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I'm a huge fan of the made in Japan Shimano FG and FH Symetres . Solid and they don't have the binding issues later models have had. I've upgraded mine with carbon drags and they have performed well. I know it's 90's tech but they are available on Ebay and have never let me down.

I've been OCD big time with my gear,The best thing I've done is fish it hard and not worry about it. After a while You'll learn to appreciate the nicks and gouges. Tight Lines!

Love my Stradic FJ one of the best reels I’ve ever bought. The old made in Japan Symetres FG and FH are also rock solid.

I've always read online about the LTB's being tip heavy but I bought one anyway. My time with a 5'10' LTB has proved this false. I've had an older Shimano Symetre 2000 hung on it and it's well balanced.

St Croix Legend Elite 7’ MF $380.00 on sale Diawa Tatula 2500 $160 from EBay

Agree.

Falcon Jason Christie 6’8” MH Casting rod.$100 retail bought mine for $25. Throws cranks,jerkbaits and spinnerbaits. Made in USA

I have the 5’10 LTB,I love it. Hung a Daiwa BG 2000 on it and it’s incredibly balanced. Not tip heavy like many claim the LTB’s are. I bought it to use from my kayak for Smallies. It throws any lure in its range with ease and I highly recommend it. Tight Lines.

I use a 1300 for cat fishing on the Great Miami. The drag is awesome and it’s a real pleasure to fish with. The absence of AR is not a big issue.

Thanks.

6’8” MH Falcon Jason Christie. Found it in a Walmart clearance section. 25$

Does anyone know if it has a screw in handle?

Made by Diawa.

Same here. Although I can play pool using both hands.

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