the cart and the horse are both semantics.  

What we're improving is the result.  You have a result, and a target you'd rather have for that result.  The trick is knowing what to change to get there.  

38 minutes ago, bulldog1935 said:

the cart and the horse are both semantics.  

What we're improving is the result.  You have a result, and a target you'd rather have for that result.  The trick is knowing what to change to get there.  

Your last sentence nailed it.  I think the guy had a well matched set to begin with but performance really increased with the reel change.

23 hours ago, bulldog1935 said:

the cart and the horse are both semantics.  

What we're improving is the result.  You have a result, and a target you'd rather have for that result.  The trick is knowing what to change to get there.  

I have size 4000 spinning reels that have helped me catch several +40'' snook and +24'' bass. These spinning reels are light enough for bass fishing but strong enough for fish that can test a reels drag system. My rods are of good quality but I learned long ago to invest more in a reel. Never saw the need for a custom rod but I do own one since it was given to me as a gift.