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Post by Chuck on Jul 31, 2016 6:25:24 GMT -5
I'm not familiar with this reel, hadn't even heard of it before now. So it's hard to know exactly what is causing the problem. A couple of things to check are bad spool bearings, if it has spool bearings. It may have bushings. The line guide pawl on some reels has to be adjusted. The spool tension knob could be too tight. You should have just a small amount of play between the spool and the reels frame. Hope this helps. Chuck.
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Post by Chuck on Jul 31, 2016 6:03:27 GMT -5
Yep, getting skunked twice is more than my fair share, lol.
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Post by Chuck on Jul 24, 2016 8:41:27 GMT -5
That's awesome!
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Post by Chuck on Jul 24, 2016 8:40:57 GMT -5
Nice! Getting skunked is all part of flathead fishing Scott. I've had more than my fair share, lol.
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Post by Chuck on Jul 18, 2016 19:12:32 GMT -5
Looks like a fine ride Jordon.
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Post by Chuck on Jul 18, 2016 19:11:17 GMT -5
Scott isn't kidding either! 2 pound sucker, BOOM!
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Post by Chuck on Jul 18, 2016 19:08:06 GMT -5
If you liked the original E-Cats, you might want to keep an eye out for something new from Berkley... All I'm going to say is I'm VERY impressed.
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Post by Chuck on Aug 26, 2014 17:17:31 GMT -5
Awesome
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cpl 30s
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Post by Chuck on Aug 19, 2014 18:18:42 GMT -5
Nice flats man!
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Post by Chuck on Aug 19, 2014 18:17:16 GMT -5
Hell of a night Robby!
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Post by Chuck on Aug 19, 2014 18:15:24 GMT -5
Nice flats!
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Post by Chuck on Aug 7, 2014 20:52:28 GMT -5
Release Reels SG on an Okuma EV-x Musky Penn Fathom 20LW on an Okuma Cedros Jig rod These are a couple favorites among many combo's.
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Post by Chuck on Aug 7, 2014 20:27:28 GMT -5
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Post by Chuck on Aug 6, 2014 18:05:28 GMT -5
I know you didn't ask me, but my favorite flathead rod right now, and I've tried a TON of rods, is the Okuma EV-x Musky EVx-C-741H.
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Post by Chuck on Aug 6, 2014 17:59:33 GMT -5
Here is a tear down and lube of the Shimano by the most well known reel repair guy in the business. alantani.com/index.php?topic=12.0 Notice at the bottom that after the reel is put back together it has a max drag of about 15#. This was a common practice for Shimano with there reels designed years ago. I can prove this statement if anyone questions it's truth. Any way, I wouldn't recommend any graphite reel be used beyond 15# of drag. I have used a Charter Special a few times, I had difficulty casting it. The 50# mono on the reel probably didn't help. Backlash city though. I haven't used the Charter Special enough to know how it would perform as a big fish reel. If you do go with the Shimano you might as well go with a matching Shimano rod. The Shimano Beef Stick BFBT66XHR is a 6' 6" solid fiberglass rod with stainless guides and no inserts. It is a beast. I have used the 7' version and I would say you could run over it with a truck and it wouldn't break. Best thing is they are dirt cheap. A 6' 6" rod will fit any just about any vehicle that has fold down rear seats. I've had several compact vehicles that I could get 7' rods in. Good luck with your choices.
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