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December 11th, 2005, 05:01 PM
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Slow retrieve/low gear ration reels?
Winter fishing is here, and I ALWAYS retrieve much too fast. I can't seem to
stop after 55 + years of doing it. Is there a slow retrieve/low gear ratio baitcasting reel that is of decent quality, in a price range around $150.00 or less? Shimano ( my first choice) doesn't seem to offer one, in either round or low profile. If one can't be found, is there a decent quality spinning reel that would be around 4/1 or less? Thanks, -- RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners .. 
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December 11th, 2005, 05:22 PM
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Slow retrieve/low gear ration reels?
"RichG" wrote in message om... Winter fishing is here, and I ALWAYS retrieve much too fast. I can't seem to stop after 55 + years of doing it. Is there a slow retrieve/low gear ratio baitcasting reel that is of decent quality, in a price range around $150.00 or less? Shimano ( my first choice) doesn't seem to offer one, in either round or low profile. If one can't be found, is there a decent quality spinning reel that would be around 4/1 or less? Thanks, -- RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners Rich, Go to eBay.com right now. Here's an auction of a Curado 200 with a 3.8:1 retrieve ratio. http://cgi.ebay.com/Shimano-CURADO-B...cmd ZViewItem -- Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com
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December 11th, 2005, 07:19 PM
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Slow retrieve/low gear ration reels?
Thanks Steve, with that information, I was able to find the same item, new,
at BassPro for only $99.99. I see the first bid on Ebay is at 79.99. If I get into a bidding war with someone, I MIGHT save ten bucks or so.... and then pay shipping...... I have to make up a list for the kids to buy ME something for Christmas, so I'll just put the BassPro details on it! Thank you very much..... -- RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners .. Rich, Go to eBay.com right now. Here's an auction of a Curado 200 with a 3.8:1 retrieve ratio. http://cgi.ebay.com/Shimano-CURADO-B...cmd ZViewItem -- Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com
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December 11th, 2005, 10:35 PM
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Slow retrieve/low gear ration reels?
RichG wrote:
Thanks Steve, with that information, I was able to find the same item, new, at BassPro for only $99.99. I see the first bid on Ebay is at 79.99. If I get into a bidding war with someone, I MIGHT save ten bucks or so.... and then pay shipping...... I have to make up a list for the kids to buy ME something for Christmas, so I'll just put the BassPro details on it! Thank you very much..... Why not just strip half the line off one of your existing reels? I have a reel in my hand with a 6:1 ratio. It retrieves 26" of line per turn of the reel handle with a full spool. That's 4.25" per revolution of the spool. If I strip off line until the spool diameter is 1.1", it retrieves less than 21" per revolution.
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December 12th, 2005, 01:29 PM
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RZ, a very good idea, and one that I actually had considered.
However, much like the rest of you guys, I like new toys too. The kids have to buy me something ( it is a RULE around here ) so this will work out a lot better than some sweater. When I fish this morning, I may try the "less line" process! RG -- RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners .. "RichZ" wrote in message ... RichG wrote: Thanks Steve, with that information, I was able to find the same item, new, at BassPro for only $99.99. I see the first bid on Ebay is at 79.99. If I get into a bidding war with someone, I MIGHT save ten bucks or so.... and then pay shipping...... I have to make up a list for the kids to buy ME something for Christmas, so I'll just put the BassPro details on it! Thank you very much..... Why not just strip half the line off one of your existing reels? I have a reel in my hand with a 6:1 ratio. It retrieves 26" of line per turn of the reel handle with a full spool. That's 4.25" per revolution of the spool. If I strip off line until the spool diameter is 1.1", it retrieves less than 21" per revolution.
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December 12th, 2005, 02:50 PM
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December 12th, 2005, 05:41 PM
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Slow retrieve/low gear ration reels?
