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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | MuskieFever - 6/27/2013 11:08 AM
I have an avid AC300, when I turn the handle to engage the reel, sometimes there is a delay in the click of the reel engaging. What should I do? Also, if I sent in a reel, how long before I get it back roughly? Thanks.
Sounds like the reel needs a good detailing and relube, I'm so backup, right now if you send me a reel I should have it back to by the end of JULY.
send reel to RICHARD W SCHMITZ 90 HILLSMAN LANE SENECA IL 61360
also your cell, email and return address.
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| I just bought a new revo toro nacl 6.4.1. I spooled it up with 80lb cortland and was trying it out and noticed that the spool tension knob when fully tightend will not even keep lighter lures from falling. Anything heavier than a top raider it won't hold. I was just wondering if this is normal with the abu toro nacl reels?
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Brandonky - 7/4/2013 5:13 PM
I just bought a new revo toro nacl 6.4.1. I spooled it up with 80lb cortland and was trying it out and noticed that the spool tension knob when fully tightend will not even keep lighter lures from falling. Anything heavier than a top raider it won't hold. I was just wondering if this is normal with the abu toro nacl reels?
First make sure the screw that holds the side plate is tight, then make sure the fiber washer is in the cast tension knob, it is a brown color flat washer.
OK here is my take on cast tension knobs, all my reels the cast tension knob is set so the spool does not move side to side, then I never touch it. I will set the reel spool brakes, most have 6 spool brakes, I will set most of my reels with 3-4 on, some have all 6 on and some only have 2 on. When I need more brake I take the time to open the reel and add more spool brakes.
The cast tension knob has fiber washers so if U crank it tight they will dimple and the the spool will be off center in the frame and that will cause the gears to be out of alignment and the gears will sound like a coffee grinder, then U will have to replace the fiber washers and the gears in the reel.
Use your thumb and most Toro reels U should have 3-4 brakes on. Hope that helps. |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | ICAST starts on wed can't wait !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll post highlights and pics starting on WED |
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| With a 400D and 300D, if both were spooled up with 80lb, line would the 300D still have a higher line pick up, faster retrieve even though it has less line capacity on a normal length cast? Looking for a jerkbait reel and love my 400D, not sure if I should get a 300D for this application, want a faster retrieve. Thank you |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Guest - 7/10/2013 7:39 AM
With a 400D and 300D, if both were spooled up with 80lb, line would the 300D still have a higher line pick up, faster retrieve even though it has less line capacity on a normal length cast? Looking for a jerkbait reel and love my 400D, not sure if I should get a 300D for this application, want a faster retrieve. Thank you
Check out the Curado 300E if you're looking for a jerkbait reel. |
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| 400D with 300D gears - just got done using nothing but that for a week straight fishing gliders. Rocked!!!! |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Guest - 7/10/2013 7:39 AM
With a 400D and 300D, if both were spooled up with 80lb, line would the 300D still have a higher line pick up, faster retrieve even though it has less line capacity on a normal length cast? Looking for a jerkbait reel and love my 400D, not sure if I should get a 300D for this application, want a faster retrieve. Thank you
The 300D has 30" of line pickup with a full spool and the 400D has a 27" line pickup with a full spool so if casted both say 125 ft I would say they both would have the same line pickup at the start of the retrieve and the 300d will pickup line a little faster as ithe bait gets closer to the boat. I would use a line like 832 or Daiwa in 80lb test both lines are small dia and will pack on the spool better then some of the older braid. The Shimano D reels are in a class by themself.
If U wanted to take a 400D and install a set of 300D 5.6:1 gears in it U would have the best of what U R looking 4 |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | The Zebco 33, boy does that bring back memories and the new Morrum from ABU and the new Shimano Choronarch Ci4+, last pic is of the new Diawa Tatula Type R with the T - wing levelwind system, cool reel price under $200.00
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Location: Minnesota | I have been taking my mom fishing she is 83 .I bought her a ambassador close face reel. it chews up the line.I put 25# tuff line on this year and it is still doing it who makes the best close face reel?? |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | muskyhunter47 - 7/10/2013 2:20 PM
I have been taking my mom fishing she is 83 .I bought her a ambassador close face reel. it chews up the line.I put 25# tuff line on this year and it is still doing it who makes the best close face reel??
