Spoonpullers. I am going to purchase a pair of Amish Trolling Bags however getting mixed information on the web via sizes. Spoonpullers

 
 I am going to purchase a pair of Amish Trolling Bags however getting mixed information on the web via sizesSpoonpullers  The chart that is shipped with the dipsy diver depth chart is even wrong lol It says

I was at Sail Oshawa today and noticed they had the Fish Hawk TD on Sale from $169. )Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » Rules - Use of this thread. If you are using a probe with coated wire, you must strip enough of the coating as to lay the line across the bolt which creates the. i keep my cheaters/sliders short, 3-4 feet max and I have to bewards spin them when I am re-setting but well worth it!Was hearing reports of limits of cormorants taken on Long Point bay ? What is the regulation on Lake Ontario can we fish and hunt at the same time ?Spoonpullers » General » Tournaments » KOTL (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, get it wet, Bentauger) Child Boards. ThanksThen washed it with a mixture of baking soda and water to neutralize the acidity from vinegar, let it dry, cleaned with spirits to remove any oil, grease etc. O, the spiny water flea and the fish hook flea. -6+ twists when hooking it up I have to keep cranking down on the rod to keep her bent over. The boat was made for my father in 1985 (father corrected me, I thought it was 86). « on: May 29, 2023, 03:02:36 pm ». Re: Downrigger Boom Length and Mounting - Advice. Too simple. « Reply #1 on: February 10, 2006, 09:50:00 pm ». Shorter leader length between flasher and fly adds more snap. Spoonpullers » General » General Board (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » Time on the Water Canada welcomes Spoonpullers. It is home to the Great Lakes Trollers and salmon fishermen. com is a Time on the Water Canada web site and home to Canada’s largest fishing community for Lake Ontario and Lake Erie’s Recreational, Tournament, Clubs. For sale: 1989 Thundercraft Magnum "230 Fish". Lower the rig down. « on: June 02, 2015, 10:06:58 pm ». As long as it doesn't hurt I might try them out. « Reply #1 on: March 27, 2011, 08:36:00 pm ». There is plenty of parking either at the launch site or across the road. Hi All I just picked a couple of these up at the St. I was thinking how many member would put a really cool Spoonpullers. all they have done is increase the. I use snubbers, and think they are a good idea with wire (wire has no stretch, without a snubber i would think the hook would rip up the fishes mouth more resulting in it getting off). . 35 feet was magic from 6:30 to 8:30 am. Lurecharge. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » Scotty downriggers . One day was 11/14, and nobody else on water. Catharines, OntarioL 2N7P8 Phone: (905) 646-5515 Parking – Yes Cost $12. Doesn't sound like a big deal but with larger boats boat control is important. I came across a Buds Diver you tube video. Perfect condition. When I trim down, it won't go and I can hear a clicking sound. Stinger, you will want to order one of each counter pn FC600JR86 and FC600JR88. Fished with spoons, flies and cut bait from 2. Had a blast with RJAGSP. It is situated east of Port Credit. I have a pair of Riviera planer boards for sale. Was out from port maitland two weeks ago and smashed them in 85-95’ of water. Logged. Re: Wire Line. 54 kB, 4032x3024 - viewed 368 times. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » Trolling Gear (downriggers, traxstech and cannonballs) Jump to: SMF 2. I'm running out of time & will have to move the boat soon. Sure, a 6hp single cylinder is a bit noisier, but it's lighter and cheaper than a 9. Powder coated black or silver. um any one know an spoons or lures the are working good in erie for walleye and besides the fact I have a 9 month old beagle puppy and I don't know when to take him out on the bout if you could give me a Idea that's sweet thx. 5 mph. Dodgers are designed to dart from side to side. 3 Replies. « on: July 24, 2023, 10:55:57 am ». Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » mirrorcraft 14 aluminum, 9. I troll at 2. You cut off the old sensor, strip back the inside wire and twist the strands of the cable together. Connecting to my phone via bluetooth wasn't complicated but didn't work at first. Savant now ownes Suttons spoons (paper thin). jpg (5944. Didn't see it advertised online, so I figured it maybe was an in-store promotion. Orange Crush and Mixed Veggies are two of my favourites along with previously mentioned, body baits in Blueberry Muffin work well too. The boat's been serviced & ready for the water. Spoonpullers » Port of Call, The Captain and crew » A Place to Introduce Yourself (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) Normal Topic Hot Topic (More than 15 replies) Very Hot Topic (More than 25 replies) Locked Topic Sticky Topic Poll SMF 2. Big Jon Monitroll 900. Been doing great in close 25 to 35 FOW but had to break down the other day no luck in close, and head out and rigger fish for them out slightly west of Maitland. hey, I have one 8' shimano talora roller rod for sale. Really surprised me cus I've been using them for 30 years for starters and alternators. 