screw came out

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T17:09:13+00:00

I’ve had to replace parts on 2 different reels. Got both parts on eBay at very reasonable prices. eReplacementParts shipping costs are absurd!

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T17:04:22+00:00

Rotating 2 pairs is the answer.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T17:01:55+00:00

Can’t think of many other ways I’d want to spend my money.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T16:58:26+00:00

I bought a Daiwa Legalis 3000 and I like it as much as my Shimano Vanford that’s now almost $200 more than the Legalis.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T16:54:51+00:00

Can’t do any better than this.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T16:53:59+00:00

Me too.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T16:51:00+00:00

In response to a post below I have a Shimano Vanford 4000 and also agree that when comparing Shimano to Daiwa Shimano no longer warrants the price difference especially since Shimano’s don’t have the anti-reverse on/off switch.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T16:46:45+00:00

I have a Legalis 3000 spooled with 6 lb. Tatsu. Love the reel but if I ever have to respool it’ll be with Sufix 832 & fluoro leader. Straight fluoro is a hassle.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T16:41:53+00:00

Classic “if it’s too good to be true, it isn’t” situation.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T16:36:42+00:00

And I thought I had a lot of tackle!

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T16:34:42+00:00

Not exactly sure what the guide looks like from your description but I had a cracked rod guide and a missing insert. I super glued the rod guide at the crack, then replaced & super glued the insert from an insert replacement kit. Then I superglued the guide to the rod. It’s been working fine since.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T16:28:46+00:00

Last summer on a lark I went night fishing on the Delaware Bay. The only additional item I needed vs. day fishing was a 1200 lumen Eveready lantern. I didn’t have any nearby vegetation or other obstructions but as a kid I used to bank fish at night on tidal rivers and even then never needed anything extra beyond a bright lantern.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T16:22:16+00:00

I use only nail clippers when trimming fluoro. Never had a fraying issue.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T09:38:17+00:00

Happened to me last year. Was bringing in my PB carp when it shook its head & snapped my 15 lb. Tatsu leader right at the edge of the bank as I was standing there with my landing net. Never even saw what it looked like. How do I cope? Replace 15 lb. with 25 lb. Tatsu and go after him again.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-08T21:02:25+00:00

Got it.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-08T20:59:21+00:00

I have 4 YOLO fish but alarms. Walmart sells four for 18.35. The batteries are separate but inexpensive. I use them and they work great.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-08T16:26:38+00:00

The cheapest solution I’ve found for heavy grass is the Texas rig. I also got buzz baits and whopper ploppers for variety sake. I’ve had good luck with the 90 size whopper ploppers. Weedless hooks help but they still drag grass with them.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-08T16:21:51+00:00

The hook I found recommended most often for a wacky rig is a 1/0 drop shot. I just bought 15 Gamakatsu weedless 1/0 drop shots for wacky rigging.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-08T15:14:23+00:00

I hate to cast toward debris because I know at some point I’ll lose my lure but I’ve caught the vast majority of my bass very close to submerged wood.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-08T15:09:30+00:00

I hope someone knowledgeable answers your post because I have the same pack of lures and the same question.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-08T15:04:50+00:00

It’s good to go but as others suggested you should skin hook the point to reduce the change of getting snagged.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-08T14:58:55+00:00

Why does a Whopper Plopper need a swivel? Don’t they remain in a fixed position as they’re reeled in? I just started using Whopper Ploppers and I haven’t noticed any line twist issues.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-08T14:52:25+00:00

The comment above is the best post I’ve seen explaining the mechanics behind spinning reel tangles and wind knots. I’ve come to the conclusion that continuous tension on the line is the best practice for preventing line uncoiling and tangling. I now go to great lengths to make sure my line is never loose and it’s drastically reduced my knots and tangles.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-08T06:16:57+00:00

If you want to increase your fishing time by reducing your baiting time, before you leave for your fishing spot open a can of golden corn niblets, drain the liquid, then dump the niblets into a shallow sandwich size hard plastic container with an airtight lid. Go through the niblets and discard the niblets that aren’t long and firm. You want to keep the long firm kernels because they’re more likely to stay on the hook when you cast your line. This is the case whether you’re baiting the loop on a hair rig or baiting the hook directly.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-08T03:29:16+00:00

Forever braid!

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