THanks for input.........i love that reel, but not the price. THe main attributes I am looking for are .....durable, cranks smoothly, good drag (kings), and loooong casts. 6.3:1 is likely what i will go with as I would like to not only rip jerks, but crank DDs with ease.

Too many choices.....I am looking for my first heavy duty crank reel. I would like to try daiwa as I only fish shimano/abu garcia now. Options I am looking at for Black Friday include......1 - Daiwa T3, 2 - Daiwa Zillion Type R, 3- Daiwa T3 Ballistic and 4 - Daiwa Crazy Cranker. I need something tou...

Wondering if anyone has held/fished the new slop/frog rod. I am hoping the tip is a little softer (being a 7'4" blank) for easier walkthedog action of frogs vs the old 7" blank. I have never been able to stomach paying for the daiwa XBD frog rod, but have always wanted to get it........hopefully thi...

Frogs, jigs and some swimbait applications, this rod does it all for me (I like the full grip on any rod MH or heavier).

do these guys ever run online specials like tacklewarehouse? I've been waiting to make a order (huge selection)..........hoping for 10-20% off for memorial/labor day or 4th of july. Thanks

ripping weeds/grass for catching lmb

yo-yoing in the fall/winter for huge walleye/musky in wi

also, wondering about XC72MM

I am guessing if it is anything like the LTB70MM, it will only handle small/shallow cranks.

XC72MHM - most interesting rod to me. any reviews yet? looks like an awesome deep cranking rod. any specific applications or reviews.....

thanks. no mind the insult; I am well aware I don't know what I am doing...

i cannot seem to find the screw under the spool on the drag side......anyone have pics or more direction on how to access. I am wondering if removing the line from the spool would better reveal this last screw. Thanks for your help.