dag623 Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 Made the 2 hr drive to bps for the ever popular reel trade in, wanting a 7.1:1 Johnny Morris Signature reel for Carolina Rig and Jigging. With coupon in hand, was disappointed to find out the store only had 6.4:1 in stock, which I ended up buying, but am now questioning my decision. The line recovery is 28", which I think should be plenty, but I guess I just need some re-assurance on my decision... What do u think??? Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 26, 2012 Super User Posted February 26, 2012 I think you will be just fine. 6.4 is actually a more versatile. Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted February 26, 2012 Super User Posted February 26, 2012 You did fine. 28 IPT is still a fast reel and I agree with RW that it a versatile speed. I bought a 7.1:1 Pro Qualifier a few years ago only because they did not have the 6.4 (26 IPT I think). It is a fine reel, but if I had to choose I would take the "slower" one. Enjoy! Quote
Ern Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 I use a 7:1 for for topwater/shallow cranks just to keep up when I need to. My other reels are in the 6.?:1 range. Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted February 26, 2012 Super User Posted February 26, 2012 Good. No worries. Quote
dag623 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks for input all and the peace of mind lol... ;-) Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted February 26, 2012 Super User Posted February 26, 2012 If you need re-assurance then why not go out and use it. Let your experience be your guide. Quote
dag623 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Posted February 26, 2012 If you need re-assurance then why not go out and use it. Let your experience be your guide. I'm pretty confident i could hit an auger hole on my cast, but landing one might be a little tricky :-P Quote
Super User webertime Posted February 26, 2012 Super User Posted February 26, 2012 Was Foxborough reasonably stocked or was it pretty picked over already? I have a 3 hr drive... Quote
dag623 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Posted February 26, 2012 Was Foxborough reasonably stocked or was it pretty picked over already? I have a 3 hr drive... Can only speak for the morris rods and reels, which we got last two 7'2MH signature, and they didnt have the 7.1s. I hear ya, we have a 2 hr haul ourselves but wanted to feel the morris before buying and they had the reel trade goin so... Quote
Super User webertime Posted February 27, 2012 Super User Posted February 27, 2012 Thanks man, nice smallie in your pic. Quote
dag623 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Posted February 27, 2012 Thanks man, nice smallie in your pic. Np, and thx for the compliment. Usually they look more like the ones in your profile pic tho... Swimmin the other way! Lol Quote
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