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  1. Mckean73
    Hi, This might have been posted before, but I was not able to find anything on it..so please forgive me if it has. Anyway...I have had my Curado DC for about 6 months...really like it other than the fact that when I cast (on occasion), my 15 pound braid somehow gets a Birdsnest in it mid cast and will only cast out for a few feet before it stops because of the birdsnests. It's frustrating. Happens in all conditions (no wind, wind, etc.). I use for the most part weightless flukes and use the 2nd setting on it. I have re-spooled it a couple of times to see if that works...even took off about 20 yards of line to see if that would help too. I have noticed when I reel in, my braid is never spooled tight...is this normal? Don't know if this causing the problem. I have read about some Curados being defective...just don't know if this something I'm doing or if it could be defective. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
  2. Big_Easy_Bassin
    Ok folks, I am stumped. Did a little bit of salt water fishing the past few days, and I rigged/paired a few bass rigs with something more suitable for speckled trout and redfish. So here’s the situation... I took my Daiwa Tatula 100 6.3:1 and Tatula XT 100 7.3:1 and spooled them up with 30# Power Pro. I had each one on an unnamed 7’ MF rod. Same brand, same power, same action, same rod. The standard Tatula was casting like a dream, but I really needed a faster reel to keep up with the trout when they bit and ran towards me. However, when I picked up the XT, I just couldn’t get the distance I was getting with the other. I’m very familiar with the braking system and how to set them, and I set each one as close to exactly the same as you can get. Does anyone have any insight as to why I couldn’t cast the XT as well as the other?
  3. CFisherman2
    My buddy has a Daiwa T3 Ballistic 100h baitcast reel and it is impossible to cast without backlashing it. Brakes are turned all the way up and it backlashes. I tried taking the side plate off and it was very greasy/oily on the braking components, so I cleaned it off with rubbing alcohol and it casted fine for 2 casts and then backlashed horribly again. I repeated those steps about 3 times and then I ran out of line. It's not just a little nest either. It normally ruins the whole spool of line. I am very familiar with baitcast reels, as is he. We fish them multiple times a week, so its not like we don't know how to cast. We both have Lew's, *** and BPS reels. I have no idea where the oil would be coming from or if it has anything to do with it. I recently took the whole sideplate and spool and soaked it in rubbing alcohol. Same results. If anyone experienced this or has a suggested fix, please let me know.
  4. Nick94
    Hello! So I have an Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5500 c3 2 speed that I have had since I was younger. When I was younger I did take it apart a few times, so I may have lost a piece or two, but in general the reel works. Except! There are 3 problems with the reel that I would like fixed but I can't figure out what is wrong. I have taken it apart a few times and assembled to spec but it still doesn't perform ideally. First, the over-spin problem. If I spin the handle quickly while the reel is engaged, the spool will spin like normal. But if I suddenly stop cranking the handle, then the reel will continue to spin for half a second and make a clicking noise, as if the spool is spinning over the "clutch" that engages/disengages when you turn the handle/push the button. Second, the dog-tooth gear works fine, but the play in the handle is still a little more significant than I would like. Is there anything I can do about that? And lastly, the 2 speed shifting doesn't appear to be working anymore. Is there a more detailed explanation on how it works somewhere online? I would love to learn how the mechanics of it work coming from someone who knows more than me about it! Any response will help, and I'll do what I can to answer any questions that would help lead to the answer! Thank you!
  5. indianabasshunter
    Within a couple months I will be purchasing my first glass bass boat (used). I have talked to a couple guys who own newer rigs and have scoured the internet to try to get an idea on what I can afford and what issues to look for. My biggest concern is having to foot a large repair bill for a blown powerhead or other expensive outboard troubles. I will probably end up with an outboard between 150 and 200 hp. Are there some makes and models that I should stay away from that have known issues? Are there any you recommend looking at? If i have to shell out a large amount of money to repair something that I should have avoided in the first place, after already spending a pile of money on purchasing the boat, it may drive me right over the edge... Thanks for any help.
  6. FBDavis
    Hello Everyone, I am new to the forum so forgive me if this isn't in the right spot. However, I have a Shimano bait caster that I was given a year ago. Because of how busy I was this last year, I used it once (5 casts). Then, the reel started making a strange clicking sound. It is almost like it starts and stops, hitting some sort of part that causes the resistance. I am not super familiar with the parts terminology. However, I have taken the reel apart several times and cleaned, degreased, relubed, etc. The problem really only occurs when I close the case of the reel covering the centrifugal braking system. To be more clear, I will leave the side open exposing the brakes. This allows the spool to spin freely and feel very smooth. When I close and lock the case, problem reoccurs. I'm kinda stumped and really don't want to pay the $35 or whatever if it is simply a small alignment fix. I can take pictures or whatever as needed to help explain. I would appreciate any help I can get! Franky
  7. Tkramer22
    I've been having some problems with my yo zuri hybrid line and wanted to know if anybody else had the same complications? I got 14 lb test and its been breaking around or in the reel. I've gotten a few birds nest but not a crazy amount, does that have anything to do with it? Ive lost a few lures and a fish or two and im not happy about that this is also my first baitcaster, maybe im doing something wrong? All input is appreciated!
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