OH! I just gave a oponion, sorry.
Go to a good local tackle store. They deal in advise, opinions here can be........................................
I quit measuring a long time ago. Not Mono, Fluoro, or PE/ Spectra. I go by actual breaking strength not the stated strength, which is marketing...
As an update........... I now put the tag end thru the leader loop the same way as the main line. This way the connection is very strong, and...
Your rod will be do fine.
I would suggest you go to a reputable tackle shop or two, not like Bass Pro. They make there living selling knowledge.
Up to Shimanos specs, not over.
If you fish high drag settings I find that adjusting your drag at full to just under what the manufactured max. is will save you a lot of grief....
Jeff, I have seen this on occasion. I did not find it to be an issue. Possibly you can put some kind of gunk on the end, or fuse the end with a...
So having used a Fathom 40NII at heigh drag settings the drag lever was very hard to move. Just to the strike position it was hard. Pushing to...
Want great bang for the buck when you add a rod? Look at the Okuma PCH-C-741XXXH or XXXXH.
Oil you spool bearings, and keep the rod.
Back in the 60's Dal Salas made several jigs from Brass. They were mostly for Rock Cod. I had a dozen YoYo3's that were Brass. Sadly I have one...
It's not much different.
Not my choice, as you will have to pump and grind to get fish to the boat. Also the lack of low gear makes it hard to move fish away from structure.
Your usage lends well to a two speed reel with as high a gear as possible, and as low a gear as possible. Reef fishing the low gear will get fish...
Some years back I got 6 inexpensive Ignite reels for the kids around us to fish in the canals. I just had to fix a couple of them. Ron at Okuma...
Oh so mant things! A couple that come to mind........... Sitting on Istmus high spot waiting for the BFT to show, next to Barney on the Guber....
Wash it off, wipe it with a good lube. If you see any salt build up on the screws, or base rince it and lube. There are Makairas that have been in...
I have both XXH's. The SCT reacts more quickly and lifts better. The components and Graphite wrapping are very nice. Most of the time the SCT is...
Call Okuma service.
These rods have changed my travel. I use the Nomads now for my go to 40 to 60# rods long range in San Diego. They are travel with me to Puerto...
It's a nice durable reel. IMO you could gain some capacity with 60 or 65# braid. As for a rod the PCH-C-701XH, 761, or 801 would be good choices....
The PCH-C-701XH would be a great choice, the 761 if you prefer a little longer. They are very nice rods.
Very well.
Albright = 95% with mono and Fluoro.
You won't be disappointed.
Love mine, just fun to fish with.
Not sure about the gears. The frame is composite.
Own both, fish 80 and 100 + on them. Very nice rods for the money.
Testing ABS of PE/Spectra, Mono, Fluoro, and also checking diameters has given insight into breakage of knots, connections, and crimps. The ABS is...
All the ones I have came that way. Never had a failure, but generally you don't put that much pressure on one. I use them quit a bit.
You know the area that China is building the Island/ base in the South China Sea between Vietnam and the Phillapines, that would be my dream spot...
[ATTACH] Most of the guys in the picture are gone. They are the heart of sport fishing in Long Beach, San Pedro and beyond. From top to bottom,...
Look around the site, lots about boat name changes, old stuff, and other things.
The Okuma PCH 741XXH has been my choice. At first it felt like a little over kill, not so. I'm using the pair for 60 and 80#. Comfortable to fish...
I like the PCH.
80 Tilefish
I own a Tesoro 10 and 12 and they would be purchased again if I was making the choice again. Figure out your needs. Then decide on a gear ratio,...
It's perfect match for me. That is a opinion. You will get lots of those!
Having had the luck to use one I can say it will be my 60/ short 80 lb reel. I used it on a PCH 741XXH. At first the rod seemed to be to much boy...
I just left 6 Calstars in Mexico. They all have the Lakeland ferrules. I traveled with these rod for many years. One is a 130# rod that was...
About 400.
YOYO3
El Picador, and Baldy's Were the two main players like yours. They have obviously been re-hooked, cut and buffed to be resold. It is hard to say...
Good advice here. I would add this example...... Bottom fishing or surface you have a bait and you did not get bit or lost your bait so you wind...
Call customer service at Okuma.
Not that later jig. The original version.
You will not be disappointed.
It is not hard. Use strong !/8" braided Nylon line. Tie a black rubber bungee on it. Allow enough slack and tie the other end of the bungee. All...
Lots of PT will do. Switching sides will just create more places. I have it all over and would love to just have it in one place. Work hard on it...
Think about it, 12lb Large Mouth Bass on 4#.
70lb Albacore on 20#, and 513lb Black Marlin on 50#. Any fish 3.5x line weight is a life time fish.
Call customer service.
YEP.
Still fishing Clyde's, and Putters from 1959, guess what they still knock the dog shit out of the fish.
Nomad, also I have one of there carry bags. It is my personal item when traveling. Then it becomes my tackle bag. Both have outlasted the two WFO...
Love my XXH for 60 and 80.
I have and use these rods a lot. I find myself using the Nomad Express rods even when I don't need travel rods. They are great bang for the buck....
Probably, call Okuma customer service.
As for Wahoo, ya it will do. BUT for the long haul a step up really would be a good idea. My personal use with the Cortez 12 for Hoo's is a fair...
That's the was I still choose to do mine.
I agree with all said so far. You might also look at the Okuma PCH-C-801H. Fun to fish with, modern technology, and great bang for the buck.
OLD TIMER is subjective, but can mean you have a lot of shit in your head...... some good and some bad.
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Computer locked up! Then you make tight wraps over the previous wraps. Wrap toward the loop until you get to the point where the loop crosses it...
When George Beauchamp passed away the family ran the business for a while, they finally gave up. The "Beauchamp wire wrap" is what I use for...
No they are not.
It will fish both, I like the XXH better for 60.
Call Okuma, Andros (football) handle might fit.
Take a look at the Okuma PCH-C-761. They are very nice rods, and great bang for the buck. I've sold off a lot of CalStars and now have 5 of the...
Oh one more thing. By braid I mean PE/Spectra. Using 50# PE and mono gives you the opportunity to replace your top shot without replacing as much...
With 50# braid and 200 yds of 30# mono the 12 will hold approx 500 yds. maybe more.
I own two of the surf rods, and other Okuma travel rods. They have made my traveling easier, and are just nice rods.
Operating Loran A or Loran C, sky wave correction would not work that far off shore, or in Mexico. I was there on a seiner in 1963, we navigated...
Polish on agonizing ?????
A16 is great choice. Being your line choice is 30# you might consider using the A-12SII. It has way more drag than you need, holds plenty of 50...
Whoops! $579.99
$549.99
Oh my location doesn't say Florida.
Ryan, This is a general thing, and should apply to most areas where there are reds. First they are only somewhat stricture oriented. If you find a...
Slammer with the 40.
Okuma will help you out, call them.
Honing my consistency to get more bites. The anticipation of the bit is what it is all about. Tonnage is not my goal any longer.
Dave posted about seeing the end of it for him. I have been facing more limited big fish fishing. Good fortune with a few health issues has given...
The Andros A-12SII fast and has a 2.1:1 low gear. Very versatile.
PCH-C-701XH
Next time I will check what I write.
FYI the video I posted is was done with 130#.
I like it.
I agree. Cinching knots in 500# Fluoro would be a daunting task, even mine! That is key to knots. Fluoro's lack of stretch below it's point of...
It is like a nail knot. I suggest that you tie it in some small stuff and test it. The video says it is 100% knot strength. Heavy leaders don't...
For deep water two speed reels with a high high speed, and low low speed are very handy. No fish on the line you get in quick. Fish on the line...
Narrow is some help when jigging. Narrow spools do help with vertical jigging. If you use fairly large diameter line jig speed is not as fast as...
I'm curious, all of you fishing trips of 7 or more days what percentage of your hooks are ringed. My usage is about 90%.
Hard to tell, it also could be the original glass used by Limaglass. I have a couple of them that look like that.
Yep.
The picture does not show the color change it is there.
Playing with this a little. This is what I've learned, and WHAT WORKS FOR ME. 1. The number of wraps is a variable depending on the materials...
I have one thing to comment on. Connections of Fluoro/mono to Spectra are coming more into play, as more people are using knots (like the FG)...
Well that didn't work. If I figure it out it my help with this.
Well I thought I would upload something to this, but don't think it will but here goes.
I own several Andros, and have owned a number of others. All have been flawless performers. Mine are fished hard at there designed maximum. The...
Hell, what's wrong with the single strand wire I'm using?
I have just removed the split ring for the back hook. It has been replaced with two solid stainless steel rings. They are of different O.D's. The...
Great rod for 40. Also great bang for the buck. Modern light weight, strong technology. Sold 8 Calstars and am in the process of replacing them...
What you have said is exactly how to describe all the SCT rods.
NTS-S-904M, NTS-S-1004H. I also travel with two Nomad Express rods, NTx-C-703MH, and NTx-703M. If they made a 80/100lb rod I would jump...
