I was looking into buying a spool but I wasn't sure if it was the reel or the rod holding me back. I love the MHX blank for 4in worms. Casts a mile and still has some backbone. I would buy the spool but I'd be out over a hundred bucks if the problem was just the rod. I guess the spool wouldn't hurt....

I like using the lightest rod possible. Look into certain rod companies that tend to make rods on the powerful side. Abu Garcia usually under rate rod power a bit so a medium Veracity would be in your range. You can find them for 99.99 to 120 online.

My intent was to almost phase out my spinning UL. I'm not looking to cast super tiny stuff. I just like to fish under powered rods. Casting small lures like a small Panther Martin or panfish cranks would be my lower limit. I think the X fast tip is the limiting factor.

A year and a half ago I built a 6ft MHX ultra light using the Spin Jig series blank. I have a PX Type R with 10lb braid on it. I love the rod for weightless worms and small jerkbaits. I wanted to build a rod for casting real ultralight stuff and I feel the rod is too fast for really light stuff. Wil...

I know this is old but, could there be a greater chance of grooving at the end of a long cast? The line would sit lower thus, be more prone to rubbing. I haven't noticed any rubbing but I have a Helios which has "mini" guides and under normal conditions I havent seen any rubbing. It is far too cold ...

My research leads me more and more toward the 1016. Im not sure the spool is a huge factor because I will not be throwing light lures (PX-R for that). If it casts better than my Revo Rocket, it may take its place as my trap/buzz/whatever else I need to a fast reel for. The 8.1 ratio is very appealin...

Should I buy the T3b and upgrade spool and bearings handle or just buy the t3? I have a t3b and I really like it, I want to buy more t3's before they are gone. I am in the same boat as you. I dont have either but I was weighing my options as well. What is the true difference between the T3Bxs and t...

So, from your experience, you are saying it isn't worth the $90 dollar upgrade (T3B to T31016)? After I bought a handle, a couple bearing for the knobs, there's $40 right there. I hate making changes to a stock reel before I get to fish it. (Still have ice on the water). I do have a couple of nice h...

I know this is an old thread but TW has a great deal on both the T3B and T3 1016. I have the T3Bxs (8.1). I get 10% off at TW so I got it around $98. I can get the T3 1016 for like $180. I have a few things concerning which one to get. (I will only have one or the other) I can sell the T3B if need b...