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Cheaper to replace it then lose a bunch of lures.

Good luck Clayton

I use a mixture of name brands of crankbaits. There are always pretty good sales on all the major tackle dealer websites.Also checkout your local shops. I didn't like the ones from Temu or Ali what you see is not what you get IMO.

My number 1 is the Ned, followed by small lures and paddle tails

I have a few 2 pc rods from Kastking, they use a spigot ferrule system. Now called Power Transtion System on the newer models. Never had any issue with them. I don't know about other brands. If you have any questions feel free to message me.

You need to do what is best for you. If using a BC causes you pain then by all means go to spinning. It is what you feel comfortable with. There are certain situations where a spinning reel my not work as well as as baitcaster IMO. Just go out enjoy fishing with what works for you.

Jigs- Tripolymer 15# Chatterbaits-Straight Braid 40# Small Lipless Cranks-Tripolymer 15#-Spinning gear Cranks-Braid/FC Topwater- Flouro 15# I have both baitcasting and spinning setups depening on the size of the lures I am using.

Not a Bill Lowens rod. I am using a KK Speed Demon Pro rod labeled as a Carolina rod it is 7'6" F/MH. So what I am saying there are so many other brands of rods that you can use as a swim jig rod if you can't find that particular rod.

I have an unopened bottle, lucky me

Kastking Speed Demon Pro Mag Swim Bait Rod. This is an 8' rod MF/EH

I wish I could..... Some brands don't have the exact bait that you specifically want as to style, colors etc. For example some brands stick worms are better then another brand. We also need to keep the bait monkey fed.

I net when needed, must fish I handle with care for catch and release.

That is great news

Look at High Speed Oil from Boca Bearings also Spool Speed SF Lube from Spoolspeed.com What I have been using is ReelX oil. This stuff is really good. www.corrosionx.com

Take a look at the Kastking Kovert

Always bought new.

Was from the bank a UL rod and reel, fish or turtle got it.

The Kastking Hyperseal Boxes are very good. Come in black or orange,3600 and 3700 Amazon has them.

Also look at the new Bait Capsule by Kastking

I never seen a difference using scents.

This what I am using: bladed jig and Frog- Braid Topwater,Tubes,Paddletail,Shakey Head-FC Most of my spinning is Braid /FC leader

Here is video to make your own Rod Socks . There are numerous videos on YT. this just one https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=How+to+make+your+own+rod+socks&type=E211US105G0#id=1&vid=96c6ccfdf848e6402c4ac4f5e1b40f88&action=view

Good luck and a speedy recovery

Great information , I am new to this also, can anyone recommend any tutorials on tying the hair jig. I know there are many on YT, but looking for one with the beginner in mind. Thanks

All my rods and reels are Kastking. I have never had any issues with them.