Jump to content

Sponxx

BST Users
  • Posts

    27
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Everything posted by Sponxx

  1. You are absolutely right regarding the plugs and long stretches to try and find fish. Sometimes though they can be stacked thick and if that is the case, may be worth a try to have fun. The setup is a fairly light one, 9oz for reel and the rod is a Med Power fast Action, I have pulled redfish and speckled trout on it, so it has a good backbone, and sensitive to detect tiny baitfish. It can cast 1oz lures and bait setups quite far, so I guess it should work for your technique, though there is only one way to find out
  2. @buddha162Been following this thread with a lot of interest. Looking into trying this method and I think I may have a setup that could work well. Shimano Voltaeus 7M Freshwater rod, Daiwa SS1300 reel with 15lb JBraid, however I don't think there is a whole lot of flounder in the surf in the Texas Gulf. Does your method work in the bays/channels? I would suppose so, as people here seem to bounce Gulp swimming Mullets with some success. Sometimes I will fish the surf in Peru, which can be quite rough, but may give this method a try too, though rods are a bit stiffer and jerkbaits do work well, as well as dead silversides hookeed though the gills and out top of the back
  3. Thanks so much for the replies. I will ditch the idea, along with the pelts if I don't find another use for them after killing them, save making hats
  4. I have built very few buycktails, and caught nothing on them yet (,mainly because I haven't gone out that much) I know bucktails are named so, due to using deer's tails hair I just got this crazy idea about possibility of using racoon's hair for building lures? Is it something that would work? I have access to where I can get a bunch of racoons, and probably need to shoot/kill a bunch for pest control. Would also serve as great archery/shooting practice, but I would hate to kill without use, even if pest control.
  5. Thanks Will check them out
  6. Thanks guys. Some updates. My Maui Jim's were bought in 2007, so quite old. I ordered a set of the fanciest lenses that Revant offered. Will try those, and see if the poly+polarized+anti-glare is good. I contacted Costa, but didn't "file a claim", apparently I can do that on their website. The person I was on the chatbox with, referred me to a link and that is where I saw the cost of replacement lenses (about $100).Hopefully I can get those replaced by CDM under warranty, as the glasses are from July 2021 I have other sunglasses to get me by, 2 other sets of MJs (hand downs that my parents didn't like) and a pair of RayBans I am using for driving.
  7. Hey guys, I have been searching the forum and have found lots of threads on different recommendations for lenses. I have a pair of old Maui Jims model now discontinued (Shoreline MJ114) that I loved the clarity of the lens and neutral tone of the grey lens. Over time the lens cracked, sent to MJ, but they didn't have replacement lenses. They are still usable but there is a crack which doesn't impede vision Last year I bought a pair of Costas Blue mirror 580G WhiteTip. With these I felt the color popped a bit more towards reddish/copper in a pleasant way. Last month I dropped them and one of the lenses cracked, now unusable Fit with the MJs was a bit more comfy I think, but both have their niche uses. So my question is regarding replacement lenses Are there OEM replacement for the MJs? I have found Revant and Fuse replacement and lenses for the both, but seem to be polycarbonate, CDM has 580G lenses for 100$ on their website Any preferences vs the original glass ones? I am a bit of a snob for good quality VISION (not brands) and I love the glass on both Thanks
  8. You can consider a Daiwa Whisker SS700, The SS series has excellent line management and they cast quite far. Should have enough drag for almost nay freshwater fish
  9. Daiwa sizing tends to run big. For that rod a 2500 or even a 2000BG would've been fine. They are about the same size as shimano or Penn 3ks, so the NASCI 2500 isn't quite the same as a BG2500. My 3k BG is equal in line capacity as a battle 4000 and quite close to Stradic 5000. The BG3500 is same size as a BG4000 except spool capacity. Same deal with the 2500 and 3k. Drag ratings matter, though a bit less than what we think, especially with braided lines. Unless you are fishing for big fish and heavy cover or rocks, you probably don't need a heavy line and high drag to turn them quick.
  10. A friend of mine gave me a Stradic FJ 5000 which was grinding and "slippping". I have never taken apart any of these reels, and it appears to be that there is probably some stripping on either the main gear or the worm gear pinion. I will pull it apart, clean and tighten things up and figure out what needs changed. Probably get some carbontex washers if the current ones are bust. If parts are needed, is shimano the best place to get them? If parts are out, would any other models of 5000 size reels share the pinion gear and main gear that would fit a Straidc 5000FJ ? And of course, at what cost threshold would it just be best to toss it and get a new reel? Thanks a lot
