bassjnkie Posted July 5, 2008 Report Posted July 5, 2008 "HI, MY NAME IS DANIEL, AND I AM HIGHLY ADDICTED" Went shopping yesterday and spent my life savings, LOL. I went to LeBaron, bought a 6 of new SRO frogs, tube weight-rattles, some palstics, jigs and so on.... I then went to Fishing Depot (I personally love this store) and bought a bunch of buzzbaits, spinner baits, and my new born, a Daiwa 153HSTLA super tuned, swept handle and all. I recomend this baitcaster to anyone.
Beans Posted July 5, 2008 Report Posted July 5, 2008 BUT...will it withstand the run of an angry 30 lb CARP ???
Joeytier Posted July 5, 2008 Report Posted July 5, 2008 I own a high end Daiwa baitcaster, and it is a very nice reel. I've always been impressed with their stuff.
Greencoachdog Posted July 5, 2008 Report Posted July 5, 2008 BUT...will it withstand the run of an angry 30 lb CARP ??? I believe Beans has got Carp-itis!!!
bassjnkie Posted July 5, 2008 Author Report Posted July 5, 2008 No way, the drag isn't strong enough. A 30lb will tear it to shreads. It is a sweet reel though, I have 6 Daiwas and this one out performs them all. I like the Daiwa reels so much, I bought 3 carp reels, from the UK. Anyways, I recommend the Advantage, Daniel
kentooley Posted July 5, 2008 Report Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) Get a hold of yourself Daniel!!!! It's OK!! You'll be allright.(stroke- stroke) :lol: Enjoy!! Edited July 5, 2008 by verminator
BillM Posted July 5, 2008 Report Posted July 5, 2008 A 30lb carp won't destroy anything if the drag is set properly..
Greencoachdog Posted July 5, 2008 Report Posted July 5, 2008 A 30lb carp won't destroy anything if the drag is set properly.. ... and you have enough line!
Beans Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 I believe Beans has got Carp-itis!!! You're right Dawg...it happens right after my alarm goes off on my bank stick and I feel the rush of of my first carp of the season...
jace Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 I've had some TDA's and various TDA based reels and i think the lockdown on them is 9# or 10#, like for most reels around that size. Since you generally set the drag to about 1/3 the breaking strength of the line, it should be okay for that carp. If i remember right, the TDA uses a nice 7 disc drag stack making it one of the smoothest around.
danbo Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 Those Carp fight like a wet towel ! I've landed 24 pounders on 6# mono down at Lakeview. I think Sheephead are more fun with "headshakes" & all! YMMV.. By the way, great reel choice.
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