EllisJuan

How does it compare to their other high-end stuff...Metanium, Conquest, etc? Mine is on the way...it's a HG Lefty. I kind of wish it was a DC reel.

I have been happy with G Loomis's warranty. I had one with a manufacturing defect and it was quickly replaced. I had two NRXs replaced on two different occasions after accidental damage for $125 including shipping both ways. I find comfort knowing if I spaz and stick a $500 rod in the ceiling fan or slam it in a vehicle door I am only out $125.

Thanks man. I think so.

10lb Power Pro V2 in Marine Blue for me. https://imgur.com/pd3vnAk

I have this setup (but with 10lb braid), can confirm awesomeness. ?

Doing some re-pairing of rods/reels...

If I am looking for a high end rod I am expecting to spend $400+.

If I bought a Porsche I would put track miles on it, it would get scratches, and I would not cry about it. Like these reels, they are purpose built tools designed to be used. I definitely would not be one of those guys at the track with the front end covered in blue painters tape... BTW, the reels all still look mint except for a few scratches on the Conquest 101. That reel will never be sold.

lol...I knew it was coming. I also don't use head covers on my golf clubs. ?

Yeah. I have the neoprene TW covers. They are really nice for the money. I stopped using them because my stuff is usually just laying on the carpeted deck of my boat. If I had them on this trip, I may have used them.

I have reel covers for all of them. They are a pain. This is not a common occurrence, but I bought them to use and have accepted they wont stay mint. The only one that made me cringe a bit was the Antares...this was the first time it was ever fished...lol.

Haha! I was a with a buddy that lives on a private lake that is electric only...although I am pretty sure I have more money in the rod locker of my Tracker than the value of the boat, but she works for me. ?

Call a few Megabass dealers. You should be able to get a Addermine for ~$320.

Tools bouncing around the bottom of an old aluminum boat...

Managed to snag another Studio Composite handle on Ebay from Japan. These are the nicest handles I have ever seen or used and have become very hard to find.