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by Teal101
Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:46 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: getting started in rodbuilding for personal use?
Replies: 15
Views: 7625

Re: getting started in rodbuilding for personal use?

Mudhole has most anything you'll need. I use a thread bobbin for a thread tensioner. Works good for me. As for tools, a burnishing tool, a thread pick, a good pair of cutters, a small tape measure for measuring guides, a china pen for marking, masking tape, a razor blade, a round file and a reaming ...
by Teal101
Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:29 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Koppers Live target Trout Baits
Replies: 0
Views: 1144

Koppers Live target Trout Baits

Anyone have any info or a release date for the Koppers Live Target Trout Hard Baits? I'd really like to get some of the rainbow Parr for stream/mountain fishing on my UL setup.
by Teal101
Mon Oct 24, 2011 8:54 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New spinning reel...need suggestions
Replies: 39
Views: 13966

Re: New spinning reel...need suggestions

I have a Patriarch 9525, got it on sale from TW during their big sale a month or two ago. Absolutely love the reel. Super light, smooth retrieve, and doesnt feel cheap or plasticy.
by Teal101
Mon Oct 24, 2011 8:48 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: curado 301 for salmon?
Replies: 9
Views: 5005

Re: curado 301 for salmon?

The Kings I fish in the Columbia are between 5-30lb usually. I used a 201E with 50lb Power Pro and it worked fine for those fish jigging shrimp under a bobber. I stepped up to a Abu Record 61HC for the extra line capacity and piece of mind. I also use a Abu Revo SX with 12lb P-Line on it for casting...
by Teal101
Mon Oct 24, 2011 8:42 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Ballistic or Patriarch Spinning Reel
Replies: 18
Views: 7075

Re: Ballistic or Patriarch Spinning Reel

I have the Patriarch 9525 reel and love it. It just feels like the real deal. Super super light, very smooth retrieve with no wobble. I like the EVA knob. The bail has a firm click to it. It doesnt feel cheap in any way. My only issue is after changing spools, the drag cap/tensioner is kind of a b*t...
by Teal101
Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:41 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: WTF:- Shimano Sedona 500 or Symetre 500
Replies: 8
Views: 4433

Re: WTF:- Shimano Sedona 500 or Symetre 500

Have you considered the Shimano CI4 1000 size reels? I know theres one available in the UK. Super light, but is a bit bigger then those baby reels. Might be more comfortable. For me I wont go below a 1000, the reel is just too small imo.

You cant go wrong with a Symetre though.
by Teal101
Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:22 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: WTF:- Shimano Sedona 500 or Symetre 500
Replies: 8
Views: 4433

Re: WTF:- Shimano Sedona 500 or Symetre 500

I have a Symetre 3000 and think it is an outstanding reel.

That said, for an Ultralight application I went with the super light Pflueger Patriarch 9525.
by Teal101
Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:14 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Revo SX problems
Replies: 25
Views: 10353

Re: Revo SX problems

your friend is not alone. i owned two of them and out of the 50 or so new reels i've bought over the past 4-5 years from all the major manufacturers, i've never had the problems like i encountered with the SXs. too bad some of the archives to this forum were wiped out as there was lots of discussio...
by Teal101
Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Revo SX problems
Replies: 25
Views: 10353

Re: Revo SX problems

Loosen your cast control knob and dont whip the rod so hard. I haver the same issue with my curados and my revo sx. Loosen the cast control knob and set the mag brakes at about 3/4 and back off accordingly. I've been casting buzz bombs in the dark for salmon with my Revo SX with only 3 clicks of th...
by Teal101
Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:34 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Revo SX problems
Replies: 25
Views: 10353

Re: Revo SX problems

Loosen your cast control knob and dont whip the rod so hard. I haver the same issue with my curados and my revo sx. Loosen the cast control knob and set the mag brakes at about 3/4 and back off accordingly. I've been casting buzz bombs in the dark for salmon with my Revo SX with only 3 clicks of the...
by Teal101
Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:38 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano CI4 2500F question.
Replies: 15
Views: 6290

Re: Shimano CI4 2500F question.

Best spinning reel on the market imo. Lightweight, high max drag, looks amazing, designed for use with braid/fluoro. The eva knob works great. Hmmm.... :-k "Best?" Maybe not best if money is no object, but certainly best bang for buck. If you're finesse fishing there really isn't any other reel to ...
by Teal101
Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:07 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano CI4 2500F question.
Replies: 15
Views: 6290

Re: Shimano CI4 2500F question.

I dont mind the EVA grip on my Pflueger Patriarch. I dont have a CI4 so I cant comment on its knob.
by Teal101
Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:47 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Reels with bait clickers?
Replies: 10
Views: 6418

Re: Reels with bait clickers?

Revo Toro or Abu Record. I have the 61HC Record and it has a clicker. Kind of on the heavy side, but it holds 240yds of 10lb and casts like a dream. The 6500 Abu C3 has a clicker. The 6600 Abu C4 has one. The Abu record is a good reel but feels a little sloppy with bigger lures (4oz.+). In the musky...
by Teal101
Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: Rapala DT cranks price reduction
Replies: 6
Views: 2957

Re: Rapala DT cranks price reduction

BucketHunter wrote:The bills break if you aren't gentle to them. I wouldn't be suprised to see some gen 2 design come out.
I love these cranks, but open water and that's it.
Aint that the truth. I'll fish em in structure, but it hurts the pocket book.
by Teal101
Sun Sep 11, 2011 5:48 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Fuji Guides: SiC or Alconite?
Replies: 20
Views: 21321

Re: Fuji Guides: SiC or Alconite?

Mattman wrote:I'll also throw these hardness values out there...


Stainless Steel (SS): 400
Chrome: 800-1000
Carbaloy: 1000
Aluminum Oxide: 1200-1400
Alconite : 1300-1500
NanoLite : 1800
Zirconia: 1000-1400
Zirconia PVD: 1600
SiC: 2200-2400
Great info =D>