Certate 2004CH is my next reel I think. Same size as a 1003 but with a slightly larger spool and a faster gear ratio for fishing streams.

Have a short trout rod on order to go with it too!

The jdm Luvias is a great reel I have a 2000 sized one. I wasn't truly happy with mine though until I added a hedgehog bearing tune kit. This added an additional 6 bearings and brought the reel up the smoothness and feel I was expecting for a ~$255 JDM spinning reel. That of course added $45 to the...

I have had 0 problems with the 55 and 70 pound lines. They're amazing. I did try the 15 on a PX68 and got rid of it after 2 trips. The line kept snapping off on me.

Luvias 1003 is under $250 at digitaka. The shallow spool makes it better than any 1000 size reel they sell here.

snowbass15 wrote:For me it is that some hard baits dont come with good stock hooks.

It would be interesting to see baits sold with no rings or hooks.



One issue I have is that I wish someone would make UL baits with barbless single hooks.

Avid user for about 5 years. I like the one piece fast action just a little bit better though.

tH3_Guy wrote:Just an alternative realistic looking swimbait other then hudds

What?

I had a Major Craft for a while. Great rod for the money. I would love to see them in the states without the expensive shipping prices attached to them!

Yeah I'm a bit surprised no one has mentioned it yet.

Cool idea but I don't think it's original.

I can't find a picture of it at the moment but I saw a Mother painted to look like two bass

Right now, with your favorite color and size preference

Jackall makes top notch baits. I have caught some fish on the Jr in Bluegill. I have the regular size in chartruese shad but haven't fished it during a good time. I haven't fished the Sr but bigger is sometimes better on that style of bait.

for the service I don't know... but I bought my 2506 for 260$ (shipping include, no taxes) Wow! Mind sharing some details? I'm tempted. Thanks! http://digitaka.com/item.php?icid=6&id=956 $250 with free shipping today. The yen is very nice at the moment The Luvias is probably the best value for a re...

I've successfully skipped with my lightest baitcaster (SPR with 5lb Fluoro and an UL Volkey) all the way to the MH stuff (Curados and Zillions with Dobyns 703). I've also skipped a 6" Hudd with a Lexa 300 and Dobyns 795ML a few times in open water just to see if I could. Generally baits with some so...

Bantam1 wrote:It sounds like they posted it early. I guess that means I won't need to post any info on the reel since they have it all

Maybe you should post info on the other releases today before another shop beats you to it

Nice fish!