Several on mine in the 70 lb range. One in PV that went 80. I fish heavy with 40 lb.
Sure like the two I have.
#12-180 lb single strand about 18" long.
The person throwing, and how they throw has a lot to do with length. Good mechanics, setup, and adjustment you make can have a effect on the...
They are better than most peoples thumbs can deal with. The great thing about modern reels is they will cast to YOUR limits.
This is not a good comparison. You are using a star drag, level wind reel. The A-12S is a non- level wind, lever drag reel. If you want a...
Connections are mind absorbing sink holes. They are like a bump is sheet metal. When you push on the bump it pops up some where else. If your...
Many like the things a level wind offers. If your someone with good casting ability modern conventional reels are lighter, and cast better. The...
It's being refurbished, someone out in SoCal should be able to tell you the details.
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Nice Dave.
Castability will improve with 8 weave/strand solid. What ever brand you like.
Trip after trip 40 is the most used line for me.
WOW, best posts I've seen in a long time.
5II is a 40 lb reel, using 12 to 15 lbs of drag. For it's intended use it is a great reel. With 80 lb on it a long cast and there is not much line...
Over the years there has been florescent Stren, pink, green, blue, yellow mono. People swear by this or that color for a certain situation, or for...
Just sold 6 custom Calstar Grapfigter's to friends in Mexico in order to buy more PCH rods. My choice is PCH-C-801H.
I have been back to longer trips about the last 12 years, and have not had a bad fishing trip, or bad weather trip. We never do a long trip on the...
It is in the 2018 and 2019 catalog. The color has changed from the original red and gray.
If you can wait until about the first part of next year the new Makaira 15T will be my choice. After having the opportunity to use one I would say...
Depending on diameter you should get about 350 yds on it.
I really like that rod.
Well I own both, it depends on what you prefer. The SCT's have more lifting power, and stiffness. The PCH's are a little faster and a little less...
I liked it.
OK, I was lucky enough to be on the Okuma sponsored EXCEL for an 8 day. I had the opportunity to test run an MK-15T prototype, mounted on a PCH...
I just go back from a 8 day trip. One of my go to rods was the PCH XXH. It was used for a 60/80 lb rod. Fished it with bait, bombs, and dropper...
Varies.
80 year old Jimmy hooked and landed every fish himself. FYI Jimmy is a quiet kind person. For a guy who did not grow up on, or worked on a sport...
I like um. Great bang for the buck.
I have destroyed a dozen spring scales buy a Manley. Don't get a digital.
Sits well! Nice work.
You need to take your curiosity and put it next to your sun screen, and like you sun screen don't forget to use it.
A-12SIIa retrieve is 48" for the Hoo's. And will give you versatility for other stuff.
No blems, best deals on line are free shipping, no tax, and free line. Look around.
Ah the bad old days, and us crusty old farts. These are the things you will tell the young guys: Cast the only big bait (Herring/Queen fish) at...
look at the PCH rods, great bang for the buck.
What you found is the case for many small reels from most manufacturers. You need to look at the reel seat size when you purchase or build rods....
Luke, Saw lots of stuff when commercial fish as a kid. Never saw that, it's unique. Maybe the patent number will help. Good luck.
The 8 &10 fits on most seats that would be used on the line class rods that would pair with the reels. My Fuji seats work just fine. No they do...
Good choice, I just saw and played with one at ICAST. Lite weight, and great bang for the buck.
The nice thing about living in Florida (at this time) I get to go to ICAST. Went by the Okuma booth/site. Took a good look at the 15T, and will...
Chris, good to see you got a trip in. And had a nice trip.
Hi Dave, Store link: <a href="https://www.ebay.com/str/agepochfishingdealsworld"...
Hard to say what's good for you. But I think you answered your own question, the N sounds like it. You could fish a little smaller diameter line,...
Iv'e bought direct from him for years. They do have a ebay store, I don't know what it is. I sent a massage to China to verify the ebay site. It'a...
For a number of years I have been buying Spectra from China. I have had good results using it. This is what I recently sent to friends: You...
My CalStars are two piece with the handles removable. Also use some Okuma Nomad travel rods. One of my spinners (for poppers) is 10 ft., 4 piece....
The Makaira 10 is a little small in capacity for 60. The Andros A-12IIa, or the A-12SIIa are great for 60.
I did not find much difference in strength using solid or hollow, except they look a little different.
Want to test your dexterity, tie it spactra to spactra.
At this time I am leaning that way. So far it seems like when the stated leader size in pounds gets close or smaller than the main line elongation...
Exactly. Good stuff.
Wow this is my 3rd post in a row. So after again pulling a few 16 wrap knots the results are fairly good. Most were 50#-8 weave with 40# mono....
The last picture is what i'm getting, for consistence.
YA, opaque and consistent looking. The spiraling (bumps) of the knot need to look consistent. One more thing....... 16 was not a good number for...
One more thing from this end of the world........... I have not been wetting and have not had issues. Very consistent with complete opaqueness and...
Been doing lots of testing big stuff to little, little stuff to big. All with Fluoro, mono, 16 and 12 hollow , 4 and 8 solid, etc. They all seem...
Do what Wai said, that will do it.
Insert the 100 into the 200 a couple of feet. Lock down the end of the 200 with your choice of a nail knot, serve, etc. This will give you maximum...
You need to post a picture of Tom Cod.
Get some now before the seiners wrap um up.
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Patrick, Any Roddy that is still around is a good one. MOST of the newer ones (like yours) with the darker glass have thicker walls, and are a...
That's a good choice.
No they will not. They are a trolling or deep water application reel, designed for moderate application. The drags are smooth, but the reels are...
It's harder on us little people. If I was Jeffs size all I would have to do is lean on um.
Kevlar or wire.
Albacore.
Mak 16
Don't forget Sea Horse. Nice for a collector, but don't try to use it, it's just to old. I am in the process of weeding out old line, I have...
7 , 7.5, or 8 ft. All the big name rods like Calstar, United composite, etc are great. Great bang for the buck would be the Okuma PCH rods. Look...
Feed them to the Seals, they make um sick!
Yep, Conlon Squid pole. That black butt cap has a metal lever on it just like a bottle stopper. I still have one in my shed. I show guys here in...
The thing about fish size is you just don't know what will bite. It's only a matter of time and you will hook a LARGE fish on what ever you are...
The 5 is a wonderful 40 lb reel, the 12 is a 60 lb reel. Personally the largest Tuna on the reels is about 80 and 130. I would not recommend that...
For these connections the main things are confidence in what you use, ease in tying, consistency, what you tie together, and slippage. There are...
Yes, and Yes.
Not Silaflex or Browning Silaflex. The blotchy spots, in the glass, weave of the glass, and glass color are the giveaway's. Silaflex original...
Years ago my brother in law came home from the river with three Small Mouth Bass. I asked him what he caught them on? He told me corn. I almost...
They to are great bang for the buck. The components are similar to the Cortez rods, but the action is a little faster IMO.
CALL Okuma service.
I have a EZ Patriot drum winch, with 3/16 Spectra spliced to 3 strand Nylon. My winch is small and I have a total rode length of 450 ft. Regularly...
I have been looking all over for dimensions of a inline 6. I am looking for the dimension from the back of the block to the crank pulley. Also the...
It will handle 100 just fine.
Mak less spool height. When you crank on a fish with low you wind it's eyeballs off. The Andros 12 is taller, and you almost wind it's eyeballs off.
I also saw the prototype. As I recall the proportions were about like the 10, it was just bigger. Assuming 4.7:1 and a little taller it will not...
A windlass needs to be tied off. You must untie, then retie off. That keeps pressure off of the anti reverse bearing and other stuff. If your...
They give a range on rods to suggest some leeway. Yes they will fish the high end of the range. But most rods do not do it EFFECTIVELY. The PCH...
Quality and technology go to the PCH's. Fishing 20-60 they are a little parabolic, and have great lifting power.
John Lennon said " It's all in you mind you know."
517 lb Black Marlin, with 50 lb. Fish died, and I got heat stroke.
40 lb 8 weave braid and a Mega bait jig, with a small piece of squid.
[ATTACH]This Red was caught west of Bradenton Fl. with a new Tesoro 10 reel. This reel lives up to all the talk. It's light, fast, comfortable,...
He's a HOOT!
The 528 is a little faster taper. D8's are more parabolic. Both are heavy rods, and can take a lot. Fish them don't leave them site at home.
All I can remember is the PT90 (I have two PT90's) but they had an extension in the handle. From the look it appears to be made from the same...
1950, Blue Gill at lake Gregory.
Jimmy is a great guy. He knows how to treat customers. When we travel to SoCal I try to stop by his shop, if only to say hi.
Great bang for the buck.
Here are a couple of thing that work for me. 1. Use four turns thru the eye. This works in braid, but not mono due the size of the braid, and...
Ask someone that is doing it WELL.
I have owned several original Andros reels. I now have 5 of the new series ("a" series) including my second 12S and a 12SN. Caught lots on them,...
Dexter.
Well this will go against the grain. The reason is it is not expensive, or is it a big name rod. My go to is a Okuma Cortez rod CZ-C-701Ha, with a...
