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This.

I looked into BFS just because I'm a gear junky. For me though, I'll just stick to spinning for anything I can't cast on my baitcasting gear. I have enough money pit hobbies as it is.

I've been using a Daiwa Tatula 610 M/XF. I like it a lot. I did pick up a 7' ML/F Avid-X that I'm excited to try.

From your list I'd go with the E6X

Holy cow dude, don't EVER get into reloading ?

You can also buy aftermarket clip ons. I've gone that route in the past myself.

My prescription glasses I have now are transition lenses. I'll never get them again. Mine are the 2.0 version that's supposed to change quicker and they're still very slow. They're even slower when it's cold. When I get new glasses this year I'll get regular lenses and a pair of prescription polarized sunglasses.

FPNI

I really need to try these....

It sounds like you just did

This. I figure with what I spend on rods 6-7 bucks on a rod sock is cheap insurance.

Off the top of my head: 4", 6" & 8" Tournament worms Roboworms A lot of the Z-Man stuff Poc'it Phenoms Senkos & Dingers Trick Worms

I have an old GL2 PR844c. It's a fantastic crankbait/topwater rod.

I think I still have a gen 1 Revo in use. Other than that one my other 15 or so combos are either Shimano or Daiwa. I mostly lean Shimano for baitcasters and Daiwa for spinning. JMHO.

That does worry me. But not enough to step foot into a F&S/Dicks.

Same here. If Sportsman's Warehouse doesn't have what I need I just order it.

Everything ok there man? You've really been chewing on the new guys lately.

Even though you've never been careless or reckless, never underestimate the other guy...

Another Booyah fan here. I am going to try some of those scum frogs though.

No gators here in Oregon. But we have lots of rattlesnakes ?

How many bags can you actually stuff into those boxes?

Motor oil is probably my favorite color after black.

I got a SLX MGL 70 XG today. Just tried casting a weightless Senko out in the yard so far. It bombs them pretty good. I really love the size of it.

I've gone a little overboard on the M & ML spinning rods. I really enjoy fishing them though. E6X 842s SJR Tatula 6' 10" M/XF Avid-X 7' ML/F Sierra 692s

Here's my only experience with Kistler. A few weeks ago I ordered a 2020 KLX on clearance for $219. I immediately wished I had went with the Helium. I sent an email right after ordering asking them if I needed to call in to authorize the additional cost. I woke up the next morning to a reply telling me they would upgrade me at no charge and the rod was shipping the same day. I can't complain about any of this. A 2020 TFO blank Helium for $219 was a steal in my eyes.