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by 1nutinthewater
Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: 22 Zillion TW HD
Replies: 169
Views: 470321

Re: 22 Zillion TW HD

I questioned whether or not the aluminum gear on the JDM would work for my application but so far after about 60 steelhead the reel is still buttery smooth.
Probably my favorite reel over the last 10 years.
by 1nutinthewater
Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Daiwa 20 HRF TW PE Special
Replies: 6
Views: 5448

Re: Daiwa 20 HRF TW PE Special

Still have the reel and love it but it has gone geary on me. Anyone know what gears I can replace them with?
by 1nutinthewater
Sat Jan 21, 2023 8:06 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Floating braid?
Replies: 9
Views: 3903

Re: Floating braid?

I ordered Hydrofloat braid before investigating but have now found mostly negatives reviews on it so will be sending it back without trying. Also ordered Sunline Float II mono so will try it but it is a mono.......
by 1nutinthewater
Tue Jan 10, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Floating braid?
Replies: 9
Views: 3903

Re: Floating braid?

Still looking for a great floating line- Anyone have any input on newer braids?
by 1nutinthewater
Fri May 20, 2022 6:52 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Zillion SV spool swap
Replies: 4
Views: 1146

Re: Zillion SV spool swap

Thanks! I will order one and give it a test drive.
by 1nutinthewater
Thu May 19, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Zillion SV spool swap
Replies: 4
Views: 1146

Zillion SV spool swap

Absolutely love this reel for steelhead but it does not get the distance I want using 1/4 oz spoons for trout.
Factory spool loaded with 8# Fireline Ultra 8 good for about 30 yd cast. Spool has play dial on 6-blows up on 4.
Any advice on putting in a shallow spool for better distance?
by 1nutinthewater
Sat May 14, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: Freshwater
Topic: Favorite artificial lures/ baits for mountain trout (UL)
Replies: 13
Views: 16133

Re: Favorite artificial lures/ baits for mountain trout (UL)

After near 50 years of trout fishing I have narrowed my preference to-

Thomas Buoyant Gold/Red
Black Panther Martin with yellow dots
Green or black jig under bobber
Variety of Wolly buggers
by 1nutinthewater
Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:11 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: 8'-9' Casting rod?
Replies: 21
Views: 5510

Re: 8'-9' Casting rod?

Yes, that is the route I will be going. Had a builder in WA make me an sweet spinning rod with an NFC 901 blank and am in line for him to build the same in casting........... I would suggest a spiral wrap for that casting rod. Otherwise, line will drop below and/or rub the blank. Love it for my 8-9...
by 1nutinthewater
Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:50 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: 8'-9' Casting rod?
Replies: 21
Views: 5510

Re: 8'-9' Casting rod?

Yes, that is the route I will be going. Had a builder in WA make me an sweet spinning rod with an NFC 901 blank and am in line for him to build the same in casting...........
by 1nutinthewater
Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:52 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: 8'-9' Casting rod?
Replies: 21
Views: 5510

Re: 8'-9' Casting rod?

Edge rods has some longer steelhead rods that may fit the bill. I have the first strike FSS865STR (8'6" MH) spinning rod which is rated from 3/8-1oz but in reality its probably more like 1/8-5/8. They have the same blank in a casting build for the first strike and the higher end black widow in a 90...
by 1nutinthewater
Sun Apr 03, 2022 7:23 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: 8'-9' Casting rod?
Replies: 21
Views: 5510

Re: 8'-9' Casting rod?

I would recommended 2 rods : Yamaga Blanks Blue Current III 82B : https://yamaga-blanks.com/product/lightgame/bluecurrent3/ Tenryu Rayz RZ842B : https://fishing.tenryu-magna.com/trout/rayz.html Light, sensitive and responsive. No dice Both of these are JDM rods, if you are based in the US I think t...
by 1nutinthewater
Fri Apr 01, 2022 2:06 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: 8'-9' Casting rod?
Replies: 21
Views: 5510

Re: 8'-9' Casting rod?

Shadowcaster1969 wrote:
Wed Mar 30, 2022 6:07 am
I would recommended 2 rods :

Yamaga Blanks Blue Current III 82B : https://yamaga-blanks.com/product/light ... ecurrent3/

Tenryu Rayz RZ842B : https://fishing.tenryu-magna.com/trout/rayz.html

Light, sensitive and responsive.
No dice
by 1nutinthewater
Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:30 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: 8'-9' Casting rod?
Replies: 21
Views: 5510

Re: 8'-9' Casting rod?

St croix has nothing either...
Maybe i need to look in the JDM rabbithole?
by 1nutinthewater
Mon Mar 21, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: 8'-9' Casting rod?
Replies: 21
Views: 5510

Re: 8'-9' Casting rod?

Off the top of my head the Okuma Celilo kokanee rods. There's an 8 foot UL and L powered casting rod. https://okumafishingusa.com/products/celilo-specialty-rods You can also look into casting kokanee trolling rods from other manufacturers. There are also ajing casting rods that are long but typical...
by 1nutinthewater
Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:36 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: 8'-9' Casting rod?
Replies: 21
Views: 5510

8'-9' Casting rod?

Looking for at least an 8' casting rod for trout fishing in lakes. Mostly throwing 1/8oz spoons or jig and bobber. 2#-6# preferred.
Unable to find anything- Anyone?