Improper use
Nov 10, 2020 08:04:09 #
Here is what happens when you use your equipment for more than it’s designed for. I had it on my surf rod throwing 3 oz
Nov 10, 2020 08:18:00 #
Wv mike wrote:
Here is what happens when you use your equipment for more than it’s designed for. I had it on my surf rod throwing 3 oz
All you got now are some spare parts. Hope you have a few more like that one to use them on.
Nov 10, 2020 08:20:55 #
Nov 10, 2020 08:22:34 #
Nov 10, 2020 08:43:57 #
Ouch
I broke a Quick spinning reel once (same spot) by dropping it straight down on the handle butt. We had just arrived at a spot below the Oahe Dam on the Big Mo. Luckily I had a spare rod along to use as the bait shop was closed and I was about 4 hours from home.
I broke a Quick spinning reel once (same spot) by dropping it straight down on the handle butt. We had just arrived at a spot below the Oahe Dam on the Big Mo. Luckily I had a spare rod along to use as the bait shop was closed and I was about 4 hours from home.
Nov 10, 2020 09:31:28 #
Nov 10, 2020 10:03:50 #
That's brutal, i sure hope you had a spare with you, that can end your day quick
Nov 10, 2020 10:33:31 #
Wv mike wrote:
Here is what happens when you use your equipment for more than it’s designed for. I had it on my surf rod throwing 3 oz
I bet ( DARN ) wasn't the word that came out of your mouth when that happen.
Nov 10, 2020 10:58:00 #
Nov 10, 2020 11:18:07 #
Bummer deal. Ducttape...superglue and a whole new hand posture may of got a fish in....or have best buddy hold the reel off to one side of you to land the fish. I am amazed it even happened unless the thing had a stress crack already before just casting etc.
Nov 10, 2020 11:23:27 #
Nov 10, 2020 11:37:00 #
Big dog
Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York
Wv mike wrote:
Here is what happens when you use your equipment for more than it’s designed for. I had it on my surf rod throwing 3 oz
Yeah, bummer!
Nov 10, 2020 14:26:29 #
Well, it wasn't your best day, but look at the situation this way, It will make for a good story! There's always something you can do and with a little imagination turn the event into an interesting story with a point, either to educate or morale. Just Sayin...RJS
Nov 10, 2020 15:41:18 #
ctjenkins54
Loc: Apex, North Carolina
Hi Mike, you need to get some good vintage reels. I have 90 and have never had any break and surf fishing is all I do. Get yourself an old Penn 700 or 704 greenie and this will never happen. I only use vintage reels in the surf except for one Daiwa long cast (still technically vintage) that I put braid on for casting out over the bar. I’m going to post some photos of my latest acquisitions for surf fishing. Sorry this happened. Is it a Quantum reel? I often cast 4 to 5 oz. Sputnik’s in the surf with no problems. —— Chris
Nov 11, 2020 07:42:13 #
Dropped one of my Penn spincasters once, broke one toe off the foot. Now I have a spare spool for changing lines, and spare parts if needed. I very rarely use only three ounces of lead though.
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