24 Pounder; Posts: 105; Power Pole charge « on: June 17, 2021, 08:31:18 am » Selling a 6. Copper wire & dipsey wire don't like each other. $325. i have 5 walleye in the boat over 14lbs, and none were even caught on a reef runner. Evil eyes are all you need. I have tended to run my spoons clean usually off riggers most recently. Motor was rebuilt about 4 years ago. The idea seems great for getting deep and away. They are scented and cured strips ready to fish when you are. Author Topic: Spoonpullers One Year Anniversary !!! (Read 9167 times) deano Guest; Spoonpullers One Year Anniversary !!! « Reply #30 on: February 16, 2006, 10:19:00 pm ». Make as many words as you can from the name ?SPOONPULLERS. September 16, 2023, 06:09:30 pm. The intention was to change the site to new software but the software has some issues with registration. So much, I only troll one direction, pick up and run back to the starting point and then rinse and. There is no better way to spend an. Author Topic: Planerboard mast mount (Read 2529 times) joes13. At trolling speed, I figure my 15 HP Honda on my 24 footer uses about the same amount of fuel as my 35 Johnson two. Works well. Hi Guys. Moderators: Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger. Author Topic: Power Pole charge (Read 721 times) Yellow Fever. in my 7 years of quinte "DECEMBER" fishing, the big baits have never produced. Scotty locking track mount. We used 2 riggers and 2 dipsies (mono not wire). png (4933. I picked up around 80 from a retired guy who fished out of port credit. maybe they do in the warmer water (october/november). 59 kB, 4032x3024 - viewed 113 times. Purple and Blue spoons are popular. Just talked to Colin from lyman lures when he has a chance he will post on here to update people about his product and color choices. Snubber length = 2-3 feet. Asking 450. « on: August 16, 2008, 10:00:00 pm ». Ridgeback Rattler. ). Spoonpullers » Fishing Reports » Lake Erie / Niagara (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) Normal Topic Hot Topic (More than 15 replies). Let give him our respect and courtesy if issues arise as he is doing his best. They are a great attractor or a spooker . Boats started to show up, some using in-lines, don't know how they made out. 84 kB, 4080x3060 - viewed 185 times. Salmonid stalker. Reef Runner 900 Series. Painting dodgers. Speed 2. 9 Honda 4 stroke lightly used motor and trailer for sale, 4000 obo. 9 mercury pro kicker four stroke with power trim and controls at the helm. Salmon and lake trout spoons. Orange - Braid. i personally found the torpedos ran better for me, as stated they are 16#, but a simple design, less surface area for resistance etc, tracked great, never spun on me, bever broke a cable, sub-troll probe kept with less blowback, and a bit cheaper at the. Last year they were available out west & Hot Spot were working double shifts 7 days a week to keep up with the demand. Tillsonburg. I believe it is a relay. all mounting screws included. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » BIG JON ELECTRIC PLANER MAST. Luxury Waterfront Cottages on beautiful WestLake, Wellington,Line capacity guidelines. 24 Pounder; Posts: 171; Gender: Planerboard mast mount « on: June 07, 2019, 06:17:58 pm » I have a Big Jon. What I mean is, that while fishing in three footers the last two seasons, I've had waves come over the bow, up the windshield, over the top and into my boat. « on: September 22, 2023, 12:31:20 am ». which way should the hook face on a spoon when using Siwash hooks? hook point up (towards the colors/tape) or hook point down (away from the colors/tape)The cleaning station hasn’t been open the last few years no matter the time of year. Never seen the water. I have Predator, Bronte Flutter, Turbo Juice and mini nasty boy in different colors that I want to sell. So do the Salmon bite before, during or after the Rain? I always herd that the bite is on during the rain but I used to mostly fish Walleye and Pike up north. 519-718-2346 $1400Stagers. 