Norman Miller I did some more searching and found this reel does come left handed and also with level wind. Just a different model
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I was writing when you posted. The Akios 656 CTM > is a high profile round casting reel which is > larger and twice as heaviy as the other reels that > have been mentioned. It is a nice reel for a surf > rod, or heavier inshore fishing, but is out of > place for most freshwater fishing except f
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Well Im pretty sure I’m going with a Akins 656 CTM for my first bait caster 170 bucks
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Richard, > I suspect that the line may be just fine, since it > was always on the reel in the dark box. > > just pull 10 feeet of line off of the reel and do > a breaking test. If it still breaks at 50-60 lbs, > as I expect that it will just use it unless you > want to put on new lin
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Well well going threw a box from my shed I ran across a brand new penn 330 G.T. forgot all about that reel. Now I’m not gonna try teaching myself to cast that monster. From the tag I put on it says trilene 40 lbs. I moved to Va in 04 so I guess this line might need replaced seeing how I never put it on a rod lol
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David Baylor Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Richard, I don't want you to take my advice in > your other thread of using a magnetic cast control > system to learn with as being something completely > set in stone. It was just a suggestion that I > routinely make when others are looking to get into > bait casting gear for the first time. Th
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I went and checked out a few reels and most were rights but got to check a few I was looking at. Lews diawia abu was all dicks had and I wasn’t to happy with them. Sales guy was really pushy and when I asked about magnetic breaks he looked lost. Guess I’ll have to make a trip to basspro cabelas maybe they have a clue. Or try searching for Tackle shops that aren’t 6 hrs away
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Richard - you mentioned this is going to be your > first baircasting reel. So I am assuming you are > right handed and use a spinning rod and reel that > you cast right hand and crank with your left hand. > If this is the case make sure you check out the > left hand retrieve casting reels, Mo
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Michael Danek Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lots of good reels in that price range; I prefer > Daiwas, but Daiwa is not the only maker of good > reels. Do some research, consider drag as a > significant factor for salt. Do internet searches > for reviews of reels you are considering. > > All reels at any price point require rinsin
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Robert Ford Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Merry Christmas. What's your budget and primary > target species? Thank you. Types of would bass and what ever fish may bite freshwater. Saltwater would drum whiting trout and again whatever else bites. As for price I’d say $0 to $ 200
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Hello all and Merry Christmas. I’ve been looking into some reels Teca Diawa etc some with level wind some with out. Looking for suggestions for my first bait caster. And maybe one I can use in both fresh and salt water. Thanks Richard
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The new Shimano Curado DC has magnetic braking, > and costs about $250. The non magnetic centrifugal > breaking Curado K is about $167. Never tried a > magnetic control bait caster, it’s got my > curiosity up. > Norm Norman thank you this information I’ll look into them for sure
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David Baylor Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Richard, I can't offer a suggestion for a reel > from personal experience. I use Shimano reels and > they only offer reels with centrifugal cast > control. With that said Daiwa and Abu Garcia offer > reels with magnetic cast control. Were I you I'd > go on some of the larger tackle web sites and
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I just wanted to take time to wish each and everyone of you a Very Merry Christmas from the White Family. May you all be blessed and tight lines
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ben belote Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > hi Richard..you also might do better learning with > a slower action rod, nothing too fast and braided > line was easier to control than mono. I was going to ask about braid on bait casters. I think I have maybe two rods that don’t have braid
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Phil Ewanicki Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Richard: When I started fishing spinning reels > were curiosities and nearly every casting reel was > direct drive - the reel handle spun backward > during the cast. Then the spinning reel took over > and for 60+ years monopolized bait and lure > fishing. In the last 15 years or so I have >
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David Baylor Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Richard, if you're serious about learning bait > casters, I'd suggest starting off with one that > has a magnetic braking system. They're more > forgiving for a beginner, and in most cases they > offer easier adjustment. The key to learning is > not trying to learn on a rod that is too stiff. A
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Michael Tarr Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I do a lot of freshwater bass fishing in my 13’ > kayak. Rod length seems to matter most when I’m > fishing in tight spots. When I fish along a bank > that has overhanging trees the shorter length is > better at controlling the fish if it drags me into > the trees. The longer rods tend to knock
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David Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I do some kayak fishing in small lakes in the > Triad area of NC and around Nags Head NC in the > sound. The main thing that dictates rod length is > the length of the kayak that you are using. You > need to be able to direct the line around the bow > especially when a good sized red drum decide
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Thanks for all the tips and helpful input. I looked up rod building classes in Virginia and found that Mudhole Custom Tackle is hold a rod building class in Virginia Beach,Virginia on March 2 nd and 3 rd you build a rod and get to take home the equipment you used for building your rod. I’m very excited to go to this class. And very thankful to this site and the people on this site for the informa
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Lance Schreckenbach Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I fish a lot from a kayak and 7' to 6'6" will work > pretty good. I build mostly for baitcasters and > throw 1/16 to 1/4 oz plastics (shrimp / worm) and > top waters like a Top Dog or a Zara Spook and 3.5" > Yozuri jerk lures. My favorite rod to use in the > kayak is a 6'9"
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Bill Sidney Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > With Face Book an this web site it is easy, > get a cheap blank for your first build an go from > there , it is not hard , there is a get together > soon, see if you can make it, lots of good info > is given out at that time, > see EXPO on the top in the left under sponsors > ,
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And most the time a net is in the way or your hooking it some how. Been there done that . It @#$%&
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Agreed whole heartily with the Handel length. I always have two rods eith me one for live bait one for crank bait or sift bait for fresh water. Box I have two as well one again for live bait under a float and nod for lures or to troll behind as I paddle around. I’ve never built my own rod i have looked into kits from Mudd Hole but with the lack of knowledge I never bought one
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This is true depending on what type kayak you have. My boat isn’t very stable when you try and stand up. So seating fishing is what u have to do. At some pine when I can afford a 2 k plus yak I’ll upgrade but till then I’ll fish what I have. I do have a short rod and I’ll give that try. But some store bought rods don’t have the back bone I’m looking for. Or don’t have a good feel in hand or act
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I guess after reading my post I should stated that. I have several rods from ultra lights to heavy for surf fishing. But I haven’t found the length that feels good in my kayak. In the rivers most the time casting is more like side arm or wrist flick. As for the sound in Outer Banks same issue either to heavy of rod to short or to long and in the way at time. I’m hoping there are some kayak fisher
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Hello all and thanks to Rodgeeks for telling me about this site. Now for my question I’m from Virginia and do a lot of kayak fishing in Virginia and in Outer Banks. The problem I’m having is find a rod that I could use for both areas. Fast tip for casting lighter weight lures and worms for the rivers here in Va but have enough back bone for the sound side of Outer Banks when fishing live shrimp a
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Hello all and thanks to Rodgeeks for telling me about this site. Now for my question I’m from Virginia and do a lot of kayak fishing in Virginia and in Outer Banks. The problem I’m having is find a rod that I could use for both areas. Fast tip for casting lighter weight lures and worms for the rivers here in Va but have enough back bone for the sound side of Outer Banks when fishing live shrimp a
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