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80% bait caster. I carry about 8 baitcasters in the boat and 2 spinning rods so the math works.

Medium action is great for small crankbaits depending on the tip.

Reviving a thread from 2011? Ok, I like the gloomis CBR 843. I like a medium action for small crankbaits that still have the parabolic bend. Very sensitive as well.

Did you consider the curado 200i and more money for a rod? They are a great deal for the money and will leave you money for more rod. If not I have heard nothing but great things about both reels you suggest.

Early on vision 110 then square bills as they move up. Always have a jig or shakey head tied on and then love the buzzbaits in the summer.

Sounds like they are authentic. I have dozens and they have the same characteristics. Some Have split rings others don't and the paint will wear pretty quick. My favorite baits that I have a lot of confidence in.

I have an IMX spinning rod and love it. Very sensitive and well balanced.

Haha. I have 4 pair of Costa, so I can't disagree. Copper/Amber is best all around and if I could only have one pair I would go silver mirrored, which has the copper base.

I have several MH and got a medium for squarebills and small cranks. I am really happy with the medium and prefer it over the MH. I think each brand differs though.

I switched to mono for spinner baits. Rippin 15. kVd uses mono for spinnerbaits. He is pretty good!

Unlimited budget this is the one I like. This is the one I currently use. Love the short 6'3" medium for vision 110s http://www.gloomis.com/content/g-loomis/us/en/home/conventional/rods1/bass/bass/JERKBAIT_SERIES.html

I ended up purchasing the G loomis cbr843 crankbaits series. It is on sale at TW and I am partial to loomis as I have always been happy with thei4 stuff and really wanted a medium action rod. Great day fishing today and can't wait to try it out.

i love my Costas- I have blue mirror, green mirror, silver mirror, and copper. If I was only buying one pair I would go silver or copper.

Yes they are awesome. I have quite a collection of them. When I fish in MN and pike are around I use the rick clunns. Otherwise, GP pro blue 110 is my favorite.

Strike King Red Eye Shad in the half ounce.