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- Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:54 am
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: A Lesson Worth Sharing
- Replies: 52
- Views: 27019
- Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:50 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Daiwa Lexa LT
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6128
Re: Daiwa Lexa LT
after this thread, i got to checking these reels out and like the cosmetics. i'm really tired of the blacked out scheme. i'm looking for a new spinning reel, and will be using straight fc. i've tried to get on the braid/leader bandwagon, but it just doesn't work for me. would line management be bet...
- Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:56 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: What’s the name of this knot?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7172
Re: What’s the name of this knot?
My initial thought is that it's actually due to how part of the knot ends up being against where the eye of the hook is rolled to touch itself, and if the end of the wire is rough at all, it's prone to cutting the line and it seems like a weak knot strength. Not sure much could be done about that i...
- Sat Sep 07, 2019 2:26 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: What’s the name of this knot?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7172
Re: What’s the name of this knot?
https://youtu.be/t-XhKBlMnZ8 Also, has anybody used it before? Don't know if I've ever seen an official name for this knot, but I started using it a while back. Super fast/easy to tie with light line and the hook always stands out perfectly straight. With other knots I'd find myself adjusting or re...
- Sat Sep 07, 2019 12:20 pm
- Forum: Swimbait Fishing
- Topic: **Had me a Lando Calrissian moment this afternoon**
- Replies: 301
- Views: 511155
Re: **Hand me a Lando Calrissian moment this afternoon**
Love this thread. It's refreshing to see the whole journey instead of just the highlight reels that dominate social media. Excellent pics (and gear)!
- Sat Sep 07, 2019 12:12 pm
- Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
- Topic: **Tasty new heavy wakizashi from MB*
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5124
Re: **Tasty new heavy wakizashi from MB*
One of those paired up with the 7'6"... an intriguing extra heavy daishō, the stuff of legend!
- Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:20 am
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: What's the difference
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8638
- Fri Aug 23, 2019 8:20 pm
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Daiwa Lexa LT
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6128
Re: Daiwa Lexa LT
I received my 2500 in the mail today. First impressions are its a nice reel for the price. Seems very well built with a light smooth retrieve plus it looks pretty sharp with the silver and black color scheme. I was looking for a reel for light saltwater use (because my friends keep bugging me to go...
- Fri Aug 23, 2019 8:04 pm
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: Jbraid grand issues
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9793
Re: Jbraid grand issues
I was curious about x8 Grand so I did a search, these are the two best posts I found :lol: The J braid Grand is a far cry from the loose weave of original PP super slick. That line was a nightmare. I remember a hangnail unraveled 2 feet of the PP SS...I'd say Grand is a touch, a hair, fluffier than ...
- Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:45 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Daiwa Lexa LT
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6128
Re: Daiwa Lexa LT
Ha! Just looked at the Daiwa Japan site and noticed that the shallow spool versions make their debut in September, which explains why I could only find them on plat.co.jp. I may snatch up a 3000S-CXH once they are actually available, there is an itch in my brain won't let me pass up a perfect match ...
- Thu Aug 15, 2019 8:32 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Daiwa Lexa LT
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6128
Daiwa Lexa LT
I'm researching options for a hair jig and spybait combo - long rod, very light line. I'm thinking a 2500 or 3000 size will balance out a longer rod better than a 1000 size reel but I'd rather avoid the guesswork of spooling up a ton of backing to leave the right capacity for 6 lb braid, so I've bee...
- Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:39 am
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Ned head shattered my Expride...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11222
Re: Ned head shattered my Expride...
What rotten luck! It's amazing how fast a bait can come back at you in that situation. I'd be surprised if you're unable to use the Shimano replacement program.
- Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:24 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Need new casting reel within a month, what to do?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10716
- Mon Jul 08, 2019 12:20 pm
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Need new casting reel within a month, what to do?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10716
Re: Need new casting reel within a month, what to do?
If you want a workhorse reel with brass gears the Curado K is pretty solid. If the deeper spool is a turnoff and you're not planning on using super heavy line consider the Curado 70. Over the last few years I've purchased a 200IH, 70HG, and 200KXG and have yet to pay more than 60% of MSRP. Haven't l...
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 7:38 am
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: another "what's next for daiwa?" thread
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11811
Re: another "what's next for daiwa?" thread
With iCast just a few days away I'm surprised there aren't pics floating around by now, can't wait to see specs!