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Does anyone know what the gears are made of in the Steez A 100? Aluminum or brass? I couldn't tell from the link below. https://daiwa.us/products/steez-a-100

Yes, I do manually close the bail for the exact reason you describe. Never thought of anything like this, I give it a try, thx.

The Mepps #3 is awesome, I have been doing really well with the Blue fox Vibrax #4 this year, but the line twist has been crazy. I will give the Sampo size #1 a try and see if it helps.

I see, I'll pick up some of the Sampo size 1 ball bearing swivels and give them a try. Thx.

I use these the swivels below, not sure if they have a ball bearing. https://www.spro.com/products/power-swivel?srsltid=AfmBOop9YjYIp2fuFbzVEGXlqrrI5El1G1mul8iyDYsTLIXw8uNb410H

The swivel is about 3 inches from the inline spinner. Ill check out the scientific angler swivels, thanks.

I've been using the tiny spro swivels for when I throw a inline spinner, but I'm still getting a decent amount of line twist. What brand swivels do you use to reduce line twist?

Been very happy with the Cuda scissors,I get them at walmart for something around $5, sometimes even less.

Daiwa Laguna Spinning Reels 50% off, not sure how long this sale lasts. https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/daiwa-laguna-lt-spin-reel-21daiulgnlt1000spree/21daiulgnlt1000spree?sku=22781736&camp=CSE:DSG_2299943029666_pla_aud-475428188769:pla-2299943029666_163257698073_21251282861&segment=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21251282861&gbraid=0AAAAADv4bTbGZU9Y8NQZE4nlpv4qnDWBY&gclid=CjwKCAjwgO7RBhBKEiwAZNP85jqvT38zO87AQFJH5qpNs__OqsJKci5UlwnhV8v5_UK6fLK329PNqxoCG7AQAvD_BwE

IMO these 3 reels are great for all day cranking , (the Steez is 5:3:1) finding them new may prove difficult, but used ones occasionally pop up on the internet. Shimano Curado K 200/201 PG(5:0:1) Daiwa Catalina (4:9:1) Diawa Steez A Crazy Cranker

Anyone use these for cranking, I do not like anything with glass, I'm thinking about the 7'10 M Full Grip for small profile deep divers. If you have fished it,do you recommend it, or should I look elsewhere for a non glass cranking rod? https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Okuma_Guide_Select_Crankbait_Full_Grip_Casting_Rods/descpage-OGFGCB.html

Storm Arashi 10, it has the weight transfer set up giving it more distance on the cast.

I was a Suffix 832 diehard, but I've been very impressed with Berkley X9, I don't think I'm going back to 832.

If you can find them , the Storm Arashi 10 casts well and has a tight wobble that works well for coming through submerged brush.

Mine is supposed to be delivered tomorrow, I hope it doesn't arrive broken.