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03-06-2003, 09:52 AM
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Location: Portsmouth RI
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Distance Setups
Boys and girls, I'm looking for some input on some of those long cast reels out on the market. You know the Daiwa Emblem and such. How do they stand up to abuse, etc etc etc. ?
Plan on strapping one of these things to an Arra 1322 for distance in certain areas.
So lets here the good, bad, and ugly....
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03-06-2003, 11:34 AM
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All up in the Interweb!
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personally i think they are ugly! try a VS300 with braid if you want distance!
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03-06-2003, 11:37 AM
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Callinectes sapidus
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So lets here the good, bad, and ugly....
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I'm GOOD.......your the BAD & the UGLY!! 
...I don't own an Emblem, but have always found my Daiwa's easy to maintain, and VERY durable. . . a value for the $$. |
 ... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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03-06-2003, 11:40 AM
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Location: Portsmouth RI
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MilkMan, I cant reel with that hand!!!!
Where's those guys that can cast across the canal????
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03-06-2003, 11:42 AM
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Ban Sluggos
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: east taunton, ma
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the only bad thing i've heard/read is that they don't like to be dunked...
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03-06-2003, 12:08 PM
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Mike-
Daiwa Emblem-X 5500A would be perfect for the XSRA 132-2.
I think that's the reel that Ron Arra uses.
JJ is right - they don't like to be dunked but they are a sweet reel for distance.
-Ben
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03-06-2003, 12:11 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
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No conventional me bub? What does Iron Skillet use - VS Right? You a southpaw?
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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03-06-2003, 12:16 PM
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Hey Boss,
Some days when the wind is in your face and you need to launch that plug right over the begining of the reef conventionals are more trouble than they are worth.
Mr. Money bags fishes VS. He bought 4 on Saturday.....makes a total of (5) 300's now....plus who knows what else. I'll have to take a picture of them all one day.
Signed,
the OTHER hand
P.S. There are no fish on the reef so dont even bother trying.
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03-06-2003, 12:23 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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Yeh - I'm building a rod for my wife - spinning (just in case )
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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03-06-2003, 01:12 PM
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Location: Vero Beach Florida
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What's the current tag on them VS badboys?...
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03-06-2003, 01:36 PM
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yeah them vs 300 silvers how much ?
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03-06-2003, 01:41 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
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The black and gold are both $579 for the VS 300. Silvers cost extra, I hear.
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03-06-2003, 01:43 PM
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ouch !!!! Thanks Mike !
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03-06-2003, 01:53 PM
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Are these reels all that they are said to be?...
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03-06-2003, 02:13 PM
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Just got my silver 250 lefty , so I will let you know in 9 months if the silver catches more fish or not.  |
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03-06-2003, 04:44 PM
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All up in the Interweb!
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Quote:
Originally posted by Don Blizard
Are these reels all that they are said to be?...
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YES!!!! a word of warning: once you fish one you will not go back to your old reels! |
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03-06-2003, 06:44 PM
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FIVE?!?!  |
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03-06-2003, 06:51 PM
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Needlefish Nazi
Join Date: Mar 2001
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You should see the IRON MANS VS 400 LOOKS like it belongs on CJ for a winch.............
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Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
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03-06-2003, 06:56 PM
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Dave's Guide Service
Join Date: Jul 2001
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Mike I gut one of them reels, I aint dunked it but it has green crap on the gold parts. I got the reel on a 1204 its ok.
U will like the 250, it can stop a mack truck.
Oh Ya , Ya killin Me
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Pro Tool Club....
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03-06-2003, 08:35 PM
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Canal Apprentice
Join Date: Apr 2002
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I fish the Canal with a long distance casting guy. I've watched him keep pace with the master himself - Ron Arra. I fished with some of the other long distance guys as well. These guys are easily hitting the 100 yard mark or beyond. They all seem to have one thing in common... Ron Arra 11' 6" conventionals with the newell 225 or 229. Most of them spool berkley big game 20 or 25lb test clear mono. This year will be my fourth fishing with these guys. I am still an apprentice. I use the abu 7000 with level wind. I tend to fall, on average, 20 yards shy of their casts. Most of us are throwing the 3 1/2 ounce gibbs or yozuri lures. Hope that helps with your quest for distance.
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03-06-2003, 10:00 PM
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Dave's Guide Service
Join Date: Jul 2001
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You should see Slip throw with a spinner |
Pro Tool Club....
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03-06-2003, 11:48 PM
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I dont doubt their quality...but for 600 smack a roos.....well there are a LOT of things I could do with that cash! (like go fishing...instead of working to pay for it!!) to rich for my blood!
as for distance...yeah I suppose theres a time and place....but for the most part(and I think a lot of people would agree) its highly overrated
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03-07-2003, 12:11 AM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Jenn,
..the "STELLA" by Shimano averages around $600 too... 
...but these reels GUARANTEE fish in the fine print. |
... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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03-07-2003, 12:30 AM
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..the "STELLA" by Shimano averages around $600 too...
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yepper!....or you can spend 150-200 for something (well I consider ) decent, take a four day weekend fishing my favorite place and still have $$left to pay a bill or two!! 
when yer always broke...you have to make priorities.....and I would rather be able to fish than to have a $1000 set up I couldnt use...  |
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03-07-2003, 12:52 AM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Mr. Money bags fishes VS. He bought 4 on Saturday.....makes a total of (5) 300's now....
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...sounds more like a status symbol than anything else.. 
(5) of them ?? OVERKILL......NO??
.....you mean he wouldn't have landed that 50 on something else??...
...to each his own. |
... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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03-07-2003, 12:57 AM
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...sounds more like a status symbol than anything else..
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its not how much you paid for your toys....its HOW YOU USE THEM that counts!!! |
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03-07-2003, 01:06 AM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
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...I know how to use my toy(s)...
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... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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03-07-2003, 01:09 AM
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03-07-2003, 01:19 AM
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Callinectes sapidus
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....I'm not doubting their performance.....its just with a recent dirt purchase...I'll be doing this for a long time....
Last edited by bloocrab; 03-07-2003 at 01:23 AM..
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... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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03-07-2003, 05:32 AM
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Registered User
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Bloo,
Some people collect cars, other lures...this guys collects VS's. |
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