siwash Posted September 20 Author Report Share Posted September 20 Guys, what are you thoughts on "hi-vis' lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowMan Posted September 20 Report Share Posted September 20 51 minutes ago, siwash said: Guys, what are you thoughts on "hi-vis' lines For what application/presentation ? They have very limited use in my opinion. Some guys like them for finesse Bass presentations like a Ned rig...you sometimes can see the line "twitch" before you feel the bite (strike detection)...but in that situation you're always using a 5 to 10ft leader of fluorocarbon between the mainline and bait anyway. I would never tie hi-vis directly to the bait. They can also be useful if you're floatfishing for Steelhead in a crowd....easier to track your line...but then again you're using a fc leader between mainline and leader. And personally, I avoid crowds like the plague. So, to answer your question...I never use them. I'm all about stealth, even for Musky/Pike leader I mostly use 100lb+ fc rather than steel or titanium wire. The only exception is I'll sometimes use a stiff single strand wire leader on jerkbaits for Musky...helps prevent tangles when casting and provides better action on the retrieve. Just a confidence thing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted September 20 Author Report Share Posted September 20 (edited) the Lexa 400 reel/combo I am considering is already spooled with hi vis Powerpro.. I thought it was odd too. I can remove it I suppose... Edited September 20 by siwash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted September 20 Author Report Share Posted September 20 18 hours ago, CrowMan said: " Considering a Lexa 400WN paired with an Okuma EVX telescopic rod (8.5) for $350. Not bad for a starting rod/reel combo." My buddy has that combo. If it's in good shape, that's not a bad deal, and it will serve you well with a variety of presentations. If it's the rod rated for 2 to 8 oz and 30 to 65lb line, you don't need anything heavier for the Kawarthas. Just got the specs on it - it's rated for 4 to 12 oz and 50lbs to 100lbs so a bit heavier that what you posted above.. Is this to beefy for Kawartha skis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted Saturday at 02:09 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 02:09 PM (edited) Just an fyi to expand your options for a used rod, an extra heavy bass flipping rod will get you by in a pinch. They are typically 8 feet long and have enough power for kawarthas musky. and yes, the Komodo does what it needs to do just fine. I can’t speak a ton regarding the longevity because I haven’t done a ton of musky fishing lately but I’ve been using it to throw A rigs in the fall on a MH st croix musky rod and it hasn’t caused me any issues yet. Edited Saturday at 02:11 PM by AKRISONER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted Saturday at 10:56 PM Author Report Share Posted Saturday at 10:56 PM I got my rod! Lexa HD 400 with an Okuma 8.6 EVX (1 to 8 oz) Gonna get out there tomorrow and catch the Ontario record 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted Sunday at 01:57 PM Author Report Share Posted Sunday at 01:57 PM Shopping for leaders. AnyOne familiar with Mars Lures? The guy makes and ships flouro leaders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowMan Posted Sunday at 02:09 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 02:09 PM (edited) My "go to" for off the shelf leaders are the "Huskie Muskie" brand fluorocarbon. However, I usually just make them myself...a spool of 100 or 130lb Seaguar Abrazx FC, double barrel crimps, ball bearing swivels, and coast lock snaps...18" long for casting, 36" for trolling. Very easy to do. Edited Sunday at 02:10 PM by CrowMan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12 Volt Man Posted Monday at 12:53 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 12:53 PM On 9/19/2024 at 4:26 PM, BillM said: I wouldn't touch a Tranx 400 with a 10ft pole after reading some of the horror stories. Which horror stories have you read? they seem to get glowing reviews from what I have seen and mine has been flawless. the only thing I recall seeing was when they first came out they had some where the drag would loosen on its own for some reason, but I believe this was fixed by Shimano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted Monday at 01:07 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 01:07 PM Got out to Balsam lake yesterday afternoon. Tried out my gear. Will post report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted Monday at 03:13 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 03:13 PM 2 hours ago, siwash said: Got out to Balsam lake yesterday afternoon. Tried out my gear. Will post report. Find a different lake to fish muskies on.