How is a reels braking system affected with upgraded spool bearings, if at all?
For example.......Daiwa, if you regularly have the mag brake set at 5 without upgraded bearings, with upgraded bearings would would need to set them higher? Do you need to thumb the spool more?

Spinning for tubes, I have the Fuego 6'9"ML and it is ok for 1/8-1/4 oz tubes but it is more of a finesse/dropshot rod. the 6'10" M Fuego would be a better rod for what you are looking for than the 6'6". For me my favorite tube rod is the St.Croix LTB 7' M "tube". So if I had to, the ML could handl...

Lowdog wrote:Cant upload picture but Fishingtackleunlimited.com is one tgat has them on their website. I'm sure others do as well. Just Google Fuji Palm Support.

ahhh I see! I guess I could have just googled it in the first place. Looks interesting!

Spinning for tubes, I have the Fuego 6'9"ML and it is ok for 1/8-1/4 oz tubes but it is more of a finesse/dropshot rod. the 6'10" M Fuego would be a better rod for what you are looking for than the 6'6". For me my favorite tube rod is the St.Croix LTB 7' M "tube". So if I had to, the ML could handl...

You guys have some nice stuff!

What is the Fuji Palm Support? Never heard of it before.
Are you talking about the ACS reel seat?

You have to decide on what tubes you are going to use. If you are going to use mostly 1/8 to 1/4 oz tubes, then a ML (depending on the manufacturer) might be your best bet. If you are going to use mainly 3/8, 5/16 or heavier, you probably want a Medium or Medium Heavy rod... again, depending on the...

I am looking for a new spinning rod and can't decide if I want it purely for finesse or if I want a more all around rod that can also handle tubes. I use mostly casting and want one good spinning rig, I have narrowed my choices to either a Daiwa Fuego or Dobyns Savvy rod, prices are a little off her...

Does anyone prefer the handles on Daiwa spinning rods over 'normal' handles (Powell, Dobyns etc with no fore grip)?
I am looking into a Fuego rod but no too sure about holding the rod in front of the reel.

Thanks in advance

I was using a Dobyns 735 Savvy last year with the 4" BBZ-1, even though I didn't end up catching anything with it the 735ss handled them well. Although the 735 handles a lot of things well!

is it anything like the curado 50e? cause I just took mine back because i diddnt like it at all... What did you not like about the 50e? Maybe that will help with some suggestions if we know why you didn't like the 50e. it just diddnt cast nearly as far as my revo sx...i tried everything even turnin...

Those do look nice. I would love smallmouth specific rods for when I am wading for them, well maybe just a ML rod for mepps and maybe a topwater rod although my Powell 684cb does a great job with topwaters for smallies.

I wonder what the 10 actions are? and price?

Does anyone have any experience with these? A local tackle shop just started carrying them and wanted some opinions since I pretty much like everything else they make. IMO they actually don't look all that great but looks can be deceiving! http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Owner_Cultiva_Gobo_Popper/des...

Do either or both have bearings in the knobs??

Wondering what other guys are using for their frog rod reel??
For the past 2yrs I have been using a Curado e7 spooled with 70# samurai braid.