Originally Posted By: FarmerRick
We have a paddle boat and the pond is such that we will hve to go in circles if we do the line out to untwist it thing. That would probably add as many twists as it removes. I wonder if i could just let the line out the window of the truck whilst driving down a country road about 120mph so the end of the line at 100 yards would not be bouncing off the ground.

Thanks to all for the valuable info. I ordered a Spirex rear drag 1000 and the Cabelas Fish Eagle II Rod.


I did not see that last line or I would not have told you about the Okuma Epixor. We have a drug store chain called Long's Drugs out here. They closed thier fishing dept and I picked that up for $20. But mine is a slightly different model, same features. Spirex 1000RE. Also snagged a Stradic 1000FH, a steal for $20. Got some casting Shimanos that are discontinued a Calyx 200, and a Corsair 401A. Still new in box both for $20 each. I also bought some Ambassadeurs, which used to be the best. I just do not use casting reels. I bought every reel they had. I think I came in to get a pack of gum or something and it was in the strip mall next to my work. I was in shock, and said how can I pass these up, I'll take them all. Anyone want to buy a Corsair 401A or Calyx 200, still in box, never spooled? I'm keeping the spinning reels.

Last edited by The Pond Frog; 03/19/10 10:43 PM.