I still have two for sentimental reasons. They are IMO better than a Reel-Deal. They are not made as well as the Reel-Deal, but are easy to use...
Originally Roddy were a fairly light colored glass. The Roddy you have is a later version. Original Trulines are in between the two Roddys. The...
Solid comes in 4,6, and 8 strand/weave. Hollow usually is 12 or 16. Yes 8 strand is smoother and easier on you hands than 4. 16 hollow has several...
Blue Gill at lake Gregory in 1952.
Kevin, They don't pull like Bass. Good to see the fun.
Call Okuma customer service, talk to Ron.
If they lived if Florida they would move to La Cruz. After our last Hurricane we thought of moving to La Cruz or Paradise Village.
Call Okuma.
Don't have cons. I fish plastics and smaller iron with mine. It casts will has a bend that suits me and is durable. Fit ans finish are nice, I...
They are great sources of info and reading. I am looking forward to seeing Jeff at the Fred Hall show this year.
Woops spoke to soon. More than likely. if you need gears call Ron at Okuma service and tell him what you want to do.
No.
Thanks for what you have done, and your service. As for you tackle needs, first you need to decide what you will fish for. Than ask around your...
I do not jig with a spinner.
I have a 40 and 65. Both are used for Grouper, AJ's, Rooster's, and smaller Tuna. They are used in Florida, and Puerto Vallarta Mx. They are used...
Look at the small Lowrance and Garmins. Good bang for the buck. I lean t words the Garmins because the very intutive, easy to use.
There is talk of Rail Rods in the series. As of yet I have not seen any info published by Okuma. More than likely they will have a "RR" designation.
Look at the on line Okuma catalog.
Always enjoyed his company. He will be missed.
Do it. 8 ft rods are harder, I do use them but know where near as much. As for reels, two speed reels not only help but are versatile.
Raytheon, Simrad, were the major players in the 60's. And they are great today. There are a number for good brands on the market. But for someone...
On occasion I use a Mak 10, usually jig fishing deeper water like Lings, etc. Mostly it has a Andros 12SII on it for Hoo's, Roosters, YT, etc. The...
YEP!
They are great bags, hate to see one limping around.
I have read and heard all the horror stories about buying Spectra/PE from China. I to have had a couple of orders messed up. Returning orders is...
The Mak handle IMO is a must for that application.
Look at it way........... 30% drag x 80# = 24 lb of drag at strike. 24 is way under the max. strike drag a A16 will do. Lets say you try to use...
Call Okuma. Talk to Ron in customer service.
The two I have are used in different ways. One has 65 on it and is used to fish Grouper, shallow water rock fish and Roosters, short battles that...
Second version of the reel.
They are very nice. I have a SCTi801XH and use it fishing hard baits, and iron. It suits me well. I also have both the rail rods. They are also...
Having made the mistake of throwing a couple of baits in the water on a A12 I would say NO! Ya you may hook a small one and land it in a...
Like a feather and great bang for the buck is the Cortez CZ-C-701Ma or the PCH.
As someone who fishes both the East and West coast , as well as owns both 16's and 20's I to would fish the 16 with 80 or 100. If you hook a...
Interesting read, and good info. Thanks
You will get 5 opinions from 3 guys, follow you thoughts.
Pitting on the jig is consistent with salt on it for a long time. But It also could be a sand cast copy. I would say pitted Candybar.
The Okuma SCT-RR-701XXXH is a nice 80# rod, and great bang for the buck.
Toro hollow 16 is very easy to work with. For solid 8 it also is good and lays on the spool well. It is a little bigger than some high end lines,...
I fish Grouper and other bottom dwellers in Florida and in Puerto Vallarta MX using a M10 and M15. The thrust bearing does it's job keeping the...
SCT-RR-701XXXXH
I don't have it happen when I tie it. Just push it over if it bothers you.
Okumas Makaira MK-TR-601XXH, and the SCT's SCT-RR-701XXXXH rods are great bang for the buck. If I was to pick one it would be the SCT. There are...
No they don't. 80 on the Mak 16.
Well it's nice to see the interest. I fished on the RP after John first saw the knot. He was showing some folks the knot. I told him that the knot...
Nice post, I like it but I'm prejudice.
These rods are up there with the best. They are a great value, and at that price you better buy it. The xh would be a good choice. I also have...
The last time this was brought up they did not plan on making LH Makairas.
They are great bang for the buck. Bend one, look at the rod the quality shows.
Great pictures Manny. For others seeing this............. Charter with this gut you will get great service, a great boat, and great equipment.
Great pictures.
The Metaloid and Andros are great reels. I own and have owned more than a dozen. I have owned a lot of Penn's they make good products, the same...
A few inches. When I pull the tag end with a dowel usually I cut that in half.
Hollow to mono or fluoro. The two braids in the picture are only to use rope making it easy to see what the knot looks like. The green stuff is...
I need input, please. A couple of friends gave me a Garmin echoMap 74cv as a thank you present. There is a option (Panoptix) with a phased array...
DSbright, I am not trying to hijack but add something to this great conversation. For several years I have been using this connection in hollow....
Can you all give me a little input. Are you all talking about solid Spactra/PE, or are any of you using hollow. Do you think why bother with...
Good choices. I have 3 A5IIa's loaded with 40# Spactra, and they are used to fish 40. In the past I also had 3 original A5's they to were used for...
YES
More than likely you have spool bearing damage. It's usually caused by over tightening. Any reel repair place or Avet will fix it. Or check the...
Nice work Danny.
Try Sailflow, a lot of good info in a bar chart form.
NICE.
If you do some searching on here you will find much on the subject.
In close quarters for short fights 50% is a good place to be. 30# @ 15#'s of drag will usually do the job. BUT............. For most tackle...
It is up to you but.......... one light and long, and one heavy and shorter. Line size 10 to 15 for the light outfit, and 20 to 40 for the heavy...
Depending on what and where you fish a 5 will do the job. For 40 and fish that make long runs the 5 may not hold enough line. But for every day...
If line capacity is a issue consider a Andros 12 it has the same capacity with a taller and narrower profile. It is also less money. The M10 is...
I had 3 original Andros, I now have 5 Andros a's they have been dependable. There is only one reel that I now use that is not a Okuma, it's a...
Nice pictures, nice post.
They are Calcutta not Bamboo. It is what you see as Gaffs on party/charter boats. It was the material of choice before glass.
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Well it mostly came from people seeing what the Deck Hands were using. Basically it was done to cut cost, and to put the reel any place you...
Mak 15, or Andros 12.
I buy brazing rod with flux on it. Lots of hardware stores carry it.
Here in Florida non-offset is the law for offshore. After a lot of use I find that hooking baits is easier with a offset. When I'm in SoCal or...
Nice post.
Most do it them selves. All you need is MAP gas, torch, and Brazing rod. It will pay for it self very quickly, with lots of uses.
Steve, I have been using a few yards of Blue Toro, or one I buy from China. I like doing it. It's a indicator winding in, and visible. The Toro is...
Don't mean to be a smart ass but all of Florida $2.23 a gal. California has some great ideas, but that one is not one of them. Our boat/fishing...
Bike peddle arms also work.
It is likely some water got in there and caused a little corrosion. It requires the correct size "torques" bit to remove the screw holding it all...
It all depends on the charter group and the crew. If the crew is very familiar with the charter group then these things are much more of a...
Follow your thoughts, Mac's slow trolled is dynamite. It will also give you a great chance at lots of other BIG things.
Between my Baldy's and El Pescador's I will take the El Pescador's. I have several that we trolled on the Catalina Special (Norm's Landing) for...
They are great bang for the buck, and fun to fish with. The CZ-C-701MH is what I use for 40#. Several of my friends in SoCal now have and love...
It all depends on what you are fishing for. Bass in weeds is one thing, Tuna is another. A size or two larger braid will compensate for weak...
The more right time you give your self, the more right places you will present your bait to.
I have been fishing PV several times a year, for years. If you are not in a hurry and have Mono on your reels go for it. Once in a while you will...
All around great product. Every thing about it is better than First String, not much on the market compares to it. As for color, John Lennon said...
That depends on the distance from the batteries to the windlass. The Lewmar on my boat was 14 ft from the batteries. It had #1 and that handled...
Brent, Having had several brands on small boats windlasses they SUCK! If you are sure the conductors from the battery all the way to the windlass...
It also comes with a rod clamp and studs.
Call Okuma, it might be.
Yep, mine is used the same. It's a great 80 or 100 lb reel.
Try Danny Osuna, Marla is the name of there boats, Or Manny on the El Matador, or the Ana Maria. They are all good and have very nice equipment.
Makaira, Cortez, and now PCH. Great Value!
Go between the first two, then the second two. That's three total.
Between the rollers on the first guide, and above the roller on all other guides and the tip.
If my memory serves me the deck hands at Pacific Landing all walked of in the spring of 1963. They were making (again if my memory serves me)...
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I happen to fly Delta, and we mostly (like tomorrow) go to PVR. In years the only issue has and is line. The TSA's leaving PVR will make you strip...
