Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade
eightweight
Posted 2/23/2014 7:49 AM (#693384)
Subject: Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade




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Want to stick with Shimano have A Thorne predator with a Tranx wanting a lighter set up Calcutta 401? 400d 400te
tolle141
Posted 2/23/2014 10:39 AM (#693421 - in reply to #693384)
Subject: Re: Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade





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What are you going to be throwing? You really only have the Calcutta and Curado 300 left.
muskyhunter47
Posted 2/23/2014 4:51 PM (#693506 - in reply to #693384)
Subject: Re: Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade




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Location: Minnesota		what do you want to do .I like my TE'S over the 400D. the 400D is ok but its no TE. I have my 400 D for one bait . to switch the breaks is a pain so if you want to use different weight baits its a pain,the TE is much easyer to switch the weights .I have 10 different set up for my casting so its not a big deal for me to grab a different set up .
eightweight
Posted 2/23/2014 6:01 PM (#693519 - in reply to #693384)
Subject: Re: Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade




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so you recommend the TE over the D model ??
or should I just get another Tranx?

Looking for a reel to use with the slingblade and 1 to 6 oz baits
Bill
jboutdoorguy
Posted 2/23/2014 8:16 PM (#693554 - in reply to #693384)
Subject: Re: Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade




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I have a 400 TE on my Sling Blade and I think its a perfect balance. Curado would feel too small but that is perfect on my jerkbait rod and the Tranx is perfect on my Big Nasty but I think it would feel too big on the Sling Blade.
Sidejack
Posted 2/23/2014 8:24 PM (#693559 - in reply to #693384)
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Location: Aurora		I'd go old school Shimano with the Bantam 500.
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jkslayer135
Posted 2/23/2014 8:53 PM (#693571 - in reply to #693384)
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400b
gopackgo
Posted 2/23/2014 9:08 PM (#693576 - in reply to #693384)
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400TE
Clammer
Posted 2/23/2014 9:10 PM (#693577 - in reply to #693384)
Subject: Re: Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade




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Location: Wisconsin		I have my 301D on my Slingblade. Really like how it feels.
honkermusky
Posted 2/23/2014 10:38 PM (#693593 - in reply to #693384)
Subject: Re: Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade




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Location: SE Wisc and Vilas County		Tough to beat a 400B for most applications.
bigred2198
Posted 2/24/2014 8:23 AM (#693644 - in reply to #693384)
Subject: Re: Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade




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i have a 400b and it will handle just about anything you can throw
Ronix
Posted 2/24/2014 9:23 AM (#693663 - in reply to #693384)
Subject: Re: Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade




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curado with counter-balanced power handle
SixBowls
Posted 2/24/2014 9:34 AM (#693671 - in reply to #693384)
Subject: Re: Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade




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You could get a Conquest for ~ the price of a Tranx.
muskyhunter47
Posted 2/24/2014 7:19 PM (#693884 - in reply to #693384)
Subject: Re: Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade




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Location: Minnesota		I have 3 Tranx 1 HG and 2 PG most guys don't like the reel because there to big I like them . if you like your Tranx get another one .
cyberfish
Posted 2/24/2014 8:22 PM (#693899 - in reply to #693384)
Subject: Re: Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade




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Location: Waite Park, MN		I personally use a Curado 300 on my Slingblade and like it. I do have a Tranx that I've put on it, but I believe it will be a better match for my [new] Big Nasty or Predator rod.
Mark Nicholas GS
Posted 2/25/2014 1:12 PM (#694066 - in reply to #693384)
Subject: Re: Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade





Location: Western PA		curado 300ej!!!!
mtcook16
Posted 2/25/2014 2:59 PM (#694095 - in reply to #694066)
Subject: Re: Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade





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Location: MN
Mark Nicholas GS - 2/25/2014 1:12 PM

curado 300ej!!!!


2x. Just got Curado 300Ej and Sling Blade for smaller blades and top waters. I can even see using it for pull baits for the line pick up.
allegheny river kid
Posted 3/2/2014 1:45 PM (#695363 - in reply to #693384)
Subject: Re: Shimano suggestions for a St Croix Sling Blade




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Location: Sw Pennsylvania		400TE