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You might want to try messaging “bulldog 1935”, he knows quite a bit about what you’re after and where to find the parts.

We need a drooling Emoji?

I agree with soflabasser on the two goals, but I think J Francho said it best. I know you’re referring to catching bass but when I target panfish it’s always with an ultralight spinning combo with bass as a welcome bonus catch but when targeting bass I enjoy bait casting combos a wee bit more. I say this because there are many people on this forum who enjoy catching bass, trout and I’ve seen pictures of crappie, on bfs gear ( bulldog1935) comes to mind. I have a bfs spool but never spooled it with line and after reading all the advice on here never did get around to purchasing a bfs appropriate rod.

I forgot to mention in my original post, I didn’t use line conditioner when spooling reels or at all for that matter, I think I’ll pick up a bottle of KVD conditioner based on the many recommendations on this site.

I like it enough that I bought the super size spool? I use it for pretty much everything but my frog setup.

Very good review?? And really enjoyed the video.

Didn’t know they bought Plano?. I’ve gone by their factory and outlet store here in Illinois but can’t find a spot to park my work truck to go inside☹️

Mitchell is also owned by Pure Fishing.

I know these reels don’t receive a lot of love but check out the Piscifun Carbon X. I have two and I’m very pleased with mine. I’m also very fond of anything Daiwa and I’m planning on grabbing a Legalis LT. Bulldog 1935 highly recommends “Tica” which are available online, they have one called “Galant spin X” in 2000 size that is within your budget. I should add you should stay away from Piscifuns lower end reels, I have one (bait cast) and although it was cheap definitely not built to last.

You say tomato…….. I think you know the rest?

Congratulations on your promotion and to your son for catching that beautiful fish.??

Wondering if anyone knows if they’re still making the Revo X winch? I really enjoy mine and was hoping to add a second.

Congratulations ?? Looking forward to seeing your next personal best .

Congratulations on your win??

Although I hold mine the same as @northern basser, I’m going to have to try your way next time I get out. Although I’m not sure how it will work with my 1000 size reels.

Went out for a few hours late morning today, rough go of it but managed a handful of fish. 1 nice crappie, no pic sorry. Caught these guys on a 1/32 oz boot tail.

Went out today from 9:30-1:00 today, it was tough. Water was stirred up (think pea soup color) from yesterday’s storms. Tried a spinnerbait, square bill and a tube skunked. Thankfully I was close to home and went and grabbed 2 ultralights, tried Berkeley gulp alive minnows and maggots plus crappie nibbles and nothing, bluegills were more interested in my float and bobber stop strings. Heard serious commotion about 50 yards from where I was fishing walked over and saw 2-3 inch bluegill on a rock pile. Threw this boot tail out and thankfully caught a few most not worthy of a picture but a nice crappie, bluegill and this bass. Didn’t get a pic of the crappie.

As an owner of Kast King’s Royal Legend 2, Piscifun’s Spark and their Saex Elite bait cast reels the Carbon X is more in line build wise with the Saex Elite than the Spark.

As far as your ultralight spinning I would go with a Piscifun Carbon X 500.I have a 1000& 2000 size and they are really nice. I believe they’re making the 500 size in some of the others in the lineup also. As far as line I’m in agreement with MN Fisher, or try Kast king mono I’ve got 4lb mono on 2 of my ultralights (one of which is the Carbon X 1000) 500 was not available and is marketed as a ice fishing reel and am enjoying it, it reminds me quite a bit like Trilene XL. Lastly I’m really enjoying my BPS panfish elite rod, a bit higher than you’re looking to spend but if you can catch one on sale they’re nice imho. Good luck.

I’m not sure if these are still available ? The guide gear one was the most recent, it’s been a couple years and I believe I found it on sportsman’s warehouse. It allows me to carry five rods with reels attached up to 7’-6” long with the caveat being there’s no hard protection but they have individual slots so no banging into each other and the Sherpa lining isn’t quite as nice as the 3 combo holder from ready rig. Good luck and hope this helps.

I bought a first gen Tatula Type R for $99.00 last year new in the box. Also as far as budget reels I’ve got a Daiwa CA80 I paid $65.00 pre tax with free shipping off Amazon, I have no experience with the Caius B but I do love my SLX. I’m seriously thinking about upgrading 1 maybe 2 reels to Fuego CT’s for next season.

Although I never bought /used one I’ve long admired the same platform myself. I just started getting back into fishing when the Daiwa Sol came out. I’ll agree with skunkmaster-k those reels look amazing.

Are those Daiwa sol’s?

Check out the Shimano lineup. Although I only use a SLX it’s a very comfortable/compact frame with good line capacity. My Tatula 100 is also compact compared to my Tatula CT. And I own a Abu Garcia Revo X that is also compact as is the whole Revo lineup. Good luck in your search.

Congratulations ?? She’s a beast??