Thanks for the post Manny.
Basically what you said will cover it. The facts will be governed by who you are dealing with. Make sure you talk to locals about how the area is...
Thanks for the post.
Aluminum.
The River Runt is probably for the 60's +/-.
It's a good time to do what you want to do. Good charters in La Cruz. The Pangas at Suyulita are basic. Have fun.
We have thought about doing what you have done. It will be great to hear reports.
Izzy, Froggie, and the rest of his group use to fish at Norms Landing for Albacore. They fished a lot on the Catalina Special with Jim Egan. They...
The SCT SCT-RR-701XXXH, or XXXXH matches up very well. I used my XXXXH and 16 last Aug. at Lupe. It was my go to outfit.
Put a little thicker lube in the spool bearings.
All reels have issues. Early on the Metaloids, like others had to get the bugs out. I am not going to bash a brand, some have inherent design...
That's correct. The Metaloids are a single drag and the Andros are dual. Both do not have a thrust bearing.
Your first out fit well best serve you if it is one that you will use the most. One that will fish up to 40 lb would be a good choice. Starting...
You will put some fun in your fishing with newer smaller, lighter stuff. The new Avets are a improvement. But having switched from Avet to Okuma I...
It does make tying easier. But knot strength is usually less than the breaking strength of the line. That is dependent on the type of connection,...
UC 80 Tilefish
Great choice, they pair well together. Ok, as for line it will depend on if you are using solid or hollow braid. Also if your top shots are long...
Call Okuma they will send it, and you will have it in a few of days. Talk to customer service.
Salas YO YO 1, unless you have very big hands.
After using all the big name Spectra/PE I also used spectra from Agepoch on eBay. Now I have a contact in China that sell 12 and 16 weave hollow...
It's way better than some deserve. But they treat everyone the same.
YFT 157 0n 40. Albi 70 on 20.
Well everyone is different, and so are products. I owned 6 original Andros, and now have 9 of various Andros "a" sizes. None of them has had a...
It might be a spool bearing was side loaded to much. I does'nt take a lot to do it.
No, There my be a issue. Mine are the same as my Standard 12's. Call Okuma.
After being in the Sport Fishing business for most of my youth in SoCal I find this issue something the state should have addressed a long time...
Personally I use hollow 16 weave, from 20 thru 150 lb on all my conventional reels. On my few salt water spinners there is 8 weave solid. That's...
Oh, and here is another. Pardon my spelling " Sudo Piracantha Sareda" . A small Orange fish, with Black,and Gold trim on the fins, they have a big...
YA, And they are great Ceviche. Never thought they were good for anything, boy was I wrong. Needlefish are my new friend.
Not a Gag or Red Grouper. It could be a juvenile Broomtail or Warsaw. Being in SoCal I would guess Broomtail.
Not sure but it looks like a Smooth Hound.
Mak 16 vs Penn 16 vsx would be a fair comparison. Both have great products. The attached picture says it, IMO.[ATTACH]
I would be surprised if they pre-order.
Good thing you are talking "West Coast". I don't fish on party boats (Head Boats) in Florida because it's not allowed.
Woops, I did not see the "N". The N is about 300.
That depends on the manufacturer. It will hold about 500 yds+/_ of 65.
Nice Alan.
All lever drag reels have binding at high settings. Binding is a warning that you are putting pressure on the bearings. If you do this you will...
Two days ago on a local trip I forgot the bait.
I have all the Andros reels except the 16. If I had a choice between the regular 12 reels and the "S" reels I would gladly sell my 12's and buy...
The Solterra line of reels is a good choice for medium trolling, deep fishing with the larger sizes, and as back-up reels. IMO the smaller reels...
Glad to hear there are more books. Information is what the last book was about. Most will find something different, or new in what Jeff writes. I...
HELP! I have several Calcutta (bamboo), and glass rods to restore. I am looking for about 25 Bell guides. Mostly in the 11,10,9, and 8 size. I...
They will catch Bonita, Barracuda, etc. In the 60's most of the regular fisherman, and deskhands called them "waffle Irons". They did not use...
[ATTACH] Every thing you see that shines is a Putter, or Clydes. Oh there maybe a couple of Salas copies in the mix.
Call Okuma, they will direct you to a dealer.
Best bang for the buck is the Okuma Cortez CZ-C-701Ha at $80 bucks. Any appropriate CalStar, Pheonix, or United Composite will also be great. I...
Good advise. Try a white torpedo sinker with a treble hook at the bottom, put a piece of Squid on it. Drop to the bottom and move it VERY slow. 60...
Can't say enough good about the 3 brothers.
It's a nice offer, but don't use the stuff. Make sure you use 316 and other marine grades of SS from a known source. Even 316, purchased form...
Dave , It's a small world. I just ran into someone you know, Ross Baker. He just towed a guy into the dock where I live in Palmetto, Florida. We...
I need 2500 yd spool of 400lb., can anyone help? This is not a joke, and it's not for commercial applications.
looks like a PDQ.
Some times a clicker spring can be a little loose, that will cause the issue. This can happen to just about any brand or model of reel. Call Okuma...
What a great trip. Thanks for the post.
It will handle 80 just fine. For bait, YoYo, and dropper loop fishing it will do very well. If you need a reel for long runs, and extended battles...
If you have two reels with the same capacity, and gear ratio but one is wider with a small diameter, and the other is narrow with a bigger...
Woops hit the wrong button. The 5A's are much nicer reels. As for 40 that is how my 3 are set up. I fish 40 on 40 Spectra. If you are tying a Uni...
If you are fishing 40# get a 5. I have been fishing 40 on 5's since they brought them out'
65 is a good choice. It is a great reel for 50/60 lb. If it will be used fishing mostly 40/50 then consider using 50 lb. Spectra, that will give...
Lee and Bett's are both good values, and work well.
Woops, also you should use 35 to 40lbs of drag, and bump it up higher when the fish is circling under the boat. Also by 130lb line I mean...
Your Makaira 20 is a great reel for what you want to do. As for a rod A Calstar 700xxxh, or the a Okuma SCT-RR-701XXXXH. These rods are used...
For most who use solid Spectra one size heavier than the leader material is a good option. The knot strength of the dissimilar materials has about...
For me mostly 6465, and 765's. I did get a UC 80 Tilefish and I like it. It fills a nitch for a little longer casts, and surface stuff. I agree it...
Nice Danny.
Thanks for the report Danny. That was me you waved at last week, I was with Torta.
A few Roosters on the beach, smaller Pargos, etc. at the rocks, small Tuna at Corbtina, that's all I know. Constitution at the dock all last week.
I own two Cortez rods, and now several friend have them. They will match up very well to a A5, A5N, or the M5 and M5N. They are a dream to use for...
Just a little input. The bubbles, and cheese look is what makes them get bit. I have two El Pescador's the we trolled on the "Catalina Special"...
John, Walt, and Speed were like my uncles. John really looked after me from the first time I met him at the little store they had at the end of...
I will be in PV 4 times this year instead of my usual 3. This has been the routine for 15 years. I have had items missing, rods broken, and had to...
My 80 Tilefish sure is nice for Raiders and Bombs.
I enjoy you reads, glad to see your doing well.
A M15 and a A12 are just about the same capacity. It is not likely they will two Mak's with the same capacity. terrace the M16/80-100, and the...
It ends at the reel seat.
That's good advise. You will have great difficulty trying to test/size Spectra.
Love PV, I agree.
Fringe Head, lots in Santa Monica bay, not so many at Catalina.
YES, will handle it well. If you use 60# braid with the 50# top shot you will get more line on the reel. That might help if you hook the fish of a...
Your right the fish don't care. Depending on you situation and fishing you thumb, knot strength, travel thru the guides,and lay on the spool...
Before Russ Izor brought Spectra to the fishing world I tested Kevlar for him. The point is having used Spectra for a long time. Long top-shots...
The cam is the only difference. Call Okuma they will help.
A couple of things........... Marine Plywood is worth the price. And Stainless Steel screws that are encapsulated (sealed up) behind resin/paint...
I owned several original Andros. Now I have 4 Andros "a" series, and 2 Metaloids. Not one issue with any of them, and they all get fished hard. If...
Can't say about Tilka. He and my brother in law Lew Dresser were close. He fished some at Norms Landing, mostly with Helgren. I lost track of him...
Lost track of him, last time I saw him was at Izors funeral. A good guy.
This is a 19ft boat I built with plywood and Epoxy. Of the boats I have built this is my favorite. Strong, light weight, economical, and fast...
Paint and non-skid. Pettit, Interlux one part Polyurethane would be a good choice.
1. The joint is liberally filled with Epoxy, and filler. Fillet the joints to assist in placing glass over the joints. Most likely your boat is...
Hollow gives you versatility. If you want to tie a knot you cane, or a loop to loop. It allows you to replaces bad spots. And when half your line...
It fishes 20 well. It fishes any line.
The Andros does not have a thrust bearing. The reel is designed to be lighter weight, have better cast ability, and to compete with reels in that...
