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Thank you Sir. Getting rid of line twist with really light jigs would be awesome. The Eagle Claws are exactly what I'm looking at. Amazon has lots of bad reviews, but people don't typically take the time to write a review when they are happy with a product. Thanks again
Thank you wax_worm. I will take your advice and tear these babies down when I receive them and lube 'em up. I fish with 2lb test, would you suggest the extra washer under the drag knob for this line weight as well?
I have an Eagle claw also like the reel but as far as taking away line twist was at the slough today saw my jig and it was spinning and spinning
wax_worm you are the man Sir. I learned alot from you when I joined in '07 and you are still the go to guy! Thank you! Now did you do the math per crank to know exactly how much you were putting on or just eyeball it? At the base of the spool I think its 15.75" of line per crank. I guess if I want to get crazy I could run the line through my Okuma line counter reels prior to spooling. Thank you again Sir
No math here. You are not casting so my inlines are never full to the max. I just estimate it at about 110-120 turns of the handle for 50 yds of the ligjeter line. With the 2lb or lighter that I am fishing with I just want enough on there that if I break off in 30 ft of water I still have plenty left before getting to the backing. I change the lighter line out during the season if I have used that rod a lot, broke off a large chunk of line or feel it has been compromised after hooking a big bass or pike.
Bloodknot, i know it wasnt for me but thats what i use