daiwa capricorn 3500 spinning reel Saltwater Reel, Black/gold (Model May Vary) : Sports & Outdoors The Daiwa sweepfire Daiwa TD Advantage 3500 Fishing

I've been wanting a 3-weight for years, since my 5 weight is far to big for most of the small spring creeks and mountain freestone streams I fish, but have been unwilling to invest the money in a quality rod

Yes, you can add braid using a uni knot as long as there is enough line to fill to the point where the knot is fully covered by line for a full cast (if it gets exposed during a cast, it can cause issues with casting

One of our favorite braided lines is PowerPro

11 bearings, plus one more for instant anti-reverse, makes this reel butter smooth on casts

Half the "Stash" is still in totes waiting to be opened up, cleaned, serviced & displayed