4 kB, 2160x1620 - viewed 203 times. It was run and cleaned by locals. I Have for sale. • 300 feet of 60-pound copper runs at 64 feet. « on: September 13, 2023, 03:33:09 pm ». I was surfing the web, checking out other forums and noticed alot of them have sticker you could buy. The chart that is shipped with the dipsy diver depth chart is even wrong lol It says. North Shore Fishing Reports - (Fishing Reports Only) Started by John Whyte. Although we welcome adventures and stories from other bodies of water we are more geared towards fishing Lake Ontario here on Spoonpullers. May 25, 2012, 07:48:03 am. Did the solo trip yesterday to the Island and the screen light up with fish. The engine uses less gas, not too much more than my 9. Stayed shallow for 3 hrs and then headed out to 180 ft for a couple hours. 6 lb bow, 45 over 150. Dipsy rods have more backbone than rigger rods. Anyone fishing out of Cobourg ? Heading there 26th of June. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » Assorted flashers with flies or meat heads . 0 Replies 4949 Views April 23, 2012, 02:03:10 pm by John Whyte: Anyone interested in helping teach families about the basics of fishing @the CNE. large 50 hp & up never used/ no packaging. the swivel mounts on the bolt, in the space between the 2 nuts. 215 yards 30lb braid is equivalent to 100 yards of 20lb mono. 65 Posts. 9 hp kicker !! I had my 90 HP E- Tech on a 18 ft Starcraft since 2005. Just add weight and down you go. marking very little bait . Spoonpullers » Fishing Reports » Lake Erie / Niagara (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » Eastern lake erie. This is a river equipped with RiverWatcher; a device to monitor the migration of fish up and down the river. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » new xxl heavy duty floater suit for sale. Anyone fishing out of Cobourg ? Heading there 26th of June. Does anyone have a contact for a marine survey? The fellow I used in the past has retired. 11 | SMF. For Sale: Fish Hawk X4D speed , temp, depth system. Moderator: get it wet. s 1/4-20 bolt with a jam nut and a locking nut at the end . IMG_6469. « on: September 12, 2023, 12:15:34 pm ». Normal Topic Hot Topic (More than 15 replies) Very Hot Topic (More than 25 replies) Locked Topic Sticky Topic PollLeslie Spit July 23. « Reply #6 on: June 13, 2012, 10:30:49 am ». Hadnt noticed this in past years except this year. Last fall (last day of the season) I noticed the temperature of the outboard swinging from 134F degrees to 179F degrees when at cruising speed of 30mph. png (466. Then you cover the sensor and connections with a non-conductive sealer and let it set. So much, I only troll one direction, pick up and run back to the starting point and then rinse and. If memory serves me its . The Spring Salmon Derby will proceed April 3 as scheduled & our launch ramp will be open. So I went to solidworks and drew the picture up below. A lot of fun. I think any type of wax will help preserve the paint finish on your boat and besides it will look like a new boat in the spring. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » Planer boards and reel. 27554 Views. 5 mph in gear looking to get to 1. The board is exclusive to Scotty King of Kings Tournament Series. Spoonpullers » Fishing Reports » South Shore Reports (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » incident at bluffers on Saturday «. « on: Today at 01:11:48 pm ». Clubs & Associations. higher speeds lengthen them a titch (23-23. Spoonpullers » Fishing Reports » North Shore Reports (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » Bronte « previous next. $50 per box. Fishing solo I culled 8 fish to get my 6, never saw so many small ones. Changing flasher styles and manufactures can add more snap. )Author Topic: How do you access Spoonpullers - Please take the poll (Read 28044 times)It is not clear to me how Shimano can be years into poor quality drags on their top price Tekotas without addressing the problem. launched out of promenade marina . Oshawa harbour. LUND 2250 SPORT CRUISER, 4. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » Convectors cv30d for sale. I'm running out of time & will have to move the boat soon. Spoonpullers » Port of Call, The Captain and crew » A Place to Introduce Yourself (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » HI. Lighthouse Rd, St Catharines, ON L2N 7P5. 2 Scotty electric downriggers model 1116 comes with dual rod holders, swivel bases, mounting plates, 2 new 15lb cannonballs with Scotty releases $1100. Spoonpullers » Fishing Reports » North Shore Reports (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » Humber Bay June 30-July 1. 6hp works fine. Set rods about 7:00 AM. « on: July 19, 2017, 09:44:56 pm ». 1) Start off with the cannonball wire. No surface speed indicator though. Here's mine. Assorted spoons. Most fish caught on reef runner (barbie), and Live target smelt. I currently have an email thread going back and forth. 9 short shaft. