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Jun-03-2005, 12:23 PM
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Name: Spooker Vessel: 24' Skipjack FB, 19.5' Glastron SE and a ScupperPro TW Location: Agua Hedionda Job:Putting the "i" in Realty.
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| Cal 2 speed conversions on Int'l 50?
Have an older 50 Int'l that works smooth. Cal wants $175 to convert to a 2 Speed. Is it worth it? With all the talk about the TLD IIs coming apart with big fish (I have a 30 II and a 50 II) I'm thinking the $175 might be worth it rather than just not use the reel. Any thoughts? http://www.cals2speed.com/price_list.html
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Jun-03-2005, 12:48 PM
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Name: Jerry Age: 28 Vessel: Yours Location: Pasadena Job:Business Law Bio: N/A
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Personally, I'd rather get a new reel that spins well and is a 2 speed from the box, rather than go through all the mods, etc. Maybe a Tiagra or SLT?
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Jun-03-2005, 12:56 PM
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Name: Spooker Vessel: 24' Skipjack FB, 19.5' Glastron SE and a ScupperPro TW Location: Agua Hedionda Job:Putting the "i" in Realty.
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Originally Posted by Trianglist Personally, I'd rather get a new reel that spins well and is a 2 speed from the box, rather than go through all the mods, etc. Maybe a Tiagra or SLT? | Yeah, I would too, but a Tiagra 30 2 speed is 5+ bills and a 50 is 6+ bills. I was just looking for a way to make use of an Int'l 50 that would work good for Tsharks next year or maybe the elusive Elvis this year. Haven't heard much about Internationals blowing up.
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Jun-03-2005, 07:21 PM
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Name: Steve Vessel: yes Location: So. Bay Job:Marine Store-Retail Bio: Love to fish and hunt
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convert it and also have him change the bearings and blue print it - the reel will spin great and will be able to fish heavy drag without any problems - the TLD's can't fish enough drag without losing freespool and have too much plastic in and around them to be considered a "Big Game Reel". Go see Cal - Go See Cal - Go see Cal -
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Jun-03-2005, 07:27 PM
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Name: Jerry Age: 28 Vessel: Yours Location: Pasadena Job:Business Law Bio: N/A
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What about the Daiwa SLD? I've got both the 20 and 30 and they're solid.
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Jun-03-2005, 07:29 PM
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Name: Spooker Vessel: 24' Skipjack FB, 19.5' Glastron SE and a ScupperPro TW Location: Agua Hedionda Job:Putting the "i" in Realty.
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Originally Posted by gerk convert it and also have him change the bearings and blue print it - the reel will spin great and will be able to fish heavy drag without any problems - the TLD's can't fish enough drag without losing freespool and have too much plastic in and around them to be considered a "Big Game Reel". Go see Cal - Go See Cal - Go see Cal - | For an extra $75 to blueprint, I think that's the way to go.
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Jun-03-2005, 09:07 PM
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Name: Paul Vessel: Location: San Diego Job: Bio:
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Larry Cofe does an excellent job as well and reasonable.... I KNOW FIRST HAND.  | |
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Jun-03-2005, 09:09 PM
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Name: Spooker Vessel: 24' Skipjack FB, 19.5' Glastron SE and a ScupperPro TW Location: Agua Hedionda Job:Putting the "i" in Realty.
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Originally Posted by Katana Larry Cofe does an excellent job as well and reasonable.... I KNOW FIRST HAND. | Let me have a number or URL.
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Jun-04-2005, 04:03 AM
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Name: David Choate Age: 53 Vessel: Highliner Location: Torrance, Ca Job:Carpenter
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I have 3 50s that Cal has converted. I love them, use them almost as much as the 30Ts he has converted. Go for it, don't sell the reel and get one of those others.
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Jun-04-2005, 08:03 AM
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Name: Brandon Age: 46 Vessel: Royal Polaris Location: Escondido, CA Job:Air Traffic Controller
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Convert It and use it (since you allready have it)
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Jun-04-2005, 09:31 AM
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Age: 42 Vessel: 28' Fish Catcher Location: San Pedro Job:printer
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Stay with the Internationals hands down. Proven reels for along time...
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Jun-05-2005, 03:03 PM
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Name: Charles aka "Ben" Age: 41 Vessel: 15' Tupperware Sloop Location: With your wife Job:Bit Twiddler
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Originally Posted by socalsurf1 Stay with the Internationals hands down. Proven reels for along time... | Uhhh, yeah. After hearing Cofe (I think) at Squidco talking about how he can't get any replacement parts for the new Internationals, good luck getting one fixed if you break something.
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Jun-05-2005, 03:46 PM
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Name: Mike Vessel: Kencraft CC Location: San Diego Job:what job Bio: Mystery fisherman!
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Originally Posted by FishStalker Uhhh, yeah. After hearing Cofe (I think) at Squidco talking about how he can't get any replacement parts for the new Internationals, good luck getting one fixed if you break something. | Thats just it, they dont break!
Ok so I am exaggerating a bit, but they are proven for sure!
Ive been a Shimano fan for a long time now but when it comes to aluminum two speeds I will still take the International.
The unknown fisherman :p
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