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by shimanoangler
Fri Oct 07, 2022 4:59 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: WTB Abu Garcia Fantasista Premier Spinning Rod - 7' M or 6'10" ML
Replies: 0
Views: 155

WTB Abu Garcia Fantasista Premier Spinning Rod - 7' M or 6'10" ML

Anyone have one of these rods lying around that they want to sell?? I am looking for something well cared for. No junk. PM if you have something to move. Thank you for looking and tight lines!!
by shimanoangler
Fri Oct 07, 2022 4:57 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: WTB - Daiwa Cronos 7'6" MML Spinning Rod - Fast or X Fast Model
Replies: 0
Views: 150

WTB - Daiwa Cronos 7'6" MML Spinning Rod - Fast or X Fast Model

Anyone have one of these lying around that they want to sell?? I am looking for the fast or x fast version of this rod. Looking for something well cared for. No junk. PM if you have something to move. Thank you for looking and tight lines!!
by shimanoangler
Tue May 10, 2022 3:44 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: WTB Alpha Angler DSR & Finesse Stick Spinning Rods
Replies: 0
Views: 191

WTB Alpha Angler DSR & Finesse Stick Spinning Rods

Hey there, looking to pick up a few Alpha Angler spinning rods. Specifically looking for the DSR and The Finesse Stick. I am a serious buyer and would need the rods shipped, as I don't live local to the west coast. PM me with what you have to sell / questions on the rods I am looking to pick up. Tha...
by shimanoangler
Tue May 10, 2022 3:41 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: WTB G Loomis GLX 852s & 822s DSR - GREEN SHAFT VERSION
Replies: 0
Views: 218

WTB G Loomis GLX 852s & 822s DSR - GREEN SHAFT VERSION

Hey there, looking to pick up a couple of G Loomis GLX Green Shaft Version Spinning Rods. I am specifically looking for the prior generation to the current generation model of the GLX that had the Green Shaft with Whitish / Silver lettering on the blank and had the bulkier Reel Seat/ Grip. Specifica...
by shimanoangler
Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:44 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: WTB 6'10" ML/M Drop Shot Rod
Replies: 0
Views: 265

WTB 6'10" ML/M Drop Shot Rod

Looking to pick up a nice, mid to high end, drop shot rod for vertical drop shot fishing. I am open to just about any brand, as long as it is in good shape, with quality components and deemed to be a sensitive rod. Really like to pick up a G Loomis GLX (Green Shaft) 820/822, but open to Abu Garcia F...
by shimanoangler
Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:43 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: WTB Shimano Cumara Spinning Rod(s) - Gen 1 Version Black/Gray Grip/Shaft
Replies: 7
Views: 913

Re: WTB Shimano Cumara Spinning Rod(s) - Gen 1 Version Black/Gray Grip/Shaft

Still in the market for a well cared for 7'6" Gen 1 Cumara Spinning Rod. Let me know what you have. Tight lines!!
by shimanoangler
Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:29 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: WTB Shimano Cumara Spinning Rod(s) - Gen 1 Version Black/Gray Grip/Shaft
Replies: 7
Views: 913

Re: WTB Shimano Cumara Spinning Rod(s) - Gen 1 Version Black/Gray Grip/Shaft

Specifically looking for the 7'6" medium power spinning rod model. Let me know what you have to sell. Thanks for looking & tight lines!
by shimanoangler
Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:48 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Dobyns Champion Extreme Lot 6 Rods
Replies: 4
Views: 1982

Re: Dobyns Champion Extreme Lot 6 Rods

Money sent for 762 and 763
by shimanoangler
Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:04 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: WTB Shimano Cumara Spinning Rod(s) - Gen 1 Version Black/Gray Grip/Shaft
Replies: 7
Views: 913

Re: WTB Shimano Cumara Spinning Rod(s) - Gen 1 Version Black/Gray Grip/Shaft

Still actively looking. Let me know what you have to sell. Thanks for looking and tight lines!!
by shimanoangler
Wed Dec 30, 2020 12:53 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Dobyns Champion Extreme Lot 6 Rods
Replies: 4
Views: 1982

Re: Dobyns Champion Extreme Lot 6 Rods

I will take the two spinning rods. Message me with payment details and to coordinating shipping. Thank you !
by shimanoangler
Tue Dec 29, 2020 9:29 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: WTB Dobyns Xtasy 722 Spinning Rod
Replies: 0
Views: 287

WTB Dobyns Xtasy 722 Spinning Rod

Hello, looking to pick up a nicely conditioned used Dobyns Xtasy 722 Spinning Rod. PM with the details. Thank you for looking and tight lines!!
by shimanoangler
Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: WTB Shimano Cumara Spinning Rod(s) - Gen 1 Version Black/Gray Grip/Shaft
Replies: 7
Views: 913

