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I did the same recently. I got two Steez A (old model) and couldn’t be happier.

Which size fits best?

Nice to start at the top. That’s a beautiful reel that will make your life easier. Good choice

What about 4oz of stuff on an A rig? Couple of coat hangers on there.

Tatula 150 or 200 all the way.

I got a killer deal on two Daiwa Steez A, older style. That's it I'm done now. They are pretty sick reels. Never tried one before, now I think they are my favorites.

Phenix Feather ML is really nice

I think you and I are the only two people on here who use this bait.

I used to crush bass and pike with a Rapala bait called the Sub Walk that is in this category. I haven't fished it in a few years though.

Not that specific one, but I mostly use Loomis IMX-Pro and GLX rods. Every one I use has been great so far.

Get a few Rapala Tiny 4 baits too. They have been the best producing flat for me and my crew. I vacillate between a Loomis JWR and MBR, slower rods don't mesh with my style very well. I tried a St Croix Rip N Chatter which was ok, but felt a little sloppy to me.

Go get it! Spring will be here soon.

Did you end up getting it? You like it?

The gold 3.5" Rebel broke back minnow has been one of the best minnow baits I have ever used. Tons of fish on it along with the 3.5" solid Rebel minnow in silver blue back. Fished as a jerk bait, top water, or just reeling it in, these guys catch a lot of fish. Pop-R, and Wee r, Deep Wee R, and my favorite the Rebel Humpback are all winners for me. Going back decades, they still produce.

I only fish jigs on braid to FC leader. i always have a jig tied on. It’s a great way to fish jigs. 30lb braid to 12-20lb FC. I recommend it!

Yup, sensitivity comes from your hand holding a sensitive rod.

I have a 3.5” gold original Rapala I found years ago. To date I have multiple 2.5lbers, a 3 and one 4+ lber on it. All I did was change out the rings and hooks.

This is exactly what a more sensitive rod excels at detecting. But you can keep saying this over and over again. A sensitive rod detects pressure and resistance changes more efficiently than a dead feeling rod.

Falcon used to makes great ones, but I think they discontinued them. I bought a bunch when they were on close out a couple of places. They used Gammy hooks too.

I use both an 843 and 844 mbr but in the GLX line. For your applications you want the 844. The 844 is also a killer swim jig and chatterbait rod.

I like the River2Sea D Walker on swim jigs It’s has a lot of roll along w the swimming tail

Owner Beast hook in the appropriate size. I also like the. Gamakatsu superline belly weighted ewg hooks. or an Owner Flashy Swimmer

I know two people who are casual fishermen who tried them, both had the reel seats break after a few uses. they seem to be made to look better than perform.

Great hooks. Same with the heavier version in all sizes

Consider a Tatula 150. I have 4 seasons of beating mine up and it’s as smooth and great casting as day one. It’s a good size with pretty good line capacity. I only use 40 or 50lb braid so it has plenty of space for me.