Once uncovered mine stay that way. If I see salt build up they are sprayed with FW and a little detergent. The routine is about like others. As I...
Sure wish I had some of the wimpy ass fish eat my 60#. Every time it went in the water I got beat up! Flat out spooled by one. Then on a UC80...
Great post.
Good post Manny.
Tie what you like and are good at. I just got off an 8 day on the RP. On that trip there were several failures with connections, hook knots and...
I was on the trip. The guy with the beard and the Stella has been fishing spinners for some time. His name is Chris and he lives in Vegas. He has...
A Mak10/15 T-bar is a direct fit for a A5. A Mak20 T-bar will probably require additional parts to use it on a A5.
There is blue lock-tite on the screw. Make sure you have the correct size bit. I have "T" bar handles on all of mine. If my memory serves me it is...
A Andros 12SIIa would be a better choice. It has the same capacity as a Mak15, but a 6.4:1 high, and a 2.1:1 low. The narrower frame make for...
I just saw several chew-offs on 80 by BFT. I would up your Fluoro at the jig to help with the issue.
I own a SCT to fish plastics. Recently I needed a rail rod, as I had sold mine. Looking around, and being in a hurry to get a rod I decided to go...
Very nice Ugly!
I have several conventional Makaira rods. A friend has a MK-S-701MH that would be the one you are referring to. I have used the rod several times,...
X2 for the XXX Izor.
You are not likely to see Metaliods is a narrow, or 6.4:1 reel. If that is what you need it will be a Andros. The Metaloids are made to meet a...
The 5 is a 40lb max reel. Many people like there Spectra heavier than there leader material for knot strength, I do not. Using 40lb Spectra with...
In answer to difficult shifting....Many of the two speeds can be difficult to shift under tension. I have found that a little back pressure on the...
Actually the 4th from the right is a "Streamline Dodger", A Castmaster has flat sides. Also the far right is a Salas PEE WEE 2.
Right now I am thinking a 7ft/100# would be nice for my Lupe trip in a couple of days. Traveling a lot has shortened my rods. Like Jeff my big...
Having built a couple of plywood boats encapsulation of the wood is paramount. As for resin any good low viscosity marine Epoxy resin will do a...
For anyone interested, I wish my tackle was cosmetically as nice as Jeff keeps his stuff.
High gear for winding my bait up, and low gear for winding fish up.
I bought mine basically as a Hoo reel. It has lived up well for that. Also the high speed with the low has proven to be great for other...
M-15 approx. 550 yds/500M M-16 approx. 870 yds/810M
Again look at forums then Fishing Tutorials by Members find "New Knot" you will see pictures, and if you look thru the posts there is a PDF file...
Look under tutorials, on page two. The title is "New Knot", you can read it all there.
They are available. The reel will handle 80, BUT it is a 60 lb reel.
There is probably a dog that is a little to wide. I would send it to Okuma, call them.
For me the rings are to small. I also added a brazed ring to one and did not like the movement.
Exactly right!
Go to Alan Tani's site there is a whole section on lube.
I have used several things, Flex tape, Thumb dinger, etc. Lately I take a pair of cheep split leather gloves and cut all the fingers off. I put a...
I did say +/-, and I did not refer specifically to Jeff.
Jeff is absolutely correct. He forgot it helps to be 6ft 5 in.+/-, 280lbs +/- and be in shape. I'm going to get my ass kicked, tendonitis, back...
Having both a Mak 16, and a Andros 16 has given me flexibility. The A16 is 25% lighter than the M16, easier to hold for a while, and $160 less....
It's a 80lb reel, and will fish 100 with ease. They cast well and are very smooth.
I WANT ONE!
Me to! So pulling on some got me to buy a couple of UC's. But I can't say they compare.
Great post, thanks.
The reel is a 40 lb reel. The Metaloids are durable, versatile, and a great buy. For 8 day trips you might consider a 12 size to fish 40 to 60lb,...
Nice fishing, and nice post.
Very nice Manny.
I would like to add to the ring issues. Mason small black rings were the ring of choice years ago. So when I got back to Hoo fishing the Mason...
I have to regress for a moment. When I was a Pinhead on the Catalina Special I was 17. We were having a slow morning fishing Albacore. Jim Egan...
The comments by KIL SONG are good for the west coast guys to hear. I have yet to step on a east coast "Head Boat" (party boat to you west coast...
If you are asking about the crew and fishing. Bruce is a very good fisherman, he catches fish for the people. It is truly a old school experience....
Everyone has it right, 40 with 13#.
My choice is a Metaloid M-5II. It will give you versatility. The high gear is great for lures and winding in w/o a fish, the low gear will make...
50/60 on 60.
I will second the okuma nomad bags. I have two that I travel with. Also I have a old WFO that will die before long, it will be replaced with a Nomad.
Metaloid 12II.
30/40# Metaloid 5II with a Okuma Cortez CZ-C-701MH. Like a feather in your hands. The rod is a sleeper, small price great value.
Caivo jigs are a great addition to what you have, Mostly I fish old stuff. Almost always I have a Clyde's, or Putter on a rod, It's buffed bright....
Been out of the area for a long time. Off the subject but....... Is that area a protected no fish zone? Make sure where you can fish, it maybe costly!
Tuna eat UM. If there is small bait they really get bit. They are similar to a Crippled Herring.
Have not seen Steve in a very long time. Sorry to hear of our loss.
I'm a SolCal transplant living in the Tampa area for 10 years. I fish surface and YoYo iron every trip I'm on. So far AJ's, Baracuda, Grouper,...
Gary had the gift, he could catch fish! He was fun to fish with, I am sorry to hear he is gone.
Yes the gears will fit. But if you want to do it as a upgrade it will be costly. I don't have the exact cost. Usually Okuma will send you repair...
Shimano has taken there 12 speed bike technology and applied it to a reel.
Kill bag has served me very well.
Thanks for sharing, great stuff.
The A-12SII is a great choice with 50 on a 700H. It will be a VERY versatile outfit. YoYo, bait , Hoo's , etc. You have the speed, but many times...
I had a Saber 200 that I really liked. It was lost when we sunk a boat. But my all time favorite is a Silaflex PT90. John Bitts owner of...
Using two Nub's, a short insert, and Tac, with as mush as 33% drag has not failed me.
8 weave product, in what ever brand.
In 1963 I was working on the Catalina Special at Norms landing. While gilling and gutting Albacore I managed to cut my knuckles. It ended up...
We trolled a lot of bones for Albacore. There may be some value to collectors, but for me there is not much value. Also casting bones was not easy...
YA, 30# stick, 40# stick, 50# stick, but I stutter 40# stick, 40# stick, 40# stick. That's why I end up taking so many rods.
Went out yesterday, my new A-12SII was on the boat. Playing around it had a gold and pink raider on the rod. Got a chance to try it out, and a...
Mike you have several choices depending on budget. The reels of choice would be Makaira 15II, Andros A-12II, and the Metaloid M-12II All are very...
Nice fish, thanks for the post.
Mostly I use a piece of folded wire, and not needles. There a good 16 weave products on the market that require minimal effort to splice, using...
Calstar has been a bench mark for a long time. There are a lot of quality rods out there. I now own a couple of UC's and am very pleased with the...
That would have happened to solid as well. With the hollow the line can be spliced 100% without a weaker knot. With the solid you would have a...
The advantages to hollow are 100% smooth splices with out knots, replacing part of you line without knots, better packing of line on your reel,...
I fish Grouper a lot here in Florida, as well as in Mexico. My connection (now) of choice is a Nub with a short insertion and a inch or so of Tac...
Testing is going on, so not soon.
Yes most remove the back hook.
Not to step into a great conversation but................ It would be a good idea to have tackle that will fish 20lbs of drag for the BFT.
20 or 30.
Most of the boat sites tell you all about what to take.
If you can get a bite on the bigger gear it's a lot better. In a small boat you have the advantage of chasing the fish. As most Tarpon fisherman...
Look at a Metaloid 5. or a Andros 5. They will do nicely.
Most say wire means less bites. Many are using a double strand of mono/fluoro, or a piece of heavy fluoro. I prefer the heavy fluoro.
OH, one more thing............ a 16 size with 80 did the job on several fish.
Two days ago the bigger BFT were under Turns. Oh and a friend hooked a large grade (over 150) fish on a popper. I've seen this in the past several...
The internal handle shaft needs to be replaced to put a 10/15 size handle on the A-12's. I have not tried to put a 20 size on a A-12, but you will...
I have used the reel, and own the rod. I have caught both roosters and Toro on them. They will do the job.
You will not have any trouble. Take it to any big tackle store in the SD area. Squidco, Charkbait, Etc.
Good job, and post Danny.
Back in the 60's my Rockcod sinkers were made out of copper tubing filled with Lead. Guess what, the Mako's would swim up to my Gan-yon and eat...
Also consider the Metaloid 5's, and the Andros 5'5.
The statement about George Beauchamp wire having tooth, or a texture is correct. Most of the guys used the "George Beauchamp wire wrap" it was...
My buddy Herb and I did some testing of the Kevlar for Russ. We had some braided 100#, and some three strand twisted 50#. The stuff was heavily...
