Thread: JDM lines relating to panfish

Originally Posted by Fishfishwish

What is that Quantum reel?

The reels I have the 3 and 4lb yellow braid on are the Diawa Luvias 1003 series. Man I wished I had a couple more, low ratio and perfect size for JDM UL rods.

Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

The reels I have the 3 and 4lb yellow braid on are the Diawa Luvias 1003 series. Man I wished I had a couple more, low ratio and perfect size for JDM UL rods.

Me too! There are a few out there but the price has gone up on them!


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Originally Posted by D10

Me too! There are a few out there but the price has gone up on them!


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The Ballistic FW is holding its own, getting more time on it and so far so good.

Thanks. Nice reel. I saw Reel Engine on the side and assumed it was a Quantum (one of their things is Reel Engine Design RED).

Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

The reels I have the 3 and 4lb yellow braid on are the Diawa Luvias 1003 series. Man I wished I had a couple more, low ratio and perfect size for JDM UL rods.

What knot do you recommend on the spool? Right now, I only plan to put SOS on the reel, no backing.

Originally Posted by TXPanfisher

What knot do you recommend on the spool? Right now, I only plan to put SOS on the reel, no backing.

I just tie a regular overhand knot (x2) and pull tight and trim tag close. I then hold the knot down against the spool and give the line a few wraps around the spool manually, then trip the bail and begin spooling the line. There may be a fancy knot or a more correct way to do it, but it works for me. YMMV

I use an Arbor Knot. Been around forever, and works nicely. I figure if I get spooled to that point I have more serious problems on my hands!
Bob

I make a loop on the end of the line by holding a folded over line and twisting it, then push the main line through it and snug it up. I then make that loop go on the spool twice and slip it tight. Holds good and hasn’t caused any problem yet.