Do any of you guys know if there is any new or updated trolling gear coming from shimano? I had tried to buy some Taloras a few weeks ago and they weren't available from Shimano. The store had thought there might be something new coming out at icast.

Cal has it right. You can also get shallow spools for most sizes including the C3000 so you get the benefit of the larger spool diameter without having to use a bunch of line or backing.

Thanks for the links everyone. Looks like some interesting options.

You will want to talk to someone that has actually held the rods. The power ratings with Megabass are best to compare rods within the same series and even then don't tell the whole story. I have an older F4.5 Tomohawk GTA that works great with cranks way over its rated capacity of 3/4oz. Maybe get i...

I-slide 185 works well for me.

Thank you for the info. I will keep looking.

Rapala R Type RT45TR83M1T.............Shimano Tekota 500LC (Braid) Rapala R Type RT45TR83M1T.............Shimano Tekota 500LC (Braid) Hi Steve, Can you tell me what you think of the R type trolling rods? The specs look good but I can't find them locally and there are no reviews to speak of. Hard to...

If the cutout in the handle plate is the same size I am surprised it doesn't fit. Any chance you are trying the nut from a lefty handle on a right handed reel or vice versa? I thought it was only 300 size and larger that had the daiwa 8mm post.

Do you think they will make it a new reel or just bring the Twinpower or Vanquish over? They should have been embarrassed to sell the Sustains last year given how great the two JDM reels are in a similar price range.

Voted vanquish but it really depends on the size you want for line capacity and the weight you need to balance your rod. There were only limited sizes available for the Exsense not sure if thats still the case.

I have used U40 on plenty of grips including many that came to me with more filler than I would have liked. No issues with the filler being compromised but I don't think the u40 does much to reinforce it either. It did seem to make it easier to clean up a grip that had stained a bit (saltwater fishi...

I have several styles but finding myself only using the Texas tackle ones if possible. The design is different and very easy to use. The orange handles are good for all around and the big green ones are amazing if you fish big swimbait or heavier saltwater tackle.

Is it possible that the ratings were listed for lines in lb test? US lines are generally thicker for a given rating but break at higher strength. Are the ratings different where listed for PE by tenkara number or are the us ones listed for "power pro"?

Thank you!

Hi all, Wondering if anyone has any experience with the NRX inshore spinning models? I am hoping someone might be able to compare the 921s MR to the bass 902s which is rated similarly. I think the 922s MR might be the one I am looking for but can't find any reliable reviews at all. I am looking to f...