May 2, 2023 · I have Okuma Komodo and Daiwa Lexa 400 reels. The Lexa is smoother, but the Komodo has a better line guide system that follows your line when casting/releasing for less cross …

Jan 8, 2026 · I decided to do some annual maintenance on my favorite reel, Okuma Custom Blue 2-Speed Lever Drag Reels - CBV 5NII Narrow. Once I took it apart, I noticed it would require major …

Jul 17, 2025 · reel recommendations? Avet SXJ for me as well, been running it for about five years no issues. Pretty much totally adjusted to the lever drag and feeding the line back onto the reel. Trolled …

Nov 24, 2015 · Nice. Keep in touch, I plan on spending as many fishable days as I can on the river this year. I made the switch from gear a few years ago and these winter fish are a tough nut to crack …

Aug 24, 2006 · Lake Chabot My partner and I hit the lake at about 6:45 this morning with little to nothing most of the morning. We set up for crappie circled the island then headed into the cove with no bites, …

Jun 27, 2009 · Burying the hatchet You really got me with this one, Tom. My Dad died 17 months ago. He and my Mom split when I was pretty young. I lived with my Dad from 4th grade through the end of …

May 4, 2024 · Hammerhead Evolution? Hey Mooch, check out Mako spearguns. I bought their Predator 90and it's outstanding. Save about 70 dollars and the quality is just as good. They are made by the …

I have been to just about every tackle store I could reach on lunch breaks around san jose this last few weeks looking for equipment, but never really found a gaff that I liked. So I went to FW and got a gaff …

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Jul 20, 2025 · I’ve got a Komodo and a Lexa 300HD. The Lexa is smoother but the line guide only travels on the retrieve, not on the letting out, which often leads to line coming off at a weird angle …