40# all the time, but 50# is pushing it.
Russ was a good friend. We met at 22 Street around 1960 ???? I always listened to Russ there was always something worth listening to. We did not...
Great testing. You will find most lines marketed here in the USA break above the stated strength, except those marked IGFA. The IGFA lines break...
Dexter or Forschner are both good.
Danny has a Panga. From what you said ab out family and 2 days Pangas are out. Manny and the crew on El Matador are first rate. They or the Osunas...
Just old school for me, but caivo's jigs are good, Jimmy at his Long Beach store sends them to me here in Florida.
Slow!
Google Marla fleet, Osuna brothers, Or El Matador, Puerto Vallarta. They are crusers. If you want a Panga I would fish with Hector and Mony on the...
The boats did not need to go south far enough to fish YFT. They had plenty of fish in there back yards. Why burn fuel when you are making a...
I am not old enough to have fish in 1949. I did manage to be around a lot of guys 15+ years older then me. They all talked about it. I am...
1956??? 50# BFT at Blue Caverns at Cagtalina, fishing with a Penn 26, and 20# line, and a #4 hook. Usually they would not bite 20, so it was 15,...
$33 to $54. Check the on line stores, and ebay, for better deals.
Marauders are not made by Yozuri, they are made by Braid Products. The Yozuri is a Bonita.
There has been a lot of posts on this site about the topic. Basically it is not east to test Spectra without expensive equipment, and knot tests...
I have owned Shimanos, now it's all Okuma reels. As for durability, and service this will say it all........... Some charter friends of mine in...
All for my stuff is (SoCal and Mexico)15-25ft Fluoro to Spactra. Here in Florida it's a little different. Rods that are used by other people have...
Okumas Andros 5, or Metaloid 5, or the new small Pro Gear would be a good choice. If cost is a factor the Metaloid is a nobrainer.
Mak 16 is more than enough reel. The 20 will add security when bigger fish are possible. The size of the 16 is a joy to use. Gear ratios and...
Ya I know what can a Florida guy tell you! Try west of the turning buoy. A sea anchor might help. Get some Smelt.
Yes and Yes. They will send them to you.
It's in there with the other good products. The 20 & 30 - 16w hollow is great nothing else like it on the market. Toro splices and makes wind-on's...
Tiburon, Okuma, and Five Star processing are at the top of my list. And I'm 2700mi from SoCal.
My WFO (no longer made) has and is serving me better than any other bag or box I have owned, but not for traveling. My travel bag is a Nomad. In...
If you read some of Paulus's info you will see how hard it is to test your self. The testing will give low results. Also for some reason...
If you find them it is likely the feathers will be rotten, you will need to replace them. That's if you intend to use um.
A collaboration of knowledge by guys on this site would be a way to produce something like that. To my knowledge at this time there isn't one.
The reel is a nice reel to fish 30 or 40, not 50. It is not a reel for Wahoo, or bigger Tuna. But for every day use it's great. It is you...
Look at a Okuma Solterra (new version). They are gunmetal in color. A SLX-22II Has two thrust bearings for reduced handle load with higher drag...
For bottom fishing here in Florida I have two Penn 60's, light jigs a 99 size, old school Calcutta (wood) rod with a 259, and 3 Shimano TLD 15/30....
Lowrance unit programing is not user friendly. They are owned by Simrad. I would go with the Raymarine, it's a great product line. Furuno,...
Woops a couple more things, a Tranx is not a Wahoo reel. Yes you can fish bait with it but it is not a good choice for raiders, and bombs. High...
The 60" retrieve is great, until you have a fish on. Due to conventional wisdom you do not pump and wind, you just wind,wind,wind. So the two...
I would only recommend a hand held if you are ALWAYS in a area with a crowd close to you. They have a very limited range. The better and higher...
Try Sailflow, The bar chart showing wind, direction swell, duration, all by the hour is great. I have never had the info be wrong. It is very easy...
Battery life and replacement cost sure makes buying a new one palatable. Considering the unit transmission time of the new small versions Vs the...
Only have a few left. I have been looking for a very long time, and have not run a cross any with the lonnnnnng shanks.
This may tick a few off, and be a little self serving....But being a X deckhand, and also a deadhead that worked his butt off it sure is nice to...
Jeff, that sounds Zen! Objects in motion is what I live, and fish by, if I slow down you young guys will run me over.
If the Mike you are referring to was about 5'8" and heavy it was Mike Fadley. He did not work much for Helgrin. The only other mikes might have...
Well as 70 passed me up I figure there is about 20 more years before I hang it up. Back surgery scared the shit out of me, thought that was the...
Before John started his move north he had the Star Angler at 22nd Street Landing. He was running half day trips. If I remember I was about 13....
Woops that was a day.
Deck hands made $7.00.
Calico's and YT bite best with current. Wind is also a big player. Current against the wind is hard to get bait to the fish. Knowledgeable...
Some of the blanks were marked at the butt.
YEP Roddy.
In the 60's Silaflex built some state of the art finesse rods. There PT-60, 67,70,80, and 90 were and are great rods. They also built a parabolic...
Welcome to global warming. That may or may not be true. The up side is the fish will be in your backyard. The down side is you will catch them...
Been using Glacier Gloves for sun protection. Also For my thumb I cut the fingers off a pair of cheap leather gloves. That gives me a lot. The...
When this all settles out It will be a testament to Okumas dedication to quality. I can't wait to get mine!
Remember to pull the tag end, but snug it up, don't pull really hard.
I use level wind reels, but mostly below 40#. Having owned at least 4 original Andros reels, and now having two new A-5II's and a A-5NII they are...
Jed, I will try to shed some light on this. A lot of times when fishing in a situation where abrasion or sharp teeth are a factor heavy leaders...
Steve, this is deja vu all over. Usually you remember this stuff about half way thru the next service. Catch one.
I carried Chanel Locks for years. Fourteen years ago I decided to do something better so I bought a pair of nice fishing pliers, and they lasted...
Call Okuma at 800-GO-OKUMA.
Mike said: The reels are in the very early testing stage. The reels are in the very early testing stage. The reels are in the very early testing...
Page 56 of the 2016 Okuma catalog, it's on line.
If you can get to a tackle swap meet you will find a lot. Rods are a dime a dozen at swap tackle meets. Rods (mostly) do not hold value as well as...
3 times a year at Paradise Village for 10 years. I just can't see us anywhere else.
Do not force them together, just snug it up! If you push them hard you my never get it apart. The literature with the rod should explain this.
I do lots of Grouper fishing here in Florida, as well as LR, and in Puerto Vallarta. We must use non- offset circles in Florida. After some time...
One of the nicest 8 ft 50 lb. rods I have seen in a long time is the United Composite 80 Tilefish. I need a rod like a extra hole in the head, but...
Oh I forgot this............ There is at least one well known Pongero in PV that works on a seiner when there are no charters.
Talk to boat operators in PV, they will tell you they can't do a thing about it. The Seiners wrap them, drop seal control bombs at them from there...
The boats are from Mazatlan. They are Mexican boats in Mexican waters. I don't like it but it's theirs.
One day is Dal's garage, I asked him to make me a double hook version, like a Baldy's or El Pescador. He did and I still have it in my shed, along...
Just a little info............ A Metaloid 5II is a great 40 lb. reel 50 is pushing it, you might do it in a pinch but not all the time.
Wish I could remember. Could tell you about PT60,70,80,85,90, or a South African. Those numbers I do not recall.
Another great post, thanks Danny.
Spectra is hard to see if it is a dark color. White or yellow are the best. As for Mono, well you will get lots of opinions. John Lennon said " It...
I am a big fan of Okuma. IMO this is a major lesson for them. There is not a company on the planet that wants to be in this position. Go to the...
Great post Danny. Nice to see them. Post when you can.
Check the regulations, they have changed over the years.
They are great reels. The auto-shift works very well. Contact Tib. if you are really interested they might make one for you, but it will not be cheep.
Reels with line on them must be checked. Without line they will carry on. I take a cheep drill motor and empty spools for removing line on...
The Andros 5 is a 40 max. reel. pick the rod accordingly. 700M, 700H, PRS84-40. A rod that weighs less rod will balance better with the 5.
Call Okuma, there service is great.
No
Sure, the 2x etc. refers to the wire diameter the hook is made from. The higher the number the heavier the wire, and the stronger the hook....
You asked about the high gear on the Mak being to low. I and a number of friends use the Mak for exactly what you are interested in. For most yoyo...
Jeff, read your email.
Manny is great, also the Osuna brothers, on the Marla boats. It will be hard to go with any on short notice. Start calling now.
The drag setting and line size are dependent on what fish you catch and where you fish, and the quality of your tackle. The rule of thumb is 25 to...
Silaflex PT90. Calstar 800XL. Calstar 7465XH. I am looking for a new rod to get my attention.
Nope same reel. The new cosmetics will match up to various rod colors, that's it.
Jeff's way of doing it is by far the best way. It's economical, when your sinker hangs up that is all you loose, saving the hook, and sometimes...
