Soildtrunks

Just to follow up. Got it back out tonight just to test out the palming theory. That solved my issues. Also hooked this fish as an added bonus too

So how do you fix the spring? Is it something that must be replaced?

Not sure im following. It clicks when I purposely adjust it from one setting to the next. But when casting and retrieving , I don’t notice it clicking.

I’ve been a Shimano guy for some time. I’ve heard great things about the Tatulas, and have really just never given them an opportunity. I got a steal on a Daiwa Tatula CT 100, and couldn’t pass it up. Strung it up, slapped it on a Dobyns Fury, and took it out this afternoon. Got it dial it quicker than I was think I would, and was really enjoying it. Until my first backlash. Pulled out the nest, and proceeded to cast again. Second cast afterwards, another backlash, while pulling this one out; I noticed the brake dial had moved on me. Was set at 8, and was currently sitting on 4. So I set it back to 8, and enjoyed backlash free fishing for approximately 5 minutes. Then, backlash! Pulled it out, and brake dial was sitting on 3. WTH!?! Walked to the truck, and decided to tighten the screw in the middle of the dial. My thought was maybe it was loose from the factory. There wasn’t much to tighten. The little I snugged it seemed to help, but did not fix the problem. So I snugged it a bit more. Seemed to help, but the dial was still slipping on me. Did I get a defective reel? It’s brand new. Am I moving the dial with my finger and not realizing it? Anyone ever have this issue before with these reels? I’ve search online, and can’t seem to find anything that resembles this problem. the reel is about to be returned if I can’t fix it. Which is a shame, cause other than that it’s been a joy to throw!

It looks more like the jitterstick, but it appears to me to be a knock off

What is this lure, what’s a reasonable price used, and is it any good?

Just to follow up... I found a Daiwa BG 2500 at a local bait shop. So I went with that and the Shimano SLX spinning rod. Can’t wait to get to try them out. Thanks for the advice!

I’m fairly new to bass fishing. I’m debating between to different spinning reels, and two separate rods. And was just looking for everyone’s opinions on what would be a good investment to start out for under $200. Reels... Shimano Sahara 4000 for $90 vs. Penn Battle 2 4000 for $60 Rods... Shimano SLX for $100 Ugly Stik GX2 for $40 might note, my buddy is telling me to get a Berkley. The reviews I read the Berkeley’s are not quite as good thanks in in advance for the input!