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I have and still use a 2000 something bps pro qualifier spinning reel(2000) size that has given me no problems. I also have 2 Bionic Blade spinning rods (2006) that are still going strong. More recently I have a Carbonlite 2.0 bait cast combo and I agree with everyone who said it’s pretty much a Lews in white color meaning no issues. I have a 1500 carbonlite spinning reel made by Daiwa I believe. I have a cranking stick the split grip model and finally a panfish elite rod that I like so much I’m looking to grab another one. All of my purchases with the exception of the pro qualifier were purchased during the spring classic sale or when they’re closing out their product line. I’ve had no issues with any of the rods or reels.

Update: I found out last night my son went ahead and ordered the med light for me and sent me a pre paid return label this morning. So I guess in the end I will be using the med light after all? @GetFishorDieTryin I appreciate the heads up on the reel, I bought it for $30.00 at Dicks a couple years ago and although I agree my first choice would be a Daiwa I’m going to use this reel until it pukes out. Thanks again to you guys for the information ??

Ok so bear with me as this could take a bit. First off thank you guys for the advice especially @bulldog1935 your knowledge is as varied as your tackle selections. I realize this is nowhere near as popular a brand as ?”Dobyns” as far as lower/ moderate priced rods so your guys input is helpful @newapti5@GetFishorDieTryin thank you guys. With that said my son has a window of opportunity to return this rod so I’m probably going to wind up keeping it. The rating is only a 1/16 difference and I do have a light powered rod I’m currently using for neds, I’ve also noticed the rod in question has a pretty “soft” action all the way to the backbone. With that said do you guys think a 1/10th oz Ned head with say a z-man 2-3/4” finesse plastic would be doable? My other option will be to see if my local tackle shop will “trade/swap” with me. Overall I’m really liking the look and feel of the rod especially when I asked him for a defy black rod which is a little cheaper. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds, I really appreciate any responses and enjoy reading them all. Lastly I’m planning on pairing the rod with a 13 fishing creed 2000 spinning reel with 8lb Daiwa J-braid x8.

Never used a Dobyns rod let alone the one you’re mentioning but I do own a TP1 the model before the X series and I enjoy it very much and highly recommend it. Also mine is paired with a Revo X winch and I love this combination.

I wouldn’t count Joe Burrow out, and not saying I could do the job but Sean McVay tried to give away the last 2 games in my opinion with some of his challenges and clock management. With that said I’m rooting for Matthew Stafford because I like him as a humble human being as well as a quarterback, but I certainly wouldn’t be upset if the Bengals win. Just hoping for one last good game this season ?

Wow that was one hell of a hit ? replay looks clean to me unlike the head shot Stafford took earlier.

This has been the best post season I can remember in a long time?

Ok so my son purchased a 13 fishing fate black rod in medium power, I’m thinking about exchanging it for a medium light power to be used for Ned rigs. Anyone else who has experience with the 2 rods? I’ve read through the Ned rig setups post and it seems pretty evenly split between med light and med rods. I’m currently using a x-fast light powered and I have a couple medium rods but I don’t have a med light. I feel like I know the answer but I’m afraid of the med light being too moderate in action which I’m not looking for.

I’m going to throw the Daiwa Tatula 100 in the suggestion box. It’s compact and has one of the best braking systems in my opinion. Another option would be to wait and see about the the Tatula 80. I do not own the Lews mentioned but own an Abu and a bps reel based on the Lews Lfs platform and find them both very compact and comfortable.

My wife informed me a wee bit ago that the news of Tom Brady’s retirement may be a wee bit premature ?. Seriously that’s crappy as it shifts the focus from tomorrow’s games which I’m definitely looking forward to ?

As my wife sits here sobbing (just kidding) my son has informed us of the news of Tom Brady retiring. As a lifelong Chicago Bears fan the only thing I need next is to hear Arron Rodgers is heading to the AFC division and my weekend will be complete?. All kidding aside it will be sad not seeing Tom Brady surgically pick apart opponents but as much as I respect and enjoy watching Arron Rodgers I seriously would be happy seeing him in the AFC.

Maybe you guys didn’t understand the title of the thread or maybe you guys didn’t read his post? No offense meant.

Go to you tube and search up my recommended combo, you should come across a gentleman goes by the handle “Family Budget Fisherman” he gives the combo a review. I haven’t finished watching this particular review but I have watched plenty of his reviews and I personally feel he’s quite honest with his likes and dislikes.

Did you ever try one of the recommendations? I’m interested to hear and see how it may have turned out. Also is that the PTC series rod?

I hope I didn’t mislead anyone, as I said I personally have no issues with the reel whatsoever. I purchased mine for around $40.00 and read a bunch of bad reviews but I’m happy enough with mine.

I forgot to mention I have a 13 fishing Creed LTE 2000 which received complaints about line getting under the spool but I had no issues with 8lb Daiwa j-braid last season.

First off I’m right there with you as far as being a budget angler. For under $80.00 Daiwa offers the Legalis LT reels I don’t own one yet but will this spring. I know it’s not an aluminum body but it feels good. I spent a lot of my time fishing my Piscifun Carbon X reels (2000 & 1000) this past season and love them enough that I just purchased another one in 1000 size, composite body but zero flex under load. I have 6 different brands of spinning reels and if I were to use only one brand/model it would be these. As far as the Lews reels if the price is what you’re comfortable paying and you’ve felt them in store and are happy I say go for it.

I know it’s a couple bucks over the limit but I’ve handled this combo in store and feel it could be what you’re looking for. It’s 7’-1” med power.

I only used and still do the Revo X winch gen4 ?. I purchased it because it was the only left handed 5 speed reel I could find in my price range. I read of people having the side plate pop off during use but I’ve never experienced that particular problem, could be a palming issue. I really enjoy the reel and would definitely recommend it at the $99.00 price point.

I’m going to respond the same way as I did to @Ravox with the beetle spin question. I’ll also agree with the above responses and as someone who enjoys ultralight fishing a ton @Deleted account hit it on the head as their are so many cool lures to try from the cheap but in my opinion highly recommended Creme lures available at your local Wal-Mart to really expensive Japanese imports which @bulldog1935 can show you. I picked up the Creme ultralight rattle trap 4 piece this past season and hit bluegill, crappie and bass on them. The first two pictures are the Creme lures I’m speaking of.

Any idea what hen it will be available in the states? I was thinking about picking up a Tatula 100 or a CT to save a couple bucks but man this one really looks good.

You can try to find Storm wild eye sculpin to match. I use the storm wild eye goby’s in 1/8 oz and the pond bass go crazy for them even though their aren’t any goby’s in the pond to the best of my knowledge.

I’m with MN Fisher the 1-1/2 size seems to work good. You can also try Blakemore Road Runners or Bass Pro Shop stump jumpers in 1/32-1/8 ounce sizes. They come with marabou, plastic body trailers or my personal favorite no trailer just the jig head itself. I have good luck with a 1/16 ounce chartreuse head, no trailer which I put a Berkeley gulp or gulp alive minnow in 1”-3” on. Catches bluegill, crappie and bass when it seems nothing else will.

? That Daiwa combo is absolutely beautiful. A Ferrari in fishing gear in my humble opinion.

I’m currently at 10 different brands soon to be 11, ranging from All Star to Wright & McGill. If I ever chose to pick one brand it would probably be Okuma for me as I feel they cover a wide variety in both actions and price points I’m comfortable paying. I will admit I’ve never tried, looked at but never pulled the trigger on higher end rods so my opinion might change then.