Got this for such a steal.

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Post by 8BALL » Tue May 23, 2017 10:17 pm

is it just me or does the swivel look small - i'm sure its fine for schoolies but what if you hook onto something bigger by chance?

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Post by smile0784 » Tue May 23, 2017 10:27 pm

Just depends on the rating?
Its probably around the 200lb mark

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Post by MsShimano » Tue May 23, 2017 10:51 pm

smile0784 wrote:Just depends on the rating?
Its probably around the 200lb mark
The Swivel is 200lb - the rod was set up for barrels.
Of course I talk to my self while fishing.. sometimes I need expert advice! :fishing:

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Post by smile0784 » Tue May 23, 2017 11:02 pm

MsShimano wrote:
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Thanks everyone for your Input. I ended up with a Wind on leader.. I will try it. What works for some people might not work for others.
I'm happy with it, I'll try it on the weekend and report back!
Looks good to me

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Post by smile0784 » Wed May 24, 2017 8:36 am

Did they help you st the drag

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Post by MsShimano » Wed May 24, 2017 9:34 am

smile0784 wrote:Did they help you st the drag
Yep set to 8kg drag
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Post by rb85 » Wed May 24, 2017 9:38 am

Are there pitfalls with warranty? Being second hand that is.

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Post by MsShimano » Wed May 24, 2017 10:52 am

rb85 wrote:Are there pitfalls with warranty? Being second hand that is.
Don't think so. He gave me the box and the receipt to go with it..
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Post by smile0784 » Wed May 24, 2017 1:03 pm

Already to go. Just need some lures and a barrel to bit them lol

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Re: Got this for such a steal.

Post by MsShimano » Wed May 24, 2017 1:14 pm

Lol that's the easy part ;) lol jk I got the lures. Going barrel fishing soon enough !!!!
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