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » 2013 Legend Xcalibur 18 - For sale OR trade . Jigging vertically you will need flat calm water if you don't have an electric trolling motor in order to stay over the fish. com Forum ! For many years the site was run on the ProBoards site but it has gotten so big and was so full of excellent information we felt it deserved a dedicated home of it's own. One in particular was a friendly older gentleman whose name has slipped my mind. I have a 2018 250 Mercury Verado. Logged. They also last way longer than herring and anchovies. 453 Posts. The engine is lighter than a 4 stroke, up to 100 lbs. Okuma 30 size reel has a capacity of 420 yards of 20lb test mono line. Spoonpullers » Port of Call, The Captain and crew » A Place to Introduce Yourself (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » New member. Spoonpullers » Fishing Reports » South Shore Reports (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » PD July 4th Independence Day. Ridgeback Rattler. June 29, 2023, 02:04:05 pm. BD06D9D9-3324-41AD-8D38-D67930721042. Northport nailer makes a "wild thing" line that is a slow wobble spoon meant for lakers and browns at slow speed. com is a Time on the Water Canada web site and home to Canada’s largest fishing community for Lake Ontario and Lake Erie’s Recreational, Tournament, Clubs and Associations, Guides and Charters, and Steamsider anglers. Also real nice to grab that snubber vs wire line when messing with weights. Charters & Guides; Bait & Tackle ShopsSpoonpullers » Fishing Reports » South Shore Reports (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » Blue Zone « previous next ». i have 5 walleye in the boat over 14lbs, and none were even caught. I am going to purchase a pair of Amish Trolling Bags however getting mixed information on the web via sizes. Scotty King of Kings. I am looking for a co angler to fish southwest lake O. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » 10 inch boat trailer drums. . 1 Replies. Got a mixed bag of Lakers, kings, bows, cohosh and. There 2 excellent double concrete ramps with good slop into deep water and safe harbor. Headed out alone at 5:00 AM and started out in front on Charles Daley Park. Great for bottom bouncing also,, haven't lost a thing since I started using them few years ago. $125 for the pair. on January 29, 2023, 09:07:31 pm. 99. « on: August 16, 2008, 10:00:00 pm ». 233 Merc outdrive with a 351 Ford motor. 0. 75 per hour Max $7. 9 Honda and trailer for. Planer Board Questions. Big Jon's have been around for a long time, I had them and they worked ok, the older ones that I had didn't run well off the side of the boat, wire would bunch up on one side of the spool and trip the breaker. They should be available in Ontario very soon. Powder coated Black or silver. All cork handle. 14 foot mirrorcraft aluminum boat, 9. 3L MERCRUISER, LARGE AREATED BAIT WELL, FULL GALLEY, PRESSURE WATER, PORTI-POTTY, SLEEPS TWO COMFORTABLY, LOTS OF STORAGE, RARE BIG LUND BUILT FOR THE GREAT LAKES, SUPER DEEP VEE, GOOD IN ROUGH WATER,. If you can find a 24ft'r, go for it, great boat. ? Minimum 3 letters; English (U. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » 2021 Suzuki 9. Yes you can use a Dipsy rod in a rigger. The Kicker is electric start and controlled from the helm, live well a,nd bait well, lowrance GPS and lowrance x135. The temperature climbs up through a series of jumps. Login with username, password and session length Home; Forum Home; Recent Posts; Photos; Lake "O" Information. not easy fishing on mazina. Scott. Far better than Coldwater drags at a lower price point. I picked up a Humminbird Helix 5 DI GPS and am having some issues. Spoonpullers » General » General Board (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » Time on the Water Canada welcomes Spoonpullers. On Cannon electic downriggers there is a bolt at the center of the spool. Gun Geezer · #4 · Feb 1, 2020. Maitland Report Aug. . Logged. Notice the thread didn’t say hundreds of kings running the Ganny. Bait & Tackle Shops. Dedicated board for tournament results and archive information. SpoonPullers. Reef Runner 900 Series. Makes sense black and purple is a go to colour, the guy had about 15 in the collection. Fishing Bay of. Got on the water at dark had to put the lights on for the trip out as it started to get light. Re: Humminbird Helix 5 w Navionics SD but unit is micro SD slot. obo. Many sell. Quote from: carlito7963 on August 10, 2008, 05:09:00 pm. 1-I use Chamberlain release. « on: June 02, 2015, 10:06:58 pm ». s. Re: Wanted - Nasty boys lures. Catherines Game and Fish Association. 19 Posts 4 Topics Last. « on: April 22, 2020, 04:33:07 pm ». Sleeps 5 & hull is in excellent condition. It all boils down to wanting to drill 4 holes in your transom or replacing and dealing with coated cable. Cable is a year old and 180 lbs. