I have both as well, the MHR is plenty powerful for what you want to throw. The 72HF is like a slightly crisper MHF St Croix Avid.

It is happening

Does the standard Tatula spool fit in the HD model?

It's driving me crazy... (short trip). I've got a Tatula HL spooled with 20lb Abrazx on my Carolina rig rod. Cast out and engage... retrieve a bit all good, then notice that the line pops out of the bottom of the T and goes to the palm side of the T. It's nearly every cast and it's causing some back...

A frame would have to be cast and in general cast Ti isn't cheap and would flex a fair amount. With the current amount of Ti being used in the worlds militaries, it's pretty expensive.

I've got a few and no scratches in Magnesium, Aluminum or "Composite" footed reels.

The original 80 size Duo is kind of the gold standard (been my best too). I use a 7'7" ML Omen Green with a 2500 Shimano, 10lb braid with a 6lb Fluoro leader. On places like the St. Lawrence (1000 Islands) you can throw it anywhere in 3-30 feet and whack them. The basics of the technique have been c...

A 3/8oz swimjig with a trailer will weigh close to an ounce. 766 will throw that.

I ended up with an 804. It's significantly softer than the 766.

Can't wait for the # of XD 10's that get imbedded in the co-angler due to the 9' cranking rod being swung back on the cast. I have an 8ft Phenix that I use for keitechs and chatterbaits. I love the extra length on the cast and feeling like I can reach any busting fish near my boat.

- Rods = Daiwa/Phenix
- Reels = Daiwa
- Fishing line = Sunline
- Hardbaits = Lucky Craft
- Soft Baits = Keitech
- Apparel = Patagonia
- Bass Boat = Pheonix
- Motor = Mercury
- Electric Motor = Minnkota
- Boat Electronics = Garmin
- Truck = Chevy/GMC

Go to a bike shop and get a tube of Phil Wood Grease. The stuff is phenomenal.

Strike King Rage Shrimp. Floats and elastec....

My understanding is that the Fluoro is akin to Super FC (It's thick compared to diameter). I have a spool of 15 and it's fine, no issues aside from being stiff, which is sort of to be expected. The 50lb braid I have is great, not too much fade and seems smoother than PP when new.

Thank you sir