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by johnD
Tue Aug 08, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Inshore reel for 7M Expire glass
Replies: 12
Views: 3502

Re: Inshore reel for 7M Expire glass

Tranx 150 or Daiwa Costal are the only baitcasters I'd throw inshore. I threw a Tatula ct inshore for a while, the salt got to the bearings pretty quick.
by johnD
Thu Jul 13, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Curado M
Replies: 7
Views: 1794

Re: Curado M

ya thats the thumb bar that fell apart on everyone when the K first came out. I thought that since they changed it for the Curado 150 mgl and the Tranx 150 it was gone forever. instead they bring it back ugh. I read from Dan or Bantam1 that this updated thumbar has been remedied of the previous iss...
by johnD
Thu Jul 13, 2023 6:02 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Curado M
Replies: 7
Views: 1794

Curado M

What a let down.I can not believe they stuck with that k style thumb bar on the new m. Does a straight thumb bar make too much since ? And, the cast control knob looks hideous. So, another 5 or 6 years of a ugly Curado 200, it is...This is just my opinion.Tight lines.
by johnD
Sat Feb 18, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Daiwa Deep Crankbait Reel Options
Replies: 21
Views: 3984

Re: Daiwa Deep Crankbait Reel Options

Tat 150 P is perfect for anything up to 8xd. For 10xd I'd go 200. Do yourself a favor, open it up and grease the main gear and lube the spool bearings, tatulas come dry for the most part. I run a 150 p ,never have gotten into throwing 10xd's.
by johnD
Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:17 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?
Replies: 11
Views: 4162

Re: Daiwa Tatula 300/400 Review?

The 300 is the bee's knees! That said, make sure you need the capacity and power. It is an 11oz reel and you feel every bit of it. For me, bass fishing with it was overkill. Barramundi look like a blast and could put up a fight worthy of the reel though. After a bit more looking I think The Steez A...
by johnD
Wed May 18, 2022 9:53 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Tatula disengaging
Replies: 3
Views: 1167

Re: Tatula disengaging

I was kinda of in a hurry to get off the water ,when it made the sound. I'll fish it again in a few days (supposed to rain all weekend :( ) and see if it happens again , if it's the AR that's a easy fix I have a extra one.
by johnD
Tue May 17, 2022 8:12 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Tatula disengaging
Replies: 3
Views: 1167

Tatula disengaging

I have a tatula 100 (newer version) on my frog rod , it seems like the thumb bar is disengaging when I set the hook , any ideas ? Thanks in advanced.
by johnD
Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:13 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Good Mono???
Replies: 44
Views: 24650

Re: Good Mono???

Kvd spray , is nothing more than 303 aerospace protectant , reel magic is just silicone spray.
Dale Hollow tangle free line dressing , is more like fly line dressing. I've been using it for years with no ill effect.
Pline cxx or Izorline XXX , is the real deal. Big Game is pretty soft.
by johnD
Mon Apr 18, 2022 9:02 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: JDM site for hard to get baits ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1973

Re: JDM site for hard to get baits ?

Thanks ,Diggy. I'm on underground but not the others , thanks for the heads up ! DRT put baits up last night. If you see the USA account on IG make a post on Sat night, they usually put baits up. They started making a post and having the restocks go hand in hand. I've also purchased DRT from Monste...
by johnD
Sat Apr 16, 2022 12:57 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: JDM site for hard to get baits ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1973

Re: JDM site for hard to get baits ?

Thanks ,Diggy. I'm on underground but not the others , thanks for the heads up !
by johnD
Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:36 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: JDM site for hard to get baits ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1973

JDM site for hard to get baits ?

Does anybody have source for DRT baits ? Klash 9 , Tiny Klash , etc. Ive checked some of the major ones and no bueno. Thanks in advanced.
by johnD
Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:16 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Googan Squad makes the best rods
Replies: 82
Views: 23271

Re: Googan Squad makes the best rods

For the ones complaining about ads on youtube..There is such things as browsers (Firefox) with ad blockers (adblock plus).
I see zero ads ,when I'm on my laptop watching youtube.
by johnD
Wed Mar 09, 2022 6:23 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Curado 150 platform as a future 200?
Replies: 1
Views: 977

Re: Curado 150 platform as a future 200?

I'd love to see the 150 design moved to the next 200's. My main complaint for the 200k and the slx reels is the ergonomics of the thumbar. I couldn't stand it.
What's up with the new Tranx 150 ? Nobody talking about it ?
by johnD
Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Rod for 1/2oz - 1 1/2oz topwater?
Replies: 22
Views: 9663

Re: Rod for 1/2oz - 1 1/2oz topwater?

I've got a Fitzgerald 6'9 Bryan Thrift Skipping Special I use for big topwaters.
by johnD
Tue Nov 16, 2021 6:06 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Smoothest gear grease.
Replies: 63
Views: 18256

Re: Smoothest gear grease.

I use TSI on bearings , it last for a very long time. Longer than the TG's rocket fuel I used before..Dawn at smooth drag ,sells small bottles.