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PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:42 pm    Post subject: Shimano Charter Special Reels. Reply with quote

I looking into buying a few of these Shimano Charter Special baitcaster reels. I wanted to know what kind of line you use on them Robby?
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Clarence

We use braided dacron line (36#) but it is specifically for our type of flathead fishing in lakes. The line has lots of drawbacks and I generally suggest other people use high quality mono and keep it fresh.

One other thing
If you buy lever drag reels, remember you must set the drag adjustment with the lever disengaged. Tightening the drag knob with the lever engaged will bend the lever and ruin the drag engagement till the lever is replaced.

I failed to explain this to a friend who got excited and wanted to stop losing line by adjusting the drag while fighting a fish. We landed the fish but that reel was out of comission until I replaced the lever bar.

If you do not regularly fish heavy current you can get the Shimano TR reels for between half and 2/3 the cost of the Charter Specials. They are identical except for the drag systems.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

katfish wrote:
Clarence

We use braided dacron line (36#) but it is specifically for our type of flathead fishing in lakes. The line has lots of drawbacks and I generally suggest other people use high quality mono and keep it fresh.

One other thing
If you buy lever drag reels, remember you must set the drag adjustment with the lever disengaged. Tightening the drag knob with the lever engaged will bend the lever and ruin the drag engagement till the lever is replaced.

I failed to explain this to a friend who got excited and wanted to stop losing line by adjusting the drag while fighting a fish. We landed the fish but that reel was out of comission until I replaced the lever bar.

If you do not regularly fish heavy current you can get the Shimano TR reels for between half and 2/3 the cost of the Charter Specials. They are identical except for the drag systems.
I have a TR 200 and I love it.I've always wanted a Charter Special though
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Clarence

I just got another TRLD 200 and mounted it on a Catmaxx rod.
The black reel on the black and silver rod looks pretty.

I noticed the new Catmaxx has a lighter action in the tip and the guides do not have the ceramic inserts that had a nasty habit of popping out.

The real important tests will begin soon. Then I will evaluate if the rod is stiff enough for long range hooksets and see if the guides hold up to braided line.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Loaded some fresh dacron on the Charter Special.

Now all i need is a sinker, hook, warm weather and
a willing flathead to test the rig out.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Robby,

Sounds like you got it all figured out. Not to long now.


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PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Like I said the Charter Special looks good on the black and silver Catmaxx.



I wonder if BPS are Raiders fans. Seems to be the color on the rods Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 10:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks nice.
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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 3:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've got a couple of TLD-15s (no levelwind) for sale - $50 each takes 'em.

Levelwinds are overrated... Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 5:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

both for 80 bucks and you delivere them along with the seat from your old boat- now thats a possibilitie
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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 9:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll take 80, but I gotta charge a $20 delivery fee Cool
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