irishfield Posted January 18, 2011 Report Posted January 18, 2011 You guys are priceless.. watch the video of Lloyd and his 40lb+ laker from last winter. Over half an hour on 4 lb test, on a tenny reel, in 60+ FOW. He came close to being spooled a few times but percervered. How does one ever get a laker up on a stick and line?
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted January 18, 2011 Report Posted January 18, 2011 He came close to being spooled a few times but percervered. How does one ever get a laker up on a stick and line? Personally, if I have a big laker on I don't want to "come close" to being spooled but if that's how you old farts get your kicks be my guest.
solopaddler Posted January 18, 2011 Report Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) Regarding the use of small reels for bigger fish, I've been using my 750 Daiwa Whisker for a long long time. It works great for whities and lake trout, most of the time. For smallish sized fish it's just fine. A few years back I was actually spooled by a big laker (110 yds of 6lb test..gone). 99.9% of the time the smaller reels are okay. But if there's just a chance for bigger fish I'll use a larger reel now. Once burned, twice shy. Bill has a point. Edited January 19, 2011 by solopaddler
solopaddler Posted January 18, 2011 Report Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) You guys are priceless.. watch the video of Lloyd and his 40lb+ laker from last winter. Over half an hour on 4 lb test, on a tenny reel, in 60+ FOW. He came close to being spooled a few times but percervered. How does one ever get a laker up on a stick and line? That's quite a feat Wayne. Obviously it's not an impossibility, but more of a fluke than anything else. By fluke, I mean no one in their right mind would purposely target 40lb fish through the ice with a micro rod and 4lb test. You want to know why a stick and line works so well? Even with larger fish if you set the hook fast and haul them up a bunch of feet quickly, many times they get for lack of a better word "discombobulated". Oftentimes they'll come in much faster on a handline because of this. Edited January 18, 2011 by solopaddler
Sinker Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) I'm seriously laughing my ass off here !!!! Everything from name calling to discombobulation in one thread.......that's gotta be a record!!! The 750's are fine. I've fished with a line and stick most of my life, and I don't catch any more fish now because of my reel!!! Its not the fancy equipment that catches your fish!!! Time on the water is key.... Edit: There are lots of good reels out there. I personally, am a fan of the Pfleuger line of spinning reels. I find for the price, you really can't go wrong. Thier tough, and dependable. I haven't had a problem with any of mine at all. My go to ice reel is a Diawa Laguna. I've had it for about 4 years and I use it on softwater too. Works fine. Never an issue. I guess what I'm saying is, you don't want to cheap out on a reel, but you don't have to break the bank either. S. Edited January 19, 2011 by Sinker
aplumma Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 ADVICE on a good ice fishing reel... I'm tired of using crap Art
smally21 Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 if yer tired of using crap stop buying it. 5 or 6 crappy reels equals 150$, 1 good one equals 60-70. i like the sedona in this price range and i use them year round at 750 for perch and ice, but 1000 or 1500 if there was to be just one. the abu garcia cardinal is a nice reliable reel for the money. i dont fish enough ice to be a good source but im a long time shimano fan. lots of hits on the sierra im think im going to have to try one. good luck i think all of these suggestions beat using yer hands but good on the guys that do! my hands get too cold to hold a beer can out there!
solopaddler Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) I'm seriously laughing my ass off here !!!! Everything from name calling to discombobulation in one thread.......that's gotta be a record!!! I know, I know it's a big word Shayne. I'll dumb it down for you next time. ADVICE on a good ice fishing reel... I'm tired of using crap Art Pretty much any quality reel will suffice. The only relevant thing I can add, if you're fishing outside a lot in sub zero temps, open up your reel, remove all the grease and lubricate with a quality oil. Quantum hot sauce is good. Reels with a lot a grease get a bit sludgy in cold temperatures. Edited January 19, 2011 by solopaddler
Spiel Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 How does one ever get a laker up on a stick and line? The biggest lakers I've ever caught all came through the ice on Simcoe, jigging spoons on a hand line that contained less than 200' of mono, heavy line mind you, no mercy once hooked. Oh the good ole days.
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