Recent content by WV1951

^^^^^^^^^ What he said.

Not going to start a new thread on the Piscifun, but I got the Torrent, and for 40 bucks, can't go wrong. Longevity might be another issue, but only time will tell. I have seen some fb ads that brings it down to about 32 dollars with a promotional code. The spool release is a bit firm, but the...

The instructions do have it coming off the side for spinning. The guy I spoke with was in Tenn., so the southern hemisphere thing doesn't apply, lol.

So I thought I would start a new thread rather than continue on the one regarding Kast King reels. Ended up with a Piscifun, and the manual shows how add new line. The pic shows the new line spool is fed from the bottom with the rotation being clockwise. I though the opposite, googled a few...

That is good to hear. Did you have to lubricate yours before use, or did it have adequate lubrication?

After some more reading and onthewater's experience with Piscifun, went ahead and ordered their entry level Torrent. If it doesn't pan out, I am only in for 40 bucks. If it does, will probably step up a notch or two and order a higher level as needed.

The Carbon X reference threw me until I realized it was a spinning reel. Watched a long you tube video comparing the Phantom to the Phantom X. I saw that the X doesn't have an external knob for brake adjustment, but the X still won because of the handle and quietness and maybe smoothness, but it...

Thanks on the water102. Those are some of the reviews I read. The price is what concerns me, but their direct marketing business model does allow for some lesser pricing. Reviews are as good if not better than the Abu Promax genre, which I am very satisfied with. I fish recreationally only, so...

I had planned on picking up another BPS Pro Qualifier 2 when the Bass Pro/Cabelas spring fishing classic sale comes out next month. I think I found a link that has the flyer(ahead of time) and the Pro Qualifier 2 doesn't look to be half price like it has the last couple of years. I have one and...

No, don't sell your boat. Happened to me 25 years ago. Lost my brother -in-law/hunting fishing partner, who was only 53 years old. Although I was winding down in hunting interest, it kinda put the nail in the coffin, but I still forced myself out and glad I did. Also, I have learned as we get...

There's the rub. Define deep V. 5 degree dead rise? 20 degree dead rise? how deep is the bow? A 14' cannot have much dead rise because of the short length, but Tracker, for example, does advertise a 14' deep V. Is it potatoe, or potato?

If you are referring to a modified V, then I would tend to agree. However, I think the op was thinking of a deep V. Even a 14' deep V(don't compare it to a 18-20 Lund, etc.) will handle well and still cut some small waves/high chop.

Also available in spin cast as well.

I was at my local Dunham's Sports(regional chain) last evening looking at their Vengeance bait casting rods and they were marked $39.99. For those who have a Dunham's store and receive 20% off coupons in their email, that brings it down to 32 bucks. I have a medium heavy(which IIRC, paid 49.99...

I've had a 14' semi V Mirrocraft with a floor and now have a 1232 jon. My friend has a 14" Sylvan w/ a floor and a 1448 Tracker. Stability has not been an issue in any of them. The 14' semi V's have the advantage of easily standing while casting and fishing and even moving around some. Both...