OK this is the deal... I am sure that you don't have to have big expensive rods and reels to be a good angler... but I tell you what... I just spooled up my MG50 with 12lb hybrid and slapped it on my brand new IMX rod and took it outside and did a bit of practice pitching with it... all I can say is WOW.. the setup is light light LIGHT.. and smoooooth... I am not the best at pitching but I was putting my bait where I wanted it.. maybe not a teacup but a plate size spot CONSISTANTLY... I am very excited... I can't wait till my fishing parter gets back from Missouri so we can go try and catch some smallies...

so in summery its this... while the fish don't care that I have a bit of a higher end setup like this... just in the way it feels and how light it is I have a HUGE confidence boost and THAT my friends WILL put more fish in the boat everytime... plus I can fish this setup all day long and not get tired... that is a bonus too! I am already saving for another MG 50 and IMX... it might take me a year to save it up... but its definately worth it!

thanks for putting up with my excitement

AL

I am sure that you don't have to have big expensive rods and reels to be a good angler

True, BUT good equipment can (and usually will) really make an angler better.  Lighter and more sensitive rods will only improve what you as an angler bring to the table.  A light reel adds to that, but to a lesser degree.

Enjoy the new combo, it's a sweet one!!

Really?

Now you know what 's the difference between a 6 ounce reel and an 8+ ounce reel.

Been saying it for over a year, but apparently nobody listens.

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Quality equipment ! Ain't it great !

cant go wrong with a shimano n loomis combo ;D

Those of us who fish with them, know the difference. Congratulations! Now go get em.

Ronnie

im the same way mg 50 on a imx sweet sweet

glad to see fedex came through for you !!!! Congradulations!!!!!

Eric

Really?

Yup, really.   ...lol  

Most indubitably  ;D