FrankN209

I do a little of both. But mostly swim it.

Caught a couple this morning using a dark sleeper.

I adjusted mine all the time. Never bothered anything.

I just figured this out the last time i had my Antares apart. Cal's grease works great.

Shimano Tranx A 200. For 199.99..

Last year I had a gallstone attack, which also triggered a acute pancreatitis. The pain medication wasn't helping. Norcos and ibuprofen. I was up for almost 3 days pacing around the house in such pain. Couldn't eat, drink water, everything would cause serious stomach pain. I tried some thc that my sister was using, medical of course. Stopped the pain and nausea almost instantly. I was able to eat and drink water again. I went on to using cbd in a vape until I had my surgery recently to have my gallbladder removed.

That's my decision also. I want to start throwing big swimbaits. I might go with the Tranx 200.

I have one mounted on a Zodias rod. It's very smooth and no complaints.

The BB1 gets a lot of great reviews from what I've seen.

straight braid for everything, except trout.

Just seen on Tackle Warehouse that the Lew's Tournament MB is on sale for 79.99 from 139.99.

Just add some oil to it.

I've been looking for one myself, this just might be the one for me. Thanks.

Antares MD DC

there are plenty of youtube videos on disassembling reels. start with that. it's good that every serious fisherman know how to fix their own reels. well, that's my opinion. this video is in russian, but it will show you how to take apart your reel. Tatula Type R

Yeah, i checked like 8 places online, none of them give the diameter of this braid.

I asked about their shorter Helium rods. And I got this.

The Lord be with your son and family. Prayers sent.

TW only has one rod that fits your exact criteria. 7'3" Medium Fast.

Do you have a budget?

That's what i want to know also.

Exactly...

I thought that also, their rods are stiff for the rating..

Like above, Wiha or Wera, make great tools for this.

I received my 8lb today. Didn't care for it. First the packaging. No place to mount the spool, because the center hole is about 3". I know that I could lay it on the ground, but still. For me, the knot strength isn't the best. I tried the knot that I always use, Uni and it broke easily. Tried the Trilene knot, still broke easily. I know, a lot of you will ask if I used the Palomar knot. Which I didn't... May be different for others. Just my experience.