Was thinking about a Jigging handle for more power with inshore species can anyone tell me which they recommend the longer 60-70MM or shorter 45-55 handle? Any idea of size in relation to stock would be great

thanks!

Bantam1 wrote:Yes the spool will work on the 4000FD. The drag knob is the same for both reels.

Will a Sustain 5000FD spool fit on a sustain 4000FD to get a little more capacity and more drag?

If so, can i use the same drag knob?

Thanks guys or your help ... I'm gonna mill over the idea of sending it back for a 4th time ...

I'm not pointing fingers I'm just trying to find a solutuion and was wondering if anyone else was having the same issue .. I planned on writing Loomis also. The movement is a forward and back not left to right ... When the reel is pushed forward the reel tilts forward and down and slides further int...

Bantam1 this is the 2nd MBR783 I've had the reel on ... in both instances the same thing has occured ... My only option is to purchase another reel to test it out ... We only offer one shim design. You can trim the ends of the shim to allow it to fit better. If you are still having problems then I s...

Any existing fixes besides the cardboard i have shoved in the front?

Ok my Curado 100D shifts forward and back in the reel seat. i got the shimano shim from loomis ... the reel won't fit with the shim its to tight ... is there more than one shim?

I use Fiskar kids scissors one pair in every box or tackle bag and one in my pocket with no real fear of getting stabbed unless you hit the ground real
hard.

The guy must have been week ... 40lb powerpro snapes at 28lbs of force.... What are you fishing for wake???. Here is a funny little story for you. I lived and fished on the east coast fo awhile. I was with a group of 5 guys fluke fishing which can be done with moderately light tackle. One of the guy...

Can't speak for all reels but The holes on my curado110D spool are sharp and cut the braid. ... I used 3M waterproof medical tape to stop slippage.

eupher wrote:Is there a problem with threading the braid through a hole in a ported spool and tying to that?

It'll get the job done in a pinch and thats all that matters ... don't mind the gear snobs on this site they sometimes forget what they started with. ..... 30lb florocarbon is good anything bigger and you'll need to take more care in you knots so they don't come undone. uni 2 uni knot This is my fir...

I agree on both knots but i use a uni2uni myself .. try both choose what you feel comfortable with. All - What knot do you guys use when joining a fluro / mono leader to braided line? Do you use the albright? thanks! Both the albright and double uni work very well. I prefer the albright because it h...

is it out yet or soon to be released?

bigpapajim wrote:I heard that humminbird completely retooled there fishinbuddy series for 2008

You can get Megabass Pop X off ebay for $19.99 vs the $22.99 Rico off BassPro. Don't know if they work better but they look allot cooler. I'm looking to buy a couple of poppers but not looking to pay for the Lobina Rico price tag. Anyone know of any comparable poppers to the Rico which don't cost as...

Looking to pick up some LuckyCraft 78 DD in American shad and Auroura Black.. anybody use these? feedback?