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by NormanD
Sat Aug 26, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Inshore reel for 7M Expire glass
Replies: 12
Views: 3491

Re: Inshore reel for 7M Expire glass

I have used the Chronarch G and I am very happy with it. I have also used the Curado MGL and have been impressed with its performance at a lower price point.
by NormanD
Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:05 am
Forum: Kayak Fishing
Topic: Yak help... Questions
Replies: 14
Views: 8292

Re: Yak help... Questions

I have a PA14 and have no experience with this boat, but Blue Sky Boatworks is a pontoon style peddle drive boat.
by NormanD
Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:07 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Chronarch G sideplate
Replies: 9
Views: 3935

Re: Chronarch G sideplate

just an update. The issue was resolved through a Shimano warranty/service center.
by NormanD
Fri Dec 10, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Chronarch G sideplate
Replies: 9
Views: 3935

Re: Chronarch G sideplate

Thank you for the response Bantam. I have had no issues with my other G's. They have been flawless. This one was a surprise, since it is brand new and hadn't seen the water.
by NormanD
Mon Dec 06, 2021 3:09 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Chronarch G sideplate
Replies: 9
Views: 3935

Re: Chronarch G sideplate

Interesting option. I will have to look into that.
by NormanD
Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:09 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Chronarch G sideplate
Replies: 9
Views: 3935

Re: Chronarch G sideplate

Cast control is loose, still wouldn't budge. I will try soaking it in warm water to see if that will help. Reel is brand new. All I have done is spool line on the reel. Maybe Bantam will have an answer. J.B. what reel did you switch up to. I love the Chronarch G's. Up to this point have had no issue...
by NormanD
Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:58 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Chronarch G sideplate
Replies: 9
Views: 3935

Chronarch G sideplate

I have 5 Chronarch G's. But, one is brand new and I can't get the sideplate to open. I had seen some suggestions to run how water over the reel. Tried that unsucessfully. Any other suggestions to try?
by NormanD
Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:08 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Topwater Walking Bait Rod
Replies: 9
Views: 2594

Re: Topwater Walking Bait Rod

Dobyns 705cb will work for that range of lures. Not perfectly, but acceptably.
by NormanD
Thu Sep 09, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Rod broken on arrival
Replies: 18
Views: 5259

Re: Rod broken on arrival

Just had the same thing happen as well. I also bought the rod from American Legacy. The were great. Shipping me a replacement and sent a return label for the broken rod. I don't think you will have any issues with ALF
by NormanD
Wed Aug 18, 2021 3:19 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Used curado DC in salt
Replies: 6
Views: 2878

Re: Used curado DC in salt

Here is a link to Shimano North America showing how to clean the reel after saltwater use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIwZ3g8yRhU&t=47s

I think you could by doing less, unless as mentioned you dunked it.
by NormanD
Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:28 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Aldebaran 50 MGL
Replies: 4
Views: 1792

Re: Aldebaran 50 MGL

Good to know about the MGL spools. Thanks JB
by NormanD
Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:03 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Aldebaran 50 MGL
Replies: 4
Views: 1792

Re: Aldebaran 50 MGL

I am pretty sure the MGL spools are not recommended for saltwater. It may not be high end enough, but I have been pleased with my Chronarch G fishing the salt.
by NormanD
Wed Jan 06, 2021 12:51 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: top water rod for 1 oz +/- baits
Replies: 8
Views: 2671

Re: top water rod for 1 oz +/- baits

I used a Loomis 847CBR in E6X for full size spooks and was very pleased with the rod for that. Another suggestion if you need a longer rod is the Dobyns 794SB. That is a very interesting rod and should be capable of launching the lures a long distance.
by NormanD
Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:05 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Favorite type of topwater bait?
Replies: 40
Views: 65599

Re: Favorite type of topwater bait?

My vote is for the spook/sammy style bait. I like the explosive strikes you get on any topwater, but walking the dog with short or long pauses, trying to figure out a cadence that will make fish react on any particular day is what makes those the most fun, to me anyway.

Well said. X2
by NormanD
Wed Sep 23, 2020 1:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Light Saltwater Tackle Recommendation
Replies: 8
Views: 4373

Re: Light Saltwater Tackle Recommendation

I fish in the gulf all the time. Any freshwater bass outfit will work for most of what you will encounter off the beach. If you gear up for some of the random big boys, then you probably want have much fun. The Shimano Stradic may be out of your price range, but it has done a very good job in the sa...