Dropshot reels
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fishfinder23
Senior Member
tell you what,my exceller was kindly "donated" 2 the underprivelaged at swartkops about 6 months ago,so i bought myself a daiwa regal,wow,performs just as good,u get 2 spools and its half the price!got mine for like 400bucks!apparently some of the esa guys are even using it now!go check it out,because u can get a 2500 and a 4000 size for the same price as 1 exceller. my2 cents worth!use it,dnt use it,and about the rod,i use a passion stick,awsim rod at 600bucks...
Torpedo Jack
Senior Member
Hi Neil!
I noticed you recommend replacing the top 3 guides. I have a Berkley 9' XH too, and was experiencing leader disintegration on casting (bimini to Yucatan, 14lb Fireline Crystal). Could this have something to do with my problem?
Looking forward to your reply.
Mike
I noticed you recommend replacing the top 3 guides. I have a Berkley 9' XH too, and was experiencing leader disintegration on casting (bimini to Yucatan, 14lb Fireline Crystal). Could this have something to do with my problem?
Looking forward to your reply.
Mike
Jip Torpedo Jack
IT'S GOT EVERYTHING to do with your problem.
The blank is made to handle very big fish, the guides are also of a very good quality but the guides are simply to small (the front 3-4 ones).
When the rod was designed it was made with the mindset that a longer leader is not required, but we use it differently to the way the designer thought we would.
If you run a short fluorocarbon leader of say 500mm the size of the guides don't pose a problem, but the minute you actually pass the knots of heavier lines and leaders through the small front guides you experience MAJOR problems.
IT'S GOT EVERYTHING to do with your problem.
The blank is made to handle very big fish, the guides are also of a very good quality but the guides are simply to small (the front 3-4 ones).
When the rod was designed it was made with the mindset that a longer leader is not required, but we use it differently to the way the designer thought we would.
If you run a short fluorocarbon leader of say 500mm the size of the guides don't pose a problem, but the minute you actually pass the knots of heavier lines and leaders through the small front guides you experience MAJOR problems.
Torpedo Jack
Senior Member
Ok, you're officially my hero now. Mana for you, (How do I do that?)
If you followed my posts from a year ago, this thing nearly drove me mad!!! Have a look at the posts here - perhaps we should start a thread regarding this, and maybe save others the same frustration.
http://www.sealine.co.za/view_topic.php?id=6191&forum_id=25
Check it out & let me know.
Mike
If you followed my posts from a year ago, this thing nearly drove me mad!!! Have a look at the posts here - perhaps we should start a thread regarding this, and maybe save others the same frustration.
http://www.sealine.co.za/view_topic.php?id=6191&forum_id=25
Check it out & let me know.
Mike
Scanned through the old post, boet, IT'S THE SMALL GUIDES
I actually thought I BROKE the Air when I used it a while back, that's how hard the knot hit the guide.
I've put bigger ones on now, and TRULY believe that problem will be history.
Alcocks (who changed my guides for me) reckon they've done a few of them already !
I actually thought I BROKE the Air when I used it a while back, that's how hard the knot hit the guide.
I've put bigger ones on now, and TRULY believe that problem will be history.
Alcocks (who changed my guides for me) reckon they've done a few of them already !
That's great news.
Next time also have a look at the Penn Elite 2000 or 3000 reel, combined with a Pioneer Crossfire, maybe 6'6 or7', both in M/L
Should work out about R850.00 - R900.00 for the combo.(I know the boss, can make a plan)
Tight lines J-bay
(Funny, I thought you'd rather call yourself Nahoon - he he he)
Next time also have a look at the Penn Elite 2000 or 3000 reel, combined with a Pioneer Crossfire, maybe 6'6 or7', both in M/L
Should work out about R850.00 - R900.00 for the combo.(I know the boss, can make a plan)
Tight lines J-bay
(Funny, I thought you'd rather call yourself Nahoon - he he he)