BASSHUNTER1961

My older brother is better looking...... lol. I just can't wait for spring

Yikes... LOL

Hi all, I've been away for a bit and just wanted to say Happy New Year to everyone. Work has been crazy for me, and family life has put a damper on things. Hope all is well with everyone!

The G casts just as far as any if set up correctly, cleaned and lubed properly. The G does not suck compared to the E either. I find that 9 times out of 10 it's operator error.

15# Power Pro braid with a 10# mono leader. I use 10-30# Power Pro braid with or without a leader (depending on technique) for everything.

7'6" H/F casting rod with 30# Power Pro..... I fish a lot of very heavy slop and pads.

Here are some of my older ones... Uploaded with ImageShack.us

This thread will be over very shortly.... 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Here comes Irene...... LOL.

They work well anytime of year, but drag them through a bed during the spawn, and hold on tight.....

Biggest surprise: Senko style baits (BPS Stick-O) and the Fat Ika. Biggest disappointment: Culprit worms.

This is the information you should know.... Centrifugal brakes are designed to prevent the reel from speeding up too fast at the beginning of the cast, and causing a birds nest. The cast control knob is to prevent the spool from over run when the lure hits the water. You CAN use 1,2, or 3 brakes and doubt you will notice any wobble during the cast. It takes someone very proficient with casting reels to notice a difference. If I were you I would set three to start, and go from there. First thing to do is set the cast control knob. Step 1 with all brakes OFF and the cast control knob tightened down. Hold the rod at about eleven O'Clock and disengage the spool, and slowly loosen the cast control knob till the lure begins to fall slowly, but not too slow. Now set three centrifugal (none pitch) brakes to the on position, and you done. This is the correct way to set this reel up when going through the learning curve. If you want a bit more distance, turn off one brake at a time. Hope this helps.

Could you please expound on your comment LMG? Which of the two reels would prove to be more durable?

X2

I'm not so sure you know the difference between spinning and casting...... I'm not being as wise guy, but a shimano symetre is a spinning reel, and you asked about a casting combo...... Are you looking for spinning or casting gear?

What area do you live in?

If you want one rod do do both, I would go with a m/f

I cast with my right, and reel with my left. If your not used to either,go with the left had reel.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/109219-price-drop-fs-or-trade-shimano-chronarch-201e5-lefty-used-once/

I hate you now, never mind LMG.... Don't do it, you will regret it.

Glad all went well..... Prayers for all involved.

Remove the spool bearings from the reel and soak them in a jar of mineral spirits or acetone. I soak them for 20-30 minutes and gently shake the jar every 5-10 minutes. Remove the bearings from the jar, and place them on a paper towel to dry. Add ONE drop of oil, and place them back in the reel. You will be amazed.

WOW.... The longer the handle the faster the retrieve. Think of how bicycle gears work.

X2... I hope they don't change a thing cause these are my favorite Senko (style) worm.

Very helpful post.