It should handle them fine. It's a good rod, nice slow action but still a good amount of backbone. I use mine for all cranking needs since I don't do much cranking beyond squarebills.

Awesome pairing. That has to fish like a boss.

Isn't addiction when you can kind of realize you should stop and/or you want to stop but can't?
I never want to stop.

Really nice!

Cal, are you going to review any other rods from this lineup?

Rather than replace the knobs (I kind of like them on that reel), perhaps lose all the gold and replace it with purple frame screws, handle retainer and knob caps. Same purple you have on the line guide and cast cap. Usually I can make 3 colors work, 4 is a bit much imo. I agree, my rule of thumb i...

Interesting... I'm usually a fan of your work but this one doesn't quite do it for me. Maybe its the multitude of colors, seems a bit jarring. But nice work regardless!

Thanks guys!

eyra_kid wrote:

cortman wrote:I've got a custom painted reel on the way that will please this same contingent.

I got a sneak peak and it looks dang good!

Thanks!
Thread is here for anyone interested. viewtopic.php?f=27&t=76127

Awesome combo!

My wife doesn't go out with me too often either, but when she does I give her a Pfleuger President on a Fenwick HMG rod. Decent combo. She wanted to try a baitcaster the last time, I set the brakes pretty aggressive and she loved it. Looks like I'll be buying her one of those sometime.

The long awaited day as arrived! I am thrilled to have my custom TD-Z back from the Tackle Trap and could not be happier with the way it turned out. I got the main frame painted by Shane Frederick, rarebreed on here (I believe) and @sc_reels on Instagram. He did an incredible job matching the orange...

I have my first ever baitcasting setup, a Lews LFS 6.8:1 and 13 Fishing Omen Black 1st gen. Solid, reliable, inexpensive setup. I'll never get rid of it.

Dang man, that is absolutely beautiful! Spotless! It will sing with those bearings too. Congrats!
I have a custom on the way from Tackle Trap soon too... Will be posting plenty of pics of it when it comes.

I went a slightly different route with my SV103...