Silly Frog reel question
Silly Frog reel question
I have more stuff I am moving around
I wanted to know if ANYONE has used a OG Fuego as a frogging reel?
Sounds crazy but with the carbonex drag and Ize pe spool it seems feasible to me at least..
Let me know if you've tried
I wanted to know if ANYONE has used a OG Fuego as a frogging reel?
Sounds crazy but with the carbonex drag and Ize pe spool it seems feasible to me at least..
Let me know if you've tried
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Re: Silly Frog reel question
The reel would absolutely be capable, the biggest concern I would have is IPT. You’re a righty if I recall correctly, so you’ll be limited to the 6.3:1 gear ratio in the Fuego. I am currently using a thrashed LH Itö 103 for frogging with the same gear ratio and although it’s done well I do find myself constantly wishing for a bit more IPT. Otherwise the reel will do great, and should balance better with the longer/heavier rods often used for frogging. Also, if you have your heart set on the I’ze spool by all means go for it, but the TDZ 100M is a stellar performer in the Fuego, and perhaps a bit more versatile.
Re: Silly Frog reel question
HLC would be my spool of choice for frogs. Fill it of 50# braid and empty it every cast. Squint to see where you frog lands.
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Re: Silly Frog reel question
I had to laugh at this. I shipped my OG Tatula 7'4" HF to Florida for use as a dedicated frog rod. Took a Curado 201E7 down with me for use on it. 60# Fins Original PRT Hi-Vis Yellow. Squinting didn't help.
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Re: Silly Frog reel question
Anything can if you set your heart to it
Re: Silly Frog reel question
I understand
I just sold the rod it was on and looked to expand on the use for the reel.
For now it’s on the shelf as I’m finding stuff has accumulated on my shelf that someone else may actually have time to use. I have a Steez limited that I had on a compile x rod which I sent in and had the guides re wrapped and epoxied or whatever that stuff is called. Now I’m not sure I have a use anymore for that rod. I also had the Fuego on it but I didn’t like it
They are great independently just not good together for me. I was thinking about fixing up the alpha 105sh Sv but decided against it. I’m just in an experimental place mentally and wanted to know if anyone else has adopted the Fuego for that purpose. It’s an trap slinger or any walk the dog bait.
Maybe I’ll find a home for it.
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Re: Silly Frog reel question
Yes SirBass Junkie wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 9:57 amThe reel would absolutely be capable, the biggest concern I would have is IPT. You’re a righty if I recall correctly, so you’ll be limited to the 6.3:1 gear ratio in the Fuego. I am currently using a thrashed LH Itö 103 for frogging with the same gear ratio and although it’s done well I do find myself constantly wishing for a bit more IPT. Otherwise the reel will do great, and should balance better with the longer/heavier rods often used for frogging. Also, if you have your heart set on the I’ze spool by all means go for it, but the TDZ 100M is a stellar performer in the Fuego, and perhaps a bit more versatile.
Right hand reeler but left hand writer lol
Thanks big homie
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