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by rockchalk06
Sat Sep 02, 2017 8:35 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Curado K vs Curado 70
Replies: 6
Views: 10044

Re: Curado K vs Curado 70

I am looking to grab a couple more reels. I currently have a couple cu70's and am happy with them. I have yet to see the new K in person. Is there much difference between the two? The K is $50 cheaper and it has me intrigued lol. The K is pretty small. I haven't fished one yet, and have only TRIED ...
by rockchalk06
Fri Sep 01, 2017 11:28 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Did some creek fishing last night
Replies: 15
Views: 10588

Re: Did some creek fishing last night

nikbrewer wrote:what part of OK are you in? Im in north edmond area

Edmond too. 2nd & Kelly area.
by rockchalk06
Fri Sep 01, 2017 8:11 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Did some creek fishing last night
Replies: 15
Views: 10588

Re: Did some creek fishing last night

nikbrewer wrote:record rains in OK in august are great for everything, but fishing. I hope it stays dry so i can get a few more days out on the creek

Indeed. I have 3 days off this weekend to get back in gear
by rockchalk06
Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:37 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Did some creek fishing last night
Replies: 15
Views: 10588

Re: Did some creek fishing last night

Nice.

Central OK skunked me for the entire month of August.
by rockchalk06
Wed Aug 30, 2017 5:46 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Dock skipping setup
Replies: 27
Views: 16807

Re: Dock skipping setup

I use a Zillion SV TW 9.1 with a custom 7'6" St. Croix Legend Elite Medium Heavy Moderate Fast. It works pretty good. That is my jig rod. If I were to have a designated skip rod, I'd use a shorter rod, like 7ft-7'3". The SV spool makes a difference. Just make sure you have a rod where the bait load...
by rockchalk06
Wed Aug 30, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Dock skipping setup
Replies: 27
Views: 16807

Dock skipping setup

What's everyone's dock skipping setup? I'm asking at several forums to get a broad as variety as I can get. I'm looking to try and master this or just figure it out this year. The reel I'm putting together is a Steez 100SH. Putting an SV103 spool and brass 8.1 gears in it. The rod is where I'm not s...
by rockchalk06
Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:09 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Tatula TW SV vs Curado 70hg
Replies: 15
Views: 13111

Re: Tatula TW SV vs Curado 70hg

I own both. The tatula is very good for skipping, but don't discount the 70 as far as a "controllable" platform. They're both pretty nice at their price points, but I prefer a smaller form ergonomically like the 70 has, especially for anything I'd use a fast gear ratio for. Moving baits and heavier...
by rockchalk06
Wed Aug 23, 2017 10:54 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: G. Loomis GLX Casting Rod 7' Heavy 844C MBR
Replies: 17
Views: 14566

Re: G. Loomis GLX Casting Rod 7' Heavy 844C MBR

Fishing4Fun wrote:The new GLX series is rated up to a 1 oz and I am pretty sure the old one was as well. Not sure why your rod says 3/4 unless you are actually referring to the 843.
I'm at work and was going off TW ratings and had the 843 clicked. My bad. Thanks for the correction.
by rockchalk06
Wed Aug 23, 2017 10:51 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Shimano Citica 201D
Replies: 2
Views: 3162

Re: Shimano Citica 201D

6.2:1 at 25 IPT according to TT's review http://www.tackletour.com/reviewshimanocitica200d.html
by rockchalk06
Wed Aug 23, 2017 7:30 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Lubing a MGL
Replies: 25
Views: 12550

Re: Lubing a MGL

The latest version of SVS started in the Curado 70. The Aldebaran is a generation prior. Either way, the brakes require maintenance periodically. The latest version requires it much less frequently. Question Dan: My experience with Shimano reels starts at the D series and up. The D,E,G all used bas...
by rockchalk06
Wed Aug 23, 2017 7:21 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: G. Loomis GLX Casting Rod 7' Heavy 844C MBR
Replies: 17
Views: 14566

Re: G. Loomis GLX Casting Rod 7' Heavy 844C MBR

I just received this rod a few days ago. It's rated to handle up to 3/4 oz. I don't know if I'd feel comfortable frog fishing with it though. It would handle the casting just fine, but mine never gave me the impression I could horse a fish out of the slop with it that some frog fishing has. I may be...
by rockchalk06
Tue Aug 22, 2017 7:34 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Rods without a hook keeper
Replies: 28
Views: 15665

Re: Rods without a hook keeper

cortman wrote:
Never had one slip or break a band, I've used them for 2 years now.
Thank you. I may give one a shot and see how it works for me.
by rockchalk06
Tue Aug 22, 2017 6:31 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Rods without a hook keeper
Replies: 28
Views: 15665

Re: Rods without a hook keeper

cortman wrote:
I like the Fuji hook keepers a lot, I use them on my GLX rods too since that hook keeper is so tough to use.
How sturdy are they? Do they slip or the bands break very easy?
by rockchalk06
Sun Aug 20, 2017 1:35 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Curado K or Chronarch G?
Replies: 14
Views: 10688

Re: Curado K or Chronarch G?

Lowest I went was 1/8 oz tungsten weight with a 7" culprit worm. So maybe just over 1/4 oz? It did pretty well. I used 10# Senshi mono and 30# J-Braid. The J-Braid was easier to manage, but both were nice. Never tried fluoro on it though. The spool is a hot rod. Bearings looked like the darker JDM b...
by rockchalk06
Sun Aug 20, 2017 11:32 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Curado K or Chronarch G?
Replies: 14
Views: 10688

Re: Curado K or Chronarch G?

Something else to think about, I fish out of my Kayak on occasion and no matter how careful I am, I always end up buggering up a reel. I'd feel better about banging up a 170 dollar reel than a 250 dollar reel. Forget banging up, I flipped for the first time a month ago, lost 2 setups including my s...