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Offline fishon42

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Just bought this rod and reel ......
« on: May 14, 2010, 11:25:24 AM »
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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Re: Just bought this rod and reel ......
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2010, 11:41:53 AM »
Good luck with your new gear. t^
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Re: Just bought this rod and reel ......
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2010, 12:33:10 PM »
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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Re: Just bought this rod and reel ......
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2010, 01:14:38 PM »
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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Re: Just bought this rod and reel ......
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2010, 01:40:16 PM »
Quote from: ped579 on May 14, 2010, 12:33:10 PM
The reel seat is screwed to the body...

 :headscra:  'Splain please. ;D
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Re: Just bought this rod and reel ......
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2010, 01:45:28 PM »
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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Re: Just bought this rod and reel ......
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2010, 01:47:52 PM »
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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Re: Just bought this rod and reel ......
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2010, 02:14:44 PM »
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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Re: Just bought this rod and reel ......
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2010, 02:26:49 PM »
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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Re: Just bought this rod and reel ......
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2010, 02:42:10 PM »
OK.  Gotcha.  That is very different.  I wonder what the reasoning was behind that. :headscra:
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Re: Just bought this rod and reel ......
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2010, 03:01:26 PM »
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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Re: Just bought this rod and reel ......
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2010, 03:35:53 PM »
If I somehow hook up with a monster striper and this reel busts I'm NOT gonna be happy.. nosmly
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Re: Just bought this rod and reel ......
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2010, 03:39:32 PM »
I hear ya Mark.  At this point just have fun with it and work it for what it is worth.
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