First bass in 20-25 years

[JasonGotaProblem]

He wasnt that huge, but it was still fun. Finally got to test out the (mildly) hot rodded ss700 so that was nice. Still needs some refining but it's a fun reel to fish for sure!

[philaroman]

handle knob too small
needs angled T-bar 

stop showin' off external bling
where's the 600 w/ brass pinion?

[JasonGotaProblem]

handle knob too small
needs angled T-bar  

stop showin' off external bling
where's the 600 w/ brass pinion?

The one I bought does not fit its at a minimum a different height. So I've decided to stick to stock internals on that one and designate it fresh water only whereas the 700 is also fit for salt (after all, i now have a spare gear set for it)

Oh and I'll have you know my good sir that not all bling is external. I replaced the plastic bushing at the bottom of the worm with a ceramic bearing. So with the handle included this is now a 6 bearing reel!

[Benni3]

Fantastic job man,,,,, try a dark purple with a white tail worm,,, I think you're hooked,,,,,,

[JasonGotaProblem]

Went back out for another 20 minute run, got another slightly larger one on the SS600. That thing is so silky smooth its ridiculous. It makes me wanna build a custom rod it.

[philaroman]

sweet...  shame about the pinions

IMO, you're over-prepping for that HUGE monster 
both reels are overspooled: 7 - slightly & 6 - GROSSLY!!!
maybe, consider going down to skinnier braid, if your knots are good
didn't like 5# PP (3-carrier?), but 8# PP & 6# Suffix were fine (4-carrier?)
just feels better than 10# on tiny reels...  even more so after "broken in"
you don't really stress a L/UL rod enough, intentionally, to break any decent 6-8# braid