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I have a little harder time skipping with a heavy rod, but I haven't put the time in to get better at it since it works well enough with a med heavy.

My thought was, a JDM Vanford is $178, and the Daiwa equivalent Ballistic MQ (named Caldia in the JDM version) is only $138. I have a sneaky feeling that a repair with two way postage is going to...

CI4+ (second & 3rd generation), I like, but if you’re refering to the original CI4, if it needs any major repair, I’d seriously consider getting a new reel. I had a hard time finding parts for that...

Sorry, but only losing 1/2 mph after adding dual poles and an Ultrex (even if it wasn’t the 36v version), on a 150 on top of that, seems more unbelievable… unless you were not fully optimized on your...

In 35 years of tournament fishing, I've never heard anyone playing music at blast off. Probably would be distracting to those that want to hear what the tournament director is recapping. On the...

I like the refreshed handles, especially on the spinning models, but if its the exact same blank, the top tier blanks have exceeded GLX years ago. Still great, but not worth $500, in my humble...

I had to call for a tow on Lake St Clair a couple of years ago. That tow savings paid for my fees the next 20 years. I believe this also covers your tow vehicle when towing your boat on the road as...

They are growing on me. As a cork guy, they seem just as comfortable and not any more slippery when wet (cork is only slippery when dirty and wet). They are definitely more durable, easy to clean,...

25 Tempest is pretty close to a 25 T2.

I thought the orange wires were the dedicated wires for the graphs. They should be hooked directly to the battery, so not sure why there are dead.

Are you claiming that hooks cant get into neophrene?

I dont believe the Bantam is designed to be “heavier duty” than the Metanium. Its simply the reel below the Metanium, and hits a lower price point. The aluminum body isnt any stronger than the...

I’ve had both (as well as other brands). Both are good (and no, theres no movement in the Atlas), but if I had to buy and put one on by choice, I’d pick Bob’s. I would also seriously consider the...

There’s only a 9” difference between a ZX250 and a ZXR20. Its a full foot difference in the FXR/ZXR20 vs the FXR/ZXR21. The difference is noticeable, but yes, shorter is more nimble. You can run...

Depends on the water you fish, but the 20 is not slightly shorter than the 21, its a full foot. That means you have another foot on the front deck, another foot in all the front compartments, and...

Spool width doesn't contribute to casting distance, spool diameter (spool height) does. A cheap, long casting reel is the Lew's BB1 Pro ($160'ish of Ebay new). For everything else, consider buying...

Just so you guys know, 5200 is supposed to be permanent. Rub rails will eventually need to be replaced over time.

Those nylon socks are the easiest to get hooks out of. What is wrong with people? Do tgey really think its easier if the barb penetrates through neophrene?

Never said the i-Class was a lower tier, I was referring to adding things on the transom on lower tier boats, like the SX's (didn't really want to name them). SX's aren't even rated for jackplates.

Correct, and Daiwa & Shimano low end stuff is outsourced to countries in SE Asia.

Mine is fairly accurate, but you are still reading off a float. If you want accuracy on the fuel, you will need a fuel flow meter, or hook up to the engine’s NMEA network and display the actual fuel...

I mean, isn't having magseal an upgrade? I realize its not user service friendly (so some may think its a negative feature), but service is doable with the right tools and oil.

They're $200 retail reels (current versions), $160ish on Ebay (still new). I'm not sure what a reputable service place would charge, but I know parts are higher than what you'd expect. By the time...

Just pointing something out - when the i series boats came out, anchor poles, 36v trolling motors, and Ultrex's were not a thing and that hull is not designed for it. Expect about a 10mph hit adding...

I was at Harris for a tournament, right before the Toyota Series was there. Sadly, after these accidents, there may be a push for more slow zones in the canals. I ran the canals (when allowed) but...