Re: WTB Shimano Cumara Spinning Rod(s) - Gen 1 Version Black/Gray Grip/Shaft

I have updated the listing, as I am specifically looking for a Gen 1 Cumaras. My apologies and sorry for the confusion.
by shimanoangler
Sun Dec 27, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: WTB Shimano Cumara Spinning Rod(s) - Gen 1 Version Black/Gray Grip/Shaft
Replies: 7
Views: 913

Re: WTB Shimano Cumara Spinning Rod(s)

Yvad74 wrote:Nick I have 7’6” shimano cumara in mint condition where are you located
I sent you a PM and my number. Look forward to connecting. Sincerely, Nick
by shimanoangler
Sat Dec 26, 2020 1:46 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: WTB Shimano Cumara Spinning Rod(s) - Gen 1 Version Black/Gray Grip/Shaft
Replies: 7
Views: 913

WTB Shimano Cumara Spinning Rod(s) - Gen 1 Version Black/Gray Grip/Shaft

Looking to pick up a Gen 1 Shimano Cumara 7'6" Medium Power Fast Action, and I would like a Medium Heavy and a 7' Medium Power Cumara. These are the gray blanks with black reel seat. Let me know what you have. Looking for well cared for equipment. Nothing beat. Thank you. Nick
by shimanoangler
Fri Dec 01, 2017 6:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??
Replies: 21
Views: 7501

Re: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??

I hear ya bud it wasnt until i started cracking em open and breaking em down until i started to see these differences \ shortcuts. I was always under the assumption that Dawia was the shiz when it came to spinning reels.... after my lil exercise last year I made the determination to start culling e...
by shimanoangler
Thu Nov 30, 2017 5:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??
Replies: 21
Views: 7501

Re: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??

Tolerances are indeed where smoothness both begins, and ends. There are a mess of reels out there that make the claim " 11 bearings", etc etc, and most people I speak with at shows and customers for that matter go right to that. But this reel mfgs spinning reel has 11 bearings, GREAT, irr...
by shimanoangler
Tue Nov 28, 2017 11:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??
Replies: 21
Views: 7501

Re: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??

I am sure Dan can attest to this, after cracking open reels its amazing what's inside a spinning reel and the short cut's manufactures take to get that value reel. For starters they pack em with grease and secondly the tolerances around the gears are for shite. If you cant get several rotations aft...
by shimanoangler
Sun Nov 26, 2017 5:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??
Replies: 21
Views: 7501

Re: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??

The other thing I look for in a Spinning OR Baitcasting is the smoothness of the DRAG !! That's really more important to me. Yes, I want smooth turning of the handle, and I want a few ball bearings, but the Drag is what I check 1st !! Drag is a slightly harder thing to test without actually getting...
by shimanoangler
Sun Nov 26, 2017 5:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??
Replies: 21
Views: 7501

Re: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??

I've had two RTX's for going on 3 years now, and don't have any issues like you describe. I'm not sure I could get the handle to spin on it's own 4 times, but they definitely are not hard to reel. They are the lightest, smoothest reel I've owned, and have held up excellent. Maybe this one came unde...
by shimanoangler
Sun Nov 26, 2017 5:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??
Replies: 21
Views: 7501

Re: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??

You have an issue. I'd return it, apparently they're not "just as good" a a Ci4.....Dan I don't have any experience with the Ci4, but from what I have heard, it is an amazing reel. Maybe I simply don't know what smooth means or how its measured, and that is on me, but I would say that the...
by shimanoangler
Sat Nov 25, 2017 5:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??
Replies: 21
Views: 7501

Re: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??

Sounds like the handle screw may be over tightened. Remove it and re-install it. Also, try taking the spool off and see if it spins freely. Check the tightness of the nut that holds the spool body to the reel. Or, it may just need some JetFuel on the gears. I have all Shimano and they spin very fre...
by shimanoangler
Sat Nov 25, 2017 5:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??
Replies: 21
Views: 7501

Re: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??

I've had two RTX's for going on 3 years now, and don't have any issues like you describe. I'm not sure I could get the handle to spin on it's own 4 times, but they definitely are not hard to reel. They are the lightest, smoothest reel I've owned, and have held up excellent. Maybe this one came unde...
by shimanoangler
Sat Nov 25, 2017 4:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??
Replies: 21
Views: 7501

How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??

Should a brand new spinning reel out of the box spin freely when you turn the handle? By this I mean should you be able to crank the handle firmly and have the reel turn over multiple times, ie more than two or three? I just purchased a new Okuma RTX online and when I took it out of the box, the ret...
by shimanoangler
Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 20 Deep V Boat Owners - 150 Four Stroke Enough???
Replies: 10
Views: 5188

Re: 20 Deep V Boat Owners - 150 Four Stroke Enough???

