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by mattieya
May 22nd, 2018, 12:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Favorite Rods and Reels At Various Price Points?
Replies: 18
Views: 7100

Re: Favorite Rods and Reels At Various Price Points?

I researched heavily prior to purchasing my rod & reel. Saw a review by Alan Hawk on the Diawa BG. Was sold. Purchased near the end of 2016 (~$100). Now I own 2. They have never disappointed and I couldn't agree with Salty Gator more here regarding the quality and value. I paired it with a 7'6 M...
by mattieya
May 24th, 2017, 8:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Good people
Replies: 6
Views: 2281

Good people

Put my kayak in at the lighthouse last Friday and began talking with a gentleman that looked familiar. Turned out to be Gary Droze. Gave me a piece of advice. Took it and plucked a 15" flounder and 22" red. Good people indeed. Both on Zman diesel minnow chatterbait. Upon a time, I hoarded ...
by mattieya
December 14th, 2016, 2:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best spinning Reel for +-$120
Replies: 43
Views: 12195

Re: Best spinning Reel for +-$120

I, too, had this inquiry for years. Heard many responses. Found this article/review on the Diawa BG, did some research on the author, and was sold. I Purchased the 3000 in October. Am definitely returning for the 2500 - the spool on the 3000 is big, and the drag on the 2500 is plenty. I haven't been...