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Guys, what are you thoughts on "hi-vis' lines

Also came across an Calcutta 400 B for $190 in excellent condition. I could go that route, swap out the standard handle for a power one, and find a decent rod for under $200 on marketplace.... I know some guys swear by the low profile but I know some of you love the Calcutta 400s

Thanks... I got all the other necessary accessories... cutters, net etc... 9'6" seems like a telephone pole! Last time I used a long rod was for steelheading!

Yeah Bill kawarthas mostly.. I am shopping for used - I'm on marketplace daily. Considering a Lexa 400WN paired with an Okuma EVX telescopic rod (8.5) for $350. Not bad for a starting rod/reel combo.

It's looks like a good deal... good reviews:

Right? I can't believe how expensive lures are. so do you like the Komodo?

Just came across a Abu 5501 C3 paired with a 7'9" Veritas heavy on marketplace. The seller is advertising it as a "musky" setup. Lures up to 3oz on the rod. Seems on the light side, no? I am sort of interested b/c I am thinking it would work for bass in heavy cover and pike too. Maybe more versatile? Just wondering if I could get away with this in the kawarthas and not feel like I have to upgrade to heavier setup in the near future. The rod could definitely serve me well for the other two species I would think..

Good points. I can see your points.

I've always reeled left so I would have to do the "switch" is the market with those musky reels dominated by right handed reels? I have no problem with adapting to a new retrieval side. I'm sure it won't be too challenging

I am seeing a lot of right handed reels on marketing for some reason. I have always used a left handed reel (I'm right handed). Is this a musky thing?

I have only done a bit of musky hunting and last year a few of you recommended the kawarthas and I went out once and had a musky follow which was really cool! I think I will stick to kawarthas-size musky. Seem to be more plentiful. Balsam, Cameron and pigeon are the lakes that I have some familiarity with, Round lake near havelock is on my radar. So I guess the 300s would be appropriate. Gbay skis are just to hard to get! Maybe if I get hooked on the kawartha skis I'll graduate one day to the trophies.

great advice, thanks.. yes, I am looking for an "all around" reel... so stick to the Tranx or Lexa 400s? I saw a 300 Lexa but I think that is not quite substantial enough if I am casting bigger baits - correct me if I am wrong. What about the Calcutta ("beer cans"!) - I've heard good things...

I ended up buying a 2019 Ram Laramie with 71km in late June. So far I love it! Mileage is a lot better that what I expected. We drove to Florida and average 10.5 km/100 and since then about 12.5 in mixed driving. I drive the speed limit (as we all should) so that helps.

Hey folks, anyone use this reeL for musky and if so, how has it held up? opinions?

Which station are you referring to?

Some of the dates are 2024! the shell station in midland is probably the closest to me. About an hour. The wolf energy on the 400 is 2nd closest.

https://www.pure-gas.org/ON

I live between Newmarket and Schomberg. All these locations to purchase native gas are pretty far. Not practical... but I suppose I could bring several jerrycans and fill them up. so is this fuel labelled "ethanol free"?

Same here ! I'm at 400 and Lloydtown Ed area. Which shell stations? The one next to crappytire in Bradford?

Same

Leaded fuel? This almost sounds unbelievable. I think I'll get a separator and change the lines!

Where can I get this fuel sold by natives?

But where are they getting it from? The US I assume?

Are we talking smith just changing the fuel line? Thanks

I use sea foam with every fill up and stabil at the end of the season. Assuming this just isn't enough. Do I need to replace the fuel line ASAP or can this wait a few weeks?