Shimano 150 MGL and Daiwa Tatula SVTW.  both performed awesome.  I used the MGL yanking giant WOODCHOPPERS.  casting as far as I could. It’s started to slip drag yanking on those thing.  When a fish hit , line would scream off in protest.  I kept cinching down the drag as the day progressed. I did not bird nest once. The Daiwa was my subsurface rig.  Jigs and something called a Perversa.  A lipless jerk bait.  Lighter workload.  But the fast cranking repeatedly left the reel very noises. It rattles at the crank.  Next time I go big game hunting. I’m bringing heavy drag reels.   But dang both reels performed.  I just asked a bit too much I think.   I’m glad I brought them. The guides reels sucked.  I could cast them down to the spool knot. And they would sometime free spool on their own. 
 

 

You effectively tried to tow a boat with a Kia Soul.

probably need to step up to a Tranx 300?

@Darth-Baiter So where are the pictures & recap of your trip?  Did I miss your post?

When I get home. There is some sifting required 

Looking forward to your trip report. Light weight bass reels are not made to withstand hard fighting fish and heavy lures.

Swimbait tackle is more appropriate.

Congratulations on making your trip a success👍

Tom

I have a local guy that chews up AR clutches snapping big heavy pike lures with an SLX and Tatula. You can beat the end of season rush if you want to send them in next few weeks

On 10/11/2023 at 6:25 PM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

I have a local guy that chews up AR clutches snapping big heavy pike lures with an SLX and Tatula. You can beat the end of season rush if you want to send them in next few weeks

I’ll PM you tomorrow.  Hope we can talk. 
 

im going to bed early.  Like now.

22 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said:

I’ll PM you tomorrow.  Hope we can talk. 
 

im going to bed early.  Like now.

I’m left you pricing and my phone number. Always glad to talk with folks. 

Reel Ex is close To you. Dan specializes in Shamnos but does everything. Google is your friend

44 minutes ago, looking45 said:

Reel Ex is close To you. Dan specializes in Shamnos but does everything. Google is your friend

I used him last time.  Reel came back a bit loud, if I’m being honest.  Performance was fine tho. 
 

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