels I buy. If I ever get to the point where I don't use that specific reel anymore it will get retired and put on a shelf. Oh and I bought the Steez EX100HL 6.3 btw It is supposed to arrive this afternoon. I've got a DC reel on a DX704 that will be getting replaced. Guess a new rod will be in my future at some point too, lol.

Im going to assume you meant DX743... so I'll just leave these here:

Problem is me and my OCD which leads to me having issues buying used reels from people. I have the same issue with my guns too, lol. If I'm going to put a scratch on it so be it, but to buy something with some wear on it will do nothing buy irritate me. I put reel covers on all my higher end reels and don't throw my stuff around the boat. I've fished my Steez A TW a ton since the spring, probably a good 40-50 times out since purchasing, and you would think that thing came out of the box 2 weeks ago.

What I'm looking at is a EX @ $340 brand new, the 103 new was $345... the price really wouldn't be a deciding factor that's why I was asking. I love my other Steez reels, but everything is a later gen. I can also get the new A TW for $360 (which is currently my favorite reel I own period). Decisions are a ***** sometimes, lol. @rippin-lips

I'm using the 7'2 ML finesse version of the rod I think you are talking about, love it... Ned rig and dropshot it's a good rod. I also run a Ned rig on my DX742 w/ Stradic CI4, but thats for the 1/10 size or bigger. As far as line I run 15lb powerpro on all my spinning setups, leader for Ned I use 7lb sniper. 6lb Yozuri Hybrid works well too 100-150 there are options, but save your money and find a Stradic or a Stradic CI4. If you are deadset on not going higher get the Daiwa Procyon EX that is on sale at TW right now... those reels are a freaking steal for what you get at that price.

STEEZEX100HL STEEZ103HLA/STEEZ100HLA I know with the 103/100HLA that the difference is spool capacity (maybe something with the braking system too, can't remember)... but besides the quick spool change thing on the EX is there really any other differences between these models... The choice is really between the Steez EX and the Steez103HLA. Thanks for any info guys. I have a lot of the new Steez models, but I want to get one of these for the sake of having one. Or should I say screw it and just get another Steez A TW(which is a freaking amazing reel)? Is it worth it to have the older ones or are they out dated by the new A and SV?

Funny thing about Gander Mountain, it takes a "going out of business" sale and them having 10-15% off on their fishing gear to finally be at the normal price of everyone else Guns were always more than even BassPro would sell them for, which was dumb when Gander renovated a ton of stores into "Gun super stores" increasing their inventories by more than double. I did a 1000yrd build with an Savage FCP-k. MSRP of approx $950. Gander wanted $1000, BassPro had one for $825, I ended up getting one from Budsgunshop shipped to my FFL for $710. Atleast BPS was reasonable.

Ill tell you the same thing, put the Hedgehog Kattobi bearings in it. It makes a huge difference. Also get two 4x7x2.5 bearings for like 8 bucks and replace the bushings in the handles. Link and discount code for tackletrap is above.