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Carry what you’re willing to fight with - Mackay Sagebrush
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Hi Don,
Have you had any low pro failures? I haven’t, but I’m always ready to learn!
I see Penn is bringing out an lp series. The 400 series looks like it would be just the checker for catfish. The price needs to come down a good bit but if I start saving now I might be able to sneak one by the wife before next spring... I had a Omega I think it was called, never could cast it. gave it away and got a Dawai thaat has been really nice. My second low pro was a Shimano 200 I think was the model. Couldn't cast it either. Wouldn't surprise me if for the most part it's in my head. I simply trust round casting reels a great deal.
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I have a 2500C great reel! I was curious and looked them up the the other day. Found one looked exactly like mine, green and the same handle. $979, I didn't pay anywhere near that price but also got mine about 20 yrs ago. There were other's from the mid $700's to the most expensive for $2250. Nice as mine is, I wouldn't pay anything near what some of these are going for, but then, I would not sell mine either! Had it out for bullheads yesterday evening and every time I take it out I am overwhelmed how really nice and smooth this reel is.
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I doubt if I payed over fifteen dollars for this reel. Fisherman's Factory Outlet, Sprite Lake, Iowa. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/yo2FeTF.jpg)
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$200.....
Just bought a Diawa lexa 300hsl loaded with power pro 40lb braid
I’m going to run 20lb pline floro leader....
Salmon are up in the river here......
FG knot 😉
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I just keep buying old used Garcia reels and rebuilding them. Best way to go on a budget.
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Fisherman's Factory Outlet, Sprite Lake, Iowa That’s where that soft drink comes from!
“My horn is full and my pouch is stocked with ball and patch. There is a new, sharp flint in my lock and my rifle and I are ready. It is sighted true and my eyes can still aim.”
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I doubt if I payed over fifteen dollars for this reel. Fisherman's Factory Outlet, Sprite Lake, Iowa. I've got 5000. First really good reel I ever got was a 5000 about 1971. But Is that one of the ones said to be made in China. I notice that thumb bar on it. Got that on my Kast King and hit it by accident hooking a cat. Boy was that a disaster! Worst bird's nest I ever saw. had to quit and go home and cut the line off! Now if that one of your's in a China one, how's it working for you? Hard to believe a lot of the negative stuff. I think a lot of guy's write it to seehow bad they can make it sound. That was exactly what got me to buy my Kastking Rover 40. $40 and been a really nice reel, except that dang thumb bar!
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I agree...handle the reel and see if you like it. I prefer left handed reels even though I am right handed.
Today i fished with daiwa and lews and shimano...the Lews got the bass, motor oil culprit.
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