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Post by loticjoe on Dec 22, 2007 19:50:45 GMT -5
Only issue so far is that the only 6' blank they offer is the 5C60MF, which is a bit heavier than I originally wanted. That statement is simply not true. You can indeed get a 6' "ml" blank from St Croix in their Legend series. It's the same blank they use to make the ES60MLF rod (6' spinning, ML power, fast action, 4 - 10lb line and 1⁄8 - 3⁄8oz baits). Duane could use the blank to build you a baitcaster, as it is in fact a pretty popular option for smallie anglers looking to toss < 1/8oz baits on a baitcaster. Talk to DR and ask him about building a baitcaster on the 5S60MLF blank. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at his response.  |
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Post by ohioyaker on Dec 23, 2007 6:15:42 GMT -5
Thanks Joe...I never ever thought of that...and I dont know why I didn't???
Yea it should'nt matter if its a spinning or casting blank....dah!!!! Makes perfect sense.
Thanks, glad you opened my eyes.
Scott
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Post by mikem on May 26, 2008 13:59:45 GMT -5
I like to retrieve w/both hands. On the longer trips w/alot of underhand castin I think my power arm can start to get wore out, I start making bad casts. So I use weak arm for the open water work to save the strong arm for the finer stuff. Also i used to have a problem w/setting the hook too early on fish, used to pull the bait out of their mouths before they bit good. I switched to my weak arm to quit that habit and it seemed to work pretty well.
If I have two spinning rods I'll have one facing either direction. Wish somebody would make a baitcaster w/ability to switch the handles, o well guess that might not be possible design-wise.
Baitcaster is definitely nice when working the larger spinnerbaits and cranks in current, until I backlash it of course...which seems to happen a couple times a trip.
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Post by ecoangler on May 27, 2008 17:12:55 GMT -5
I'm a spinning /fly angler because I just can't seem the casting right with a baitcaster.
I have a Shimano Crestfire, Diawa PS & Garcia Ambassadeur.
I the arm & hand don't seem to work with the hard drive.
HELP!!!
Rick
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Post by Kyle Kochheiser on Jun 19, 2008 20:56:37 GMT -5
I am looking at getting a baitcasting outfit for next year.
These are the reels I am considering:
Abu Garcia® Revo™ SX-HS or Quantum Tour Edition® PT(TE1170PT)
Both have a 7.0:1 gear ratio retrieve.
I like these rods:
BPS Bionic Blade (BXB60MHC)
BPS Tourney Special (TYS56MHC)
or
St Croix Premier (PC60MF)
CG
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