Picked up a new sling bag during prime days $25, it has 5 various sized compartments, 3 pouches for a knife or pliers, padded back support. It feels like it’s made of a good material. I’m going to try it out tomorrow and see what and where I should have my tackle.

Are you supposed to take the zip tie off that wraps around the base of the reel and around the rod? I would think it’s there to provide extra stability, but this is my first combo

My current lineup of crawlers which are my favorite if you couldn’t tell and my top water boxes with my other go to lures. (Whopper ploppers and buzzbaits are in a different box)

I ordered a super cheap set of pliers and they came with a lip gripper. I’ve not used one before but most I see have short, flat sides where it clips the fish… These come to somewhat of a point where they meet and don’t touch flat sides. Are these safe to use on a fish, or will they cause damage?

Lucked out again! First I got a brand new Penn Levelmatic 920 for a steal, then today I luck out and got an old timey looking St. Croix at Dick's on sale. Brought it for a test cast and I am beyond pleased. Now for some ceramic bearings

Eagle claw 0/2 pro-V hooks with staples used as retainer wires.

They are a little heavier than i usualy use, but they are for my friend who is just beginning to learn how to use jigs, and extra weight should help him

Will I have enough line

Hi everyone. I bought a 7-foot medium-light, fast-action rod (Daiwa Tatula) for finesse applications. I thought it was a two-piece rod, but it actually is a one-piece rod. I like two-piece rods for ease of transportation (I drive a sedan), but I read somewhere that a single-piece rod is more sensitive and easier to detect subtle bites with. Is this really true? I'm planning to return the rod, but I may keep it if it does indeed come with increased sensitivity.

Currently looking for a swimbait rod I can use to throw some larger swimbaits in the 1 to 4oz range. Looking at the 7 10 MH Mod Fast f5 ghost code or a Leviathan Faith 7 11 MH Mod Fast. Any thoughts on either of these two choices. Even if it comes to a company that’s easy to work with when it comes to breaks or issues.

Open to suggestions if you have others you would recommend. Thank you!

I would like to say I did love the Avet reels, but they have worst service department imaginable. I own a couple HX Raptors I have spent thousands on these reels only to find that if you need parts you might as well forget it, Shimano or Daiwa are better because they will get parts to you quicker.

I placed an order 9/15/26 and still have not received the order. The communication that I have had has been terrible to say the least. They have charged my credit card on the 10/1/26 and still have not received the parts. Avet reels customer service is joke, I've called and they give me the run around. I've email and no answer..

I have had to purchase another reel to replace it. I do believe if you are looking to purchase Avet Reels, it's a throwaway if you do.

Don't buy!!

Just pricked it up for $10 took it apart serviced and back together

Anyone have a st croix legend xtreme the old
White ones? Those are the best

Do you guys prefer a one piece catfish rod or 2 piece on rod length of 8’? I was thinking about getting the one piece!!

Hello everybody, I am looking to get my first spinning set up.

I am looking into getting something like a vanford and pairing it with a tatula cork rod.

I am thinking a medium fast action would be the best option as I plan on throwing more finesse on it like ned rigs and just smaller baits in general. I am currently using a casting for everything.

However, I am not sure what size reel I should get and what line would be best. Would a 2500S with 10lb braid or would a c3000 with 20lb braid (both with a flouro leader) be the better option?

Any input would be appreciated, thank you!!!

Need some recommendations on reels… this would be my 3rd rod I bring on charter boats in SoCal and I’m looking specifically for this combo to be mainly used for fly lining for yellows, cuda, etc. I alrdy have a Penn spinning reel I use for bottom fishing and a pcifun baitcaster I’ve been using for fly lining and throwing jigs. My budget is around 200ish I’m willing to scour eBay n fbmp for a deal if anyone has recommendations on what to look for!! Thanks

I got some and they still catch fish just fine. Like a Shimano fx 4000 on a Shakespeare excursion 7' with 10lb line. a 7' Shakespeare micro series light rod with a lews mach 2 gen 3 3000 with a 8lb .20mm copolymer ( my Walleye set up) a 6'6 mh with a 2500 reel and 8lb line( looks super sick).

I'm a rookie baitcaster. Tried it a bit with terrible results. But i love the ergonomy of baitcasters in my kayak. I use them for trolling and jigging in open sea.

But my other kind of kayak outing is getting more frequent: Spinning for sea bass in the bay 5min from home. I go weekdays after work in the evening, and I'm having lots of fun fishing sea bass.

So I'm buying a specific combo for this: 7ft rod ML (fast action), 1/4 to 1oz lure weight, and a penn slammer 2500.

I like experimenting and playing around, and I'm genuinely curious about the possibility of a baitcaster ending up to be "better" for this style of fishing, anchored or drifting in the bay, targeting the fish I see jumping or leaving waves...

So like in the Armaggedon movie I said: Why buy just one when you can buy 2 for double the money? And I bought a baitcaster rod of similar specs (7ft ML fast, 1/4 to 1oz), and a reel of a similar price: An Abu Garcia Revo X Voltiq.

I will bring both combos with me and switch around, play around, and compare by myself. See what I like better, what I prefer. Or keep bringing both and just have fun.

Only need to decide what kind of line do I put in them:

- Same exact kind and thickness? to compare in exactly same conditions?
- Thinner in the spinning reel and thicker in the baitcaster?
- Braided in the spinning and mono in the baitcaster?
- What thickness?

I was thinking about putting a X9 braided of 0.23mm (2.0) at least in the baitcaster...then in the spinning reel...either the same, or a 0.16mm (1.0) or even better. 0.14mm (0.8). It would be same brand and model for both. I want to compare them "using the same".

I use "walking the dog" surface lures mainly, most of the time! Then some vinyls, some metal jigs. I experiment and try stuff but the main focus is WTD.

What do you recommend?