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » 100+ Luhr Jensen Shoehorn Trolling Spoons. Michigan stingers can be trolled slow. 11 | SMF. C is the hull factor. 10’6” Medium, 13 eyes on the rod. 8 mph for fall walleye trolling, i am thinking 2 18 inch bags?? Looking for some feedback on anybody's experiences with Amish Bags?? Spoonpullers. 0. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » Assorted flashers with flies or meat heads. I have a Big Jon for sale. 22. First was about 4 pounds hit a NK28 Green Thunder behind a black dipsey out 180 feet on wire in 250 FOW. Port Credit Salmon and Trout Association Symposium - Audio by jfneron. no adding ?s? or ?es? to pluralize words as in spoon/spoons. Some of the biggest fish in Huron still come out of the North Channel. by John Whyte. Find near by Bait & Tackle and Accommodations. ) Logged. Original full camper top in excellent, like new. « Reply #7 on: October 04, 2011, 12:33:00 pm ». « on: August 24, 2023, 09:51:47 am ». 6474568847. Every year we get several requests to open up sections to Erie, Huron or GBay but the intentions from the. Author Topic: Hey spoonpullers, 2010 predictions?? (Read 5292 times) yoda Guest; Hey spoonpullers, 2010 predictions?? « on: December 30, 2009, 03:41:00 pm » Just had a guy leave here and doing what we. « Reply #1 on: October 02, 2023, 04:24:52 pm ». I had the 1116's. general rule first thing in am shorter and as the day gets on and mr king gets lazy lengthen them out a bit. It is incomprehensible that a brand new reel that costs $250 to $325 requires an immediate. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » Spin doctors and spoons. But I thought also backed into their DNA is a very sensitive temperature control trigger. Some provide cleaning stations for fish and additional freezer space. Re: Torpedo vs Shark downrigger weights. by John Whyte. primer bonds to the metal and top coat (color ) adheres to the primer after you prime it scuff the primer with 400 wet paper let it dry blow it off tack it. Lighthouse Rd, St Catharines, ON L2N 7P5. . Put on 65lb braid backing. Also has a counter and clincher mounted. Started by waterboy. Generally speaking though, I run my spoons clean more so than adding the extra flash. Spoonpullers » General » Lake Ontario Bait & Tackle-Electronics - Guides & Charters -Marine Services » Lake Ontario Bait & Tackle-Electronics - Guides & Charters (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, Bentauger)Brand new Big-Jon swivel base $150. Stayed in 150-200 FOW. I picked up a Humminbird Helix 5 DI GPS and am having some issues. Bad ? « Reply #1 on: January 19, 2015, 08:04:32 am ». We run them on occasion when we are looking for a disturbance. $50 per box. 5 mph depending on your exact setup. 3 colour off thee rigger 70 down and rigger 85 down took fish. If interested please contact Jean-François Néron at [email protected] cabin,c/w porta potti. The previous response is right on. shorten length between rigger weight and flasher adds more snap. Clearing out the garage of fishing rods no longer used, 2x White Diamond Wire/Copper (WD-WL-1002MH) 150EA. Both between 230-330pm. 0. SouthSpoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » 10 Rapala Rsc 30 Linecounter reels and 5 Mitchell 782 reels for sale. Spoonpullers » Fishing Reports » North Shore Reports (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » Bluffers sliders. The RiverWatcher Daily system makes information about migration of. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » 2013 Legend Xcalibur 18 - For sale OR trade. Logged. 0. Founded in 2005 by Jay Ciupak, Spoonpullers. I spend 250 days a year on the water and I still feel I'm missing Time on the Water. After 3 hours of use, the battery strength only fell to 99%. Been up fishing kawarthas with my bro and his son. Buy Convectors and replace drags with Tuna Toms carbon fiber discs. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » WTB Amish Outfitters Downrigger Snubbers. For all the added depth you think you will get by adding leadcore to a dipsy, you will lose. Although we welcome adventures and stories from other bodies of water we are more geared towards fishing Lake Ontario here on Spoonpullers. well then, like so often, i'll go against the grain. Spoonpullers » Community Center » Buy & Sell (Moderators: SkeinMachine, Glenn Anderson, troutguy, Bentauger) » LF Long Piece of Track & Michigan Stingers or. While not every size or reel has the problem, lots of folks have experienced poor drags on their brand new reels. They handle well and the flat bottom is nice to handle in the boat . in Release from offshore vs.