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07-23-2021, 10:00 AM
Thread: JDM Reel Thread #2
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I have a 2021 Luvias Airity FC LT2000S-P that I...
I have a 2021 Luvias Airity FC LT2000S-P that I got in February when they were first released. Although not an exact equivalent, I also have a 2019 Ballistic FW LT2000SS-XH that I picked up last...
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07-20-2021, 12:30 AM
Thread: JDM Reel Thread #2
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Uh oh...
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07-08-2021, 04:55 PM
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I’m unfamiliar with this book. Can you give me...
I’m unfamiliar with this book. Can you give me the title, or a link?
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07-08-2021, 04:49 PM
Thread: Why do you have multiple rods n reels?
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I have several rods and reels that are more...
I have several rods and reels that are more expensive. But I keep my cheap rods and reels in good shape, and the kids and cousins fish with those. [emoji6]But I have a hard time juggling multiple...
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07-08-2021, 04:13 PM
Thread: Trying new direction in UL.
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Trying new direction in UL.
I always used baitcasting tackle for bass, and ultralight meant spinning tackle. That’s how it was in the ‘70s when I started fishing. But you have a great plan! UL baitcasting sounds like too much...
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06-22-2021, 08:41 PM
Thread: Right Rod for the Conditions.
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Thanks to Alphahawk and VaCrappieMan. This is...
Thanks to Alphahawk and VaCrappieMan. This is great advice. I will be better prepared when I make a longer trip to the Little Red this fall!
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06-22-2021, 08:07 PM
Thread: Too Dang Hot!
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Very good advice. The only other thing I have...
Very good advice. The only other thing I have found is to go deeper. Might catch the bluegills in the shallows in July, but the trout seem to disappear from July until October, at least in the lakes...
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06-21-2021, 08:30 PM
Thread: High quality ultralight spinning reels
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403879 So this shallow spool Revros holds 100...
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So this shallow spool Revros holds 100 m of 2.5 lb test line and 70 m of 3 lb test.
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06-20-2021, 04:29 PM
Thread: High quality ultralight spinning reels
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A strongish opinion...
For a tight budget, the American market Okuma Ceymar has been a great ultralight reel for me. The C-10 is tiny, perfect for bluegill and smaller panfish. I don't care much for my Okuma Helios. It was...
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06-20-2021, 03:49 PM
Thread: Right Rod for the Conditions.
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Randy, thanks for this post. I have the Tenryu...
Randy, thanks for this post. I have the Tenryu Rayz Spectra 6' 1" Lite Lite as well, and I took it out on the Little Red when I was in Arkansas a couple of weeks ago. (I flew in to Little Rock and...
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06-20-2021, 03:01 PM
Thread: Too Dang Hot!
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Too Dang Hot!
Where’s the best place to fish for crappie, bluegill, trout in NorCal when it is going to be 100 degrees by noon?
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03-23-2021, 11:19 PM
Thread: Covid vaccine
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Hang in there, Randy. Won’t be long before...
Hang in there, Randy. Won’t be long before you’re floating down the Little Red without a mask and without a worry!
John Scott
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02-25-2021, 04:27 PM
Thread: Twitch Master Nylon.
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I was holding some 3 lb Twitch Master in my hand...
I was holding some 3 lb Twitch Master in my hand last night, trying to decide what reel to put it on... I’m going to try it out on my new 21 Luvias Airity. Thanks for the reviews and endorsements!
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02-24-2021, 11:55 AM
Thread: Micro Fishing.
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I have this rod, and I love it! Great fun for...
I have this rod, and I love it! Great fun for bluegill, and it can throw tiny 1/32 oz lures easily. High quality rod made in Daiwa’s Vietnam factory. And I love the orange and black colors. But it...
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02-24-2021, 11:29 AM
Thread: JDM Reel Thread #2
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It is the lightest reel I’ve ever held. And the...
It is the lightest reel I’ve ever held. And the smoothest. It makes my Ballistic FW feel a little cheap. (But I still love my Ballistic FW!)
