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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Guest - 7/15/2013 10:32 PM
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
yes a 50 reel will be a little slower at the start of the retreive, maybe by 2-3 inches but a high speed 6.4:1 has line pickup of 30.9 inches so not a big deal.
Try 80lb braid that will help a little. |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | OK guys I'm going to Canada from Aug 15 till Sept 5, so as of today any reels I get now till Aug 15 you won't get back till SEPT
pm me if you need something asap and I'll try, but I got to get things ready for my Canada trips in Aug and Sept. |
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| I sent two reels to Pikemaster, recently got them back, and took them out yesterday.
Richard,
They felt great! Better than when they were new. You do outstanding work. Have a great trip and hope to see you at the Muskie Expo next Spring.
Tom
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Thanks Tom, I love doing reels. |
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| is it possible to put calcutta 401d gears into the ocea calcutta 301hg?
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Boss - 8/1/2013 12:48 PM
is it possible to put calcutta 401d gears into the ocea calcutta 301hg?
Beware of this reel it has NO SPOOL BRAKES !!!!!!!!
not made for casting just jigging. |
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Location: plant earth | Thanks pikemaster got my reels back and that 5 bearing on the 400d is amazing. It was smooth out of the box but now it's incredible. I didn't think it could cast further but even better now. Great work thanks. |
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| Where did you put the 5th bearing on the 400D? I have one and wouldn't mind upgrading it a bit.
Thanks |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Lunker Larry - 8/7/2013 3:40 PM
Where did you put the 5th bearing on the 400D? I have one and wouldn't mind upgrading it a bit.
Thanks
I replace the 2 bushings that are in each handle paddle with bearings and replace the plastic pinion bushing that is on the side off the spool with a ABEC 7 S.Steel bearing, that's 5 total and now U have a very smooth reel. |
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| Hi, do you feel the quantum exo 300 6.6 would hold up as well as a curado and be as smooth if used with topwater and jerkbaits 6 oz and under? Seem to be good deals on the reel and if they are bascially the same might go with the quantom. Thanks! |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Guest - 8/9/2013 8:53 AM
Hi, do you feel the quantum exo 300 6.6 would hold up as well as a curado and be as smooth if used with topwater and jerkbaits 6 oz and under? Seem to be good deals on the reel and if they are bascially the same might go with the quantom. Thanks!
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| PIKEMASTER - 8/9/2013 1:37 PM
Guest - 8/9/2013 8:53 AM
Hi, do you feel the quantum exo 300 6.6 would hold up as well as a curado and be as smooth if used with topwater and jerkbaits 6 oz and under? Seem to be good deals on the reel and if they are bascially the same might go with the quantom. Thanks!
YES
Thanks, is it similar in size for palming as the curado 300 or revo toro 50? |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Guest - 8/9/2013 1:45 PM
PIKEMASTER - 8/9/2013 1:37 PM
Guest - 8/9/2013 8:53 AM
Hi, do you feel the quantum exo 300 6.6 would hold up as well as a curado and be as smooth if used with topwater and jerkbaits 6 oz and under? Seem to be good deals on the reel and if they are bascially the same might go with the quantom. Thanks!
YES
Thanks, is it similar in size for palming as the curado 300 or revo toro 50?
smaller and it is under 8oz |
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Location: Wakefield, MI | I found a 401TE yesterday at a small bait shop, the anti reverse didn't seem to work right. I tore it down last night and he anti reverse bearing had a little bit of factory grease in it, cleaned it out and it works great now. Does it need any oil or anything? I just wiped the outside with a q-tip.
Also is there anything I should do to get this reel ready for pounders and big blades? I noticed a bushing on the spool, should I replace it with a bearing? How about power handles? And I guess I'd look into the drag if its worth upgrading.
It's going on a 9' TI XXH rod with 80 pound power pro. |
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Location: Perryville, MO | Alright Pikemaster, take it easy on me for such a silly question, but is it possible to swap gears from a right-handed Toro to a left-handed Toro.
I'm about to purchase a 60HS for guests in the boat. I'd rather it wasn't the HS but had the 5.3:1 gears in order to be a bit more versatile. I have a couple of 61's and wouldn't mind one of them being a bit quicker if it's possible to interchange them. I have a feeling you may need me to get the numbers on the reel foot as I remember their being a difference in some versions. Thanks in advance for being kind. (I looked at the schematics and sadly got confused...I quess that's why I even leave the cleaning to the professionals). |
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Location: MN | If I'm not mistaken PM is enjoying the first of a couple Canada trips right now, but I can answer for him. No, LH and RH gears ate not interchangeable, i.e. can't put gears from a righty into a lefty. |
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Location: Perryville, MO | Thanks Propster. I thought that was the case, but wasn't positive. Hope PM slays 'em. |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | I'm home and about 2 weeks out on reels. |
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| OK, so is there a report on your fishing success?
Tom |
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| Hello,
Any thoughts on a quantum 300 exo for double tens? The 5.3 model? Will it perform as well as a revo toro or calcutta D? Thank you sir |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | dawger - 8/27/2013 8:16 PM
Hello,
Any thoughts on a quantum 300 exo for double tens? The 5.3 model? Will it perform as well as a revo toro or calcutta D? Thank you sir
Put the power handle on it and it will be fine. The Calcutta D is still the best reel for the job. |
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| Whenever i cast big baits with my 400D it takes a good amount of effort to get the handle to start turning after the bait hits that water, almost like it clicks in place. Its smooth on the retrieve. What causes this? |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Nolan - 8/27/2013 11:29 PM
Whenever i cast big baits with my 400D it takes a good amount of effort to get the handle to start turning after the bait hits that water, almost like it clicks in place. Its smooth on the retrieve. What causes this?
Do you have to much line on the spool ???
Send it back to Shimano, they will fix it or replace it. |
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Location: Minnesota. | Richard,
I sent you an email. You have me really curious as to how smooth a totally tuned/polished a Calcutta can be...
Jeremy. |
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Location: MN | Smooooooothhhhhh |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Jeremy - 8/28/2013 4:56 PM
Richard,
I sent you an email. You have me really curious as to how smooth a totally tuned/polished a Calcutta can be...
Jeremy.
What Calcutta are we talking about ???? a TE, B, or D |
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Location: Minnesota. | PIKEMASTER - 9/2/2013 3:26 PM
Jeremy - 8/28/2013 4:56 PM
Richard,
I sent you an email. You have me really curious as to how smooth a totally tuned/polished a Calcutta can be...
Jeremy.
What Calcutta are we talking about ???? a TE, B, or D
Richard, the TE's. You got my email and I'll be sending you a couple over the winter.
Then, if I'm thinking what I'm feeling you'll get the other two before the boat gets wet next season!
You can thank Propster for the boost above..;-)
Jeremy. |
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Location: Maplewood, MN | Do you work on smaller abu's too like the revo s and sx? |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | MuskieFever - 9/5/2013 10:00 AM
Do you work on smaller abu's too like the revo s and sx?
any baitcaster $25.00 plus $8.00 for return shipping, plus any upgrades or parts. |
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| What's the current turn around time if I send ya a couple of TE's and maybe a D for the bearing upgrade. Goin on a trip on sept. 20th. I'm in the western burbs of Chicago... hopefully quick shipping. |
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