Here's a run down of my reel and rod combinations with line: Baitcast Gear: 1) Team Daiwa-S 103HL (available ONLY in Japan) spooled with 12lb test Achi Bitsu on Daiwa Sweepfire SW602MRB 6' Medium 2pc --- my BASS setup .... need to get a new rod with a stronger backbone .... Spinning Gear: 1) Shimano Stradic MgF 2500 spooled with 8lb test Cajun Red Cast (8lb Stren MagnaFlex on extra spool) on G Loomis GL3 Mahogony S843-2 7' Medium Fast 2pc --- MY "GO TO" ROD ... THE ONE THAT NEVER FAILS! 2) Daiwa Capricorn CA3500 spooled with 20lb test Stren Super Braid (30lb Power Pro on extra spool) on G Loomis IMX SJR842-2 7' Medium 2pc --- my Dropshot Rod ... 3) Shimano Sensilite Mg2500 (Japanese model of Sustain) spooled with 8lb Vanish Transition on Dad's Fiberglass rod from the 1970s --- need to use this more often .... it's soooooo sensitive .... perfect for Crappie fishing! 4) Abu Garcia Cardinal C672 spooled with 6lb Trilene XL (8lb Vanish on extra spool) on Fin-nor Powerlite IM6 6'6" Light rod --- my Girlfriend uses this simple setup ... 5) Spider Tarantula STSP2300 spooled with 8lb Sensation on La Crosse IM7 6' Medium 2pc --- my extra rod .... mainly for cast and retrieve .... Here's a look at my fishing gear ... http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=15780&id=594835257&l=bc3c7c3ffa
