kemper Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Not a fish this time, sorry guys. I have another kind of chrome, picked it up as a christmas present for myself and man do I like it. Raven Vectra SST 3, with custom handles that Im in the process of working on. I think a darker stain with a slight reddish tinge is gonna look cool. Pulled the bearings and degreased/sewing machine oiled and now it spins forever. Raven claims that this is the lightest pin out there, but so do a few other companies so who knows (who cares?) but it is damn light (like 6.8g light). The startup is just stupid fast, and it basically fishes itself. I really like the twist knob that controls the bearings, this was I can actually adjust it for different flows mid drift with no tools, wonderful idea. I have only had it out a couple times (all was around -10) and it performed like magic, so far I am really happy with it. I happen to like Raven products, they offer good value and when you are paying 18 K a year for school value is key! I owned a matrix before this, and it was cheap but a really solid little pin. Never gave me troubles and worked flawlessly until the day I sold it. Reel matches up perfectly with my custom build St Croix, as it is a very light rod. Heres some pics See ya on the river Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Reel Snazzy there Kemp!!! ... but can it catch fish??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobee Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 nice reel kemp.. im in the market for a new reel also, and was looking into the sst-3..... looks nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Reel Snazzy there Kemp!!! ... but can it catch fish??? Ah, Glen... It aint the reel that catches the fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I know nothing about river fishing gear but that looks like a kick reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 They're a good reel and light, but be careful with it. You can bend the main shaft and knock it out of true by simply torquing down on a salmon. Don't ever drop it either.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 They're a good reel and light, but be careful with it. You can bend the main shaft and knock it out of true by simply torquing down on a salmon.Don't ever drop it either.... Im crazy careful with my reels, the last one was sold without even the smallest scratch. Good to know about that center shaft though, I had heard that it was easy to bend, but also heard that it wasnt. I dont battle alot of salmon anyways, and I have a beater set up for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Ah, Glen... It aint the reel that catches the fish! Well if you don't catch any, that's what you'll be blaming it on!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well if you don't catch any, that's what you'll be blaming it on!!! Its never the reels fault...however jigs, roe bags, flys, worms, minnows and other bait may be blamed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwxr Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 i always blame the weatherman... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 nice kemper ... i know how you feel, got my 1st pin (aventa) as a gift from the gf half a year ago and i take it out from time to time just to spin it and play with it... got real busy with school so i have yet to take it out to the river we gotta get together sometime and you can hook me up with some chrome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 o and btw ... it seems that you haven't christened her yet? let us know when you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 oh i christened her, one nice one and a few tiny buggers. shes gonna get a workout this spring though! Well get out for sure, just let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Great acquisition Kemper. Hard to go wrong with a Raven. nice kemper ... i know how you feel, got my 1st pin (aventa) as a gift from the gf half a year ago and i take it out from time to time just to spin it and play with it... got real busy with school so i have yet to take it out to the river Victor, maybe this year you can try getting your tongue stuck to the Aventa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Nice reel Kemper! I think I am going to de-virginize my Ang Spec this weekend. I can't take it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Raven claims that this is the lightest pin out there, but so do a few other companies so who knows (who cares?) but it is damn light (like 6.8g light). Nice reel but ~6.5oz, 184g.... Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I know nothing about river fishing gear but that looks like a kick reel. DITTO...... Looks like a great piece of kit there Kemps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ah, Glen... It aint the reel that catches the fish! I'll have to save that reply for later!!!! A spinning reel will catch the same fish!!!!! Sure is nice looking though......... Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Nice reel but ~6.5oz, 184g.... Burt i knew something seemed off about that figure. dang metric thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I'll have to save that reply for later!!!! A spinning reel will catch the same fish!!!!! Sure is nice looking though......... Sinker I agree it will, I caught alot of steelhead before I went to a pin. I will say, however that the pin is MUCH more effective at controlling the drift, and getting the bait to the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAC Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 They are an excellent reel for the money Kemper. I specifically bought mine for the weight because I have a superlight old 13' GL2 that I use it with. No disappointment whatsoever, even after I bounced it off the rocks once! Bought new bearings immediately after, but haven't needed to replace them because it still spins like a top. I've only used an Aventa and Islander in the past and am still partial to this one. Fall spawner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmls Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Tomorrow is gonna see +1 .... Get that thing worked in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Tomorrow is gonna see +1 .... Get that thing worked in Ha, dude oshawa is frozen...COMPLETELY. Id need an auger, and at this rate is gonna stay that way till june. Is the kingpin in yet? I cant wait to see that thing in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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