DomQ

I was just there yesterday for work. Hopefully you can get the issue resolved! Let me know if you need help!

Where are you located? I'm in lindsay and have a fair bit of experience with servicing if you'd like a second set of eyes on her.

Zodias, no question. Better blank then both in my opinion.

Loved my smoke s3. I did have to lightly oil the brakes every so often. But it’s good to check over any reel every now and again

Just an FYI. From what I’ve gathered on the new HMG rods, it used the same powerlux 100 blank that Abu used for their Veritas rod uses. The shops I go to for my fishing gear sell the veritas cheaper then the HMG rods so it’s a no brainer for me.

Shimano curators 6’10 ML it’s a super fun rod, I recommend it 100%

Totally the bfs spool, it doesn't work with the 70 mgl side plate though because the bfs I magnetic, the 70mgl is not. But if you've got the spool in the reel and its casting fine, you probably have the side plate as well.

I'd recommend the slx or intenza rods, they are awesome for the money.

Scorpion MGL and curado E.

I loved my ci4+ reels, wish I never sold them, my buddy just got tye mgl this past winter, just a fun little light reel man

Out of curiosity, which bearings on the Curado G need upgrading? I've got a brand new one, still in bubble wrap, and was planning on doing a few little upgrades to it.

I like braid for big baits, just a confidence thing I guess.

I've heard 8-10 lb for braid and 4-6 for fluoro

Pressure man pressure. All my spots... ruined. Excuse me, I need a minute to cry.

Just gotta give it a good cleaning. Soak the bearings, remove old grease with fresh grease. Test all the bearings before and after you oil them.