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Post by Juan on Feb 7, 2017 18:57:56 GMT -6
That's good to know but way over my head Mr. Einstein. I'm sure some lines are more invisible than others but I'm not sure that they don't give up something to gain that invisibility.. ie: All the brands of fluorocarbon line I've tested may be invisible but are far more stiff and have a lot of memory compared to mono. And then there's braid.. I doubt braid has any invisible characteristics at all.. I hate it but I know guys who love it and catch fish with the best of them. I'm at the point now that I give up on the hype and buy the line that seems to cast the best distance without bird's nests or memory that twists the line. 021
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Post by Simple Man on Feb 7, 2017 20:17:51 GMT -6
The red looks more like Troy State red to me. UGA's red is a little lighter red. If it was UGA red I would back my truck over the reel...
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Post by Juan on Feb 8, 2017 4:51:44 GMT -6
The red looks more like Troy State red to me. UGA's red is a little lighter red. If it was UGA red I would back my truck over the reel... You'll break your truck iffin you do. I hadn't thought of that... I'll start calling it "Troy" red!. Dats wear I wint to skool. and it's Troy now. it ain't bin Troy State fer miny moons. giggled
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Post by freezerfiller on Feb 8, 2017 19:40:16 GMT -6
[quote author=" Juan" source="/post/31248/thread" timestamp="1486551104I hadn't thought of that... I'll start calling it "Troy" red!. Dats wear I wint to skool. [/quote] Go Condoms!
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Post by freezerfiller on Feb 9, 2017 20:36:06 GMT -6
Well the Ugly stick G2X is a perfect match to the reel color, so the Trojan combo is complete. Now I have to return the blue braid b/c it doesn't match...
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Post by freezerfiller on Feb 9, 2017 21:07:43 GMT -6
Actually I won't return it, it will match my quantum smoke reel just fine. It was spooled with nanofil which was the best line I'd ever used until it was a year old and began to fibrillate pretty badly.
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Post by Juan on Feb 10, 2017 17:29:02 GMT -6
Let us know how the Trojan combo works.. I had planned to buy one more KastKing but decided to clean up and lube a couple of the Shimano Calcutta reels I hadn't used in years and give them another workout. Took the braid off and threw it away and respooled one with P-line fluorocarbon and the other with Trilene Gold mono. I don 't remember them ever working this well so I think I'll try them again.
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985crabs
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2000 V1900 Bay Series, Yamaha 150 Carb. 2
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Post by 985crabs on Dec 12, 2017 5:56:38 GMT -6
How's everyone enjoying those Kastking reels? I'm thinking of getting a couple as gifts if they are still in favor. Which one would be best for light tackle trout/redfish/flounder/drum fishing?
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Post by Juan on Dec 12, 2017 10:08:54 GMT -6
I still like mine. I bought two.. The Sharky II spinning reel and the Speed Demon bait caster. The Sharky II is equivalent in size to my $175 Shimano 2500s and performs as well or better at $38. on Amazon. I've used it on every trip since I bought it catching trout and reds and haven't had a bit of trouble with it. Actually like it better than my more expensive reels. I know they're cheap in comparison to better known brands and some folks bad mouth them based on their cost but check the ratings they have... The majority are 5 star ratings and the better known brands don't even come close to that. They state they're for freshwater use but so are the Shimanos and if you spray them off after use in the salt, I think they'll last for many years. There are even cheaper KastKing models but I can't say if they are as well built or work as well as the Sharky II. If you prefer a bait caster, the Speed Demon has the fastest retrieve of any bait caster made and is about $99. It's great for top water and spinner baits so I use that one when bass fishing but if you slow the retrieve down it works great with swim baits too.
You can get me another one for Christmas and don't worry about wrapping it. rofl
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Warpig
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Post by Warpig on Dec 12, 2017 11:18:27 GMT -6
I picked up one myself. Got the 2000 and used it for some perch fishing towards the end of the season. Will say for the price you can't beat the Sharky II. It's a nice reel. Did notice they have more sizes now and only the bigger ones say "saltwater approved" so you might want to check into that. No salt in Lake Erie, so I'm good to go..... Now I just need to wait until spring so I can get to fishing again.
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Post by Juan on Dec 24, 2017 10:34:07 GMT -6
Bought a new rod so I ordered another 2000 yesterday.
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Post by freezerfiller on Dec 24, 2017 15:17:21 GMT -6
Mine are still good, although they've only been used a few times...
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Post by Simple Man on Dec 26, 2017 23:08:33 GMT -6
I use mine every trip offshore. They are still putting the smack down on the ARS.
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Post by pat on Feb 5, 2018 7:06:35 GMT -6
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Post by freezerfiller on Feb 5, 2018 11:21:38 GMT -6
Nice!
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Post by Simple Man on Feb 5, 2018 11:27:41 GMT -6
I have the 6000's and mine catch fish this size and bigger all the time. I have them mounted to 8' Okuma rods and they do "torque" some at the reel seat when cranking a large fish but never have shown any sign of failure. I like them. The amount of drag they have is unbelievable.
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Post by freezerfiller on Feb 5, 2018 16:47:13 GMT -6
Hurry up and throw that thing back! They're on the brink of extinction!!
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Post by Juan on May 20, 2018 16:15:07 GMT -6
Kastking has a new model for 2018. The Sharky III that's saltwater rated and only a few bucks more than the Sharky IIs. (aprox. $45) Has any one bought one? I'm wondering if there's any difference. Looks to have the same specs.
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985crabs
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2000 V1900 Bay Series, Yamaha 150 Carb. 2
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Post by 985crabs on May 21, 2018 15:16:09 GMT -6
I might have to look into the Sharky III. Thanks for the heads up.
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Post by Juan on May 21, 2018 15:46:59 GMT -6
I might have to look into the Sharky III. Thanks for the heads up. A friend ordered a couple yesterday so I'll know more about em soon.
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