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Title: got a new toy
Post by: Reel Time on January 24, 2012, 03:11:00 PM

 shimano 6000 bait runner.

 compared it to the 8000 and the 4500, one felt to big, the other to small. then compared it to the penn live liner 4500, just didnt like the feel of it. so shimano it was.

 paired onto my tsunami 7' medium/heavy seems like a good match.

 the 6000 and up comes with the big power knob on it, we'll see how it is come game time. but in the house it feels pretty good.

  if you look close, you'll see my new secrete, hockey tape on the reel seat knob. no more tightening it up as it works loose, and makes it more comfortable to hold with out those ridges rubbing on your wet hands all day. also put it on the arbor for direct powerpro attachment.

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Title: Re: got a new toy
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on January 24, 2012, 03:14:46 PM

 t^

Title: Re: got a new toy
Post by: SurfJockey on January 24, 2012, 03:18:14 PM

Good luck with it Greg!
 t^

Title: Re: got a new toy
Post by: Fishin Dude on January 24, 2012, 04:13:12 PM

Nice reel, catch'em up.  t^

Title: Re: got a new toy
Post by: BigAl13 on January 24, 2012, 04:33:26 PM

Live lining t^

Title: Re: got a new toy
Post by: Capt. Carl on January 24, 2012, 04:36:48 PM

Nice Greg t^

Title: Re: got a new toy
Post by: Hotrod on January 24, 2012, 05:32:36 PM

 t^

Title: Re: got a new toy
Post by: Reel McCoy on January 24, 2012, 05:46:32 PM

Nice reel, got to get me one of them  t^

Title: Re: got a new toy
Post by: Kenny on January 24, 2012, 07:11:02 PM

Reel nice Greg t^

Title: Re: got a new toy
Post by: Reel Time on January 24, 2012, 07:41:31 PM

 somehow i had my okuma bait runner last me for 7 years or so,,, don't know how i managed that, might be a new record,,,,, but anyways it started acting up pretty bad beginning of the year, so thought it was time for a replacement.

 for anyone else shopping, the 8000 was basically the same size body, but a wee bit wider, and the spool was deeper. for 50lb pp, it held an extra 80 yards. i think it was.

 this one should last me a decent time.

 one thing i noticed after i got it home was theres a maintenance port, screw really, that you remove to put a couple drops of oil into it, instead of removing the whole side plate. super smooth, and the anti reverse cant be beat.

 20lb max drag, 2lb live line max drag, and 210 yards 50lb pp

 now im dying to try out out with some bunkers, come on spring

Title: Re: got a new toy
Post by: Reel Time on January 24, 2012, 07:46:05 PM

and to top it off, it was my bday present to myself from the other week,,, i always get myself the nicest stuff,, damn i love being me(sometimes) chrz

Title: Re: got a new toy
Post by: Hotrod on January 24, 2012, 09:16:33 PM

Would have been nice to wish you a happy Birthday.  Guess that's a private date.. smk

Title: Re: got a new toy
Post by: Hunter 2 on January 24, 2012, 09:43:09 PM

Happy belated Birthday Greg. t^

Title: Re: got a new toy
Post by: Bucktail on January 24, 2012, 10:37:38 PM

Happy Birthday Greg! t^  Good luck with the new reel!

Title: Re: got a new toy
Post by: Scott G. on January 25, 2012, 06:42:56 AM

 clp clp  HAPPY BIRTHDAY   clp clp  GOOD LUCK WITH THE REEL   clp