07-24-2007, 09:16 PM
Wow, until I read your post, I had never thought about where I put my thumb. Like the guy above, I had to go look at my reels and find out where the coating was showing wear. Picked up a couple and held them, sure enough, I hold just like the pics show.
By the way, you guys referring to "Professional Overrun" - are you talking about a "Birdsnest"? You know, that minor inconvience that seems to only occur when the fish are really hitting well and frequently takes about 15 minutes of fishing time to overcome? I used to build 'em that would make an eagle proud. That is until my Dad got tired of working them out for me and made me start doing it myself. I quickly learned that if I was going to make the best of my fishing time and still use a baitcaster, I had best practice, practice, practice with it in the yard at home. I did that, and then I learned to use a baitcaster way before any manufacturer came out with all the new fancy anti-backlash systems. Now, 45 years later, I seldom make anything more than a Hummin' Birds Nest. That is until my fishin' partner really starts haulin' them in. Then wham, the eagle has landed again! How bout you, ever notice that tendency?
Regards, & good fishin'
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By the way, you guys referring to "Professional Overrun" - are you talking about a "Birdsnest"? You know, that minor inconvience that seems to only occur when the fish are really hitting well and frequently takes about 15 minutes of fishing time to overcome? I used to build 'em that would make an eagle proud. That is until my Dad got tired of working them out for me and made me start doing it myself. I quickly learned that if I was going to make the best of my fishing time and still use a baitcaster, I had best practice, practice, practice with it in the yard at home. I did that, and then I learned to use a baitcaster way before any manufacturer came out with all the new fancy anti-backlash systems. Now, 45 years later, I seldom make anything more than a Hummin' Birds Nest. That is until my fishin' partner really starts haulin' them in. Then wham, the eagle has landed again! How bout you, ever notice that tendency?
Regards, & good fishin'
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