Fishin' gear...

the hanger setup is inexpensive and super easy - 2 pine boards and a bunch of coated small hanger hooks from Lowes.

 

Ha! That place is dangerous! I'm about to go look at a rod for the Slammer, and maybe some line. I always feel really weird if I walk out of there without buying anything!

I have 2 spinfishers and love them! One 4000 (or 4500) V liveliner for bait fishing, and one VI2500 that I use for swimbaits and bass jigs. They're workhorses!

 

I was poking around, and saw reviews that the reels from the seller I bought from came only with the "spare" foam handle knob, so I cancelled it.

Now, I have to decide whether to forget about it, or buy it at full price from a reputable seller.

I was looking at pairing it with a Penn Prevail rod, and probably 15# Spiderwire. I've been using Spiderwire exclusively for braid for ~10-15 years.

 

On the Manufacture's website https://www.purefishing.com the 2500 series Does not have the Metal knob only 3500 and up have it.

 

Hmmm, well that sucks. I suppose I should have done more research. I really don't want a cheap foam handle if I'm spending that kind of money, though. Maybe I'll just order the 3500.

 

https://www.purefishing.com/slammer-iv-spinning-1310317?variant=1545761

 

I'm going to see if I can find a deal tomorrow for cyber Monday.

I was poking around because I wanted to see if I could upgrade shipping. I've had bad experiences with Amazon going through secondary sellers. Hopefully I get my money back quickly.

 

Yeah, I only buy from Amazon if directly sold by amazon. Bummer on the handle.

 

It’s swordfish season in So Cal. Deep drops and fingers crossed

 

Slammer 3500 is ordered!!

I was talking to my Dad earlier and he offered to split the cost as a gift (he still buys us birthday presents ).

Now I need to get a rod, and line ordered!

I'm thinking 7'-7'6" medium -MH and 15-20# Spiderwire. I'll be using inshore it for swimbaits in Florida, and probably jigs and Texas rigs for bass fishing here in Wisconsin.

 

Any luck?

It looks like you're set up nicely! Is the blue wire a backup in case a fish pulls the rods from the holder?

 

Blue line is run to batteries. Reel is electric. We are fishing at 800-1200 feet so the electric reel makes line retrieval easier. If you get bit you can disconnect the power line and fight the fish normally.

No luck yet. It’s boring fishing honestly. Watching the rod tip for hours and is like watching paint dry.

 

Time it with the tide?

 

I’m gonna enter the Maryland Blue Marlin tournament this year. Im trying to beat 1,135 pounder in a 16 foot boat?

 

Got it!

Now, I need to pick a rod. I decided to stay around $100. So far, the Shimano GLF looks really good. Looking at at a 7'6" MH.

 

Sweet now we all going to expect a fully detailed Review because never had a Penn Reel and no nothing about them other than the company that owns them also owns Pflueger Reels that are pretty darn good also

 

I recently bought a tsunami rod but havent had a chance to try it yet. There reels get good reviews so figured id try.

 

I have 3 Tsunami rods and 2 Tsunami reels. Quality products. The Shield and Evict reels are nice.