Speedy Turtle

So I've been using quantum smoke s3 pt and like the reel but it seems kinda noisy. When I give a cast, it makes a loud zinging noise that I can feel vibrate the reel a little bit. I'm assuming that's the brake potentially, but it is much louder than my Lew's or Daiwa reel so wasn't sure if that was weird

Haha fair enough. So what were you trying to say for the last sentence?

Sorry whats resy lol

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Quantum smoke s3 pt, daiwa tatula sv tw103, shimano curado dc, and lews tournament pro baitcasters

Need the opinions of very knowledgeable bass anglers. Many videos/website say 2 different things about how to set a baitcaster. One way they say to set it is to stop the spool from shaking back and forth and then adjust the brake on the left. The second way is adjusting the tension knob on the right so that the bait just starts falling at a certain tension and then adjusting the brake. Which way is the right way? I have been setting my baitcasters both ways for the last couple years and just wanted to clarify which way is technically right or if it really doesn't matter. Want to make sure I'm not accidentally damaging the reel or losing out on casting/control due to setting it wrong

Wondering what models people would suggest for a multi purpose spinning rod in both the champion and extreme rods? Looking to get one from each line of rods

Wouldn't that affect performance though since it's not directly across? Did you notice that with all your snipers and invokers? And how did you even notice that its misaligned? When you set the hook?

Like the guide train isn't exactly on the opposite side of the spine?

All ark rods 25% off starting April 28

If you don't use a leader though, does that really matter? Or if you don't use it when it's cold out?

I see there's a big sale at TW for ark rods at the end of this month and heard good things about them including on this forum. Anyone else wanting to chime in on these rods and their thoughts on them?

I was looking at the Daiwa JDM Ballistic FW LT Spinning Reel and was looking for some reviews on it since I can't seem to find too many. Are these better than the original Daiwa Ballistic LT and how do they compare to other high end spinning reels? Not sure if I want to spend the extra cash for the JDM version over the regular ballistic. On a side note, should I opt into a faster IPT for spinning reels since I would be mostly using it for finesse?

Alot of people use these rod brands, but aside from the Avid/Avid X and Dobyns Champion, why are these rods so popular? Most people suggest those three rods but not really any others. I hear the Tournmanet LTB is pretty tip heavy which is something I'm trying to avoid. Looking to find a quality rod brand where I have a good selection in the mid price range. Something below 250 for a selection