EvanT123 Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 That's my new dropshot reel, for a rod that has yet to be constructed. Scott, I would be very interested in hearing your impressions are the reel. The previous gen model was on my short list for a long time but couldn't justify the purchase and I missed when they cleared they out on JLS. The new model looks great. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted May 6, 2015 Super User Posted May 6, 2015 I have nothing to judge it by as I own no other JDM stuff. Prior to this, my best spinning reel was a Sustain 2500FD. The first thing I was surprised to see was there is no anti-reverse switch. Makes no difference to me, but it would be a deal breaker for some. It has a rubber seal on the handle where it screws into the body, another first for me. The drag knob also has a seal. I can't remember if my Sustain has that it not. I LOVE the shallow spool. I only put 50 yards of braid on my reels, so this one won't require much backer. It supposedly only holds 115yds of 4#. It may be a few weeks before I get it on the water as I haven't even started building the rod yet! Its going on a 5S610MLXF-B extended to 7'. Split Tennessee grip and Torzite guides. If the CI4 didn't look so good on my NFC DS610, I'd consider getting a C2000HGS for it. 1 Quote
WolfyBrandon Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 I had to try some of these S-cranks and Knuckles, Vile Craws as well Nice! Quote
WolfyBrandon Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 I really considered keeping this to myself, but instead I will share with you all... May 04, 2015 - - - - - May 05, 2015 Bait Fish 01 Fish 02 Fish 03 Fish 04 Fish 05 (Largest) Fish 05 (Largest) Pose I Approve Of This Bait. Credit: Enjoy, WolfyBrandon 5 Quote
Kevin Beachy Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 I'm taking a trip to Gander Mt. today, but don't have money to buy anything.... Something may happen though... ~Kevin Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted May 6, 2015 Super User Posted May 6, 2015 I'm taking a trip to Gander Mt. today, but don't have money to buy anything.... Something may happen though... ~Kevin Did you bring any? Quote
Kevin Beachy Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Did you bring any? ? It is just I don't have money right now...(which is probably good:) ~Kevin Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted May 6, 2015 Super User Posted May 6, 2015 ? It is just I don't have money right now...(which is probably good:) ~Kevin I feel ya Quote
Super User J Francho Posted May 6, 2015 Super User Posted May 6, 2015 Kayak Monkey is about to strike… 2 Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted May 6, 2015 Super User Posted May 6, 2015 Kayak Monkey is about to strike… Getting bit by the bait monkey isn't so bad when compared to the bite of the Boat Monkey! Quote
ColdSVT Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Went to my local guy for a pair of stick jackets...came home with two SK series five in green tomato and a curado 201hg lol...forgot the stick jackets 1 Quote
bradc36 Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 This is what being bored at work gets me when I'm reading through these forums..... Quote
danno054 Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 For all you guys who's wife gives you are hard time about the bait monkey. Remind her that the boutique monkey is a real thing as well. I told my wife she was a victim of the boutique monkey and I explained to her what it was and she started laughing and and was like "that' a real thing." She has since quit giving me as much grief about the bait monkey. 1 Quote
Cgrinder Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 If we're gonna switch to RH reels, we're gonna do so in style. 2 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted May 6, 2015 Super User Posted May 6, 2015 Why switch? Just use both hands! Twice as many reels to buy! 2 Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted May 6, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 6, 2015 Kayak Monkey is about to strike… Oh man! What are you looking at? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted May 6, 2015 Super User Posted May 6, 2015 1. ATAK 2. Not sure. 115x, C140 or C120. A Thresher 155 is a dark horse. 1 Quote
bunkerbstr Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Confession -- It's been ~60 days since my last tackle purchase! After going through the last dozen or so pages of this thread I've decided that there are about 10 things I need and another 10 that I don't even know I'll buy until checkout time. Thanks guys! BTW - this is one of the best threads I've read. Love it! 2 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted May 6, 2015 Super User Posted May 6, 2015 1. ATAK 2. Not sure. 115x, C140 or C120. A Thresher 155 is a dark horse. Really wishing I would have gone with a C140 instead of the R135 I got. They are sweet boats and dry. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted May 6, 2015 Super User Posted May 6, 2015 1. ATAK 2. Not sure. 115x, C140 or C120. A Thresher 155 is a dark horse. Ok after looking at your post the ATAK is awesome. I would love to see one of these in person. Quote
*Hank Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 I really considered keeping this to myself, but instead I will share with you all... May 04, 2015 - - - - - May 05, 2015 Bait Fish 01 Fish 02 Fish 03 Fish 04 Fish 05 (Largest) Fish 05 (Largest) Pose I Approve Of This Bait. Credit: Enjoy, WolfyBrandon I`ll have to try those, That last smallie is a nice one 1 Quote
Kevin Beachy Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 My trip to GM didn't work out after all... ~Kevin Quote
robster80 Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 couple nice wally world deals URL=http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/robster80/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsrli0uhxf.jpg.html] 2 Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted May 7, 2015 Super User Posted May 7, 2015 Warm weather is here now. So the bait monkey pretty much takes a vacation until the winter. I'll pick up some stuff that I get low on through the season. Not much in the way of big purchases though. Today was 2 packs of green pumpkin fat ikas for Saturday's trip. That's it. Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted May 7, 2015 Super User Posted May 7, 2015 This week a new Humminbird 899si, 7 foot Shimano Clarus crankbait rod ($40), 4 Spro BBZ1 Shad ($12 ea), pack money minnows ($5), Megastrike jigs ($4.50), 2 packs Zoom Big Dead Ringer, Rapala Skitter Rap, and a 1/2 oz inline Meps spinner. Local mom pop tackle shop retiring. They have a Cumara Rod for $100, retail is close to $200. This could get real bad, took a picture to post somehow deleted it. Post it tomorrow. Quote
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