  11. I also had thaat thought early on in my fishing "career". if you want a 220lb fish, well better get that 20lb test line. Long stiff rods, high capacity reels. Over time and with experience (whether self acquired or passed on) you notice that the reel is for most fish, just a place to store line, and a lot has to do with the rod and action. That is why people comment on balance and pairing certain pieces of gear together. Can you toss lures all day with a 12' and 8k? yes, but it comes at a physical toll, and people have different tolerances. Then there are the masters of finesse fishing, that will set a record on 4lb line, but that requires a lot of experience. For me, and the kind of fishing I do, 20oz reel is on the heavy side for lure throwing all day. For Peruvian Corvinas and Flounder I use a 9'2 rod that is 5.5oz and rated 1/2-1.5oz, though it can cast 2 1/2oz jigs without trouble, it is paired with a BG3000 and had a Penn Battle 4000 in the past, also has seen a borrowed Stradic 5000. Here in Texas I have a freshwater Shimano Volteus 7M/F with a Daiwa SS1300 for light lures and even popping corks. The big bait rods (11ft Penn Prevail and 9ft UglyStik ) have BG5000 and Battle 6k, good for bull reds and small sharks. Those would be too heavy to cast all day. Now, tossing big lures with a shorter heavier action rod off a boat or pier may not be too bad on those reels.
  12. Buddha, So funny, we were talking about Peru and fishing, this video you posted if off one of the surf fishing shops in Peru. DUO Lures and european products are quire common for the type of surf fishing that is done there. Thinking back along my comment on jerkbaits vs hardbaits - I think I got lost in translations, and to me the subtleties of the jerk vs regular hardbait technique were lost in translation. As you mention, technique is different, and we do use different approaches and presentation, depending on the water conditions. Rarely we have calm water to do finesse approaches. Interestingly there is basically 1 single word in Peru for any kind of hardbait (whether it is jerk/crank/hard - "Señuelo" o "Muestra"); jigs we call "chispa"; Spoons are "cuchara" - but anything else hard is just called "muestra". Soft or swimbaits called "vinilos" - and as I mentioned those are just making an appearance in the recent 4-5years.
  13. I think he refers to a new Daiwa BG handle, not just the knob. If your 38mm had some play, try and stack some of the shimming washers on it and see if it gets better. The thread locking loctite should only stabilize screws, not the actual handle-shaft interface
  14. I agree with your comment on Jerking the plugs vs continuous retrieves. Different styles and one has to find what the fish wants. Continuous retrieves are mostly used due to the need to cover a lot of water rapidly. Corvinas (something like weakfish) do well with jigs/spoons and hardbaits, but those are a lot more aggressive when they bite and many times it is an instinctive attack, though they will bump the lures several times if you just keep reeling. I'm heading back to Peru in a few weeks, and hopefully will be able to fish. We will also being in an area up north, near the Equator which has a completely different fishery (snook, grouper, AJs, etc) than the one I'm used too in colder waters.
  15. Surf fishing for flounder in Peru is done mainly with jerkbaits or fresh dead silverside fish threaded on 4/0-6/0 J hooks. More recently people have been trialing softplastics on jigheads. Bombers, SP minnows, DUO beachwalkers/tideminnows/fulcrums, Yozuri's, really an sinking or suspending jerkbait would work. Colors are the classic green/blues/silvers match the hatch or the aggressive pinks/chartreuse and dark ones. Funny how there is converging evolution in the fishing methods, and it proves that when you are on the fish, anything will catch, some are just better
  16. Was able to remove the 45mm knob and shaft with a heat gun, grunting and some elbow grease. I filled out the bigger drill hole on the original handle with a bead of JB steelstik putty, along the rim, kind of setting a drain on a sink. Then drilled it to the correct size again and installed the 38mm knob. Much much better feel and balance. Will keep the 45mm for the originally intended 5000BG or a 6000 Penn Battle, whichever knob melts first
  17. I don't mind the gomexus one, but the 45mm is too much. 38mm will better I have been unable to find a handle for sale, still awaiting contact back from Daiwa.
  18. Im at that same point where I don't want to keep throwing money at it, but I do have the appropriate size Gomexus knob (38mm).
  19. I have not caught anything huge on my SS2600, but I have a SS1300 as a light lure reel. Have battled some slot reds and ~6-7lbs trouts and on my rod it will cast a mile those 3/4oz - 1oz lures
  20. Hi guys, I few weeks ago I posted about my mishap with changing the knob on a Daiwa BG 3000 to a gomexus Everything went smoothly, except it seemed I need a larger drill bit than most people. When I was done, it looked a bit disproportionate and I realized (after thread lock and everything was applied!) that I had installed a 45mm know meant for my Daiwa BG5000 not the 38mm for the 3k. There is a 1mm difference in stem diameter for those knobs, so I decided to leave it there and see. I tried it the other day in the surf in Texas, chunking bait. Not completely unwieldy, but does not look quite right and definitely could be better on a bigger reel fighting or throwing heavier lures/tackle. I will uninstall it and of course the hole I made for the larger stem would make the smaller knob stem loose, so I'm thinking either Devcon 110, or JB steelstick and fill the 1mm gap, as I do not think the provided washers can help that out, nor superglue gel. Any different recommendations? I of course also scoured fleabay for a used knob to just install it there, but none available.
  21. 4th attempt today. Started with QUAKE and had 1, then 2, then 3 letters, some in correct spots.
  22. Good to know. Fortunately won't be such a big deal for Texas or Peru. Will look into plastidip anyway, as I believe it can improve the grip
  23. Sponxx

