The thing with fishing reels is you get what you pay for. If you don't spend at least 100.00 for a reel, your not going to get a very good one. I prefer ABU Garcia Orra reels. They have seven ball bearings and are very smooth. Rods don't make as much difference. I like medium heavy rods for worm...
I have 2 1640 LDA pistols. They run well and I love the trigger. One of the 2 has a round count of at least 10k. I would love to find a 45 cal LDA to add to my collection.
If you want a good pair buy Costa Del Mar. Lifetime warranty. It cost 11.95 to ship for repairs. I have had a pair 10 years, broke the arm off, sent them back and had a new pair in 2 weeks. But the best reason to buy them is the quality of the polarization.
It really does not matter as long as you are comfortable. Fish don't care which hand you use. I have 14 baitcasters all right hand. I cast right and reel right.
Welcome. I used to eat at a steakhouse near Benson. Really good steaks. In lived in Willow Springs for several years before my move to Indiana. I would love to be there again. Maybe when I retire
Glad to see you were not hurt. A good friend of mine had that happen to a Les Baer and spent 1500.00 in repairs along with a bunch of small scars to his face.
Carry it at least 10 miles or it will come back. I trapped about 25 at my last house and could not get them all. Good luck. Cat food works best for bait.
My son has one and loves it! It goes bang every time you pull the trigger. It is not the prettiest gun, but shoots perfect and accurate. I would buy another one in a heartbeat!!