Just a little add on. Zebco bought the rights and continued to make the narrow and standard Streamlites. I can't say for how long. And for the two...
It's not in there new catalog.
Jeff, I sure wish I was going with you.
Why get a car? There are drivers for longer trips. Ask where you stay they can help. Cab and Panga rides to the north and south are a good way....
Back in the late 50's and on, most guy that fished jigs a lot wired jigs. It was partially a hold over from before Mono, but your jig does swim...
In the 80's we were fishing tight around Portuguese Bend. It was a glassy day with about a 3 ft. swell, with a 20 or more duration. Looking out to...
Bob asked to see this, so I thought I would show you all.[ATTACH]
I was lucky enough to play with one at ICAST. IMO the reel will suit a lot of applications where more line capacity is required, and possibly more...
Like the Raptors it is not a reel for super cows. It is a great reel, kind of like one of the bigger Raptors. The low gear 1.3:1 is wonderful to...
For 20, and 25 depending on your preference I would use the Metaloid M-5NII or M-5II, the Andros A-5NII or A-5II. The Makaira 8 is the smallest...
It depends on how much you want to spend. The Citrix is a good choice.
Great pictures Manny. Glad to see things have picked up.
There is a piece of meat behind and below the side fin that is very good. When I was a kid they love it when one was brought into the fish market....
I would like to expand on Mark Smith's comments on Kevlar. I did some testing of Kevlar for Russ Izor, prior to Spectra. Mark's comments are...
I have friends that run a charter business in Mexico. They have some Makairas with every day use for over 5 years. They were faded and beat to...
Unscrew the cam knob put the other one on.
Over 600 yds.
Odd thing is it is not in there 2016 catalog.
YA heat is it. Thanks Alan.
I would like to say a little about ABS and Spectra/PE. There are a some of factors that make the ABS a variable, the number of actual fibers, the...
Nope, just fine the way they are.
99% of the time the two loop knot will not cross. If you use three loops thru the eye, or ring it tends to cross. In big string it is easy to pop...
Nice, Jerry.
IMO a two speed reel is a better choice for Wahoo, or pretty much every thing over 30 lb. As for a Cortez reel for Jigs for Wahoo I would not do...
I'll wait, and be thankful for a nice Makaira rod. I sure hope the rod is a MK-C-701XH that will pair up with the A12 very well and be my go to...
Tib 8 is fast, with the right gear set. The FTH40NLDHS is fast, also a Avet HXJ, but all are not easy to use as the are one speed reels. It really...
Everything that shines is a Putter, Clyde's, Snake, etc. Lots of other stuff, don't have a Atomic Worm, but most others are in my shed. The...
Sorry I did not proof read my last post.
Great history Jerry. A couple of posts got my attention. One talked about the guys pulling jigs fishing commercial Barracuda. The three sharp guys...
I have fished 50 lb. on a A5. It is OK except with fish that make long runs. Heat dispersion gets to be a issue in all small/ low mass reels. Also...
I would like to repeat what all have said so far. As you said the 20 seems to fit the bill. I mentioned the 20 over the 30 for what you were...
A 30 holds a LOT of 60-80. You might consider the 20, a little more fun to use. It's shocking how many Makaira boxes are in my shed. Some I have...
No contest, if you have the time and need a stronger durable connection use the Nub. The longest I was on a fish was 3.75 hrs. on straight Mono....
Immobilize is the thing for me. I use tac for tag ends. But in some cases I have found that if the knot has glue and the line just adjacent to the...
If you use tape be sure it is not something like masking tape, etc., something that will not make a mess of your spool. I have used Scotch tape...
The Mak 10 handle fits on a A5. The handle will fit on a A12 but you will also need the handle shaft and the screw that holds the shaft on the...
I was referring to the actual gear ratio of a particular size reel, and how low is to low.
Some you guy that have done this, and been in this situation more than I have might say something about the low gear ratio. I know Jeff and I have...
YA, me too.
For most fishing the Cortes does a great job. Next year the cosmetics change to a Gray and Black format. IMO very nice looking in lieu of the Red....
I now am using EVA under X-wrap. I used cord years ago, it add weight, and like cork tape is not rail friendly. With these new smaller reels rod...
When you are with Randy you need to make a random list,you just never know what will pop up.
Jerry, There are a lot of factors. Big Tuna, Bay Bass, star drag, lever drag, etc. The modern drags (especially wet drags) start up inertia is way...
Thanks, but I need weight. I have several of these wrapped, but do not have blanks to weigh.
I can not find a chart with blank weights for Calstar. Does anyone know a approx. weight for a 700M, and 700XH. Thanks.
If you want a Atomic Worm you might check with Randy at Vintage Tackle, [email protected] He had a couple of them at the FH show.
Look at the faces, this picture could be 54,64,74,84,94. The passion for fishing over time is what I call the GIFT. Great picture, it will be good...
The 801 is Deckhand.
Well it's off the subject but....... I hope you like it.[ATTACH]
Ya, with the warm water the Blacks are there. Nice fish.
I no longer use Avets, but usually what was posted above is correct. Also the cast control can effect the drag set up initially.
Don't know those guys. OMG Mike Tilka, I have not heard of him in years. last time I saw him was at his tackle store. If anyone has contact with...
Jerry is that #1960's on the right side third from the bottom? Just kidding Jerry. Nice display.
Like Jeff (Screamingreel) I have fished Lupe a lot. His advise is right on. Tangle management is IMO 20-25% of getting bit. To many guys get hung...
I swapped one out on a 50 a few years ago. If I recall a ringed clamp will fit a 20. Give Okuma a call.
We just left PV. Sure glad I don't have a boat there. Sure they get some lee from the mountains south of the bay. I can not get in touch with...
I just don't remember. It has been some time since I messed with the issue, for all small reels. But I will say this, IMO 50 lb. and under it has...
Nicopress is the industry standard for Electrical. It is a fine tool that will last a lifetime. It also works great for fishing, pay the price (if...
That's about right.
For re-assembly put the pinion gear assembly into the the square hole then make sure the two dog rods are positioned equally. This will help...
Yep, and you will like it.
The SCT's are just starting to appear on the market. The SCT-C-801XH-CG is a good choice. I was lucky enough to look at it and the other SCT rods...
I am a 70-something gentleman, try to keep up!
I think the stories could get out of control. Especially about Larry and the Sportsman show.
Here are a couple: The first picture (from left to right) are Tony Capelouto, Con Kearney, Russ Izor, and Herb Curley. The second picture is...
Well I just did wheel chairs in Atlanta, Phoenix, & Puerto Vallarta because of the walking distance, but fished OK. Headed to back surgery the...
Ya, me to. I remember when Baz 10 opened. It attracted a little different clientele than "Johnny's" pool hall, the only other pool hall around....
Yep I was first on the barges at San Pedro, then on the Sun Shine II bait boat with Bill Rice. Then at 22 St, I fished with Buster Hider, Frank...
When Frank Hall built the Sharp Shooter all the bunks in the room between the aft and center bait tanks were removable. When the season started to...
Keep them coming I'll be there Saturday.
It's the water stay out of Florida.
Woops, I should have said they are good bait, AJ's, grouper, etc. will eat Grunts. That's what I do with them.
It's a Grunt, it depends on where in Mexico you are. A lot of places they call them Mojarra, some places Tilapia, and other places other things....
Let your nephew practice with the Andros, it has a cast control. Then move him over to the Metaloid.
Both are great. The new version has a dual force drag. It disperses heat better. I think the original version has abec 5 bearings, that is nice. I...
Sounds like you have it wired! Other than a few road side mom and pop places that I will not divulge. But here is a hint, the best Mach-aka...
What is out there is out there. Okuma will not ship any product that is not the latest version. If you buy a reel that is old stock they will fix...
Last time I saw Terry was at Russ Izors funeral. Anyone know if he is in some form of the business? Just curious.
Thanks.
Hi all I am thinking of making a handle out of Carbon Fiber. Rear, and fore grips will be 10 to 12" each. I would like to have it as light weight...
A Cedros Costal CC-801XH, two Cortes CH-C-701MH, Makaira MK-TR-601XH, MK-TR-601XXH, and a MK-C-801XH. Also I just got a Cedros surf rod...
The Betty O was at Norms Landing in the 60's, along with the Blue Fin, Long Fin, Rio Rita, Holly B, my wifes uncles boat the Offshore, Velron and...
I think Bob passed away, but not sure. I have not heard of Myron in years. One day My buddy Herb Curley and I were at Cachuma lake. Two young guys...
Well here goes, I liked to talk and sit in Tom Cods. Figure 8 feathers to catch Bonito of the dock. In the afternoon Bob Postell would come in...
All together I have owned more than a dozen Makairas, including a 30II, and a 30IISEa. I just purchased another 16II. I have owned Penns, lots of...
My nephews and Bruce worked together for a long time. Bruce loved to visit my moms house. They would eat, and talk fishing, just good times. He...
There a so many variables. Basiels (Spelling??) sight might have some info. All braids, Mono, and Fluoro are different. Most hollows will allow...
