DomQ

I just wrestled a 9.8lb pike with the med mod rod on Friday and it held up 20x better then I thought, wasn't planning on catching a pike haha bent out all the trebles on my crank

Not really working with a tight budget, just curious to see if there is really that much difference, and you did a good job at clarify that for me!

Looking to get a swim bait rod to pair up with my quantum iron casting reel, won't be throwing anything past 4oz, been very interested in the bass x and mojo rods, same specs other then graphite blanks, about a 40 dollar difference here in Canada, would like some help between the two or anymore suggestions please and thank you!

Never once read that someone recommended an Okuma reel or rod over anything else before. Should have clarified that a bit better.

So I've been watching Scott Martin on the tube lately and he's a big Okuma believer, why is it that I haven't heard of and read one thing about anything Okuma here on B.R?

Fortunately for you I currently have both! Ill start off by saying that both reels are awesome reels! Ill make this as simple as possible by listing only pros of each reel because I can't really find any negatives, only then the low 12lb drag on curado. Curado I - no play in handle means its very smooth - more features for breaking system Smoke HD - 25LB of drag is unreal and smooth - palms so nice - casts double the distance as Curado I and Citica I - feels strong when cranking handle Those are my main points, it is all opinionated so take it how you will. The Curado is cheaper atm because T.W has it on sale, but if you really want a reel that can pull your boat for you and don't mind spending a little more, get the smoke. You will not be disappointed. Shoot me a DM if you want more info on the two and more of what I think buddy.

Wouldn't waste 30 bucks on a much older reel like that.

I've heard awesome things about the KVD, plus some of the pros have been using them from what I've seen

you and me both

okay so when should you throw a t rig over a jig or a carolina rig

I have 3 quantum energy pt's, 2 team kvds, iron 300 pt and the original smoke. The energy reels out cast my curado and citica 200i's, my tatula HD, and my bb1 pro by close to 10 yards. They have more drag then any of my other reels and at such smoother then the tatula and bb1 pro. They are of par with the curado and citica, if not then a fraction behind. The smoke is one MEAN reel, it will rip out a tree from the roots. I don't care what anyone else says, quantum can make a pretty darn good reel if you ask me. DM me if you want more info. I've taken all my reels apart so I'd say I know my quantum's pretty well

Thanks! It looks like the perfect rod. Ill have to check it out

Looking for a Swim bait rod to throw up to 2.5 oz lures. Right now I'm using an *** black rated for up to 2oz but a buddy of mine is willing to sell his skeet Alabama rig rod that's up to 3oz for 100 canadian. Anyone familiar with these rods and is that a good deal?

I was so tempted to get 3 reels from Simmons but I looked at the reviews and they were very sketchy. Would you recommend giving them a shot? Was that the only purchase from them that you made? What are some sellers you use buddy? Pm me?

Awesome, thanks buddy!

Whered you get the blades from

Wow didn't expect so many replys! Thanks guys, I'm going to look up some of the products and sites listed above and go from there. Now when you guys grease the gears and the drag washers, how much is enough and what's to much? I lightly coat the teeth on the gears but try not to where it cakes up on the pinion.

I do my own servicing on my bait casters, and currently using shimanos reel oil and just some basic grease that I have around the house from my mechanic days. My buddies have asked me to work on all of their reels so I just wanted to know what everyone was using to service their reels.