ThaKing

I Recently Bought a Quantum Energy PT 760 (my 2nd non shimano baitcaster) Now im looking for a rod to throw on that baitcaster. Im trying to try a different style because all my equiptment is shimano, so since you guys talk alot about quantum, pflueger, daiwa...etc , i figured i'll give that a try. I also threw 12 lb Yo-Zuri Hybrid, I'll probably be using it for T-Rigs, C-Rigs, or Jigs Just throw some ideas, ill take anything but shimano since im trying something new.

7' MH Shimano Teramar (diamond wrapped) Shimano Trinidad 14

That reel is amazing for the price.

I've used the Lightning rod a few times and i would say its great for what your paying for. I also like the fact that its IM6 just like the shimano carbomax. That would be a nice upgrade from your sojourn.

I would rather stick to something else. I've used it on a baitcasting reel and i spent more time fixing my backlashes then fishing. I had to respool to mono because i had no other flouro on me. The best flouro that has worked for me was P-Line Flourocarbon, Halo, and Gamma (expensive though). I would just stay away from vanish.

Cant go wrong with the symetre

Glad to hear this from someone. I felt left out because everybody else has quantums, daiwas, pfluegers, etc.... Hearing you mention all your shimano tackle made my day I feel the same way as you. But i'd also like to say all other high end euiptment is great but im in love with shimano.

Well i went with the daiwa Zillion after all, he got it for me at $140.00 Yea this guy gets most brands not just daiwa its a huge huge huge variety mostly anything. Rods, reels, line, tackle, everything.. he works for the Maurice company. Thanks everybody for your honest opinion i really appreciate it.

Thanks for the offer but I'm good friends with the fishing vendor who stocks up our store and he can get me anything at warehouse price. The Viento comes up to be 120 so its not much im paying. Im also getting the Quantum Energy PT, im trying to try different brands because i've only used shimano and plfueger. Thanks alot though

Yea i would call shimano up first because BPS will have u call them anyways. But those werent refurbished right? I've never had a problem with any of my shimano reels, i would suggest you call them because they do a pretty good job replacing their items. Sucks that you dont live by them because it would of been free, im pretty sure their gonna charge you to replace it or fix it. Sucks to hear that especially for me that im a BIG SHIMANO FAN.

I was looking through a few of my fishing magazines and i came across the daiwa viento. I read about it but reading isnt the same as using it. So i just wondered if anyone here owns one or has tried it out. If i get a lot of positives i will purchase it. Thanks Again in advance

baitcaster for me

i also use 2 out and the rest in. I own like 7 shimano reels and they are all set up exactly the same. Shimano rocks

ReelMech, I am fishing off the bank when i overhead cast. When i fish off the boat i don thave a problem because sometimes i use mono or flouro, but i have sufix braid 20# and 30# on 2 of my curado 100s and 50# on my pflueger trion. The 20# is what i normally use and is causing this problem. This has occured while throwing out crankbaits, texas rigged senkos, and a 3/8 jig. Lost em all on the cast. Ill try your advice and ill let u guys know if it worked out.

what would the methods be? My friend has powerpro and i have sufix braid so i doubt its the braid, i do have my brake system pretty lose maybe thats it. I usually keep em pretty lose because i can get a farther cast. I just never knew this would interfere with braid.