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Post by morgan on Aug 7, 2014 21:24:59 GMT -5
I like the rod, it would fit in my car. I think I am going to buy it and put an okuma classic pro I have laying around here somewhere to put on it with some 50# big game
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Post by morgan on Aug 7, 2014 21:20:41 GMT -5
I like the eyes a lot better on the one you found, look very similar to the ones on an ugly stik tiger, which is my favorite store bought rod
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Post by morgan on Aug 7, 2014 21:16:36 GMT -5
View AttachmentRelease Reels SG on an Okuma EV-x Musky View AttachmentPenn Fathom 20LW on an Okuma Cedros Jig rod These are a couple favorites among many combo's. nice, I like penn reels overall, the only thing that has kept me from buying another squall is the clicker is tough for smaller fish to pull out and I feel like it scares them off
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Post by morgan on Aug 7, 2014 14:29:56 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. Is this the one you're talking about Chuck? Attachments:
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Post by morgan on Aug 5, 2014 20:33:33 GMT -5
i have never met a MH rod that is too stiff for eater sized channels other than snagging style rods like the shakespeare sturdy sticks or eagle claw ozark snaggers. thats all we have ever used for channels. got my first medium rods last year through a sponsorship deal, they were the first ones i ever owned that werent for walleye or other game fish what is your personal favorite flathead rod?
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Post by morgan on Aug 5, 2014 19:49:11 GMT -5
yea the 200 was the one i meant. the handle on the charter specials are much nicer too along with the lever drag sweet, do you have any idea what a good two piece flathead rod to put the reel on would be Jordan?
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Post by morgan on Aug 5, 2014 19:48:11 GMT -5
yea the 200 was the one i meant. the handle on the charter specials are much nicer too along with the lever drag sweet, do you have any idea what a good two piece flathead rod to put the reel on would be Jordan?
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Post by morgan on Aug 5, 2014 17:18:30 GMT -5
the charter specials are what Robby uses Katfish on here. those reels are about the most bang for the buck you can get. I use the non lever drag model and they are awesome you're talking about the tr200g right? If so they are great reels. If the charter special is the same but with lever drag I would definitely choose the charter special. I did message Katfish earlier today about them. I didn't realize that they had the same line capacity as the shimano tr reels
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Post by morgan on Aug 5, 2014 12:55:06 GMT -5
Why you need 2 piece rods? Just curious. I drive a car and a longer 1 piece wouldn't fit. At least I don't think it would lol
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Post by morgan on Aug 5, 2014 1:56:06 GMT -5
I think I am going to give the charter special a try, but It will be a big fish only setup. Probably will be a pole casted out with huge bait when I'm fishing for flatheads with my other set ups. What rod could I put on this? I was looking at the quantum big cats but they are 1 piece. I need two piece rods. I also don't really like inserts but I was going to make an exception. I'm looking for a really stiff rod to pull flatheads out of cover if needed. Something heavy action or m/h could work. Any suggestions? I also like to have reinforced stainless eyes but could possibly make an exception to that also
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Post by morgan on Aug 4, 2014 23:31:40 GMT -5
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Post by morgan on Aug 4, 2014 23:02:52 GMT -5
Are you talking about the tl2000ld with leverdrag, 33#'s of drag and levelwind for 130? It seems like a bit much for so little cost. I read the reviews in bass pro shops. It all seems a bit "fishy" or maybe "unfishy". A Reel with all that, going so cheap has to have a lot of cut corners. I could be wrong though. I would find some reviews on multiple sites That are from "reel" people. that is the one I was talking about lol, thanks for the input, i'll check some sites out
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Post by morgan on Aug 4, 2014 22:38:04 GMT -5
What are opinions on the shimano charter special? Looked at the specs and it seems like it would be an excellent flathead reel. I run the penn squalls and abu 6500s. Should I go with the shimano or just another squall or 6500? Does anyone have experience with one?
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Post by morgan on Aug 3, 2014 15:05:26 GMT -5
Just wanted to know what you guys use and see some pictures! My setups are all ugly stik tiger medium action rods with abu 6500s and one penn squall!
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Post by morgan on Jul 31, 2014 12:26:33 GMT -5
My friend has an Okuma classic. They are amazing reels for the money he says
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