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Post by mytoyzfishing on Dec 19, 2014 3:31:57 GMT -5
Sweet. You got one of the original handles. Out of the handles they have done I like that one the best. I had just got another one in last month and had to have it built and shipped specifically for me because I wanted that magnum ball handle. The warranty should be for the life of the reel regardless of owner but I will find out for you for sure and let you know.
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Post by shadillac on Jan 27, 2015 21:20:06 GMT -5
For boards I run the shimano Corvalus 400's. I've had great luck with them and at around $80 a piece they are hard to beat! Tekota LC's for light and downlines. I've always been partial to Shimano.
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Post by Gator on Jan 28, 2015 10:27:50 GMT -5
Hey mward, did you pull the trigger on a new fleet of reels? If so. which way did you go?
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Post by mwardncsu on Jan 28, 2015 11:03:48 GMT -5
Hey mward, did you pull the trigger on a new fleet of reels? If so. which way did you go? Decided on the Tekota 500 (non-line Counters) to phase out my existing Pfleguer Trions. Got a few for Christmas presents and hopefully more to come for my Birthday in the Spring  Only down-side is the clicker, but at 1.2 mph or so it will pull out my boards - or I just tighten the spool tension knob and let it go without the clicker. |
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Post by piper on Jan 28, 2015 13:52:16 GMT -5
Just ordered and received Daiwa Accudepth 27's....in one word. Meh.These will be headed back. Really disappointed but realize the pricepoint. Back to my Okuma Magdas for the season.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2015 14:10:33 GMT -5
Hey mward, did you pull the trigger on a new fleet of reels? If so. which way did you go? Decided on the Tekota 500 (non-line Counters) to phase out my existing Pfleguer Trions. Got a few for Christmas presents and hopefully more to come for my Birthday in the Spring Only down-side is the clicker, but at 1.2 mph or so it will pull out my boards - or I just tighten the spool tension knob and let it go without the clicker. So now it's time to replace all your uglys to Crucials!  ? |
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Post by mwardncsu on Jan 28, 2015 14:19:05 GMT -5
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Post by Gator on Jan 28, 2015 15:51:30 GMT -5
Just ordered and received Daiwa Accudepth 27's....in one word. Meh.These will be headed back. Really disappointed but realize the pricepoint. Back to my Okuma Magdas for the season. Take a look at the upgrades that sutor made for his okumas. Can't go wrong for the money. I have two of them and still use them. granted they are not like my Calcutta's but they work. Beats a beer can, mono, hook and a rock. Sure was cool to watch the Haitians use those things. |
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Post by prodigal on Jan 28, 2015 18:38:20 GMT -5
shimano curado/ quantum tour edition pt/ penn for the larger stuff. the shimano has more torque, but the quantum is lighter and a little smoother, great for those who fish a lot of artificial....we cast a lot to catch em!! LOL
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Post by piper on Jan 29, 2015 8:25:40 GMT -5
Prodigal. Were talking a $100 budget at most on my end. Anyone try the Penn squall series? They look nice and priced right.
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Post by striperjohn on Jan 29, 2015 8:50:23 GMT -5
Ambassadour 6500s can't be beat.
Right now on Amazon 68.06 a piece with free shipping.
Common mistake with all bait casters is not keeping the worm gears lubricated. Even a rain shower will wash away the oil and cause friction problems, particularly if the rods are in vertical rod holders when it rains. I keep mine oiled up and never had any problems. I have 16 6500's some older then many of the guys on this site and they're still working. I bought two new ones a couple years ago when folks said they were made different and I simply don't see it. Take care of them and they just work.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2015 9:02:14 GMT -5
Ambassadour 6500s can't be beat. Right now on Amazon 68.06 a piece with free shipping. Common mistake with all bait casters is not keeping the worm gears lubricated. Even a rain shower will wash away the oil and cause friction problems, particularly if the rods are in vertical rod holders when it rains. I keep mine oiled up and never had any problems. I have 16 6500's some older then many of the guys on this site and they're still working. I bought two new ones a couple years ago when folks said they were made different and I simply don't see it. Take care of them and they just work. I have the Tekotas. What exactly are the worm gears? Just any gear? It's kind of a pain to get to the gears on Tekotas. Anybody have a good procedure for maintenance? The manual just says to give it to the dealer. I have broken them down and you have to be very careful with all the tiny pieces. My Shimano spinning reels have a simple plastic screw that you take off and drop oil into. |
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Post by striperjohn on Jan 29, 2015 10:04:56 GMT -5
Worm gears are attached to line control in and out. When they are not kept lubed it produces friction and will affect your drag washers. I got this from a Garcia tech rep at the Harrisburg show a couple years ago.
Main problem in the 6500s has been drag sticking(appearance) when in fact it is the friction in the worm gear.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2015 10:43:36 GMT -5
So Tekota owners...does this mean that we don't have anything to do in terms of maintenance? That is, if we don't have line counters.
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Post by Gator on Jan 29, 2015 10:50:23 GMT -5
So Tekota owners...does this mean that we don't have anything to do in terms of maintenance? That is, if we don't have line counters. They too have a worm gear. All level wind reels have them. |
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Only down-side is the clicker, but at 1.2 mph or so it will pull out my boards - or I just tighten the spool tension knob and let it go without the clicker.
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