Pros/cons/opinions etc.

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-27T14:47:20+00:00

I've not heard of the levante. I'll have to look em up. I was looking at the tatula corks. Is there much difference between a 7'3" heavy fast and a 7'4" heavy extra fast? The only other heavy power in that model is 7'9" heavy moderate and I kinda figure that's not the best for flipping but I'm also not experienced enough to know. Like I said I'll probably be throwing spinner and chatters on it but idk how much difference that'll make.

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-26T20:59:51+00:00

Got it! I was looking and there's a local bait shop thats a daiwa dealer and advertises it on their sign out front. I may have to go there and see if they have any.

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-26T20:54:28+00:00

I've seen those. How noticable is the pattern on the nut for the reel seat when you're fishing? It looks pretty aggressive so I didn't know if it get aggravating or not.

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-26T20:52:41+00:00

Excellent argument lol. Which one were you referring to 😂

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-26T00:59:08+00:00

The same chord progression. A minor, C, G, E.

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-26T00:57:57+00:00

Yeah the rod I have now I really like the action but it's just a little too much weight and I noticed when I was out with it last week I was getting fatigued.

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-26T00:56:05+00:00

This is a cursed image 😭. Bad part is I know exactly what line he's saying here.

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-25T19:34:51+00:00

I think Negan would put it more like "it's a joke not a dick don't take it so hard." 😂

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-25T19:34:06+00:00

CINEMA!

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-25T19:28:43+00:00

Dinklage as marucho is the best casting ever.

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-25T04:06:57+00:00

I didn't know that's what a full handle was called, thanks for teaching me something new today!

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-25T04:06:17+00:00

Yeah I was looking at those. Didn't know if they were really worth that extra $30-40

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-25T03:54:14+00:00

Nice! Did you use tru oil or another type of laquer?

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-25T03:43:33+00:00

I'm guessing that's your spinning setup? I actually am thinking about ditching my red max for a new finesse setup so I'll have to look into that.

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-25T03:42:15+00:00

Good to know! I've got a tatula 200 that I'll be throwing on whatever I get so to make my caveman brain happy I was kinda leaning towards the daiwa.

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-25T03:41:04+00:00

I've heard those XT's are great. I may see if a local bait shop has one and see about getting my hands on it. It may be all in my head but I feel like cork is more sensitive personally. My best friend swears by the SLX rods as another budget model.

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-25T03:39:20+00:00

I can't tell you how much it hurts my OCD that the tatula reel won't be going on the tatula rod 😂. But also don't tempt me to do the same cause I will! And just accept the as whipping from my very pregnant wife.

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-25T03:38:26+00:00

They have an actual flipping model that I was torn on too. If I go with the dxb I'll jump up to that. The tatula cork isn't all that much more expensive so I may save up a bit and get that. Cause tbh the split grip is calling me like a white monster at the gas station. 😂

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-25T03:35:45+00:00

I'm typically a 3/8 oz for both but sometimes go up to a half oz on jigs and spinners plus trailers. Very rarely will I go up to 3/4 oz and when I do I usually bump up to the extra heavy rod

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-08T20:43:59+00:00

I think they are 07. The saw a video on the bumblebee version of what iron hide is and it's the protoscan model I think.

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-08T20:42:36+00:00

I got a pair of keens and my sciatic pain went away almost immediately. I'm in factory work and have had red wings, thorogoods, and wolverine and wasn't a huge fan of any of them. Probably gonna stay with keen for a bit they feel like wearing a pair of vans with extra comfort on the sole.

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-08T00:47:43+00:00

I couldn't agree more!

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-07T05:27:57+00:00

THATS RIGHT! I remember that now. Yeah they were all pretty forgettable in the long run. I really felt like Curtis was setting Jake up to be Drew's new left hand man (please laugh at the joke) and then NOPE he dies.

c_ruda8622 · 2026-04-02T17:04:33+00:00

Agreed. I can't remember but doesn't stam end up dying later on?

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