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@Ohioguy25 & @WRB I’m not trying to start trouble but what difference does it make with the .008 diameter. The Suffix website says the 10 pound braid is equivalent to 4pound monofilament diameter and the shallow spool 2500 Stradic is listed at 110 meters of 5 pound monofilament which is the equivalent of 120.297 yards at again 5pound monofilament which means the 4pound equivalent should be at least another 10 yards at least? Im not sure how you’re casting anything let alone a Ned rig that far or what kind of monster Bass you’re capable of catching that you’re spooling that reel.

I had owned the previous SLX and just recently purchased a Curado 151 MGL and truth be told I feel the SLX was a bit smaller probably due to the lack of external adjustment. I could be off base and truth be told I’m really regretting selling off the SLX. I’m interested in the current SLX MGL but it’s more a want definitely not a need? and until I feel it in hand I’m not pulling the trigger. My biggest hang up is the line capacity which is actually all in my head?

@Bandersnatch Where did you see the SLX 150 MGL? I just searched and nothing came up about this?

@ol'crickety I recently purchased a Daiwa B&G open box special that someone on this site pointed me to. There’s not a mark on either the box or the reel.

And because of my current financial situation this is why I’m not looking at getting into round reels? But in all seriousness I’m truly grateful for all of you guys that keep posts like this one active as I truly love seeing all of ?….this?

Count me in as a fan also. I love my fate black med light spinning rod paired with my creed lte spinning reel.

@PTasker15 I’m not sure if you’ve bought the KVD reel yet but Midway has them on sale for $114.95 currently.

@redmeansdistortion @bulldog1935

@PTasker15 Ok I’m going to start by admitting I’m a color match guy and for me the new Tatula CT or SLX paired with the maroon KVD rod would never happen ? With that said I don’t own a Fuego CT but do own a few different Tatulas including the previous generation Tatula CT (red accents vs blue) and as Cbump just pointed out the only major difference is the T-Wing. Search the Fuego on here and you’ll be hard pressed to find any negative comments about the reel. I also owned a bps carbonlite 2.0 which is a distant cousin of the Lews including the dual brake system and although I enjoyed the reel it’s no longer in my possession and I have zero intention’s on parting with any of my Daiwa’s.

Daiwa Fuego CT. The easiest braking system to use. I agree with Cbump get the 7 speed for maximum versatility. As a bonus it’s in your price range at Tackle Warehouse but I’m sure you’ll find it cheaper if you look around.

@gimruis Yes your brother is correct but the biggest problem is because we’ve been in drought mode for quite awhile the water isn’t getting down as far as it should which is causing our water table to be higher. My mother in laws sump pump was running so much I was worried it was going to burn out?

@slonezp One universal truth I’ve learned from my sister and confirmed by my wife is you can’t have odd numbers when dealing with women only even numbers.

I’m not sure what happened at those shelters but that’s a shame ☹️ We had a similar situation with a shelter dog who came from Kentucky and was supposed to be house trained…needless to say when he decided to relieve himself while pirouetting in front of my wife that sealed his return after 36 hours. It worked out in the end as our favorite rescue organization gave us Steve?

I’m going to say Okuma TCS A line. They offer a 7’ hvy mod fast or the 7’/3” hvy fast for your chatterbaits.

I have 3 of the Eagle Claw (Brent Chapman) Insight rods. First one bought at my local Wal Mart next 2 online and I will say if they’re available at the $50.00 price point they’re are well worth it imho. Although I have never used the Falcon rods @MyKeyBe is referring to, Falcon rods in general get more than their fair share of praise both on this site and in general on plenty of other websites.

@bp_fowler If you don’t mind my asking what is the price and power/length you’re looking for? For instance I paid around $40.00 for my Hank Parker casting rod and I feel it was more than fair. Conversely I paid $45.00 for my Carbon Fire on sale from at the time ? $65.00 and again I’m happy. Conversely I have a 13 fishing fate black spinning rod (7’-1” med light) which Tackle Warehouse has only 2 lengths available around the same price $60.00-$65.00 which I feel is a much nicer rod and if you look around might find more options.

Although I don’t own the spinning version only the casting I don’t see how there will be a huge difference in spinning vs casting models. I’ve eyeballed the carbon Fire spinning rod’s which I’m 99.99% are the same blank as the Hank Parker rods and they’re pretty nice for the asking price.

Although it’s not my favorite West Coast IPA it’s cold and good enough after a long work week ? @TOXIC & @GreenPig I’m not a huge whiskey drinker/aficionado but I had a shot of the blackberry bird dog whiskey and all I’m going to say is ooohhhh that was good. Now I’m going to have to find the peanut butter flavored one to mix with Kalua & Cream ?

@T-Billy That photo of the bullhead reminded me of my youth when we spent time in Minnesota with family and neighbors. Our one neighbor in particular used to cut the line hook and all until my dad offered to unhook the bullhead’s as he said they’re “devil fish” because of the grunting they do when they’re pulled from the water ?

@T-Billy I’m glad to hear no one was hurt

If you’re liking the LFS @$40.00 why don’t you just buy another one ?

I recently thought of selling a rod/reel combo this year and also found the shipping to be quite obnoxious for the cost of sale vs shipping and instead wound up selling them to a local shop that I’m fortunate enough to have relatively close by.

I know it’s not even close to being decent, after spooling and then working with 6lb monofilament to attach a barrel swivel I’m getting some kind of alcohol in me ?

I hit my local tackle shop the other day and managed to walk out only $30.00 lighter ?P.S The Daiwa B&G Wasn’t included ?