    Surf fishing

    Casting from beach with lures or flinging bait and waiting? As much as I hate asking quesyions about specific equipment, and being recommended something different, keep in mind that both of those reels are expensive, and if you are just getting started, it may be better to try cheaper options until you figure out exactly what specs conform well to your demands. I am partial for the Daiwa BG reels in that range, and the Penn Battles have served me well (though more expensive). The new Shimano Saragosa is probably a step above my suggestions, but so is the price (still below your initial request)
  24. Sooooo, in 2019 or 2020 I bought a Daiwa BG3000, then I got a 5k a few months later. After a few months of reading and researching, decided to buy a Gomexus Powerknob on ebay and give it a try. I never got around to install it, as I wasn't fishing much and most of the free time was up in the woods, deer or hog hunting. 2 night ago I decided to install the Gomexus powerknob. Pull out my Daiwa BG3000, got the knob and drill. Looked up Youtube videos and some links here from SOL on the procedure. Seemed like quite straight forward, but noted it was big somewhat big, not crazy large, but definitively large. Of course this is all after full installation, drilling through the handle and red (but really blue ) loctiting all screws. I decided to look up the size I had bought - 45mm, yep. Purchased under title "Power Knob Daiwa 5000BG".... So now I have a BG3000 with a 45mm Gomexus knob.... for some reason I was pretty sure that the knob I bought was for the smaller reel, as the large one has a semi-decent egg knob. I ordered a 38mm one and will see if I can swap easily, if not, will install the 38mm on a Penn Battle 4000 I also have back in Peru.
  25. Sponxx

    New member

    Thanks everyone for the welcome. I hope I can contribute and help as much as I feel I have been helped, just by reading about other's experiences.
×
×
  • Create New...