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LI_Angler

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  1. Care to elaborate? Are there types of lures or specific ones on which you leave the split ring? Does it depend on intended action of the lure? Thanks.
  2. Not the first post I have seen on this topic but it is the first one where opinions were so overwhelming unequivocally in favor of removal of split rings. So while I thought I had unpacked everything and gotten completely ready to start fishing once air and water are warm enough for me, it seems I have more to do
  3. I had the 8'8". It was my first non big box store rod. Used for back bay and LI Sound fishing. I really liked it. Weight, strength, action were all very comfortable for me. Great value for the price as well. I would still have it if it didn't get broken in my roof top rod rack when I misjudged an overhanging tree limb. I replaced it with an 8'6" Saltx. Thought it would be an upgrade and it is in some respects, but think I liked the AWE better.
  4. I already did a U-40 application but thought I would post this. It is St. Croix's response which I received yesterday to my question to them about maintenance of the cork wrap on my Avid surf rod. "You don’t have to really do much with the cork. Rinsing is ok and you could occasionally wash it with Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo. It’s very gentle and does a good job of cleaning up the cork, but does leave a little smell for a little while, so I only do that when I’ll be putting the rod away for the season so the odor has time to dissipate."
  5. Got my U-40 and applied it yesterday. It darkened the color of the cork tape slightly which is of no consequence to me and seemed to have a beneficial effect filling some of seams of the cork tape wrap. It is not as if the seams were opening or were a problem, but it did feel smoother but not slippery after the U-40 dried. I'll see how the rod feels after use but for now I am satisfied with the performance of the U-40. I plan to try it on some seldom used , older freshwater Shimano rods with cork handles. Thanks to all for the advice and opinions.
  6. Got these Shimano Brutas pliers several years ago for about $15.00. I don't use them out on the water so not sure about corrosion resistance but they seem very well made and heavier duty that some others of the same size.
  7. I am in the same situation. Older, started late, and fish mostly LI north shore bsck bays. Never thought to try a needlefish, but based on the responses here will add a smaller one to my bag and try it out. Still too cold (air and eater) for me to start fishing this year yet, but I think I'll at least head down to the water on a nicer day and practice with a needlefish.
  8. I have a 10 foot St. Croix Avid surf rod. It gets a fresh water rinse after each use and a wipe down with Penn Rod and Reel cleaner every 2 or 3 uses. I am wondering if there is any similar, additional kind maintenance I should performing to keep the cork tape on the rod butt in good condition? The rod is about 3 years old and shows no wear to any component, but I do not do anything specifically to maintain the cork like I do for other rod components.
  9. I prefer to wait for water temps to come up a few more degrees, at least mid forties but there are fish to be had. Like the fish, I don't tolerate the cold too well and it makes me lethargic. Ebb/outgoing tide and smaller soft plastics and bucktails can work.
  10. Agree. My bag is on a strap and not supported off of my belt. Can't say I walk a lot but am older, so the more flexibility of distributing and adjusting the load by having them separate is a benefit for me.
  11. Our discussion and your experience and advice may just convince me to give it a go. If I proceed, I'll let you know how it goes.
  12. I have been considering converting to manual. I did that on a Penn Clash but felt like it introduced a wobble in the rotor with which I was uncomfortable. Per Penn, this is done on the Clash by removing the trip lever. I suppose that removal was enough to induce the wobble, so I have since put the lever back and the wobble is gone. For the Slammer IV, Penn indicated that disabling the auto bail trip function can be done by removing the Body Slope, which is not part of the rotor. I assume therefore that this modification would not induce any wobble since this is a static part, but I am not likely to attempt it since I have not (yet) been the victim of inadvertent bail trips. Time will tell . On a side note, it is great being able to exchange ideas, experience and advice with other SOL members since many are far more experienced than I. I came to fishing later in life than most. Also great response and support from Penn reps via their forum on SOL.
  13. Got out this morning to try a few casts with different lures to try and create some different pressures on the line roller. In my opinion, the issue is resolved. I made sure the line roller screw was snug and heard no unusual noise from the line roller. Had it performed like this out of the box, I would not have been concerned. I am now ready to go for when the weather and water are warm enough for my old bones to tolerate it. Thanks again for the feedback and advice.
