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I had a rod in the back of a truck with the rod tip forward once. After I hard, unexpected brake, the rod flew forward and broke the tip off. I now put them butt forward.

Because I'm fishing for 60 pound bass??? No, I've never used braid that heavy.

I'd say it's a cost savings and the felt it's not really needed. I was shocked several years ago when I discovered decent quality reels now coming without them. It was a little odd to me at first, but I've gotten used to it now.

I need to update some equipment from my old Ambassador reels that I haven't had out in years. I've read good reviews on both the Revo5 SX and Tatula SV. I'm curious opinions on them. I'm just looking for something for all around use and hopefully a bit more backlash resistant than my old reels.

Rabble Rouser, that's it! We had a shallower diving version as well, but it got lost hung in a tree somewhere in the past

Can anyone ID these for me? I know the two wooden ones are old, but can't find any markings on them. I believe my father purchased the plastic on sometime in the early 80's.