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Got the email that it was a pricing error and that my card would be refunded this morning.

Not sure if it was spell check or not, I'm a CPA and in the middle of tax season...non-resident state tax filings are just so much fun.

I use non-residue electrical tape, or a loop the the reel foot if I'm not just removing the spool.

TWS = T Wing System TW = T Wing When I see the acronyms, I think they're almost interchangeable, except one is a specific component (the T Wing) of the entire mechanism (T Wing System).

I'm sure that's a pricing mistake, but I went ahead and tried to order it. It'll probably get cancelled.

Yep, works on all items too if I recall.

Ah, if that's the case, Tackle Trap has them for $135 after 10% off.

New or old version?

Budget?

Just a quick suggestion, it wasn't that intuitive to find the products. The top bar menu should have it there, instead of having to click on shopping cart. Otherwise, it does look more modern and clean.

No, normal drag tension

So I have a SV105P that I'm going to use as my guinea pig for a full tear down. The most I've torn down a reel to is to clean and grease gears, oil bearings, and change out a line guide bushing to bearing. I want to do a full tear down, cleaning and re-lubrication on the SV105P. It also just so happens that I get a little backplay on the reel handle, enough that it's noticeable and annoying. Should I just try and clean the clutch roller and collar? (part 83/84) https://www.daiwa.com/us/service/manuals/image/baitcasting/SV105P-105HS.pdf Is there any other part I should consider looking at to get rid of the backplay?

If the weather is perfect and I'm not too busy at work, I just tell my boss I'm taking PTO. My boss and peers know I get my work done, so I've never had an issue.

Never handled one, but Amazon has the 7'3 MH for $148. https://smile.amazon.com/Daiwa-Evergreen-Combat-Stick-RCSC-73MH/dp/B07R8G7M2Y/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=evergreen+combat&qid=1582601830&sr=8-1

Won't know until you try it. For me, spinning reels/rod combos have more leeway in balancing because I can grip the spinning reel foot many different ways.

The only one I had an issue with was on a Tatula CT Type-R, but I fished it hard for frogging for the season and they became "geary". Daiwa replaced the gears for free after I sent in the form. I probably could have done a better job maintaining them if I regreased them mid-season. I had no other issues with the Tatula 103, or Zillions 1016's for all my other presentations.

I had multiple Tatula's in the CT body, which include the Zillion 1016, and SV103 TW, but I just didn't love the form factor. Both the Zillion and Tatula SV TW's were great casters, I think the only advantage of the Zillion was the spool interchangeability with other spools, but I don't think that justifies the price difference of ~$50. I now have several Alphas SV105's, but spool capacity is definitely a concern if I go with anything over 12lb fluoro/mono so most of them have braid. If you don't plan to bomb cast, then the Alphas CT SV might be ok for you. I love the form factor of the Alphas though. I would go the 2020 Tatula SV TW, based on a better form factor than the CT's body, and because it will give you some flexibility if you decide to spool something heavier on it, and it's priced the lowest.

They're a divisive fish, and you'll get people who love then, hate them, or are indifferent for various reasons. I'm between loving them and being indifferent. My favorite technique is definitely top water, specifically frogs and toads. I'll keep one if it's in a certain slot (4-6lb range) for the grill, otherwise I let them go rather than dispatch them.

When are you going to come to DC and fish for northern snakeheads with me! I use 40lb braid for the slop they live in with some of my "finesse" spinning gear presentations.

Check out this video from Tackle Advisors: Based on that video, I got some #4 & #6 needle points from wlureshop on Ebay.

What are you fishing on the MH rod? For me, that would dictate what lb braid I would put on the BG3000.

I use one of the flat heads in the pouch set.

Amazon Deals of the Day has Wera tools for up to 55% off. https://www.amazon.com/deal/4e77b027&showVariations=true?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=8a4dba30-0be8-407f-8439-05294973fe93&pf_rd_r=VP3VQM7ZD7D7FNRGYRNF Not 100% fishing related, but if you mod or maintain reels, there might be something you want here.

Probably best to stick to MegaBass if you have a certain level of comfort with them already.

Countryboy, the Zillion SV TW spool won't fit into the Tatula SV TW. Oops, saw the link was the Zillion SV TW inductor. I don't have a Tatula SV TW anymore, so I can't compared the inductors. Thanks for the offer too, but I don't think there's much you can do other than maybe to make sure the factory bearings are flushed and add thinner oil to it, but it's already a really good caster out of the box IMO. Yep, I've tried it and while it fits the Alphas, it's still just a little wild compared to my other Alphas with the SV105 inductor.