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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => Helping Each Other Out => Topic started by: fishon42 on May 14, 2010, 11:25:24 AM
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Ok, bought a SP1101 7' Medium Heavy, 8-20 lb line, ugly stick for like 45$. It is a one piece, I am not a fan of one piece sticks, but it should do. And an Okuma Trio 55 for 80$. How does that sound, with 20 lb mono.
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Good luck with your new gear. t^
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One thing about the Trio is that it is a combination of Aluminum and graphite. The reel seat is screwed to the body so I would think that that would be the weak spot and possible trouble later on.
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Hey paul, is it not going to work? Something going to happen to it if I get a striper on? It may be too late as I have it all lined with a 9 inch rubber swim shad on it.
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The reel seat is screwed to the body...
:headscra: 'Splain please. ;D
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Hey Mark, all I am saying is that the initial design is questionable. It will work just like anything else. I am just pointing out a flaw that I would question especially if you have a larger fish on.
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What do you mean "the reel seat is screwed to the body"? I don't understand that statement. Can you elaborate?
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It is very simple...the gear housing is made of graphite and the reel seat and connecting arm to the housing are aluminum. In order to connect the two they used screws...
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Its a nice looking reel but I don't like the hybrid design especially where they made the compromise.
This design is in the 40 and 55 models.
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OK. Gotcha. That is very different. I wonder what the reasoning was behind that. :headscra:
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I think it is just to cut the weight down. But it looks like that there could be other areas to do that but not there. Or to use a composite over an aluminum rod in side for added rigidity and strength.
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If I somehow hook up with a monster striper and this reel busts I'm NOT gonna be happy.. nosmly
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I hear ya Mark. At this point just have fun with it and work it for what it is worth.