Fishing Reels Thread, goofy neighbor needs reel? in Fishing Related; A goof ball neighbor asked my recommendation for a star drag reel (no leverdrag?) to use on a 665h rod ...  | | 
Apr-12-2008, 09:52 PM
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#1 | | Registered User
Name: b.thomas Vessel: dun sunk!(in the bath tub) Location: ca. (southern part) Job:living off my wife (retired)
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A goof ball neighbor asked my recommendation for a star drag reel (no leverdrag?) to use on a 665h rod (make?) for yoyo and wants to keep it lite weight. I recommended a Baja special or 113hl/Yellowtail special........ he said too big and too heavy. 
His among his picks for a #40 rig are:
Penn 555
Shimano star 20/40
Daiwa slx40 or slx50
or even the good old 500.
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Apr-12-2008, 10:02 PM
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#2 | | A guy who fishes.
Name: Stan Age: 35 Vessel: Boatless again and lovin' it. Location: Temecula Job:Commercial Real Estate Bio: I'm over it!
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Of those choices, I'd go with the Daiwa slx50ha. Much lighter than the Penn and just a kick ass reel.
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Apr-12-2008, 10:07 PM
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#3 | | Cooter
Name: Curtis Age: 50 Vessel: 24ft Skipjack FB "Hanna" Location: Mission Viejo Job:DSA Inspector Bio: I've been up to 130 miles in my 24ft skippy from San Diego to get fish. I love the hunt.
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Originally Posted by inSTANt bendo  Of those choices, I'd go with the Daiwa slx50ha. Much lighter than the Penn and just a kick ass reel. | I agree.............
Curtis.....
The boat Hanna.........
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Apr-12-2008, 10:07 PM
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#4 | | Registered User
Name: Jamie Age: 54 Vessel: Malibu Wakesetter LSV Location: Calabasas CA Job:aerospace
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Saltist 40 hands down for those requirements. For me high speed version vs. High Torque but that is a personal choice. Both reels are fantastic, light weight and wonderful 40# star drag rigs right out of the box. One suggestion though, put the crank arm to it longest length for maximum leverage. It will not affect your ability to retrieve.
Jamie
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Apr-12-2008, 11:02 PM
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#5 | | Friend of Joe Morgan
Name: not Jon Miller Age: 25 Vessel: none Location: calafagas, CA Job:not a Sports Broadcaster
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He should get the baja special. Tell him that a taller spool makes it easier to crank. It doesn't matter how light the reel is if it's a chore to wind.
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Apr-12-2008, 11:04 PM
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#6 | | A guy who fishes.
Name: Stan Age: 35 Vessel: Boatless again and lovin' it. Location: Temecula Job:Commercial Real Estate Bio: I'm over it!
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Originally Posted by SpikeCB22 He should get the baja special. Tell him that a taller spool makes it easier to crank. It doesn't matter how light the reel is if it's a chore to wind. | ??????????? If the line retrieved per crank is the same or more and the reel weighs 33% less, explain how this makes sense please.
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Apr-12-2008, 11:05 PM
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#7 | | Friend of Joe Morgan
Name: not Jon Miller Age: 25 Vessel: none Location: calafagas, CA Job:not a Sports Broadcaster
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Apr-12-2008, 11:16 PM
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#8 | | A guy who fishes.
Name: Stan Age: 35 Vessel: Boatless again and lovin' it. Location: Temecula Job:Commercial Real Estate Bio: I'm over it!
Posts: 2,700
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Originally Posted by SpikeCB22 He should get the baja special. Tell him that a taller spool makes it easier to crank. It doesn't matter how light the reel is if it's a chore to wind. | Which reel is a chore to wind? Definitely not the Daiwa. If you call that a chore, you need to hit the weights.
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Apr-13-2008, 02:19 AM
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#9 | | capitan
Name: kirk Vessel: 18.5ft larson Location: san diego Job:tackle shop
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trinidad 16 or torium if on budget
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Apr-13-2008, 11:18 AM
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#10 | | Registered User
Name: marc Age: 52 Vessel: 27'eastern Location: kittery,me. Job:lab tech.
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i second that jon.thats a well built tank of a reel.if your worried about weight,get the torgue 100 with 40lb.braid,they all have wicked drags.the anodizing is better on the avet,penn,compared to the jap reels.
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Apr-13-2008, 11:52 AM
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#11 | | What happened?
Name: kyle Age: 22 Vessel: somebody else's Location: who knows Job:Overnight deckhand/cook Bio: I fish more than you
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Originally Posted by MARKEY220 i second that jon.thats a well built tank of a reel.if your worried about weight,get the torgue 100 with 40lb.braid,they all have wicked drags.the anodizing is better on the avet,penn,compared to the jap reels. | the torque is a great reel, it's also 400 bucks. by the list of reels he gave it looks like the dude is on a budget. i'd try to find an old pro gear pacifica reel, any of the series work...the baja special is on sale at charkbait right now and i think that would be the best choice to talk the guy into
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Apr-13-2008, 02:53 PM
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#12 | | Captain
Name: alan tani Age: 53 Vessel: grady white tournament 19, grady white journey 258 Location: Saratoga, CA Job:pharmacist. reel repair is just a hobby that got out of control!
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basically what you do is look down, don't make eye contact, back away slowly and avoid this guy from now on. if he can't figure things out on his own or recognize good advice when he hears it, he should be avoided. he's wasting your time.
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