Baitcaster brain overload
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Baitcaster brain overload
Firstly, Merry Christmas to all.
I am in need of some advice. I received some gift vouchers for Chrissy and am looking at getting an all-round bait caster combo. One for hard bodies, vibes/soft plastics and trolling.
It has been years since I purchased a new rig for barra and would like everyone’s opinion/advice on what is a good rig.
Budget is $250 for the reel and $150 for the rod.
Cheers
I am in need of some advice. I received some gift vouchers for Chrissy and am looking at getting an all-round bait caster combo. One for hard bodies, vibes/soft plastics and trolling.
It has been years since I purchased a new rig for barra and would like everyone’s opinion/advice on what is a good rig.
Budget is $250 for the reel and $150 for the rod.
Cheers
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Re: Baitcaster brain overload
Shimano calcutta 200b reel around the $250 mark and Raider rod around the $120 mark, good barra combo
Give a man a fish, You'll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, You'll feed him for a lifetime!
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Re: Baitcaster brain overload
Ronald was telling me the Diawa's are better bang for your buck at the moment. Mostly because Shimano are targeting the American Bass market. Those fish don't test the gear too hard so they can build them a bit lighter and cheaper. Suit the market.
I have only owned the old Abu's and had a couple of Curados for 10 years.
I have only owned the old Abu's and had a couple of Curados for 10 years.
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Re: Baitcaster brain overload
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garc ... e-RVI.html. The pitch centrifugal brake system makes for great casting.
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Re: Baitcaster brain overload
Iv got the new Abu. To be honest I don't like it. It. Needed a service after a few months and all the bearings had rust on them. The guys in at fishing and outdoor world don't like them very much. I much prefer using my mrs white chronarch. I wish they still made them........ il be going diawa next..
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I'm lucky enough to be fishing with all my old school Curado and Chronarchs BSV's etc etc. Shimano don't make them like they used to. Even my Chronarch Ci4 which is only used in the fresh is developing a few small issues. Check out the Tatula from Daiwa in that price range. Spool with 30-40lb PE and you're laughing.
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Re: Baitcaster brain overload
Spend $10 on a hand line and the rest on beer.
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I'd like to see u catch a metrey on that!feeds wrote:Spend $10 on a hand line and the rest on beer.
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Re: Baitcaster brain overload
Abu Revo Inshore is my favourite reel at the moment, got it for 200 from Tackle World
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I don't like any of them! My old Chronarch still outcasts any new reel I've bought since, including the Tatula with its llifting level wind system. My Tatula needs servicing after catching a 92cm fish, sounds and feels horrible now. Also my leader knot (Albright) won't go through the level wind, which is annoying.
Had a Revo, which was ok with good drag, but corroded badly, even when washed after every trip. To the point that I couldn't get the side cover off.Sorry I couldn't be more help mate.
Had a Revo, which was ok with good drag, but corroded badly, even when washed after every trip. To the point that I couldn't get the side cover off.Sorry I couldn't be more help mate.
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yep just be careful any one who ties longish leader knots and wants to purchase one the new daiwa tws systems not good match , as I foundscottmac wrote:I don't like any of them! My old Chronarch still outcasts any new reel I've bought since, including the Tatula with its llifting level wind system. My Tatula needs servicing after catching a 92cm fish, sounds and feels horrible now. Also my leader knot (Albright) won't go through the level wind, which is annoying.
Had a Revo, which was ok with good drag, but corroded badly, even when washed after every trip. To the point that I couldn't get the side cover off.Sorry I couldn't be more help mate.
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Re: Baitcaster brain overload
Thanks for all the info, lots to consider. Will let everyone know how I go. Cheers again
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Anything in the Daiwa stable will be the go.
Not convinced still with the tws system even though I'm a daiwa fan. Thought about buying a zillion tws a half dozen times for the last 2 years but just can't do it. Do like the bling look of the battler which is now on the mrs radar for my birthday present.
Not convinced still with the tws system even though I'm a daiwa fan. Thought about buying a zillion tws a half dozen times for the last 2 years but just can't do it. Do like the bling look of the battler which is now on the mrs radar for my birthday present.
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Ouch, the replacement line guides are horrendously expensive.ponyplay wrote:yep just be careful any one who ties longish leader knots and wants to purchase one the new daiwa tws systems not good match , as I foundscottmac wrote:I don't like any of them! My old Chronarch still outcasts any new reel I've bought since, including the Tatula with its llifting level wind system. My Tatula needs servicing after catching a 92cm fish, sounds and feels horrible now. Also my leader knot (Albright) won't go through the level wind, which is annoying.
Had a Revo, which was ok with good drag, but corroded badly, even when washed after every trip. To the point that I couldn't get the side cover off.Sorry I couldn't be more help mate.
Have you got it fixed yet mate?
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hey mate , Christmas caught up with me and i left it in Kununurra. Going to post it over to you when I get back up there , the level wind (tws) not broken just fails to click out after slightest rub from leader knot.deepblack wrote:Ouch, the replacement line guides are horrendously expensive.ponyplay wrote:yep just be careful any one who ties longish leader knots and wants to purchase one the new daiwa tws systems not good match , as I foundscottmac wrote:I don't like any of them! My old Chronarch still outcasts any new reel I've bought since, including the Tatula with its llifting level wind system. My Tatula needs servicing after catching a 92cm fish, sounds and feels horrible now. Also my leader knot (Albright) won't go through the level wind, which is annoying.
Had a Revo, which was ok with good drag, but corroded badly, even when washed after every trip. To the point that I couldn't get the side cover off.Sorry I couldn't be more help mate.
Have you got it fixed yet mate?
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