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Post by catchaser333 on Sept 4, 2013 21:53:36 GMT -5
I am not sure which reel to buy. I'm not too concerned about price difference. Alphamar 16 or P-fathom20 lw. And are there any Daiwa's or Okuma's that can compete with the other two's 27&30# drag? Even the Shimano's Tekotas drag is way less n they are way more expensive. I just need some advice. Thank you guys.
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Post by Smoothkip on Sept 5, 2013 14:43:56 GMT -5
I run the Tekotas and love them. Its more of a ergonomics reason, they just feel good in my hands. They have plenty of drag, casts smooth and extremely durable. I also have the alphamars and love them too for the same reasons. Ive used the fathoms and there an outstanding reel also. That being said its a personal preference. All three reels are awesome. In my opinion though, when do you need 30#s of drag? I think too much drag is worse than not enough. I fish for Shovelheads 90% of the time and with 30#s of drag something is either gonna break or the fish is gonna tear it out of its lips.
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Post by Smoothkip on Sept 5, 2013 14:45:20 GMT -5
If I was to choose one of the 3 reels id go with the Alphamars. Everything in one reel and they are priced right at Bottom Dwellers.
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Post by catchaser333 on Sept 5, 2013 21:52:22 GMT -5
Thank u smoothkip that's what I needed to hear.Someone who has used them n knows what he's talking about.Abus have never let me down ether so I'm comfortable with purchaseing one.I really appreciate u always taking time to answer my questions. I'll talk to ya later man.
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Post by Skyline1506 on Sept 6, 2013 16:26:34 GMT -5
kipper, you still got them alphamars?
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Post by abudoc on Sept 6, 2013 19:35:24 GMT -5
All three reels are awesome. In my opinion though, when do you need 30#s of drag? I think too much drag is worse than not enough. I fish for Shovelheads 90% of the time and with 30#s of drag something is either gonna break or the fish is gonna tear it out of its lips. Well said. Look at all three, then pick the one that suits you best. You can't go wrong with any of them. They are all top line reels. |
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Post by Smoothkip on Sept 7, 2013 7:05:31 GMT -5
kipper, you still got them alphamars? I have a alphamar 12 still. Its on my Classic cat rod. |
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Post by chillydigits on Sept 7, 2013 11:08:19 GMT -5
Kip any interest in trading your AlphaMar12 for my 16?
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Post by Smoothkip on Sept 7, 2013 20:34:10 GMT -5
The 12 is a smaller reel.
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Post by chillydigits on Sept 7, 2013 20:38:47 GMT -5
Yeap smaller, I'm looking to trade my larger 16 for the smaller 12. When I bought my AlpaMars I got 2 of the 12's and 1 of the 16's.
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Post by Smoothkip on Sept 7, 2013 21:52:42 GMT -5
Yeah id trade you.
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Post by Smoothkip on Sept 7, 2013 21:53:33 GMT -5
Do you run braid? The 12 is spooled with 80# Hi-Seas braid.
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Post by chillydigits on Sept 8, 2013 6:58:56 GMT -5
Yes I run powerpro 50. I sent you a message
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