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07-20-2007, 05:38 PM
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Re: Reels
Perry:
For the trolling I use a Penn 975 LD and 30# spectra with Ultima Soft Steel mono on top. The Ultima is 15# diameter and 20# test mono. Very soft (I use 30# flurocarbon for last 3 feet) and flexible. The lever drag and clicker lets you put any tension you want on the clicker to troll a big mackerel or whatever. The small line diameter produces less drag to let the bait or lure stay down with less weight. Got a used reel for $100. My other trolling reel for kayak is a Shimano TR 1000 LD Charter Special with 50# spectra and 29# Ultima on it. Not as smooth as the Penn 975 but works fine. I think it lists for $119.00. I had a TR2000LD and got rid of it because it was too wide for the kayak. Both reels have level wind which I consider required. I have enough to keep track of without worrying that my line is coming on the reel smoothly. Neither reel is a great casting reel and neither is a low profile like the Curado. Steve 
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07-26-2007, 10:02 PM
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Re: Reels
Hey all,
I guess I'm gonna give my 2 cent too. After getting my yak I decide to buy some gear just for fishing on her. Well, I ended up with 3 new reels. 1) curado 100b, good reel for 6lb and fishing lighter lures and finese. 2) curado 200 dpv, great reel use 8-10 lb fishing live bait and bigger lures. 3) luna 253, Perfect in all respects very versatile. My only gripe is on the curados the level wind does not move when line is paying out. (A fish taking drag). This can create add'l pressure on the line which can and has caused me to mention this here. To the Curado's benefit they are strong reels the 100b landed that 19.9lb halibut with 6lb test. Anyway tight lines, Jon
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