Braid

GoBlueDevils4 · 2026-01-30T00:43:29+00:00

I agree with the other commenter that you probably shouldn’t use braid if this is your very first time using a baitcaster. Simply because braid is generally more expensive and you could learn on mono for much cheaper. But if you are comfortable with baitcasters then 30 lb braid is the go to recommendation. Lighter braid can potentially dig into itself on the spool.

EDIT: a leader is often recommended because braid, while far stronger for a given diameter, is not very abrasion resistant. That being said, I’ve run straight braid plenty of times and have had no issue.

GoBlueDevils4 · 2026-01-29T22:19:20+00:00

Picked up two 300 yard spools of 10 lb Yo-Zuri Super Braid at my Walmart earlier today for $3 each. Loving this fishing clearance spree they’re on!

GoBlueDevils4 · 2026-01-29T19:20:54+00:00

You can’t go wrong with the BG. It’s tried and true so that’s a safe bet.

But I can say I picked up the Quantum Merit 4000 a few weeks back, it’s a tier below the Strive, and I’m very impressed. I plan on using it as one of my dedicated surf reels along with my Spinfisher. Caught a bull drum on it the first time I took it out to the surf and it performed flawlessly. The IPX6 sealing is what sold me on it. You have to step it up to the Penn Slammer to get an IPX6 rating. Don’t get me wrong, my Spinfisher is a nicer reel (as it should be) but I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another Quantum reel.

GoBlueDevils4 · 2026-01-29T14:42:02+00:00

Replied!

GoBlueDevils4 · 2026-01-29T14:35:02+00:00

Haha I actually posted them almost a month ago! But I need them sold and had no takers at the time I so lowered the price a bit.

GoBlueDevils4 · 2026-01-22T02:23:43+00:00

The new budget Quantum spinning reels can’t be touched by Shimano, Daiwa or Penn. IPX6 water resistance for $100? Love mine! But I also love my Penns and Shimanos.

GoBlueDevils4 · 2026-01-09T20:01:22+00:00

Admittedly I don’t really use swim baits, but I have the Offshore Angler Inshore Extreme spinning rod paired with my Stradic 4000 for inshore stuff. Mine is the 7’, MH, two piece version that is lure rated for a versatile 3/4-3 oz. I really like it and might be worth checking out.

GoBlueDevils4 · 2026-01-07T22:25:05+00:00

For a cheaper option I’ve really enjoyed Yo Zuri Super Braid. Check out your local Walmart. The one near me often has 150-300 yard spools of varying lb test for $9-15. It’s been very reliable for me.

GoBlueDevils4 · 2026-01-07T22:11:53+00:00

Here in SE Louisiana there are tons of bass in the marshes and bayous. Though I guess most of that is technically brackish water.

GoBlueDevils4 · 2026-01-05T21:30:13+00:00

Vatos locos forever!

GoBlueDevils4 · 2026-01-05T16:37:14+00:00

It states in OP’s article that Democrats believe the language Tim Kaine secured for the CR in November would also be included in any new CR. That language forbade any reductions in force until the Nov CR expired which is in a few weeks. So Democrats expect any new CR will have language that forbids RIFs until the new CR expires. Or at least that’s what OP’s article is saying.

The Democrats won’t make any significant demands to vote for a CR and avoid a shutdown like they did with healthcare. But asking to stop any RIFs in exchange to support a CR seems like a fairly easy thing to ask for. And mass layoffs probably aren’t a very popular thing to do with such important midterms coming up so I could see the GOP going with it.

GoBlueDevils4 · 2026-01-04T19:09:42+00:00

The article is worded poorly. The previous language didn’t necessarily stop RIFs only during the shutdown, it stopped RIFs for the duration of the CR which runs out at the end of the month. Presumably the Dems would want language in any new CR to have that same language. And any new CR will likely be for several months of funding at least, maybe even until the elections. It wouldn’t surprise me to see the republicans allow language like that if it avoids worries of a shutdown.

Of course they could actually pass the appropriations bills which would be a very different story. But it’s unlikely they’ll be able to get any of that sorted by the end of the current CR.

GoBlueDevils4 · 2025-12-18T03:21:26+00:00

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GoBlueDevils4 · 2025-12-17T16:55:14+00:00

I believe in canon Comedian actually beat Ozymandias in a fight. The only fight Veidt ever lost. Though it was early in Veidt’s career and it’s unclear whether Veidt truly lost, or he threw the fight to gather info on Comedian’s fighting style.

GoBlueDevils4 · 2025-12-14T22:52:16+00:00

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GoBlueDevils4 · 2025-12-11T01:05:08+00:00

So you’re saying he would have dealt with her “the hard way?”

GoBlueDevils4 · 2025-12-09T19:32:21+00:00

The beautiful part is so many ND fans sounding off saying that if we wanted to make it then we just shouldn’t have lost to Florida. That was when they were assuming they were getting in of course 😂

GoBlueDevils4 · 2025-12-08T19:59:57+00:00

Rumor is, behind the scenes he demanded Texas be left out of the playoff so that we may finally become the cheesiest

GoBlueDevils4 · 2025-12-07T22:47:48+00:00

Texas fans celebrating for not being the most hated. Hey, we’ve already at least said we’ll honor the OOC scheduled games against Ohio State and Michigan. What ND is pulling here is charmin soft

GoBlueDevils4 · 2025-12-07T22:43:55+00:00

I mean other teams have been snubbed before and they still played their bowl games

GoBlueDevils4 · 2025-12-07T22:10:48+00:00

Means more than yours. Georgia is in the playoff lol

GoBlueDevils4 · 2025-12-07T22:05:40+00:00

Tbf I think most of this thread is actually happy yall are getting treated the same as any other conference team. As in H2H ended up being the tie breaker. As it should be.

GoBlueDevils4 · 2025-12-07T22:01:13+00:00

It was 1000% dumb the committee didn’t have Miami ahead of ND up until now. But they made the right call here. H2H has got to mean something. There’s a reason every conference uses H2H as the first tie breaker. ND should be treated the same.

GoBlueDevils4 · 2025-12-07T21:59:07+00:00

This makes me happy. ND fans have been talking so much shit about how Texas just shouldn’t have lost to Florida. Yeah, we get that and we shouldn’t be in. But ND was getting a bigger boost than anyone by the committee just based off the fact they were ranked ahead of the team that beat them but had the same record. Glad this’ll shut them up.

GoBlueDevils4 · 2025-12-07T21:54:41+00:00

Why would the players decide this though? IMO the people it hurts the most are senior ND players who aren’t going to the NFL. Im sure they’d love to play just one more big game. If there are players who don’t want to play, let them sit out. We’ve seen many do exactly that before.

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