fishingandfords wrote:I have a 2500mgf that sits on the rod rack

Why don't you like it?

Glad to know some consider them to be very good reels. I have a 2500 arriving Monday. Will be my first Shimano since an AX2000 that is probably over 30 years old.

Seller can get whatever someone is willing to pay. My 2nd Sol came with ABEC9 Orange Seals, tuned, TD-Z handle, grips, Carbontex drag upgrade and spooled with Sunline Super Sniper for either $150 or $160. Think it was the lower price. Can't find a mark on it. Box and oil included. It is a LH model....

Seller can get whatever someone is willing to pay. My 2nd Sol came with ABEC9 Orange Seals, tuned, TD-Z handle, grips, Carbontex drag upgrade and spooled with Sunline Super Sniper for either $150 or $160. Think it was the lower price. Can't find a mark on it. Box and oil included. It is a LH model. ...

You're right there Native, we have some great locally made lures but the prices on imports are a shocker. I bought some Jitterbugs at a Bass Pro Shop in Phoenix last year for about $7, over here you can't get them for less than $17. It all ends in tears when you put one in a bloody tree. I've order...

Thanks. Will give it a look see. Like reading about other parts of the world. Australia was a country I often thought I would love to move to when I was much younger. No Bass Pro close to me, but there is a Cabela's about 35 minutes away. Sometimes take my camera with me when I visit. Lots of differ...

Welcome back. Sounds like some pretty darn good fishing in your area. I am envious. Sucks around here. I don't like fishing moving water, but think I could make an exception if living in your area. :lol: I doubt many will claim bigmouth bass are terrific fighters. Smallmouth are better, and Peacock ...

Curado 100D Scorpion 1000 (original red one) CH SF CU 50E as noted CH 50 MG can be had for a little over $200 Scorpion XT can be had for a little over $200 Calcutta 50 TE Otherwise, I honestly believe a proper spinning combo casts lighter balsa lures better than any BC/BC combo. I can't disagree wi...

FishG3 wrote:I'm open to suggestions...what would you suggest from Shimano?

Only have experience with one Shimano that would fit the bill. It is a Curado 51E. I imagine any of the 50 size reels would accomplish what you are looking to do.

I eventually want to trick out one of my Fuegos. Pretty sure I was told the TD-Z 100M spool fits it, and allows the reel to throw lighter baits. Call or email to be sure.

http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_pa ... ts_id=2943

I have both the Sol and the Curado 50e. I like both reels a lot but the Curado works better for me casting 1/4 oz or less, not really a surprise since the curado's spool is significantly lighter than the Sol's. I'm not saying that the Sol wont throw less than 1/4 oz, just that it kind of below it's...

My only Shimano rod carries a Fuego. Abu spinning rod has a Daiwa reel. Daiwa casting rod has an Abu round reel. I know for a fact all my Daiwa reels are color blind. Either that or they have no fashion sense. They have no care for the rod's manufacturer or rod color.

I agree with civicrr. I always carry my STX (loaded with 40# braid) when visiting Florida because probably 99% of the time we are throwing into lily pads and Hydrilla beds. Love my braid then. I have braid on 4 reels (2 came loaded that way), one with Fluro and the rest with Mono. I only feel handic...

I just ordered the Wiha 26199 as suggested......and another...much more expensive...item not listed, but one that should be very helpful while learning. That item is a macro lens for my camera. Hope to order some of the other listed items along with bearings, drag and ??? tomorrow. Thanks guys.

I have reached a point where I can't possibly afford to send all my reels out for regular maintenance. I hate tinkering, but am going to have to bite the bullet, and at the very least start cleaning my own reels. Any reel with a problem will wind up at a professional's workplace. What would be a goo...