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by biggiesmalls
Sat Nov 17, 2018 11:18 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New small spinning reel - high-end Shimano, high-end Daiwa, or Van Staal?
Replies: 7
Views: 8392

Re: New small spinning reel - high-end Shimano, high-end Daiwa, or Van Staal?

Looking through the Shimano/Daiwa options, I know that I want something with the LT technology in it if I end up with a Daiwa. That eliminates the Saltist, Luvias, and Certate. The Saltist BB and Fuego LT come in heavier than I'd prefer, considering I can get a lighter reel for a slight price increa...
by biggiesmalls
Fri Nov 16, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: New small spinning reel - high-end Shimano, high-end Daiwa, or Van Staal?
Replies: 7
Views: 8392

New small spinning reel - high-end Shimano, high-end Daiwa, or Van Staal?

Hello, I'm looking for a new spinning reel for everyday inshore fishing. Something light enough to still throw 1/4 ounce pompano/bonefish jigs, yet heavy enough to take snook from the mangroves. I'll be using it mostly from the boat, but from the beach often as well for pompano jigs, snook, and reef...
by biggiesmalls
Thu Mar 22, 2018 3:21 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Casting braid
Replies: 6
Views: 5277

Re: Casting braid

Did look into those as well. Only blue braid is the 4-stranded J braid though. 8-strand comes in dark green, lime green, and metered. AFAIK Samurai only comes in dark green.

Drew
by biggiesmalls
Wed Mar 21, 2018 5:46 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Casting braid
Replies: 6
Views: 5277

Re: Casting braid

Thanks for your reply Ryan. Looking to stay away from PowerPro, only thing I've found it's good for is breaking and cutting fingers. JMO. Sufix 832 does come in 15, 40, and 65 lb test, and does come in white, lime green, dark green, and a new blue color. Looking to use only one type of line for thes...
by biggiesmalls
Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:09 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Casting braid
Replies: 6
Views: 5277

Casting braid

Hello, Looking to purchase some braid for some new reels. I need it in 15 lb test for freshwater/light inshore duties, 40 lb test for tarpon/snook duties, and then something in the 55-70 lb test range for frogging. These new setups are going to be higher-end that will last me a long time, as I don't...