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08-10-2013, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by EZM
I don't own a mooching reel and probably don't appreciate them for the advantages they provide ( although I could not list what those advantages might be ).
I fish salmon ( or big Gerhards ) maybe a few times a year at most and have never had an issue using my gear.
I am, however, quite curious to hear why these type of reels are s popular out west when out east they are not nearly as prevalent.
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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck
Less parts and easier to maintain.... A bit more challenging and I like fighting large salmon with a fly reel or something similar....I also like the added drag control that palming the reel allows for....and did I mention they are fun to use?
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yes easier to maintain Also
No Engineers West of Alberta- BC a little behind the times.
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Originally Posted by Mike_W
Agreed!
It's the nostalgia and single action challenge also every turn the fish takes out you got to turn back on .... It takes more skill to catch the fish as you need to let go of the reel when the fish runs and know when to start reeling back in.
I also find that it's a more enjoyable fight as you have to stop reeling if the fish runs and you actually get to relax and enjoy it more!!
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I think it is more a fun factor/nostalgia than skill
If it was skill why would guides and resorts use them with rookies? They want their clients to land fish.
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08-10-2013, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by huntsfurfish
yes easier to maintain Also
No Engineers West of Alberta- BC a little behind the times.
I think it is more a fun factor/nostalgia than skill
If it was skill why would guides and resorts use them with rookies? They want their clients to land fish.
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Rookies can learn. We have a program that teaches them.
Single actions are more sporty. Once we teach most people to use them, they never want to go back.
Personally I owned 2 Islander MR2's before opening up Great Pacific Salmon Lodge. At first I would go to resorts that had those plastic reels. Then I got the chance to fish with a Islander. WOW, what a difference. That caused me to start shopping my guides based on the level of equipment they supplied. I noticed the outfits that supplied Islanders also supplied the level of service and quality of boats and guides I wished to be associated with.
Watch out for the guides who fish with 2x4's, chain for line and winches for reels. I wanted to experiance my trip, not slaughter fish.
The trip has to be everything. From a nice Loge to great service to fantastic boats. It's not all about overflowing coolers.
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08-10-2013, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Kurt505
Well, I took a trip around town today, settled on a 10'6" Technium, put the Amundson TMX-4 and spooled it up with 25lb maxima. The reel was a bit over $300 but it really seems like it'll hold up well. Now all I got to do is actuall catch a fish!!!
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you will be happy with this rig! I really enjoy mine, thats why i had to buy another one. Don't get me wrong i would love an islander myself but just cant choke down the $650 price tag for the reel. I put my Amundson side by side with my buddies Islander rig up and he could not find a flaw in it, he used it all day without one complaint.
Good luck on your trip, we are heading out to Nootka in a couple of days to test out the new set up. Will post when we get back.
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08-10-2013, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by browning375
you will be happy with this rig! I really enjoy mine, thats why i had to buy another one. Don't get me wrong i would love an islander myself but just cant choke down the $650 price tag for the reel. I put my Amundson side by side with my buddies Islander rig up and he could not find a flaw in it, he used it all day without one complaint.
Good luck on your trip, we are heading out to Nootka in a couple of days to test out the new set up. Will post when we get back.
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The things I like about the Amundson are, 1) Canadian made 2) can be switched from right to left 3) the drag system 4) seem really well built, smooth feel to them 5) they cost closer to $350 than $650. When I buy an islander it will be a 3, or maybe the 5 by the time I'm ready to put down that kind of money. Funny thing is, is that my walleye set up, which is my most used set up, is only worth around $450, it's probably my cheapest set up, next to my good ol' multi purpose back up ugly stick/spyrex 4000. It's due for an upgrade, and I'll be upgrading that before the islander hits my man cave. The set up I have now will be a good hand me down for one of my sons when they take the trip west with me!
Good luck out in Nootka, I'm looking forward to seeing your pics.
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08-10-2013, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamie
Rookies can learn. We have a program that teaches them.
Single actions are more sporty. Once we teach most people to use them, they never want to go back.
Personally I owned 2 Islander MR2's before opening up Great Pacific Salmon Lodge. At first I would go to resorts that had those plastic reels. Then I got the chance to fish with a Islander. WOW, what a difference. That caused me to start shopping my guides based on the level of equipment they supplied. I noticed the outfits that supplied Islanders also supplied the level of service and quality of boats and guides I wished to be associated with.
Watch out for the guides who fish with 2x4's, chain for line and winches for reels. I wanted to experiance my trip, not slaughter fish.
The trip has to be everything. From a nice Loge to great service to fantastic boats. It's not all about overflowing coolers.
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They are not difficult to learn, fun factor a little higher . I think the average user will lose more fish with one. They definitely don't pick up line very fast.
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08-10-2013, 10:37 PM
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Anyone interested in an Abu Garcia C4 6601(left hand reel) spooled up with 40lb braid, used about 4-5 times? I'm thinking about getting the 7000 or a Calcutta 700. I'll let it go cheap, it's mint like just out of the box condition.
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08-11-2013, 10:06 AM
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Anyone interested in an Abu Garcia C4 6601(left hand reel) spooled up with 40lb braid, used about 4-5 times? I'm thinking about getting the 7000 or a Calcutta 700. I'll let it go cheap, it's mint like just out of the box condition.
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Should put in Fishing Items for Sale section.
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08-11-2013, 10:38 AM
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Should put in Fishing Items for Sale section.
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Good plan. I'm taking pics right now.
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08-11-2013, 01:52 PM
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Good plan. I'm taking pics right now.
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Sounds good, have to check it out.
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