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I Pulled the Trigger

Started by Latimeria, Today at 08:19:08 AM

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Today at 08:19:08 AM
I wanted a Shimano Tranx 500 for the longest time for most of "Big Lure" fishing.  I love level-wind lure fishing "lefty" so I can work a lure rather than just reel and let the lure try to do the work.  Only problem is I don't want to shell out $550+ for a baitcaster.

Daiwa came out with their own 500 for over a big bill less and I was ready to pull the trigger before my group was phased out of employment.  I've been very frugal with money since but have been thinking about the reel all the time and how nice it would pair up with my custom wrapped Rainshadow rod.

Well, I pulled the trigger and when it arrived, told my wife it was just another Christmas present, and I got the shopping done and out of the way early.  I didn't reveal that I bought "myself" a present.  lol

I spooled it up with 80# braid and can't wait to get out and use it!  The 500 holds 200 yards of 80# braid which should be sufficient for most fish except maybe a triple digit BFT.  lol

You can't catch them from your computer chair.
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