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PENN Squall II Star Drag Conventional Fishing Reel SQLII40SDLH $129.99
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$190.00
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DDGM...yp_im
**Left hand version only** (meaning you crank the handle with your left hand)
Price at other sellers is around $190.
This specific configuration is the cheapest I could find on Amazon.
Not a small reel, heavy, big line capacity. Would be used to target large freshwater or saltwater species.
Reel size: 40
Gear ratio: 6.1:1
Braking system: none
Brain capacity yd/lb: 810/50 675/65 580/80
Mono capacity yd/lb: 420/30 325/40 240/50
Weight: 19.2 oz
Max drag: 25lbs
**Left hand version only** (meaning you crank the handle with your left hand)
Price at other sellers is around $190.
This specific configuration is the cheapest I could find on Amazon.
Not a small reel, heavy, big line capacity. Would be used to target large freshwater or saltwater species.
Reel size: 40
Gear ratio: 6.1:1
Braking system: none
Brain capacity yd/lb: 810/50 675/65 580/80
Mono capacity yd/lb: 420/30 325/40 240/50
Weight: 19.2 oz
Max drag: 25lbs
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A couple of months ago I happened upon a Garcia Mitchell 624 in excellent condition at a thrift store. Actually, it looked like it had never been used. But at the time I didn't know anything about these old reels and my wife who was with me somehow was able to convince me that I didn't really need it, so I passed. I went home and did some research, got buy-in from the wife and went back 2 days later but alas it was already gone. Maybe I should look for another one or similar on eBay... But I digress. Thanks for any advice you can give!
For one the handle sits up too high on bcs and conventionals....i just can't get used to that.
But the other concern with switching to LH conventionals especially is if/when you get on a charter boat and everyone else, including the deckhands, primarily use right-handed. If you get into a big fish and need help fighting or handling it, whoever you hand it off to will hate you and you may end up losing the fish too lol
A couple of months ago I happened upon a Garcia Mitchell 624 in excellent condition at a thrift store. Actually, it looked like it had never been used. But at the time I didn't know anything about these old reels and my wife who was with me somehow was able to convince me that I didn't really need it, so I passed. I went home and did some research, got buy-in from the wife and went back 2 days later but alas it was already gone. Maybe I should look for another one or similar on eBay... But I digress. Thanks for any advice you can give!
I've never even heard of crab snaring. After some research it looks pretty interesting. I definitely think a conventional reel is the way to go if you're looking to maximize distance. I primarily shore fish for catfish in the James River. I use the Squall II 15 casting special. Paired with a 12' surf rod, 6-8 ounces of lead and a decent chunk of bait I'm getting 150+ yard casts pretty easily. One thing that looks like it would definitely affect distance is the aerodynamics (or lack thereof) of the crab trap apparatus. My mind instantly goes to a place where I could see that the use of a water soluble thread used to tie together the snare to make it more aerodynamic in flight might make a difference. Then again, I've never done this kind of fishing and I'm just spitting out the first thing that comes to mind.
I think that aerodynamics definitely plays a part but I wonder how much so when it's being pulled through the air by a lot of lead. Still, I've experimented with using smaller snares as well as less loops per snare (in California the legal max per snare is 6 loops). Thanks for the suggestion of water soluble thread - I had not thought of that and will look into it. If anything it should also have the benefit of preventing the loops from getting tangled up during casting.
By the way, when you say you use a surf rod, is that a spinning surf rod or is it an actual casting/conventional surf rod?
I think that aerodynamics definitely plays a part but I wonder how much so when it's being pulled through the air by a lot of lead. Still, I've experimented with using smaller snares as well as less loops per snare (in California the legal max per snare is 6 loops). Thanks for the suggestion of water soluble thread - I had not thought of that and will look into it. If anything it should also have the benefit of preventing the loops from getting tangled up during casting.
By the way, when you say you use a surf rod, is that a spinning surf rod or is it an actual casting/conventional surf rod?
I use a casting surf rod with my casting reels.
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