mrpao

Nice. Would love some feedback on the different models once you get some time on them.

Love the vintage reels.

If you are throwing mainly 1/2 oz and up to 3/4 oz, I would go with the 844c. 3/4 oz will stress the 843c in any cover.

After I spool my spinning reels, I drag my line out in my yard and reel it in with no resistance three times. That usually gets rid of most of my line twist. I will usually do this to my line every few trips depending on the line type and how much I use a certain reel. Braid can usually go longer without having to unkink the line. Fluorocarbon is the worst at line twist.

Why not multiple reels to match with multiple rods? Why limit yourself?

I would love fishing there, especially since I've been keeping fish since a young boy. I would have aquariums full of exotics.

That's some really good advice there.

That's a beautiful fish. Would look great in an aquarium.

You guys are lucky. Most of our stockers are only 10" to 12". I caught a 17" the other day which is a good one around here. I do enjoy chasing trout though.

I use the 6'11" PA last year and it performed well. I have it paired with stella C2500S and 15# braid. I mainly throw 5" senkos under docks with it. The tip is fairly stiff giving good hook sets on a 4/0 or 5/0 EWG hook. It has enough backbone where you can muscle the fish out from under a dock if needed. All in all, I feel that it's a pretty decent Senko rod.

If just one reel, then it would be the 2020 metanium. Smooth, cast well, feels solid and light enough to go on most rods. I think it has the best of all properties. I do wish it came in a 5 gear ratio though.

Those are some dark fish.

Thats a white perch. They're pretty plentiful in most bodies of water.

Its depends on where you live. In the South, we don't have to winterize. We use our boats year round.

I'm the same way. Most reels are either 5's or 7's. 5's for all my crankbaits, spinnerbaits and chatterbaits. 7's for worms/jigs, topwaters and jerkbaits.

I have been using the speed clips on most of my hard baits- crankbaits, jerkbaits and topwater. Makes it quick and easy to change out lures. I haven't used it on anything that big though.

I would recommend the Daiwa BG series or Emcast. The BG is aluminum and built like a tank. The Emcast has the baitrunner function for fishing live bait. Both are around $100 or less. Shimano Nasci is another decent reel.

Sometimes it takes the fish alittle bit to acclimate. Usually several hours or the next day would be best. Gives them time to get hungry too.

The scorpion is a JDM only reel while the curado is a USDM reel. The scorpion has always been alittle nicer than the curados.

The 2020 metanium would be the perfect match for the rod. I had the 2020 metanium on my conquest 844c, and it felt great.

I was wondering the same thing. Maybe get rid of my Conquest 844 and 843 to get the Xbites and Dark sleeper. Has anybody actually held the P5 in hand? How comfortable is the new handle design. I know everyone holds their rods differently but in general some designs are more comfortable than others.

I see most of your links are from Amazon. Amazon is a terrible place to get a good description on items. Use the link to Japan tackle because it list the models and you can compare the specs. Japan tackle is a good place to get info like handle lengths and spool sizes.

I mainly use my spinning jerkbait combos for smaller jerkbaits. Exist 2000 on a expride 6'10" med light with 10 lbs J-braid, 8 lbs leader. Stradic CI4+ 1000 on cumara 6'8" med with 8 lb nanofil, 8 lbs leader. You may want a bigger reel and longer rod, if you want more distance. Also a vision 110 would require a more heavy action rod than what I use.

That's why it's call tackle porn

I can say I'm not a fan of the skinny cutter. There is no weight transfer system in them and they tumble through the air. Resulting in tangles with the line often. The regular cutter 110 and 90 size i like. They have a wider side to side darting action than some other baits. The action is similar to a x-rap but alittle wider to the side on the jerks. Plus the 110 size seems to get down a little deeper than similar jerkbaits. I threw them last year with decent results.