Which reel for a 1/2oz swim jig + 5" swing impact fat trailer?
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Which reel for a 1/2oz swim jig + 5" swing impact fat trailer?
For a 1/2oz swimjig + 5" swing impact fat trailer, the Steez SV seemed to be over braked and it felt like I couldn't make a long cast with 30lb braid to 14lb fluro leader. Steez SV was probably not the best choice of reels for that lure but I was in a pinch.
What reel would you guys use to throw some 1/2oz and up stuff?
Rod I was using was a Destroyer FMJ.
Hows the Steez A at casting heavier stuff?
What reel would you guys use to throw some 1/2oz and up stuff?
Rod I was using was a Destroyer FMJ.
Hows the Steez A at casting heavier stuff?
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Re: Which reel for a 1/2oz swim jig + 5" swing impact fat trailer?
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Re: Which reel for a 1/2oz swim jig + 5" swing impact fat trailer?
I have a sv103 w/ 1016sv spool on my FMJ and love it, it casts everything I have tried well.
I am curious, do you know the total weight of your 1/2jig+trailer? I have thrown a ~1oz glide bait on my FMJ but that is as high as I have pushed it.
I am curious, do you know the total weight of your 1/2jig+trailer? I have thrown a ~1oz glide bait on my FMJ but that is as high as I have pushed it.
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Re: Which reel for a 1/2oz swim jig + 5" swing impact fat trailer?
Didn't know you needed a special reel for that. Are you sure it isn't just a desire to buy another reel?
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Re: Which reel for a 1/2oz swim jig + 5" swing impact fat trailer?
^ Thisnew2BC4bass wrote:Didn't know you needed a special reel for that. Are you sure it isn't just a desire to buy another reel?
Called me out on that real quick LOL.
Well, the Steez SV it just seems overbraked, never really bothered me much until I tried bombing a heavy lure for distance, it was lacking distance and than it dawned on me... Could this be a reason to buy another reel? I'm pretty sure you already know the answer
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Re: Which reel for a 1/2oz swim jig + 5" swing impact fat trailer?
Daiwa Zillion HLC 1514
Thanks for the epiphany captain obvious
Re: Which reel for a 1/2oz swim jig + 5" swing impact fat trailer?
Zillion SVTW or Steez SVTW depends on budget.
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Re: Which reel for a 1/2oz swim jig + 5" swing impact fat trailer?
Yeah, but aren't they too heavy for today's fishermen?Tokugawa wrote:OG Zillion.
My 50th Anniversary is one of my favorite reels. However, it is a wonder I can still cast with it given its weight and my age.
Sorry. Couldn't help myself. It seems if a reel weighs more than 6 oz. anymore it is considered "heavy" and too tiring to use all day. No idea how I was able to fish my Mitchell 300 for hours when I was 6 years old.
Re: Which reel for a 1/2oz swim jig + 5" swing impact fat trailer?
There is an easy solution...barbell squats and deadlifts.
Re: Which reel for a 1/2oz swim jig + 5" swing impact fat trailer?
You mean curls with at least 10 lb dumbbells. You might have to fight the ladies for them.,
I'm a workout fanatic so when I hear guys on here complaining about a reel the weighs 7 or 8 ounces it cracks me up. To each his own. I fish zillions and Tats so I have no issues.
I use Zillions on my swim jig set up.
I'm a workout fanatic so when I hear guys on here complaining about a reel the weighs 7 or 8 ounces it cracks me up. To each his own. I fish zillions and Tats so I have no issues.
I use Zillions on my swim jig set up.
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Re: Which reel for a 1/2oz swim jig + 5" swing impact fat trailer?
Just picked up a Steez A, going to attach it on a destoyer x7 EMTF and throw some swim jigs tomorrow. Hopfully this steez A 1016 will be what the steez SV103 is not. If it isnt, well I guess I'll just keep on trying new reels till my hearts content
Looks like I'll always have reasons to buy more reels lol
Looks like I'll always have reasons to buy more reels lol