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02-24-2021, 12:30 AM
Thread: JDM Reel Thread #2
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Life is short...
Tomorrow I will put some line on it. This weekend I will take it out for a spin.
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02-20-2021, 12:28 AM
Thread: Covid vaccine
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(I live in California now, but my family is in...
(I live in California now, but my family is in Conway.)
John Scott
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02-20-2021, 12:26 AM
Thread: Covid vaccine
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Wow! Are you thinking White River or Little...
Wow! Are you thinking White River or Little Red?!?!
Arkansas is my home. My grandfather was a guide on the White River. I learned to fish on Bull Shoals. Can’t wait to get back!
John Scott
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02-20-2021, 12:14 AM
Thread: JDM Reel Thread #2
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Randy, I could use a little education on the...
Randy, I could use a little education on the finer points of JDM reels.
What is inertia when you are talking about reels? And what do the numbers 9.5 and 6 refer to?
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02-18-2021, 09:22 AM
Thread: JDM Reel Thread #2
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I've never had a "Made in Japan" reel. Never had...
I've never had a "Made in Japan" reel. Never had a reel that cost $200 or more. And I'm not getting any younger... This might be the one!
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02-11-2021, 08:57 AM
Thread: Rod Protection
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St. Croix Traveler Rod Case
St. Croix Traveler Rod Case, St. Croix Traveler Rod Case | FishUSA and other websites...$29.99 - $49.99 depending on the length, for rods up to 7 feet.
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02-03-2021, 09:42 PM
Thread: JDM Reel Thread #2
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That's 5% less than Plat's price of 51,300......
That's 5% less than Plat's price of 51,300... Can't pass up a bargain like that! :biggrin
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01-22-2021, 07:55 PM
Thread: Impression of Tenryu Rayz Spectra
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I've been dreaming about this Tenryu since I...
I've been dreaming about this Tenryu since I first discovered it about a year ago. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Randy. I'm going to go watch your video a few times now. Sometime this year I'm...
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01-22-2021, 07:40 PM
Thread: Covid vaccine
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Received my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine...
Received my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine today. No side effects so far. I thank God and pray that all who need this vaccine will be able to get it soon.
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01-14-2021, 08:39 AM
Thread: Ultralight Rods Relating to Panfish #2
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I took the new Lunakia out Tuesday. The fish were...
I took the new Lunakia out Tuesday. The fish were not biting, but I got a good idea of the capabilities of the LK6102S-MLT.
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01-12-2021, 12:42 AM
Thread: Gloves
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Just got a pair of Merino wool gloves. Thumb,...
Just got a pair of Merino wool gloves. Thumb, index, and middle are half fingers. Thin but very warm. Great down to about 32 F and could work as liners inside a winter glove. Simms fishing gloves....
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01-11-2021, 10:32 PM
Thread: Ultralight Rods Relating to Panfish #2
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You got the 610?! You've been posting about this...
You got the 610?! You've been posting about this for months. I am walking the same path. After looking at it for months, and promising not to buy another rod in 2020, I finally have my Lunakia...
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01-11-2021, 12:07 AM
Thread: JDM Reel Thread #2
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I do not know much about engineering or spinning...
I do not know much about engineering or spinning reel anatomy, so please excuse me if this is a rookie question...
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01-02-2021, 06:01 PM
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I have a Daiwa JDM Ballistic FW LT 1000S-P with...
I have a Daiwa JDM Ballistic FW LT 1000S-P with the 4.8:1 gear ratio, and the JDM Ballistic FW LT 2000SS-XH with the 6.2:1 gearing. I picked them up on sale in September with the idea of getting a...
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01-01-2021, 12:27 PM
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Thank you, Randy! With your videos and with Chris...
Thank you, Randy! With your videos and with Chris Stewart's help, I feel very confident in my purchase. The Lunakia is going to help make 2021 a very fun year!
Scott
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