Versatile Futurian wrote:I ordered the Record last night. Thanks guys for all your input.

Bet you'll be happy, which size did you get, 50?

Wow!, I was afraid what the answer might be

One question.
She have a sister?

Mann's Jelly Worm

Not sure what category you would put this, but how about a Kinami Palm tree? Imitates a craw and sinks pretty fast. You can cast them a mile w/o weight and hold up better than most other Kinami/Yamamoto stuff.

Congrats, Good you and your son shared a first together!

not familiar with that packaging, but it sounds like you are describing Mann's Jelly worm. One of the best. JMO

I would have if you left me some

Did you drink the whole pot of coffee at once???

It is my understanding ceramic bearing do not need to be oiled, as per boca. I use 1 tiny drop just for piece of mind

July/August BassMasters has an article on weightless plastics you might want to read. Good luck/have fun

abec7 bearings don't need oil I believe. Using just 1 drop will slow them down a bit. But I would try just 1 brake 1st.

Try a handbag and designer shoes Seriously try fishing slower, and as Spot King said be aware of a different kind of bite than you are used to with cranks. Try a texas rigged Mann's jelly worm or zoom trick worm. Don't be afraid to cast into weedy areas, and don't rush.

mck1975 wrote:Abu Garcia's Ambassadeur 6600C4, sure has been a solid reel.

Yes they sure are, just have to adjust to the speed when switching back and forth between the C-5s, and C-3s.
Super simple to work on, lots of gear and bearing updates if needed.

Current round reels
Abu Garcia C-3,C-4,C-5 Mag,C-4 Mag
But my favorite is my Cabela's Prodigy round reels (3) dual cast control,floating spool.
These are similar (maybe same/copy) Ryobi Varius.