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Rich L

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  1. I have the Team Daiwa 4000, which is essentially an upgraded Capricorn, and have experienced that bail closing problem myself. I went to the local hardware store and went through their assortment of springs, and found one that would fit in the bail mechanism that was much stronger. It was a tight squeeze, but after the switch, that bail closed like a mousetrap. You would probably have to change that spring about once a season. I think the problem is simply poor engineering of the the bail pivots. They are plastic on plastic, and over time, given exposure to the elements, the friction on them increases. One more thing, I close my bail manually by choice, but I would recommend you to do that too if you change the spring. The additional spring tension will probably wear down the little cam that trips the bail when you crank it closed.
  2. When the temperatures get down into the 60's or below, I do two things. 1. When I mix my epoxy, I do it in a plastic cup, but I have that plastic cup sitting inside another cup partially filled with hot tap water, so the epoxy is being warmed as I stir it. 2. I spin my plugs under a heat lamp, at least until the epoxy has jelled, but usually, I just keep it on until the epoxy has cured. I also agree that using a couple of thin coats is far better than heaping the epoxy on the plug.
  3. ...And I grew up in Great Neck! Small world. I'll send you a PM.
  4. What's wrong with Createx black? I find it to be one of the most trouble free colors I use. Createx pearl white, as with any Createx pearl color must be sufficiently thinned to spray effectively. Use acrylic medium to thin it, and add a couple of drops of Createx Retarder to help keep it from skinning over in the air brush.
  5. The Nautil is not the most durable reel to come down the pike, but most of us that have had positive experiences have had them on the yellow model. The black has garnered more than its share of complaints, mainly regarding the gear train. Pure Fishing, who has handled that product in the USA has always been very consumer friendly. I would suggest giving them a call. Perhaps they can help you.
  6. I like the one I read today. A guy managed a couple of stripers to 35" and another complemented him on "the cows".
  7. Rich L

    smack it

    A tremendous performer, especially in the Smokey Joe color. Great for quiet water, where I've had some thunderous strikes, but when the water gets a little more turbulent, they have a tendency to bounce around alot, and often you end up fouling your line in the belly treble. At that point, go to the Super Strike Little Necks.
  8. I'm with Otter. Why don't you just tie the leader to the line with an Alberto knot if you're using braid?
  9. Right on, Wayne. Penn needs to acknowledge braid's place in surf fishing, and create a spinning reel that has some precision built into it. I believe the market for serious reels is just beginning to chase the Van Staal. There are lots of people who lust for those reels that just can't put 7 bills on the counter. If you look at the strides companies like Daiwa and Quantum are making, they are slowly but surely adding the features necessary. The only obstacle left is making it all dunkable. Will we ever see a $3-500 waterproof spinner? Who knows, but the manufacturer that can do it will be in an enviable position.
  10. Felt soles can be replaced when they wear out. Wear out lug soles, and it's time for new waders.
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