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted Monday at 03:15 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 03:15 PM 2 hours ago, 12 Volt Man said: Which horror stories have you read? they seem to get glowing reviews from what I have seen and mine has been flawless. the only thing I recall seeing was when they first came out they had some where the drag would loosen on its own for some reason, but I believe this was fixed by Shimano. Pinion gears, drag being inconsistent, etc. I know quite a few guys that have got rid of them for either the 500s or a different brand completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted Monday at 03:24 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 03:24 PM 11 minutes ago, BillM said: Find a different lake to fish muskies on.. 😂😂 why would you say that!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted Monday at 03:25 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 03:25 PM (edited) It's good for pike! Caught a nice 37" Edited Monday at 03:25 PM by siwash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowMan Posted Monday at 03:30 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 03:30 PM 10 minutes ago, BillM said: Pinion gears, drag being inconsistent, etc. I know quite a few guys that have got rid of them for either the 500s or a different brand completely. I've had a Tranx 400 for over 5 years...it's been flawless. If there is one negative, I do find my Lexa 400 has a slightly smoother drag...not a real issue, just an observation. But that's been the case for 30 years, Daiwa's have always had better drags than Shimano's imo...going back to the Whisker Tournament SS1300 which was the gold standard spinning reel back in the day. The Tranx 500 is just too big and heavy for casting all day...maybe for trolling....but I run a Tekota 600 for that. Not that it's necessary, but I like looking at the line counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowMan Posted Monday at 03:32 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 03:32 PM 6 minutes ago, siwash said: It's good for pike! Caught a nice 37" Exactly...the Pike have taken that lake over from the Muskies. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted Monday at 04:17 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 04:17 PM (edited) Here's a couple... did not see a musky. My Lexa 400 got its first workout. I was exhausted after 3 hours if casting so trolled up a couple of pike. Edited Monday at 04:18 PM by siwash 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted Monday at 04:18 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 04:18 PM Going to try pigeon and sturgeon next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted Monday at 04:29 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 04:29 PM 57 minutes ago, CrowMan said: Exactly...the Pike have taken that lake over from the Muskies. But aren't all these lakes connected? Aren't they all overrun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted Monday at 05:39 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 05:39 PM Atta boy siwash, not the musky you were hoping for but nice fish just the same. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted Monday at 07:25 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 07:25 PM 2 hours ago, siwash said: But aren't all these lakes connected? Aren't they all overrun? They definitely aren't, which is why I commented what I did. If you want a musky, Balsam isn't the lake to do it on. That's a beauty pike though! I hope you ate it! LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted Monday at 07:37 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 07:37 PM (edited) 12 minutes ago, BillM said: They definitely aren't, which is why I commented what I did. If you want a musky, Balsam isn't the lake to do it on. That's a beauty pike though! I hope you ate it! LOL Curious.. how are they staying out of the other lakes? Do the locks prevent passage? i released it! As well as the other one i caught! Shoot! Edited Monday at 07:37 PM by siwash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted Monday at 07:46 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 07:46 PM out of curiosity I did a few searches. On one Facebook chat, multiple people said that pike have "invaded" lake like sturgeon, Cameron, pigeon and throughout the Trent system. Zoe said they'd never seen a like on said lakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeds Posted Monday at 08:18 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 08:18 PM Nice Fish! Never seen a pike in the Otonabee in the 17 years I’ve lived here. They are in some lakes but by no means over running the Kawarthas. Drives me nuts when I see guys “pike fishing” pre musky or bass season in waters you know aren’t holding pike. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted Monday at 11:00 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 11:00 PM 3 hours ago, siwash said: Curious.. how are they staying out of the other lakes? Do the locks prevent passage? i released it! As well as the other one i caught! Shoot! Locks keeping them out for the most part.. Any pike you catch in Balsam you'll wanna keep 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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