Norcalbeachbum
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Opinions on wet suit Fishing or waders etc?
Norcalbeachbum replied to Mikeinri's topic in Main Forum
Odd question and no intention of getting too off topic but I'm in the same debate, fishing off beaches in California. I generally wear a farmer John style wetsuit, been thinking about switching to waders. Has anyone had a bad reaction to being in a wetsuit all day on the beach such as rash or infection? I always rinse of my wetsuit, but still paranoid. -
The politicians of ca are trying their hardest to disarm law abiding citizens. Some of us are trying even harder to preserve our rights
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Bought Ultegra 5500 XTD..Did I make a mistake?
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
Nice! Was supposed to get out this weekend but got a nasty cold. Hopefully updates soon -
My recent trip to Maui put my lures and hooks with some beer I checked. $25 for under 50# for Hawaiian airlines. I live in California so I'm naturally paranoid of anything i might have that looks scary
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I keep hearing good things about the daiwa emcast for a budget. Anyone know how they compare to the battalion for throwing small 3/4 oz plugs?
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Bought Ultegra 5500 XTD..Did I make a mistake?
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
I'm still hesitant since the ultegra is a few oz heavier then the fierce 2 4000 but sounds like It might have been too light on my daiwa coastal sp 1-4. -
Bought Ultegra 5500 XTD..Did I make a mistake?
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
No worries! How about the quantum boca? Or stick with shimano? -
Bought Ultegra 5500 XTD..Did I make a mistake?
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
I don't plan on it but I know splashes happen. I thought the bg was not sealed either? -
Bought Ultegra 5500 XTD..Did I make a mistake?
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
Glad I skipped buying the battle from alot of feed back. That's to bad about the ssv, I was looking into one but too heavy. -
Bought Ultegra 5500 XTD..Did I make a mistake?
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
Thanks for the input! Replies like this convince me I made a good choice -
Bought Ultegra 5500 XTD..Did I make a mistake?
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
That's good to know! I don't get why Penn added the stupid tiny holes except for an attempt to save weight. I feel that if the unsealed poo boy fierce 2 is still truckin along the ultegra can put up with me. I get my 9'6 airwave elite on Thursday so I'll see how balanced it feels. -
Bought Ultegra 5500 XTD..Did I make a mistake?
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
Thanks for the replies! Penn ssv was another option. Yeah just got into the surf this last year, minus a few rough patches the fierce 2 has put in work best fish was 20#. Yeah I don't need something dunk proof, just the occasional splash worries me about the ultegra. I'll probably end up keeping it then later on figure out another option. Saragosa keeps popping up in the forums -
Bought Ultegra 5500 XTD..Did I make a mistake?
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Bought Ultegra 5500 XTD..Did I make a mistake?
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
Yeah surf fishing. Thanks for the heads up. Have a local reel repair guy who use to work for shimano, hoping he will be my saving grace if it starts acting up. Are the fierce 2 sealed reels? Sometimes mine will get funky then smooth out. I've gone almost a year with them and put them through alot still work and bring in good size striper. Can be finicky at times but I figured being such a cheap reel won' -
Bought Ultegra 5500 XTD..Did I make a mistake?
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
Haha yeah I know I'm over thinking it. Spending this much on a reel is a big plunge for me and want to make sure I made the right choice out of the bunch. Since I could still return it if need be. I don't plan on dunking it so I feel i should be alright. Had trouble finding other anglers experience with the xtd version while searching the forums. Lots of feedback on the ci4 -
Bought Ultegra 5500 XTD..Did I make a mistake?
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
Sweet! The xtd model? -
Hello fellow anglers, not to beat a dead horse, but need input on my recent purchase. I decided to step up my surf reel from a fierce 2 4000 to something better. Out here on the west coast i usually throw luckycraft flash minnows 3/4 oz up to sp minnows. After weeks of searching the forums I came to a conclusion of either a stradic, gosa, or ultegra for my new air wave elite 9'6. Besides an occasional splash I try to keep my gear dry and always rinse after, so seemed like the ultegra would be a good option. The other day my local store had a sale and purchased a ultegra 5500 xtd. Still untouched in the box and wanted to see if any one had any neg long term experiences if I should return it for something better? Will it launch my lighter 3/4 lures? Anything else around 17 oz that would mate well with my 9'6 airwave elite? Thanks!!
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Surf rod recommendations (sorry if wrong section
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
Picked up the daiwa coastal sp 10' to throw sp minnows. Took it for spin today, no body home but launches with ease had a good test run. Probably going to get the tsunami air wave next -
Surf rod recommendations (sorry if wrong section
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
Really appreciate all the suggestions! I'll let yall know what I end up getting tomorrow -
Surf rod recommendations (sorry if wrong section
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
Thanks for the advice! Any specific models or brands to stay away from? Yeah I figured I should go with lighter braid and maybe smaller rod till I shell out for a better reel -
Surf rod recommendations (sorry if wrong section
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
Thanks for the link I didn't even think to check that section for gear info. Not trying to ruffle anyone's feathers, feel like I had a very specific criteara for what lure and lure rating would be the sweet spot for my current setup. Got really overwhelmed by all the options. Looks like I've narrowed it down to the mojo or airwave elite. Can delete or close this thread before I upset anyone else. Thanks for all the info everyone, definitely took some notes. Cheers -
Surf rod recommendations (sorry if wrong section
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
For sp minnow is fast action or moderate better? Anything going on in bay area? -
Surf rod recommendations (sorry if wrong section
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
I was looking at that one and the mojo. How do the st croix lineup hold up over time and long periods of sun exposure? What are the benefits to the triumph over the mojo? -
Surf rod recommendations (sorry if wrong section
Norcalbeachbum replied to Norcalbeachbum's topic in Main Forum
Yeah I checked that out. Was hoping to get feed back from people who have used both lures and what works best for them. I'm thinking my best bet is a cheap steelhead rod for the 5/8 oz fm 110 and something beefier for the sp minnow -