I personally think that by pulling off the line you might be sacrificing
some casting distance as well, though I'm unsure. Reel physics (or any other kind for that matter) isn't my forte...lol. Warren -- http://www.warrenwolk.com "RichG" wrote in message . com... RZ, a very good idea, and one that I actually had considered. However, much like the rest of you guys, I like new toys too. The kids have to buy me something ( it is a RULE around here ) so this will work out a lot better than some sweater. When I fish this morning, I may try the "less line" process! RG -- RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners . "RichZ" wrote in message ... RichG wrote: Thanks Steve, with that information, I was able to find the same item, new, at BassPro for only $99.99. I see the first bid on Ebay is at 79.99. If I get into a bidding war with someone, I MIGHT save ten bucks or so.... and then pay shipping...... I have to make up a list for the kids to buy ME something for Christmas, so I'll just put the BassPro details on it! Thank you very much..... Why not just strip half the line off one of your existing reels? I have a reel in my hand with a 6:1 ratio. It retrieves 26" of line per turn of the reel handle with a full spool. That's 4.25" per revolution of the spool. If I strip off line until the spool diameter is 1.1", it retrieves less than 21" per revolution.
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December 13th, 2005, 10:44 AM
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Slow retrieve/low gear ration reels?
Oh, I have no doubt that I will lose casting distance if I pull half the
line off. That is just another GOOD reason to get a new toy! -- RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners .. "go-bassn" wrote in message ... I personally think that by pulling off the line you might be sacrificing some casting distance as well, though I'm unsure. Reel physics (or any other kind for that matter) isn't my forte...lol. Warren -- http://www.warrenwolk.com "RichG" wrote in message . com... RZ, a very good idea, and one that I actually had considered. However, much like the rest of you guys, I like new toys too. The kids have to buy me something ( it is a RULE around here ) so this will work out a lot better than some sweater. When I fish this morning, I may try the "less line" process! RG -- RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners . "RichZ" wrote in message ... RichG wrote: Thanks Steve, with that information, I was able to find the same item, new, at BassPro for only $99.99. I see the first bid on Ebay is at 79.99. If I get into a bidding war with someone, I MIGHT save ten bucks or so.... and then pay shipping...... I have to make up a list for the kids to buy ME something for Christmas, so I'll just put the BassPro details on it! Thank you very much..... Why not just strip half the line off one of your existing reels? I have a reel in my hand with a 6:1 ratio. It retrieves 26" of line per turn of the reel handle with a full spool. That's 4.25" per revolution of the spool. If I strip off line until the spool diameter is 1.1", it retrieves less than 21" per revolution.
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December 13th, 2005, 10:48 AM
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Slow retrieve/low gear ration reels?
My other most-often-used reels are all Chronarchs with 5 to 1 ratios. I'm
afraid that another 5 to 1 won't help this old soul. Steve from Wisc's suggestion is a good one. I've already put in my order with the family Santa Claus hot-line. RG -- RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners ..
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December 13th, 2005, 03:26 PM
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I'm with you Rich!
Warren "RichG" wrote in message . com... Oh, I have no doubt that I will lose casting distance if I pull half the line off. That is just another GOOD reason to get a new toy! -- RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners . "go-bassn" wrote in message ... I personally think that by pulling off the line you might be sacrificing some casting distance as well, though I'm unsure. Reel physics (or any other kind for that matter) isn't my forte...lol. Warren -- http://www.warrenwolk.com "RichG" wrote in message . com... RZ, a very good idea, and one that I actually had considered. However, much like the rest of you guys, I like new toys too. The kids have to buy me something ( it is a RULE around here ) so this will work out a lot better than some sweater. When I fish this morning, I may try the "less line" process! RG -- RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners . "RichZ" wrote in message ... RichG wrote: Thanks Steve, with that information, I was able to find the same item, new, at BassPro for only $99.99. I see the first bid on Ebay is at 79.99. If I get into a bidding war with someone, I MIGHT save ten bucks or so.... and then pay shipping...... I have to make up a list for the kids to buy ME something for Christmas, so I'll just put the BassPro details on it! Thank you very much..... Why not just strip half the line off one of your existing reels? I have a reel in my hand with a 6:1 ratio. It retrieves 26" of line per turn of the reel handle with a full spool. That's 4.25" per revolution of the spool. If I strip off line until the spool diameter is 1.1", it retrieves less than 21" per revolution.
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