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12-13-2005, 08:20 PM
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EVERY FISH COUNTS!!
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: south plymouth, MA
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it casts great but dont even think of dunking or getting sand in it.it has lots of nooks and cranies to get sand into so watch out. one down side is that is is made of alot of plastic
Last edited by CANAL RAT; 12-13-2005 at 08:47 PM..
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todays schoolie is tomorrows keeper,todays keeper is tomorrows cow,practice catch and release!!!.
GOD BLESS THE NRA!!!!
ROCK AND ROLL WILL NEVER DIE!!!!!
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12-13-2005, 08:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Onset
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Absolute no dunk, other than that decent reel for money
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12-13-2005, 11:28 PM
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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Great for distance....question as to when it gets wet...absolutely no sand...might be a wicked pissa football reel also
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
 
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12-14-2005, 08:41 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,272
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Is this the same with the newer Z series??
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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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12-14-2005, 11:20 AM
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Gone Dark
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Buzzards Bay
Posts: 512
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I have 2 of the 5500's. get the 5500 it's the same weight ,same specs as the 4500, but more braid capacity. never dunked it at the canal but the drag is excellent.with 30 lb braid you can launch a plug.no complaints here.
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12-14-2005, 12:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: People's Republic
Posts: 1,025
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Originally Posted by BasicPatrick
might be a wicked pissa football reel also
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I second that. I have a 5500 that I use at the canal and when chasing tuna. Fantastic reel. I have used mine on the sand too with no issues. |
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12-15-2005, 12:55 AM
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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John,
The usual suspects at the canal are using the emblem pro 5500 on Lami "L" blanks with incredible distance
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
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12-15-2005, 08:44 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Steve - what about when wet??
Is there anything proactively that can be done to mitigate sand and water issues on it??
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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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12-15-2005, 01:55 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: People's Republic
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John,
I have gotten mine wet but not dunked and it has been flawless. Would it be my first choice when wading out to a rock, no but I would not hesitate to use it from the sand. I have not opened mine up yet to see if any water got in.
Steve
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12-15-2005, 02:48 PM
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EVERY FISH COUNTS!!
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: south plymouth, MA
Posts: 727
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Originally Posted by JohnR
Steve - what about when wet??
Is there anything proactively that can be done to mitigate sand and water issues on it??
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rinse it good with soap and water and run a Q-tip along parts that look like they could collect sand |
todays schoolie is tomorrows keeper,todays keeper is tomorrows cow,practice catch and release!!!.
GOD BLESS THE NRA!!!!
ROCK AND ROLL WILL NEVER DIE!!!!!
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