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My New Baby! - fishfather - 10-03-2003
Okuma F160. Sweet[laugh]
Can't wait to use it! Came with extra spool. One of the things I love about Okuma!
See attached. Pic is too large[unsure]
Also I started a thread, " Got new equipment? Post the pics!" on Calif General Discussion board.[sly]
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Re: [fishfather] My New Baby! - BFFG - 10-03-2003
the picture isnt showing up[:/]
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Re: [fishfather] My New Baby! - EmuScud - 10-03-2003
One fine looking kid you got there! I have an Okuma flyreel that I love.
Congrats on the new arrival!
ES
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Re: [EmuScud] My New Baby! - fishfather - 10-03-2003
[size 2] If it works as good as it looks I will be real happy[laugh] I have 1 other freshwater Okuma spinning reel and a saltwater Okuma conventional and I love both[blush][/size]
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Re: [fishfather] My New Baby! - TubeDude - 10-03-2003
[cool]Hey, FF, that's a pretty little rascal. What line test is it rated for and how much does it weigh?
I have heard a lot of good things about Okuma. I am thinking of trying to find a couple of light baitcasters...left hand retrieve. Do you have a website link for them? I'm lazy sometimes.
Oh yeah, did you buy yours locally or though the internet?
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Re: [TubeDude] My New Baby! - fishfather - 10-03-2003
[size 2]I bought mine through boatersworld.com. I believe it weighs like 1 1/2 lbs. [/size]
[size 2]Takes 275yrs of 14lbs, 220yrd of 18lbs and 110yrds of 30lbs! Yes it's for saltwater baby!![cool][/size]
[size 2] That extra spoon is nice too. I usually buy one anyway but this came with it FREE![shocked][/size]
[size 2] Nothing but good experiences with Okuma reels[sly][/size]
[url "http://www.okumafishing.com/main3.htm"][size 2]http://www.okumafishing.com/main3.htm[/size][/url]
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Re: [TubeDude] My New Baby! - BFFG - 10-03-2003
Hi TubeDude, here are a few sites with left hand okuma conventionals.[cool]
http://www.efishingreels.com/o/Okuma_Fishing_Reels/Okuma_Convector_30_Left_Hand_Levelwind_Reel_330_Yards_25lb_Line_8726187.htm
http://outfittersparadise.com/o/Okuma/Okuma_Convector_30_Left_Hand_Levelwind_Reel_330_Yards_25lb_Line_8726187.htm
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Re: [BFFG] My New Baby! - TubeDude - 10-04-2003
[cool]Thanks for the links, Brian. I can get lost looking at reels. However, I didn't find any there like I am looking for. I have built 4 medium light baitcasing rods, for fresh water, and I need to replace some old Shimanos and Ambas
eurs. They used to make them in lite sizes, but I can't find any good ones anymore that do not cast a house payment. I am not running short of tackle, but I would like to add a couple of the light baitcasters to my collection. I started playing with using that instead of spinning on some 1/16 oz and 1/8 oz jigs...with 6# line. It is just as much fun on the smaller fish, but handles the big bass and cats a lot better when they foul up and eat my small jigs.
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Re: [TubeDude] My New Baby! - fishfather - 10-04-2003
[size 2]Not even this one[
][/size] [url "http://www.okumafishing.com/products/reels/nitryx/nitryx.htm"]http://www.okumafishing.com/products/reels/nitryx/nitryx.htm[/url]
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Re: [fishfather] My New Baby! - TubeDude - 10-04-2003
[cool]Nice lookin' reels. I know a couple of the guys in Utah who have picked one up and love it. The word is that they are well made and super smooth.
I am looking for something under 10 oz. and low profile. I will probably have to go with a Shimano Bantam again. Although I think they have changed the names to something more exotic...maybe the Curado.
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Re: [TubeDude] My New Baby! - fishfather - 10-04-2003
[size 2]My friends is same way. Likes super light reels. Shimano and Shakesspere sell them I believe. Good luck there tube daddy[sly][/size]
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