Darren.
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Wow. That sucks big time! Bummer, eh?
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Wait, you guys aren't able to get this? There's a sort of balance thing that happens with the double handle. I really like it on the Spirex. Almost like a centrifugal force thing going on with a double.
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Welcome aboard! Sweet lake. We've vacationed there several times and plan to in the future. As far as mechanic stuff, there's a lot of repair for boats and jet skis in the area that I've seen. Perhaps that's something you can look into.... And might consider hiring a guide at least once to get a general idea of the lake. It's big, lots of boats, lots of bass, perch, catfish, sunfish....
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Yeah, that's why I put "affordable" in quotes, LOL. I've had the Gomexus model in my wish list on Amazon for about a year now. Some day I hope to pull the trigger and get one.
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Same here (Spirex). But yeah, they have a bigger market in Japan for both Shimano and Daiwa. Gomexus makes "affordable" handles, under $50. https://www.amazon.com/GOMEXUS-Shimano-Stradic-Spinning-Machined/dp/B07R1TZZ3V/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=gomexus+double+handle+stradic&qid=1583334646&sr=8-1 And if money is no object (i.e., handle almost same price as reel): Yumeya, Livre make some really nice ones. https://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp/product-list/623 And for Livre, scroll down to "Spinning Type Custom Handle" to the Wing series. https://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp/page/74 Gomexus pic below.
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All in what you like/how something feels to you. I personally prefer the paddle knobs on my spinning reels. That said, if I had the money right now, I'd opt for a double handle with paddles! love how the double handles work on spinning reels.
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Welcome aboard! I second @jbsoonerfan's recommendation. Bought from Shimano myself when parts needed.
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Good luck in there, Mike! Positive thoughts sent your way
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Welcome aboard, Gary!
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Welcome aboard! That's a beaut!
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Welcome aboard, Dan!
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Welcome aboard! I'm a big fan of both Shimano and Daiwa. Stradics are my current reel of choice with the CI4+ being my favorite. However, Daiwa makes a phenomenal reel, too. I've thoroughly enjoyed handling them in-store and wouldn't have an issue pulling the trigger on one in the future. Though for me, it would be one that is made for both salt and fresh, which the Tatula is not (though any reel *can* be used in salt, just clean real good).
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Welcome aboard, Gregg! I, too, am a fan of 10# and 15# braid on my reels. I always use a leader, as well. Helps the braid mainline last longer. Just how I roll.
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That's a successful day for me if it's the only fish. *Any* fish is better than a skunk !!
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Welcome aboard!
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Welcome aboard, John!
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I've seen some of the rescue-in-a-hurricane videos from the CG. If they can leave some in the ocean, the raging, frothing, mad, ocean, then those peeps should be in Marvel movies alongside Iron Man, and the rest.
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Considering your shape, if you'd struggle, I'd be the (current) equivalent of a boat anchor . Though I'm getting up to a moderate run (jog) on the treadmill, and down over 16 pounds in a month!
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I just have to state the obvious here. Now if only the Bills actually had this effect on their opponents. Sorry, saw the circling the wagons thing and had to interject this. Hey, I'm the OP, so no worries! Totally respect your comment, though. Quite true. PFD is what will keep you afloat, and hopefully alive. I can tell you that the majority of people I know canNOT swim 600 yards to save their lives, especially in tidal waters, which is where this tragedy occurred. And I live near the USCG base in Yorktown, VA. All of my sons have been on swim teams, lifeguarding, etc. Three of my boys work (or have worked) at the USCG base as lifeguards. While my boys can probably swim 600 yards, I'd say few adults in my area could. That pertains to swimming in general.
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Neat story, Jimmy! And welcome to the forums! Just realized you're the author of the story, too.
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Welcome aboard!
