New Toy

  • dtro
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    Jordan
    Posts: 1501
    March 18, 2007 at 9:11 pm #1220147

    Stopped by Moore’s Bait this morning and picked up a new Surge rod and Black Catfish Trophy Collection 6500C3 with power handle and carbon fiber drag!
    Spooled with 65lb High Vis PP, package of circle hooks, and out door for less than 2 bills!

    I would like to thank all the guys sitting at my poker table Fri night at Treasure Island for their gracious donations

    audemp
    Wi
    Posts: 721
    March 18, 2007 at 9:38 pm #550186

    Sweet! Yeah those rods look pretty nice. Let us know how the 6500 cat performed!

    dfresh
    Fridley, MN
    Posts: 3053
    March 18, 2007 at 10:27 pm #550197

    Note to self: take up gambling.

    david_scott
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 2946
    March 18, 2007 at 11:04 pm #550180

    He didnt have a problem casting the country mile this morning, and it showed bites nicely. I got to cast it once and it feels very nice.

    hanson
    Posts: 728
    March 19, 2007 at 12:32 am #550223

    I’d probably have a “New Toy” as well if it wasn’t for all the other “New Toys” I’ve HAD to purchase.

    Lowrance LMS-334 and Ram Rod Holders add up to a nice chunk of change.

    audemp
    Wi
    Posts: 721
    March 19, 2007 at 1:27 am #550241

    What kind of boat did you end up getting Hanson?

    Im sure your chompin at the bit to get out on the MN river huh?

    hanson
    Posts: 728
    March 19, 2007 at 1:41 pm #550381

    Quote:

    What kind of boat did you end up getting Hanson?


    Just a little 16′ aluminum V w/ a 60hp.

    Quote:

    Im sure your chompin at the bit to get out on the MN river huh?


    The MN, heck no! I’ve got my eye on some “choice” Pool 3 spots.

    dfresh
    Fridley, MN
    Posts: 3053
    March 19, 2007 at 1:55 pm #550383

    That 60 horse should push you around pretty well Hanson.

    hanson
    Posts: 728
    March 19, 2007 at 2:06 pm #550386

    The 60 does quite well.

    Its an early 1980s Johnson 60hp so its a 2 cylinder. With 2 guys and gear in the boat, it’ll just edge itself over 30 mph (GPS speed).

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    March 19, 2007 at 4:30 pm #550441

    Is the Surge 7’10” a 1 or 2 piece…..and Dtro is this your first baitcaster I’ve noticed you mainly use spinning reels.

    david_scott
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 2946
    March 19, 2007 at 8:55 pm #550556

    All surge rods are 1 piece.

    dtro
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    Jordan
    Posts: 1501
    March 19, 2007 at 10:03 pm #550575

    No, I’ve used baitcasters in the past, mainly when I used to bass and musky fish a lot. I still own a couple of baitcasters. In fact the biggest flat I’ve caught was on a Berkely Big Game and Shimano Corsair 400.

    A few years ago I fished with a guy that strictly uses spinning and last year I thought I’d give it a shot. They work fine and I have nothing bad to say about them. Just a change of pace I guess.
    After playing around a bit with this new one, I’m tempted to get another one and sell my KingKat combos. I’ve got three of them, and there’s no use of them just collecting dust.

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