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by OkobojiEagle
Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:00 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Balancing pre-existing rods
Replies: 9
Views: 8275

Re: Balancing pre-existing rods

Yes, I fine tune the balance on most of the rods I use. As above, I weight inside of the rod butt with "pencil" drop-shot weights. Most of my rods have brand identifying "medalions" glued to the butt cap that can be peeled off before I drill through the remaining butt cap into the rod cavity. The me...
by OkobojiEagle
Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:47 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Tatula SV TW
Replies: 22
Views: 11449

Re: Tatula SV TW

ZJKorman wrote:
OkobojiEagle wrote:I don't need another reel, but...

Looking for just one person who has owned a Tatula SV TW and didn't like fishing it. I need at least a tiny amount of support to resist...

oe
I do not like mine. Definitely the last reel I use in my collection. Overbraked imo
You're my hero...

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:59 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Tatula SV TW
Replies: 22
Views: 11449

Tatula SV TW

I don't need another reel, but...

Looking for just one person who has owned a Tatula SV TW and didn't like fishing it. I need at least a tiny amount of support to resist...

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:20 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Rocket Fuel Grease
Replies: 8
Views: 5406

Re: Rocket Fuel Grease

cadman wrote:So what kind of "thick" oil do you recommend?
80 wt lower unit oil...

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:48 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Gear replacements
Replies: 15
Views: 12820

Re: Gear replacements

The only reason I've changed gear sets was to change ratios

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Wed Aug 15, 2018 4:56 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Good 1000 size spinning reel for 2-4lb test
Replies: 11
Views: 6617

Re: Good 1000 size spinning reel for 2-4lb test

Pay attention to the rate of retrieve as some 1000 sized reels are much slower than a 2000 or higher sized reel.


oe
by OkobojiEagle
Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:35 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: How fast is too fast?
Replies: 63
Views: 30642

Re: How fast is too fast?

I recently I went to a 6.4/1 Revo Winch for a chatterbait, and I didn't like it. [/quote]

I'm guessing you meant to type 5.4 :1...

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:28 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Extent of Pixy use
Replies: 16
Views: 9476

Extent of Pixy use

I've only read of Pixies being used for very light weight baits, are there anglers that use the Pixy for heavier duty applications such as mid-depth crankbaits, spinnerbaits or jigs? Just wondering...

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Mon May 28, 2018 4:51 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: New fireline fused 8 carrier
Replies: 66
Views: 63904

Re: New fireline fused 8 carrier

I put on the new 8 strand Fireline 20lb on an Abu Premier a month ago. It was very stiff for a day or two, but has been breaking in nicely throwing spinnerbaits. Closest braid to mono casting attributes I've used... I like it. oe How are you liking the Abu Premier? Is the 8 Strand Fireline more lik...
by OkobojiEagle
Sun May 27, 2018 5:47 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: New fireline fused 8 carrier
Replies: 66
Views: 63904

Re: New fireline fused 8 carrier

I put on the new 8 strand Fireline 20lb on an Abu Premier a month ago. It was very stiff for a day or two, but has been breaking in nicely throwing spinnerbaits. Closest braid to mono casting attributes I've used... I like it.

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Mon May 14, 2018 2:05 pm
Forum: Freshwater
Topic: Wacky Worm Rigging Question ?
Replies: 19
Views: 24309

Re: Wacky Worm Rigging Question ?

Been reading for some time of anglers using the shrink tubing... where is it available and if sized, what size?


oe
by OkobojiEagle
Fri Apr 27, 2018 6:48 pm
Forum: Freshwater
Topic: Wacky Worm Rigging Question ?
Replies: 19
Views: 24309

Re: Wacky Worm Rigging Question ?

Robert11 wrote:
Any "meaningful "differences in hookups, in your experiences ?

So it appears no one can answer your question...

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How do you keep your tackle bag from getting soaked?
Replies: 8
Views: 7449

Re: How do you keep your tackle bag from getting soaked?

Over my 63 years of life I've become smart enough to go home before it rains...

oe
by OkobojiEagle
Tue Apr 17, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Diawa Pixy/PX68 Alternative
Replies: 9
Views: 5952

Re: Diawa Pixy/PX68 Alternative

Keep watching the buy/swap boards... Pixies show up all the time.


oe
by OkobojiEagle
Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:31 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Abu Garcia WTF's
Replies: 104
Views: 51634

Re: Abu Garcia WTF's

Normware wrote:Why is your avatar TEAM DAIWA :confused:
So he can lurk on this board relatively un-noticed...

oe