  14. I do the same thing. I have wide feet and buy one size larger. One key is finding boots that at that one size larger allow for comfortably for different weight socks. Mine fit well enough with lightweight liner socks for warmer weather and with heavier Darn Tough socks for colder weather wading. The boots I have are Caddis. Durability is not great, but they are not too costly and I have them for over 5 years of moderate use, mostly on sand and sod environments.
  15. Disassembled, cleaned and lubed the line roller with particular attention to the bearing. Once reassembled It seemed better, but I won't know for sure until I get a chance to get out and try a few casts and see if the noise has decreased or is gone. I did notice was that the screw holding the line roller assembly was extremely tight. It took some doing to loosen it so I could remove it. Also, there was less lubrication than I like to see but that could just be personal preference. There were also some minor scratches on the top of the line roller bearing. I will probably ask Penn to send me a replacement bearing under warranty coverage even if the line roller seems okay now. Thanks for your feedback.
  16. Posted this in main forum but adfing here too for any feedback from Penn. "Received my brand new Slammer IV 3500 DX last week. Spooled it up with 20# X9 braid. Took it out for a trial run today just to check it out and noticed a somewhat pronounced 'whirrng' sound upon retrieve. Left after about 10 casts. I did not hear the sound when I first opened and tried out the reel to insure it was working, e. g. - drag knob adjustment working, bail flip, reeling with empty spool, etc. I do not recall hearing the sound when spooling line onto the reel either, but my line spooling set up is kind of noisy. To try and isolate it, I removed my leader, took the reel off the rod and cranked it. I got no such noise which would indicate to me the line roller as the source. I have a larger model Slammer IV (not DX) and did not experience this on that reel. I have had situations with other reels where I needed to dissemble, clean and lube the line roller due to noise, but only after significant use. So my question before I go back to the seller is if anyone knows if the line roller (Hydrophobic Line Roller Bearing) is supposed to be that noisy or is it an indication of a problem or defect. Bit of a long explanation but thanks for reading and for any feedback you have. I will also post this in the Penn forum for their input "
  17. Received my brand new Slammer IV 3500 DX last week. Spooled it up with 20# X9 braid. Took it out for a trial run today just to check it out and noticed a somewhat pronounced 'whirring' sound upon line retrieve. Left after about 15 casts. I did not hear the sound when I first opened and tried out the reel to insure it was working, e. g. - drag knob adjustment working, bail flip, reeling with empty spool, etc. I do not recall hearing the sound when spooling line onto the reel either, but my line spooling set up is kind of noisy. To try and isolate it, I removed my leader, took the reel off the rod and cranked it. I got no such noise which would indicate to me the line roller as the source. I have a larger model Slammer IV (not DX) and did not experience this on that reel. I have had situations with other reels where I needed to dissemble, clean and lube the line roller due to noise, but only after significant use. So my question before I go back to the seller is if anyone knows if the line roller (Hydrophobic Line Roller Bearing) is supposed to be that noisy or is it an indication of a problem or defect. Bit of a long explanation but thanks for reading and for any feedback you have. I will also post this in the Penn forum for their input
  18. I just got a Slammer IV 3500 DX for my 8-1/2 ft Saltx rod. Haven't tried it yet but it is spooled and mounted. Feels well balanced and should be robust and versatile enough for my needs.
  19. Even with a secret decoder ring, it is a challenge to compare between manufacturers. You are probably better off looking at reel characteristics like line capacity, drag, reel weight, balance with your rod, etc. rather than reel size designation. And, as others here have suggested, going to your local tackle shop to handle some different reels within the price and performance range you are considering is very effective.
  20. Bucktails, but I like bucktails for most anything. My favorites are Tinman's. Should add the i like some kind of trailer or teaser - paddle tail, Berkley grub or split tail pork rind or Fat Cow.
  21. I'm in. And thank you.
  22. Came across this in November 2022 out on a sand beach south of Old Montauk highway. Weather was beautiful the day I saw it, but I cannot imagine the weather that tore this from its mooring and deposited it on the beach.
  23. Wow. I never knew I was a member of a "small, elite, well off, segment of the recreational fishing community." Is there a membership card I should have? Gonna have to check my bank balances again to verify the "well off" aspect. Maybe I hit Power Ball or something.
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