I have the Lund Crossover, which is 19ft length, 8 ft beam deep V, with the Merc. 150 four stoke, it is more than enough power. Max horsepower for my Lund is 175 hp but I'm happy with the 150hp. Don't know how much difference 25 more hp would give me. Your Targa is longer and maybe heavier but I th...
by shimanoangler
Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 20 Deep V Boat Owners - 150 Four Stroke Enough???
Replies: 10
Views: 5188

Re: 20 Deep V Boat Owners - 150 Four Stroke Enough???

I'm guessing that boat will top out in the low 40's. How fast are you looking to go? Length will play no part in top end speed. Width and weight combined will probably take a few mph off the top end with what your current boat gets. Heck, being its a new motor it might perform the same. That is wha...
by shimanoangler
Mon Mar 27, 2017 2:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 20 Deep V Boat Owners - 150 Four Stroke Enough???
Replies: 10
Views: 5188

20 Deep V Boat Owners - 150 Four Stroke Enough???

Just purchased a new Tracker Targa 20, which is a 20'2" long boat with a full 8 1/2 foot beam.    This boat has a Merc 150 hp four stroke, which I have on a 19'6" long boat with an 8 foot beam and it worked great, but this new boat his heavier, wider and longer.   I am thinking repower bef...
by shimanoangler
Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spinning set ups for all bass fishing methods?
Replies: 4
Views: 1154

Spinning set ups for all bass fishing methods?

With the advancement in line technology (zero memory, thinner diameter, greater strength) and the advancement in gearing on spinning reels (higher retrieve rates and better drag systems), is there really a need to fish both spinning and bait casting applications or why one would choose bait casting ...
by shimanoangler
Sun Feb 05, 2017 12:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berkley Nanofil - Real or Hype??
Replies: 7
Views: 2761

Re: Berkley Nanofil - Real or Hype??

Here is what I think I have learned from reading the responses to my post. I think that having just one type of line for all fishing conditions and situations is not feasible and its impractical. Where I live in the northeast, we have a lot of crystal clear lakes where you could be fishing at just a...
by shimanoangler
Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berkley Nanofil - Real or Hype??
Replies: 7
Views: 2761

Re: Berkley Nanofil - Real or Hype??

Thanks for the feedback. I have been fishing Trilene XL without really any issues, but I saw an ad for nanofil and the two things that jumped out at me were casting and zero memory, with zero memory being the biggest attraction being a spinning reel fisherman. In the end, I guess the old adage, if i...
by shimanoangler
Thu Feb 02, 2017 4:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berkley Nanofil - Real or Hype??
Replies: 7
Views: 2761

Berkley Nanofil - Real or Hype??

I fish spinning reels exclusively and am always on the lookout for low memory line to minimize twisting and backlash situations. Berkley has a ton of claims with its new Nanofil line and I am wondering if anyone has tried it and if so, what their take/feedback is after having used it??
by shimanoangler
Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:15 pm
Forum: Terminal Tackle
Topic: Berkley Nanofil - Real or Hype?
Replies: 3
Views: 2463

Berkley Nanofil - Real or Hype?

I fish spinning reels exclusively and am always on the lookout for low memory line to minimize twisting and backlash situations.  Berkley has a ton of claims with its new Nanofil line and I am wondering if anyone has tried it and if so, what their take/feedback is after having used it??
by shimanoangler
Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:03 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Forum
Topic: Best Shimano Spinning Reel Ever Made
Replies: 6
Views: 8540

Re: Best Shimano Spinning Reel Ever Made

I have a Stella FI C2000s, Vanquish 2500XGS (JDM), Sustain FG 2500, and Stradic CI4+ FB 2500HGS (JDM). There is a marked difference in both smoothness and cranking power from the Stella to the other reels. The Vanquish isn't quite as refined as a stella, but has a CI4 rotor. For the money, I'd go S...
by shimanoangler
Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:39 am
Forum: Shimano Product Forum
Topic: Best Shimano Spinning Reel Ever Made
Replies: 6
Views: 8540

Re: Best Shimano Spinning Reel Ever Made

Dan, thank you very much for the reply. I totally understand your point on bearing count and the importance in the quality of bearings and the quality of the gears when it comes to the number of bearings in a reel and the value/importance in that number of bearings. Your reference to quality of gear...
by shimanoangler
Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:34 am
Forum: Shimano Product Forum
Topic: Best Shimano Spinning Reel Ever Made
Replies: 6
Views: 8540

Best Shimano Spinning Reel Ever Made

The reason for this question is to determine if its time for me to move into the 21st century with my fishing equipment. I am a diehard Shimano loyalist who has been fishing the original Japanese made Custom X and Speedmaster spinning reels. Love the rear fighting drags, great gear ratios and the ru...