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 Reel for the heavier baits
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08/13/23 02:42 PM
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ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
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I'm looking at getting a Dobyns Fury FR795SB or a FR806HSB rod to throw heavy swim baits, glide baits, and umbrella rigs with and just wondered with all the extra weight should I step up to a casting reel that is more geared toward off shore/bay/saltwater situation to hold up to the stress of the extra weight? I figure by the time you add braid and the load up on the cast that is going to generate a lot more stress on the reel frame.
2012 ZX200 Skeeter 2012 Yamaha 200 SHO Isaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Proud student of the Pro Staffer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzwF72B2F2w&t=14s
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Re: Reel for the heavier baits
[Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)]
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08/13/23 02:53 PM
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tmd11111
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Shimano Bantam MGL is designed for that kind of use but for some line capacity is an issue if using 50# or larger braid. Second option is the Curado 200K. More like capacity and a beefier AR bearing that can take the abuse. I've used both for A-RIgs for the last few years without a problem.
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Re: Reel for the heavier baits
[Re: tmd11111]
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08/13/23 02:57 PM
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ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
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Shimano Bantam MGL is designed for that kind of use but for some line capacity is an issue if using 50# or larger braid. Second option is the Curado 200K. More like capacity and a beefier ;;AR bearing that can take the abuse. I've used both for A-RIgs for the last few years without a problem. I'll look at those for sure. I've been studying the Lew's Custom Inshore SLP reel.
2012 ZX200 Skeeter 2012 Yamaha 200 SHO Isaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Proud student of the Pro Staffer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzwF72B2F2w&t=14s
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Re: Reel for the heavier baits
[Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)]
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08/13/23 04:32 PM
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davidsears
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For what you described, I would suggest a 300 size reel such as: Shimano Tranx, Daiwa Lexa or the new Tatula 300, or other reels in the 300 size. If you are throwing baits weighing 3- 6 ozs., these size reels have enough line capacity and they are built better to handle the torque and wear and tear to throw those heavier baits. All the beefed up guts in the reel on those 300 size reels are made for that purpose. Check out Tactical Bassin on you tube for reels they use to throw heavier baits.
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Re: Reel for the heavier baits
[Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)]
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08/13/23 06:06 PM
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I use the Lews super duty wide spool but wouldn't think some of the fore mentioned reels would be bad options.
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Re: Reel for the heavier baits
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08/13/23 08:11 PM
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grout-scout
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Re: Reel for the heavier baits
[Re: davidsears]
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08/13/23 08:16 PM
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Ken A.
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For what you described, I would suggest a 300 size reel such as: Shimano Tranx, Daiwa Lexa or the new Tatula 300, or other reels in the 300 size. If you are throwing baits weighing 3- 6 ozs., these size reels have enough line capacity and they are built better to handle the torque and wear and tear to throw those heavier baits. All the beefed up guts in the reel on those 300 size reels are made for that purpose. Check out Tactical Bassin on you tube for reels they use to throw heavier baits. This. Its not the frame that takes the stress of casting big baits. Its the pinion gear and the anti-reverse bearing. Try this to see what I am driving at: Tie a 1/2 oz bait on your line and hit the free-spool button. Now do the same with a 6-8 oz bait. The 150 & 200 series reels are not designed to handle repeated abuse that comes from a 6.5 oz Hinkle or 8 oz soft swimmer like a 10" MagDraft.
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Re: Reel for the heavier baits
[Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)]
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08/13/23 09:46 PM
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lconn4
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love my Shimano Tranx 400 for throwing 6 inch swim baits, been around a while, proven... use it for salt water too. Like the power handle.
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Re: Reel for the heavier baits
[Re: KnotTexan]
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08/13/23 11:12 PM
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Minner Bucket
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Slightly overkill for your weightless wacky senko fished in 30 FOW……, 
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Re: Reel for the heavier baits
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08/13/23 11:59 PM
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grout-scout
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Slightly overkill for your weightless wacky senko fished in 30 FOW……, 
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Re: Reel for the heavier baits
[Re: Minner Bucket]
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08/14/23 12:29 AM
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KnotTexan
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Slightly overkill for your weightless wacky senko fished in 30 FOW……, No doubt 
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