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Sorry misread the thread title 🤭 The one thing I will add is I handled both last spring side by side and didn’t mount them to any rods but as pointed out the Vanford which I believe the Miravel body is based on material wise has a different bend in the stem area to account for flex. Just food for thought.

I’ve been eyeballing this rod since last spring and finally pulled the trigger last week. The reel was purchased last spring with the intention of going onto this rod. Sorry the photos aren’t the greatest quality.

@Junger

@12poundbass I feel for you my man 😩

Sorry @TnRiver46 He actually agreed with the referees on a no call penalty against Mike Evan’s in the end zone for pass interference.

Stephon Diggs is a prima dona who refuses to put his body on the line when it counts imho.

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I think that was the first time I’ve agreed with Chris Collinsworth all season 😆

@TnRiver46 rightfully so imho.

Cracked one open for the kickoff😃

@A-Jay 🤣😂😆

Ford Field will be rocking. You can almost feel the energy through the tv, Baker has his work cut out for him today.

@Jmurphy87 The monkey appreciates your contribution 😉

@T-Billy

@PhishLI This is the monkey speaking…..JUST DO IT 😆

@detroit1 Although I’m a Bears fan through and through I can and do appreciate the way the Lions have turned things around. It’s my belief and I could be wrong but watching them on 🤔I’m having a senior moment here 😆the show “hard knocks” I feel Dan Campbell has a lot to do with it and my wife and I became huge fans of his. I’m rooting for them to make the NFC North proud going forward.

I was at the show on Sunday last year and I can honestly say underwhelming is an understatement. If there were more than a half dozen booths selling new fishing gear(lures) I’d be hard pressed to remember them. The only big name and most well rounded booth selling a good selection of everything was Anglers Outlet which is where I got this years information from.

@MN Fisher I sure hope you treat us all to your impressions/review when you do use that reel.😬

Me I’m personally happy as I have a strong dislike for Mike McCarthy and Jerry Jones alike. I also find it a bit disappointing to keep hearing at least on my sports shows that Dak Prescott is going to be the highest paid quarterback/player next season as I just don’t think he has “it”. Also although I’m a Bears fan I’m really impressed with Jordan Love and Matt LaFleur and feel they truly earned the opportunity to be in the position they are in.

I will add that @MN Fisher hit this on the head. I purchased mine for around $65.00 shipped a few seasons ago and it’s one of my absolute favorite reels I own. If you’re patient and have the time to search you can find some great deals.

@krshome I’ll throw my .02 in the ring. For $40-$60 dollars you’ll be hard pressed to find something you will like imho, I purchased a Kast King Royal Legend 2 and although I’m comfortable yet by no means an expert with baitcasters I found the reel wouldn’t hold the appropriate settings which makes it a pain in the butt and no fun to use it n the long run. Although I have zero experience with the Abu Max series they are highly recommended here and elsewhere so I would personally go that route. With that said the Piscifun Alloy M offers an aluminum frame for a little over your price point around $70.00 but you can generally find some deals on Amazon and even the official Piscifun site. Although I have zero experience with the Alloy M I have 3 of their spinning reels and really find they’re built above their price point. Also I’m drawing a blank on which member here it is but there is a good review of both the Piscifun Carbon XCS and Alloy M on this site. Best of luck and keep us posted.

@detroit1 That’s awesome you kept the monkey at bay. My favorite local shop “Anglers Outlet” out of Tinley Park Illinois was up there this year and was how I heard about the Tinley Park show.

@LCG I’m in the same situation and just took the advice of @TLHSS and wow there are some cool and creative ways to display them on the site. This is my favorite so far.

@J._Bricker I’m out of reactions for the day but man I couldn’t have said it better😉

My son’s friends came by and they’re watching downstairs on sling tv and another friend set up my wife and I upstairs 😃