Thanks everyone.


drinva

I have several reels with internal centrifugal brakes that you can place in "on" or "off" positions. I have been running my reels with 2 brakes in operation, one directly across from the other to be "even". My question is can I run a reel with only ONE brake on? Will this throw off the balance of th...

John,

I think all of mine are 2005 models? My JM reels were the FIRST year they did the dual braking if that helps?

drinva

None of my JM reels have "play" in the handle, never have had. Thats one thing I wont tolerate, and, one of the 1st things I check in a reel.

drinva

I have 3 of the silver JM reels (all with the dual braking), one has done 3 years of CRANKBAIT duty, one just all around use and one has done two years of Musky plug duty, baits up to 5oz in weight :shock: I have had absolutely NO problems with any of my JM reels. Sometimes they were running them on...

The Alochol will dry residue free.

I'd test anything stronger.

DR

Plain 70% Alcohol should do it?

drinva

Gameover,

Yes they do.

drinva

Thanks Buck! It balances very well actually. I was kinda worried that it may be tip heavy with such a small reel and not that long of a handle, but it's NOT. It might have been if you used "standard" componets and guides, but this rod is spiral wrapped, the biggest casting guide on it is 1 size 8 ri...

Any rod blank can be built into ANY style rod, YES you can have it your way :D 1/8oz-1/2oz Extra fast Med action is about mid range for a dropshot rod. I like the Baston RX8: RX8+S822.5 Drop Shot 6'10" 1 6-12lb. 1/8 - 1/2 oz. 0.450 4.5 Extra-Fast M 1.76 oz. if budget allows, and if not the Baston RX...

Missed this one.....enjoy the new goodies!

drinva

Custom Black Gloss CTS EBT784 6'6" MH, marbled and shaved blank through Baston seat, epoxy forgrip ramp marbled w/split grip, exotic burnt burl cork.....and the brand new Revo STX loaded with hi-vis Power Pro 6/20. Ready to fish! http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p162/DRinVA/Img00503.jpg http://i12...

Darkshadow, I use the Power Pro for jerkbaits, and yes, I do use it for crankbaits. I wouldn't suggest using a fast action stiff-ish rod for cranks with no stretch lines, but the "crankbait" rods all do well with braids. My current crankin stick is a Baston Rainshadow IP904 (popping blank, MH, 7'6")...

You can go Custom for that amount Big Harry

drinva

Vladimir,

I think you're asking for line samples? I am on the "Pro Staff" for Power Pro fishing line and I'd be happy to send you a sample in 20lb test. PM me your address and I'll get one in the mail for you.

drinva