Baitcast reel for bream

Rayman · #1 14-01-2003, 07:57 PM

I know I know

Spinning tackle is excellent for finesse
Me got one too

But have any of u guys considered using a Millionaire cv-z103 or a calcutta xt 50 for bream

kevinnugent59 · #2 14-01-2003, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rayman
I know I know

Spinning tackle is excellent for finesse
Me got one too

But have any of u guys considered using a Millionaire cv-z103 or a calcutta xt 50 for bream

Honestly, I saw that Millionnaire reel series and would have bought one except for the name. I couldn't bear to have one that said that on it.

Kevin

Rayman · #3 14-01-2003, 08:48 PM

Would it be able to cast 1/16 ouce jig heads!?

LakeConjolaFish · #4 15-01-2003, 12:08 AM

I do love my little Shimano Cronarch for flipping out tiny lures, its a DohDohDohDohDoh on a windy day, but its such a beautiful reel to fish with.

jim

Evan · #5 15-01-2003, 12:25 AM

ive got a culcutta 50 which will flick around the 52 scorps no worries. the line that ive got on it is way too heavy at for bream fishing so im not sure about casting 1/16 jigs (never tried) - it also depends on the rod that you are using as well.

the only thing that i dont like about it is to change the line you have to respool the reel insted of swaping the spools over like you do with a spinning reel

cody · #6 15-01-2003, 08:13 AM

Gday

I use my Jarvis walker with a super light rod and seem to have no trouble chucking light hardbodies even with 4 kilo line.

#7 15-01-2003, 09:50 AM

I use an ABU 3000 Tournament, it casts the sinking Scorpion 35 a reasonable distance, haven't tried a softie yet, if your looking for a suitable rod have a look in the classifieds on this site.

Strewth · #8 15-01-2003, 11:27 AM

I have two Daiwas, a CVX 103 and a TDS 105H (shipped in from Japan), both oiled with rocket fuel. These are used on a 5' 10" Shimano Miller Ultralite Bass rod and a 7' custom Loomis S842-2 (which is designed to cast 2-9g). Although I can cast 2-3g lures a distance of 10-15m under ideal conditions on either outfit, its a DohDohDohDohDoh when the wind gets up. Not worth the pain in my opinion, though I much prefer to use a baitcaster for lures weighing 5g or more (eg Manns 5+, Tilsan Bass etc). I have never seen anyone throw ultralight bream lures successfully with a baitcaster unless it's dead calm.

Let me know if you find a baitcaster combo that does the job - I'll buy one!

Strewth

LakeConjolaFish · #9 15-01-2003, 05:29 PM

How does it go ordering stuff from Japan?

And how come all this "better" stuff is sold in Japan and not OZ?

I thought that there was nothing that swam left in Japanese waters!

Jim

Rayman · #10 15-01-2003, 08:54 PM

LOL... hhehehe

you can order from
www.japantackle.com

an extensive range
tackle forum
tackle topics
warranty
...
etc.
!!!

chris_lemess · #11 16-01-2003, 01:25 AM

Shimano Scorpion 1000/1001 is meant to be one of the best light lure casters around. Just ask around on any US BASS forum. It'll cost you just under $300 from ProFishing.net, or quite a bit more from the Compleat Angler over east...

Chris

Strewth · #12 16-01-2003, 04:54 AM

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Originally posted by chris_lemess
Shimano Scorpion 1000/1001 is meant to be one of the best light lure casters around. Just ask around on any US BASS forum. It'll cost you just under $300 from ProFishing.net, or quite a bit more from the Compleat Angler over east...

Chris

The Scorpion is now available out here I believe. Compleat Angler were advertising it if my memory serves me well (which it never does). This reel gets great wraps in the US for throwing light lures, but it has the big disadvantage of a wiffle spool. Not so good for salt, as water gets to the bearings. Can use tape to rectify this, but this adds weight to the spool.

I only order top end stuff from Japan (mainly reels). The savings can be huge, but not all models are cheaper. I use http://www.plat.co.jp/english/english_top.htm. The English is somewhat garbled, but the service is excellent.

Strewth

Rayman · #13 24-01-2003, 11:35 PM

Strewth,

How did u go about ordering at www.plat.co.jp

what do i have to do
and stuff like that!?

Thanx heaps, mate

Strewth · #14 26-01-2003, 11:28 AM

Send them an email to confirm they have EXACTLY what you want. Mr Harada is the man I dealt with. To pay, just transfer money to their account at the bank - my reel was shipped within 1/2 hour of doing the transfer.

If the goods are shipped by airmail, you are unlikely to cop import duty if the value is < A$1000. If the goods are shipped by air courier (Fedex etc) then no customs duty will be charged if the total taxes come to less than $50, ie

(0.05xValue + Value +Postage)x0.1 + 0.05xValue < $A50

I got mine sent by PLATs normal EMS airmail and it arrived in 3 days. The total cost for the money transfer and postage was $50, but I still saved over $200 on the reel.

Best of luck

Strewth

Rayman · #15 26-01-2003, 08:51 PM

Thanx mate

U r really helpful!!!
Looks like my new Scorpion 1001 will be at my door soon!?