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deep

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  1. 8 lbs 8 ozs on an 8" weedless hudd. Dedicated to Kirke, a friend of mine.
  2. ^^ 200 is the right-hand retrieve reel. 201 is a lefty.
  3. I use Daiwa Samurai. 30# for spinning gear, 55# for casting.
  4. Nice fish Speed!
  5. Been fishing this line since February, and thought I'd share some observations. It's pricey, as we all know. However, I believe that unless you need to respool every other week, it's not "that" expensive (edit: by "you, I really mean myself. I shouldn't go about telling others how much they should spend, and on what.). The same reason I fish Daiwa Samurai. BTW, I spent ~$30 per spool; so deals can definitely be had here and there if you look around. I fished 12# Tatsu on my Curado 201G7; baits fished were 1/4 to 3/8 oz jigs (primary) and suspending/ slow-floating jerkbaits (secondary). Techniques varied from open water casting, to pitching in shallow cover. The first thing I noticed about the line is that it felt hard and a little slick, not soft like Carbon Pro/ Invizx. However, spooling is easy, and the line stays on the spool, not jump off it. Also, it doesn't seem to develop a lot of memory over time (I use line conditioners though). Casting and retrieving is a pleasure. Knot strength is very good. San diego jam is the only knot I tried. I tested the knot strength with my handheld Berkley digital, and I believe the first time the knot broke at close to 12 lb, and the second time slightly over 12#. Maybe I need to put new batteries into my scale, but suffice to say, knot strength was very good. I found the abrasion resistance to be slightly above average (compared to Invizx). It does get scratched by rocks and I do retie frequently. One reason for that would be I fish some pretty nasty rocks, and also I fish what many would consider a low pound test. I haven't lost a fish due to the line breaking (so far), so I'm happy. Longevity of the line is very good actually. As I indicated, it doesn't seem to develop a lot of memory, and the longevity in my case was determined by how long I could keep from backlashing the reel. The first half spool (I spool half the reel with good line, with the rest being cheap backing) lasted for almost three months, and finally I got a backlash bad enough to kink up the line in several places. So I threw away the rest of the line- it was getting low anyway- and respooled. The line does have some (controlled) stretch. Coming from braid, it took a little getting used to. Which brings me to my last point; sensitivity. When I first bought the spool, I had my roommate (apartment-mate) stand about 30 feet away from me, and tap the line lightly at random times, while I held the semi-taut line between my fingers, closed my eyes and tried to feel the taps. Tatsu was the clear winner (over Trilene 100%, Carbon Pro and Invizx). On the water (which is what really counts right?) sensitivity is unreal. Infact, I'd claim on taut line, the sensitivity is close to that offered by braid. Semi-slack line sensitivity is the reason I invested in the line, and it hasn't let me down. P.S. Rods I fished with were 7' MH Shimano Compre, 7'5" Powell Max 753 and the 7'5" Loomis NRX JWR.
  6. I like the tail to wag the dog (for swimjigs that is); meaning a trailer big enough to wobble/ rock the jighead.
  7. By "diagram thing", do you mean the schematics? I have never owned a Quantum, so I'm probably not qualified to reply. But my Curados and Citicas don't have a whole lot going on in the spool tension knob area. I once bought a Citica with a couple of missing parts in the spool tension assembly (the spring and the spacer). I pulled out the schematics, checked what the reel didn't have, and ordered the two things the reel needed. (Well, it needed a few more parts for the handle assembly).
  8. I don't know how to flip; but I do pitch an awful lot in certain reservoirs. The rod position and angle while pitching dictates the trajectory of the bait. Also, since I set up my reel (while pitching) with a rather low spool tension; I find thumbing the spool to be quite important. Proper thumbing also helps in a soft quiet entry into the water.
  9. Just a basic cleaning and lubing once a month or so.
  10. ^^ On a taut line, yes. When the line is slack, no.
  11. Send a PM to DVT, Michbassman. I had a Symetre 2500FJ that did the same thing as you describe. I don't precisely recall what Mike told me to do, but it fixed the problem.
  12. Mend-it; all the time.
  13. Yes, that reel is good enough to invest in repairs (unless it's totally shot that is). Used ones regularly sell on Ebay for ~$75. P.S. Try cleaning and lubing the bearings before ordering new one(s), if you haven't already.
  14. I'd venture that modern baitcasters are a little more user-friendly. I'd pick a reel that has centrifugal braking system. I'd also buy an used reel. That way, if you don't like the experience, you can sell it and not lose too much money, As for "classes", check out some of the videos hosted on this site.
  15. The Shimano reel oil and/or the Quantum Hot Sauce Reel Oil have been good to me.
  16. Prefer fast or extra-fast tapers. P.S. Teal is spot on with his recommendation.
  17. Are the hooks and the split ring on the line-tie stock?
  18. Good going Tartan! Keep at it.
  19. Hmm, the grips on both of my Curado 201G7s say technical L grip II as well; maybe I got a couple of knockoffs too! Lol, well, they cast good, and fish good, so I think I'll just keep fishing them until something breaks, which hopefully won't be anytime in near future. Don't have a Curado 201E, but I do have a Curado 301E; and there's no writing on either of its grips. Go figure!
  20. SouthFla, that's so nice of you. Thanks a bunch. I'm going to save the pics if you don't mind, and start looking for deals. Thanks once again!
  21. 8 lb Trilene FC is pretty stiff and thick (for bass sized spinning reels that is). Maybe that's the issue. A spinning reel doesn't do too much while casting.
  22. I'd opt for Trilene Big Game or Yo-Zuri Hybrid. Basically any decent line that you can buy a big spool of at a decent price. You are going to have backlashes, and lose line. Fluoro seems to kink up real bad after a bad backlash. Or you could buy some good braid, and tie on a leader. Braid won't kink up, and lasts for (almost) ever. Whatever you do, consider practice casting a little before going fishing. P.S. I'd make sure that the rod is light (in power, not weight) enough to cast quarter ounce jigs for your comfort/ skill level.
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