The Bassman
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My most convincing topwater strike recently was a big snapping turtle on a Lunkerhunt popping frog!
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Shimano seems to have discontinued D series parts. The closest handle is from a 300E. It may be a little longer ( a good thing?). Call 877-577-0600 Mon. Part # is BNT 3984. It's 32.00 plus 6.00. Cheaper than aftermarket and will look perfect. Just an afterthought; 300E handle is more silver than chrome and has gold highlights. Don't know how important that is to you. Hope this helps.
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I've got a 6'4" 2 piece Zodias that I got this spring. For whatever the reason I prefer my cheap Cabelas ML rod. The Zodias is great. Comes with a bag, too. I'll sell it for a good price. I'm in central IN. PM me if you're interested.
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What a beautiful job! I'm assuming the crappie is still alive, too.
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I'd stick with a good castable mono like Trilene XL or Stren if I wasn't using braid (which I would recommend).
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Not sure of the size but I just loosen the rotor nut so it comes forward to let me access the gear box. the AR clutch shouldn't need any attention if it's working properly. Two tips: The rotor nut is reverse threaded so go opposite and watch out for the white plastic bail trip on the bottom between the rotor and gear box. It falls out.
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Was just settling into a lively evening of frogging in a local retention pond. Caught three 2.5-3 lbrs. in just twenty minutes when I thought I hooked a season PB. After a lot of effort to keep his head from getting too deep in the slop I was greeted with about a 15 lb. snapping turtle! Really had no choice but to break him off and came back with a perfectly good Lunkerhunt popping frog minus the hook. Hope the turtle can shake it.
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You know you've got it mastered when feathering the line and closing the bail is one smooth motion with the index finger. Occasionally the bail isn't oriented just right for that but most of the time it is.
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Not metal ones. Sorry
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They're both great and yes everything is in Japanese. I get a kick out of the Japanese newspaper they pack with. Sometimes they send little extras like candy.
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I thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread at first but quickly became disappointed with it. Have actually been quite impressed with the Kastking stuff I learned about on here. The Mega 8 is as good as some 8 carriers costing much more and it's quiet. Just wish it came in green. I have trouble seeing the black and the chartreuse is a concern because I don't tend to use leaders.
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Sure you can. The cap will be black if that doesn't matter.
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That was a big selling point for me. When I picked it up it fit like an old shoe. Take a lot of stress off your wrist. Skeletal seats feel like fishing with a dowel rod.
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My experience with mono is that any given diameter is going to be similar in tensile strength between brands. Japanese lines display actual tensile strength while US lines can actually be much higher than stated. Variations among brands is limited to abrasion resistance and memory. Shop diameter not stated strength.
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I have two Pro Guide spinning rods that feel at least as good as my Shimano Zodias. They've been durable workhorses and cost under $40.00.
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Just got home from working. Cold watermelon on the back porch, then a grilled tenderloin. Life is good! God bless America!
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Point well made. Every used reel I've ever bought has been tightened to death. I barely use the tension knob, maybe just a touch in wind.
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All your questions are answered previously. The red Stradic cap doesn't fit.
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I thought I answered your questions. Yes, I ordered the knobs from Shimano. Part BNT 4240 works best for left hand reeling. Knob cap is only available in black from Shimano. It's in the same parts list as the knobs. Mine are silver from another handle. You can get aftermarket caps from Tackle Trap, Hedgehog Studio, and others.
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Original cap is completely different. Simplest thing to do is to call Tackle Trap (256-281-6160). Look at their site first and decide if you want red or gunmetal caps ( they're under Hedgehog Studio tab). They're listed as Daiwa but I'm pretty sure they fit. You'll have to order the knobs as a pair from them. (Just get another reel LOL). Or, just keep it simple and get the EVA knob from Shimano. I really think you'll like the feel of the septon knob, though.
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They're contoured left (BNT 4240) and right (BNT 4220). You also need a knob cap. They only come in black but Tackle Trap has colors. Japanese sites have all kinds of neat stuff (for a price). Also, don't forget there's a copper shim under the bearing in your stock knob. Move it over to the new one.
