baitcaster

I tell you the problem with these designs of the month like Quatum puts
out... I bought 3 Quatum EX500 many years back and they were pretty
nice reels at the time. I noticed this year that the little magnetic
brakes were getting corroded and decided to replace them. I can not
find the part number available any where on the Internet. So I
replaced them all with Garcia 4600's, something I know I will always
be able to get parts for.

As a side note, I have a new neighbor building a house that repairs
reels for a living. Hopefully he will be able to tell me where to get
some new magnets or point me to a universal part that will work.

Don't get me wrong, I loved the reels and got 10 years or more out of
them, but I also thought I would be able to get parts when I needed
them. Part number QW330 btw if anybody has a source.

Cheers


Bob La Londe wrote:
"Damifino" wrote in message
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"fishtale" wrote in message
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What would be a good baitcaster to start out on. I have used spinning
reels exclusively til now. thanks

What kind of spinning reels do you use? Are you happy with that brand? If
not I personally would recommend
anything with the name ABU GARCIA written on it that is at least 10 years
old...The new stuff they are building is pure Sh*t! The older reels are
durable, smooth, and dependable. You can find them all over eBay @ a good
price as well.

I can't speak for the new Shimanos, but the 100B 200B and BSF models all
work very well. For a little less money I've got 4 new Quantum AC500CX
reels and one AC500PT that are rapidly becoming my main reels. Cool stuff.

The AC500CX has been on sale from Cabelas for a while.


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Bob La Londe wrote:
"Damifino" wrote in message
The AC500CX has been on sale from Cabelas for a while.


I bought two of these recently and they are pretty good.

wrote in message
ups.com...
I tell you the problem with these designs of the month like Quatum puts
out... I bought 3 Quatum EX500 many years back and they were pretty
nice reels at the time. I noticed this year that the little magnetic
brakes were getting corroded and decided to replace them. I can not
find the part number available any where on the Internet.


Quantum is good about doing that. I have two quantum reels that they don't
even make parts for anymore....As far as parts for your reel we have a
local tackle store here that might can help....just e-mail
them..www.marksoutdoors.com

Could we have a comparison of a spinning reel to a baitcaster with all
aspects covered.
Thanks

"fishtale" wrote in message
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Could we have a comparison of a spinning reel to a baitcaster with all
aspects covered.
Thanks

Trust me Al, you aren't ready for one.....
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers wrote:

"fishtale" wrote in message
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Could we have a comparison of a spinning reel to a baitcaster with all
aspects covered.
Thanks


Trust me Al, you aren't ready for one.....

His keyboard is also missing a "?".

I know that a backlash results in the spool running faster than the
line feed. I'm not sure about what drag adjustment there is in a modern
baitcaster. The lure retrieve is 1:1 so that it is possible to get a
better grip on lure action .It can handle quite a variable size fish
and line tends not loop as in a spinning reel. Lot of pluses

Just stay away from a baitcaster AL, it will only lead you to post more on
here, but if you insist, try bank fishing and ask the nearest professional
athlete for his opinion
"fishtale" wrote in message
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I know that a backlash results in the spool running faster than the
line feed. I'm not sure about what drag adjustment there is in a modern
baitcaster. The lure retrieve is 1:1 so that it is possible to get a
better grip on lure action .It can handle quite a variable size fish
and line tends not loop as in a spinning reel. Lot of pluses

Is it a better experience to land a fish with a baitcaster versus a
spinning reel? I'm definitely going the baitcaster route. Thanks

On 10 Oct 2006 18:41:51 -0700, "fishtale"
puked:


I know that a backlash results in the spool running faster than the
line feed. I'm not sure about what drag adjustment there is in a modern
baitcaster. The lure retrieve is 1:1 so that it is possible to get a
better grip on lure action .It can handle quite a variable size fish
and line tends not loop as in a spinning reel. Lot of pluses

I started using one around January and now I wouldn't go back to a
spinner. The best part is the ability to place your cast exactly
where you want to distance wise by stopping the cast with your thumb.

I spent a lot of time in my front yard practicing using some light
Spiderwire EZ Cast until I got reasonably proficient with it. I still
get bird's nests, especially when it starts getting dark.

And BTW, the retrieve is a ratio, like 6.4:1 or 5.something depending
on the model...
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