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06-04-2007, 02:55 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Best Convential for Boat Casting
Looking for recommendations for a decent conventional to plug Danny's and eels with a 6' stick from my boat.
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06-04-2007, 02:57 PM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
Posts: 5,871
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all of them.
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Ski Quicks Hole
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06-04-2007, 03:08 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Gee thanks
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06-04-2007, 03:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: South of Boston
Posts: 2,605
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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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06-04-2007, 03:14 PM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
Posts: 5,871
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You don't have to worry about sand, so any of the higher end are fine.
Easier to maintain when you're just washing salt out of them.
My Calcuttas do dual duty both boat and surf, most wouldn't take them in the surf though.
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Ski Quicks Hole
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06-04-2007, 03:26 PM
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No Trolling allowed
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: North Kingstown, RI
Posts: 414
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Calcutta 400 or 401 TE
Hey Striper,
I really like the Shimano Calcutta reels. They cast a mile, smooth drag and the level wind is essential for plugging. I have the 401 TE (left), this is my second year of hard use and abuse. At least 100 fishing sessions/year. Nothing has failed yet.
I rinse them once a week and a good cleaning while changing the line (at least once a month).
The TE series are expensive ($350.00). The casting brake is great. I cast 95% braid while fishing from boat and backlashes are minimal once the brake is tuned to your casting style. The only negative is casting lightwieght rubber. The brake system is funky w/light weight application and I still get the nasty birdsnest nearly every outing. I carry 2 on the boat,one tuned for light weight, the other heavier. It is much easier to turn up brake friction than to tune it down for the light stuff.
They also have the B series (1/2 price of TE), however, I have not used one.
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06-04-2007, 03:28 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Thanks,
I have been frustrated with my 6600 and need to get something that lets me cast better. I'll look at the B series as 350 is beyond what I want to spend today.
THanks,
Bill
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06-04-2007, 04:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
Posts: 9,703
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Just my opinion, but a 6 ft rod is a bit short when throwing a conventional.
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LETS GO BRANDON
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06-06-2007, 06:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Lincoln, RI
Posts: 621
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
I have been frustrated with my 6600 and need to get something that lets me cast better.
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Bill, What's your frustration? Construction? Performance? |
Best regards,
Roger
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06-04-2007, 09:46 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: 14000 / 44031.5
Posts: 932
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I'd definately go 700 over the 400 on the calcuttas. I have the 400, and its a really nice reel, but its more for light tackle kind of fun. A 30" fish takes forever to crank in, never mind a good fish that you want to put the boots to. I keep meaning to put in on e-bay and upgrade, but I never get around to it.
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06-04-2007, 09:58 PM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 2,461
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Calcutta 400. I have beaten a few brutes with it and use it on the boat and in the surf. It has even beaten a few small tunas last year. Smooth and easy to use.
Last edited by keeperreaper; 06-05-2007 at 12:46 PM..
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Make America Great Again.
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06-05-2007, 06:19 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Anybody what to sell one?
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06-05-2007, 12:45 PM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 2,461
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S36- They occasionally pop up on craigs list and the bst forums on the boards. You might want to put a thread up stating you are looking for one.
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Make America Great Again.
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06-05-2007, 03:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Lincoln, RI
Posts: 621
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Or you could get 3 abu 6500c3s for the price of one 400B.
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Best regards,
Roger
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06-05-2007, 08:51 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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I know that's the issue
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06-06-2007, 01:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Lincoln, RI
Posts: 621
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If you want to drop by I can probably fix it for you - or diagnose the issue at least. Once you've played with a few they are pretty simple to work on.
FWIW, once you have carbon fiber washers and drag grease, you can get more drag than the gears can handle ( I don't go over 8# of drag).
Feel free to PM me
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Best regards,
Roger
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06-06-2007, 07:29 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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nice abu for sale by pops in the classfieds
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