The 2016 models have the thrust bearings. They are noticeably better looking in the new gun metal color, the previous gold version does not have...
Estarán allí el día 10. Róbalo y pez gallo estará en riesgo. Great pictures, great fish. These Florida guys never see Snook like down there....
Call Okuma ask them. Also not local but Tackle Direct, or Amazon.
When was this?
In the zone, When?
I own both A5's and A5a's they are great reels. If you have a issue Okuma will take of you. The "a" are fine reels. I will buy more, can't wait...
Love it. This is what it is all about!
Look at Alan Tani's site.
I found that bottom faded in deeper water with chirp. ID of bottom became difficult, so now I run both at the same time.
One summer in the 60 's we had nothing but Pinheads. Benny Materra made bait tight to the break wall at the second shack in the middle (thats in...
I have not had the chance to fish Chovies with a circle hook. If they lend well to gill hooking or breast hooking they would solve some of the...
Great stuff.
Two poles on three pole fish.
For a Panga I fish on the Bela Del Mar II with Hector and Mony. I have been fishing with them for years. Be aware fishing has been slow all year....
YA
Back when the BFT would show up in the Isthmus of Catalina every year all we had was Chovies. To be honest The fish would probably not bite bigger...
You might look at Alan Tani's site to get some great input.
They have parts, and many of the parts are in other reels.
I still have my crew shirts from the Offshore, San Pedro Special, Sport King, Sharp Shooter, and Catalina Special. A couple of them are the old...
It looks close to a Powerhouse, but it's a copy. Dal Salas made a few larger Christy's that looked something like it. The best way is take it to...
Yes there are trips. They are like Sand Bass trips on steroids. Do not take Spectra line they will not let you use it. Look it up, it is not like...
Nomad
Read Paulus about testing you self. This my answer some of your concerns. Also be careful about the China brand you buy, do some homework.
In June I got and shipped 48 cans to Florida.
Due to fuel and tax and tough fishing this year the older guys are talking about retiring. Raising cattle sounds better, I don't blame them....
I now live in Florida, you are very lucky. This is the year of a life time, don't bitch. I have been doing this since 1953, and only remember one...
Both will work great.
Many China lines are made to be like IGFA, or to please Europe, meaning they break below the stated strength. Some of the China weavers make both....
And gloves. The stitches come out of my hand next week. We were just out at Passage Key (entrance to Tampa Bay) last week. The water was 92 Deg....
Gold and Green has been my go to for years.
The reels are very nice. But as stated above the rods, especially the 701MH are great rods at any price. I own two. The 5 on the 701M or MH is a...
I have been using quality China PE for several years, and I now use nothing else. There are 8 weave/strand solids, 12 and 16 weave/strand hollows...
Jeff has done a lot of testing, so have I. Our results are the same. He also reminds folks that if the actual drag pressure does not exceed 50%...
Solterra will have a thrust bearing. This is a big improvement for a reel in it's class.
Nomads travel rods.
NO! And I would not recommend this reel for Wahoo. But for every day YT, WSB, smaller Tuna it will do the job.
For 20, 25, or 30 a two speed is really not necessary. Tranx, or a Okuma Komodo would be a good choice. Also you could down size your braid to 40...
You will get a little twist about 10 to 20 feet of braid on occasions. If you are bait fishing and get more twist knock you bait off before...
See you can get good input on this site. This time you don't have to weed thru a lot of STUFF.
It will do the job.
IMO they are damned if they do and dammed if they don't. Many brands not just Okuma have clickers that do not satisfy everyone. If the spring/...
AR bearings are usually the issue. They are a form of roller bearing. Many of the lever drag reels have dual dogs to avoid a issue. I have not...
Hell yes, they eat Mudsuckers, Johnny Bass. I have used both when we had only Pinheads for bait.
OK, here are some pictures. I have to say my memory is slipping, the one rod was made in 1958 not 1954, and they are 10.5 ft. not 9.5. They...
My two 9.5 ft Calcutta's in my shed. One wrapped in 1949, the other in 1954.
YEP! I would love to have mine NOW, like most. But I will gladly wait for another great product.
Below is what Okuma posted: Everyone, We first off want to thank everyone who pre ordered the Andros A12Sa and for their patience in waiting for...
There are safer places.
I have used a Smitty pad for years. I am now looking for something better.
Well my A-12IIa is a surface jig reel, and a bait reel. I am going to wait for the A-12SIIa for a Hoo and such reel.
That depends on two things. What they will bite, and if it's to short (5 Ft.) and you tie several knots it's now 2 ft. After some trial with 5 ft....
I have seen Albacore fold about 18" long ones to get them down.
After rinsing it's a good idea to use a little light lube on the reels. Okumas oil, I like Corrosion X, it bonds to the finish. Look at Alan...
It's a Sower, Sawrey (Spelling???) They are mostly found in cooler waters. It is not a Ballyhoo. They are a staple diet for northern tuna, and...
Nomad ANT-BPL is a very nice bag/pack.
I use a 765 for 60 lb. It is a great rod. As the reels are getting lighter I to am looking for options, especially for Wahoo jig fishing. Not...
This is what a manufacturer said about Fluoro. Actually Fluoro stretches a lot. But elongation does not start until almost the point of failure....
Yes you do, and no you don't. Why ask someone at Bass Pro, most have less experience than you do.
PM me.
The A-5S (no E) has 6 ABEC-5 bearings, they are very high grade bearings, it also has a dual anti-reverse using both mechanical and a roller...
I ship to the east coast, they have never let me down.
Woops, I misread the statement. The A-12SSE is a single drag reel. The single drag is to reduce weight, and provide a large surface area to allow...
What a great trip, love that stuff.
It may be that when you reassemble the parts are not aligned correctly. As you slide the two halves together look and watch. I figured it out, and...
Andros has a duel force drag, disperses heat better. It has better bearings, and better foot.
The answer to your question is yes. Knots are fine with hollow. Many opinions about knots including between Mono/Fluoro, and Spectra. Some are...
Nice for the smaller versions. Have you ever seen one blow up from a big fish, you will remember the sound.
I own a lot of Calstars and Seekers, and a couple of Phenix. But I also own two Cortez 701MH's, it is very light weight. It also has great power,...
No the screw pattern, and size are different.
Memories, and good one at that. If my memory serves me Frank built the Offshore in 1950. He sold it to Bruce Barnes. My Wife's uncle Clayton...
Yep wire the hooks. I use them for King Mackerel, Hoo's first cousin.
Working on boats as a kid, and may fishing for years cost me a lot in dykes, pliers. About 8 years ago I bought a pair of Van Staal pliers. Ya...
Thanks Walt. Ketchup is the Mexican secret sauce. I can't wait to try it on some Sierra's/ Spanish Mec's in Florida, if it ever stops raining.
They are very dependable, call Okuma.
UV inhibitors are just that. They slow it down. As a kid all we had was Preserver, and varnish epoxy added clarity, and better flexability. I wrap...
170+ YFT on a M15.
I will let you know. It would be great to fish with you again.
Yes, with the drag set for the lightest material. The Fluoro will add abrasion resistance as well as stelf. Have as much line on the reels as...
3 year on the Andros, 5 year on the Makairas.
The Corrosion-Resistant coating process on the reel is the same as the other Komodo reels, including the 364's.
It have been some time since I heard about Gary. I think he is in Colarado, or ??? His health was not good. My old friend Chuck Graham kept in...
I have been using TSI301 for a long time. The reels are maintained on a regular basis. Also most of my reels are Okuma, and recently they are...
60 Spectra.
Personally 60 lb. line on the M10 fishing bigger grade Tuna would be a good idea. You might consider using 60 lb. with more drag. With 24 lb. of...
The A5 is what is being talked about with 40 lb. The A12's are 50/60 lb. reels. On a recent 8 day trip I landed around 60 YT, and YFT on a A5 with...
The Mak 10 can fish 100 lb. The line capacity is limited. I use a Mak 15 with 100 on a short stroker. The M15 gives you more capacity. The outfit...
Ya I understand retired but still to much to do. The guys are pushing me to come out to SoCal. not for YFT, or BFT, but....Wahoo maybe.
Jeff you sound excited.
Over some time the Albright has proven to be the (IMO) strongest and has the smallest profile. By profile I mean a regular Albright. In testing it...
Sold all my Avets, including Raptors. Now own Makairas and Andros "a's" and not one regret.
The TLD has the test of time on it's side. Fishing 30# it will serve you well. YA get one of Alen's handles, it will be a great improvements.
That is not right, send it to Okuma.
I had a couple of Pflugers that looked like that reel. The thumb pad looks to be in very good shape, many are rotten.
Ya, EL Pescador's and several others made what we just called "PLASTIC HEADS". The late Frank Hall (22nd Street Landing) trolled a lot of...
Use it.
The 5N is great with 30. The dogs are very dependable. We had a 5 on a 8 day fishing 40#. It got a lot of use and was very smooth.
So, I don't think a video is necessary. The attached three pictures show the three stages of the knot. 1. Two loops thru the eye/ring, and the...
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