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by jim spooner
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano BFS Magnets
Replies: 5
Views: 427

Re: Shimano BFS Magnets

Great insights. Thank you.
by jim spooner
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:11 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano BFS Magnets
Replies: 5
Views: 427

Re: Shimano BFS Magnets

Thanks for your reply. From everything I've read, Shimano suggests adding the additional weights for extremely light lures. Seems ass-backwards to me. I got the reels (Aldebaran BFSs) initially because I thought they'd handle lighter baits (baisa, etc) a bit better than my Aldebaran MGLs and they do...
by jim spooner
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano BFS Magnets
Replies: 5
Views: 427

Shimano BFS Magnets

Does adding brake magnets allow for casting lighter lures? The BFS reels come with 6 brake magnets installed at factory, with 2 spares, which obviously affect casting. I'm not sure how the braking affects heavy vs. light lures.
by jim spooner
Mon Nov 20, 2017 5:32 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: St Croix. . . . Naked
Replies: 21
Views: 13995

Re: St Croix. . . . Naked

I strip all of mine (SC5s) and as Matt said, most are not great looking, but once in a while I get a "clean" looking one. They all perform well and the "ugly" ones have added character.
by jim spooner
Mon Feb 06, 2017 12:16 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Maxcuatro?
Replies: 7
Views: 5880

Re: Maxcuatro?

I'm hopeful that Maxcuatro will eventually be available in 10 or 15 lb test, which would be better suitable for spinning.
by jim spooner
Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Maxcuatro?
Replies: 7
Views: 5880

Re: Maxcuatro?

I was also skeptical, but after testing, I concluded it’s the real deal. Only thing I don’t like about the Maxcuatro is the color. I liked the aqua green of the PPSS, but the moss green is more difficult to see. Power Pro SS8…………….20lb .010” dia. break/fail @ 24-8 (25-4 w/line doubled around hook) P...
by jim spooner
Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:39 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Best braid out there?
Replies: 15
Views: 9120

Re: Best braid out there?

I really like the Maxcuatro 20#, but I wish it was available in the same aqua green (easier to see) as PPSS8.
by jim spooner
Mon Dec 19, 2016 3:41 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Smaller Spinning Reels
Replies: 13
Views: 8208

Re: Smaller Spinning Reels

If you feel that you need the weight of a reel to balance a rod, weight added to the butt would give you far better results using considerably less weight. You shouldn’t be using the rod to apply pressure to a snagged lure, so the rod shouldn’t be at risk. Just grip the spool, point rod at lure and ...
by jim spooner
Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:21 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Down-Sizing Spinning Reels for Braid
Replies: 4
Views: 2792

Down-Sizing Spinning Reels for Braid

It seems reasonable to rethink, or perhaps question the choice of reel if braided line is to be used. With the trend toward the use of braided lines, down-sizing reels should be considered. The larger reels incorporating bigger spool diameters (necessitated by stiffer monofilament/fluorocarbon line)...
by jim spooner
Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:12 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Smaller Spinning Reels
Replies: 13
Views: 8208

Smaller Spinning Reels

Since reel specifications are normally considered when configuring and building spinning rods, it seems reasonable to rethink, or perhaps question the choice of reel if braided line will be used. It’s kind of a “chicken/egg” issue. With the trend toward the use of braided lines (with or without lead...
by jim spooner
Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:43 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Question for Bantam1 regarding Maxcuatro line diameters.
Replies: 9
Views: 5318

Re: Question for Bantam1 regarding Maxcuatro line diameters.

I got a replacement spool of the 20# Maxcuatro (hi-vis yellow) and its diameter measures as advertised. Problem (mislabeled spool) solved.
by jim spooner
Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:40 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: MAXCUATRO LINE DIAMETER WARNING
Replies: 8
Views: 6534

Re: MAXCUATRO LINE DIAMETER WARNING

I got a replacement spool of the 20# Maxcuatro (hi-vis yellow) and its diameter measures as advertised. Problem (mislabeled spool) solved.
by jim spooner
Sun Jul 31, 2016 11:16 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: MAXCUATRO LINE DIAMETER WARNING
Replies: 8
Views: 6534

Re: MAXCUATRO LINE DIAMETER WARNING

I don’t think mislabeling can be construed as a lie…..more of a processing issue.
by jim spooner
Fri Jul 29, 2016 11:25 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: MAXCUATRO LINE DIAMETER WARNING
Replies: 8
Views: 6534

Re: MAXCUATRO LINE DIAMETER WARNING

Assuming that the spool is mislabelled, I’m trying to figure out what the pound test actually is. I measured (calipers) my other 20lb test as .0075” and the “mislabelled” 20lb spool measures .010”. According to the Maxcuatro specs, the 30lb is .009” dia. And the 40lb is .011 dia. I would think that ...