ZEBCO, ck out the new Zebco 33 from ICAST in pic above. |
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Location: Minnesota | is it out in stores yet? if not it's last year's 33 a good reel |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | muskyhunter47 - 7/10/2013 3:31 PM
is it out in stores yet? if not it's last year's 33 a good reel
no not yet, I'm sure the old 33 is a great reel also, buy one now and then when the new 33 comes out get it then if the older one is not to her liking, I'm sure they are under $30.00 |
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Location: Minnesota | sounds like a plan. would you use braid our should I go back to mono |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | muskyhunter47 - 7/10/2013 3:50 PM
sounds like a plan. would you use braid our should I go back to mono
Try braid say 30 which is about 6-8lb mono |
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| Hi, any new Muskie reels, like a 5.1-5.4 curado 300 or 300 size tranx? Just curious if any game changing reels are heading our way, thanks! BR |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | BenR - 7/11/2013 7:38 AM
Hi, any new Muskie reels, like a 5.1-5.4 curado 300 or 300 size tranx? Just curious if any game changing reels are heading our way, thanks! BR
Ben: Okuma and Daiwa have new reels that Musky guys will like, when I get more updates and pics I will post, Power Pro has a new Braid called ZERO it is a Microfilament Braid that has 100% knot stength, come in 10-100lb test comes out in AUG.
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| Thanks, appreciate it. Looking forward to hearing about the reels, especially the daiwa. BR |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Here are the new C3, C4, and Record
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Location: Maplewood, MN | What's new with the Abus above? Have any details on the morrum as far as bass or musky reel? |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | MuskieFever - 7/12/2013 11:29 AM
What's new with the Abus above? Have any details on the morrum as far as bass or musky reel?
The Morrum have a retail of $499.99 so not to many will be used for Musky, more of a Bass swim bait reel. The other round reel all have a updated look and some upgrades and a higher price for 2014. |
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| It looks like the daiwa is low profile, does it appear to be a more durable version of the lexa 300? Any price point? Thanks. |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Guest - 7/12/2013 1:35 PM
It looks like the daiwa is low profile, does it appear to be a more durable version of the lexa 300? Any price point? Thanks.
The new Daiwa Tatula reels are for Bass swim Bait casting, but can be use for Musky, I think it holds about 125yds of 50lb braid so it should hold 100 yds of 65lb braid, retail under $200.00
This reel has the new T Wing level wind system, I wonder if it will hold up to heavy braid and heavy baits casting ?????? |
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| Hi, was curious, do you think anything for muskie anglers came out this year that would sway a person from picking up another 400D if they are looking to add a reel? |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | BenR - 7/12/2013 7:09 PM
Hi, was curious, do you think anything for muskie anglers came out this year that would sway a person from picking up another 400D if they are looking to add a reel?
Take a look at the Lexa 400, a 15oz reel that holds 200yds of 80lb braid, RT hand comes in a 5.1:1, a 6.3:1 and a 7.1:1, the lefty does not come in a 5.1:1 just the 6 and 7 gears, sorry maybe next year. I'm not a fan of the 300 Lexa so I will wait till I can open one up and see how well it is built, with the large dia spool it could have a 30" line pickup in the 5.1:1 gears and with the 120mm handle should have some cranking power, just not sure how well they will holdup in the Musky world. retail at $249.99 and the Okuma 350 reels, a spin off of the Toro Curado reels. I was hoping for some more Saltwater reels that could be used for Musky but not this year.
The Shimano 300D-400D reels are in a class far above the rest. |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | For all U guys that jig Bondy baits or Fuzzy D baits look at the new Shimano Butterfly Flat Falling jig comes in 3-6oz
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Location: Twin Cities | Pikemaster,
I have a new Revo 61 NaCI and over the last few days the thumb bar has gotten to the point where you almost need to use your other thumb to press it. Also, it is very difficult to engage the handle after a cast when it is in freespool. Have you heard of any issues like this with the new Revo's or have any idea what the issue may be. Thanks
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | jwegs - 7/14/2013 10:20 AM
Pikemaster,
I have a new Revo 61 NaCI and over the last few days the thumb bar has gotten to the point where you almost need to use your other thumb to press it. Also, it is very difficult to engage the handle after a cast when it is in freespool. Have you heard of any issues like this with the new Revo's or have any idea what the issue may be. Thanks
Jason
If it less then a year old send it back to ABU, they will fix it or replace it. |
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| Going to use pounders for the first time and want to use my nacl 50 hs, with 100 braid will it function well or will it be too slow at start of retrieve? How much difference than a 60? Thanks |
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