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12:00 pm
October 1, 2008
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I've been eyeing these up after 6 years of my Revo Toro. Anyone use them? Please provide any feedback. Thanks
2:37 pm
August 28, 2007
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I have the 400 d. Best reel I've ever owned or used. It's great for all around applications. Pricey but good
ITS NOT THE SIZE OF YOUR BOAT
ITS THE SIZE OF WHATS ON YOUR BUMPBOARD!
M.T.F
11:31 am
October 1, 2008
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Thanks Jeremy.
7:57 pm
April 30, 2015
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I have a 400D. It doesn't catch fish apparently because I've got over 100 hours casting with it this season and nothing to show for it. It's performed flawlessly other than being jinxed. 🙂
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March 5, 2007
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I'm also happy with my 400D's. So far so good all around, but the old 400TE's remain to be my main workhorses.
Les, keep at it! Your luck will change. 😉
"The Wrecking Crew"
11:19 am
October 1, 2008
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Love my 400TE as well. Wish they were still for sale but I'll give the 400D a try. Thanks
12:59 pm
April 30, 2015
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I had one the other day but it got off because of a rookie mistake lol. I still have a few days left this year lol. One follow, a strike, and one that got off isn't so bad for a first year Muskie hunter 😉
3:31 pm
October 1, 2008
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It's all good Les. Important thing is to learn from the ones that got away. Some of these things I was taught by MI50 members and others I learned the hard way. Hope they help.
1) Was the hook set good?
2) Are you sharpening your hooks?
3) If you hooked it boat side with a short line, did you release the spool, keeping some thumb pressure on it and give the fish maybe 10 feet of line and hook it again? This often keeps the hooks from popping out
4) Did you try to turn the fish (bad) vs. lead it around the boat until you were in a good position to net it?
5) If the fish is trying to jump, bury your rod tip to keep it down like the BASS guys do. Remember this for the short boat side strikes as well.
6) Keep fishing, you'll net one soon 8)
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