Need advice on fishing gear.

[dbarnett66]

Originally Posted by Cbad Mike

I am in no way a pro, but In my opinion I think that your thinking way to much. You can take the same sized reel and have a different set up on it. I've read all of your posts and you know enough to just get out there and have some fun. If we can set up a time that's good for us both I'll head out with you. It's a blast and I'm positive that you won't have any problems.
Mike

Yeah I agree that the gears are turning. I made the mistake of letting my wife buy me the Stohlquist fishing life vest for a Christmas gift. As a result it sits under the tree until tomorrow. So I have been planning....To add salt to the wounds my 2008 Toyota Tundra wouldn't start yesterday. Had it towed to the dealer and found out that I have a faulty starter. Good thing I had an extended warranty as I would have paid $1300 out of pocket. I won't get the truck back until Thursday or Friday, so I will have some time to think some more.

For those of you thinking why so much on a starter replacement. The starter is under the exhaust manifold. The alternator, exhaust manifold, heat shield, serpentine belt, all have to be removed to get to the starter. The starter lists for $549, labor on top of that. Good think I bought the freakin warranty.

[yaky yak]

I am glad you got the extended warranty too. Here's your starter for half price,
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...140866-2492667 Dealerships are such rip offs. It'll take them an hour to change out.

[dbarnett66]

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The information at alantani.com was incredible. I bought 4 Sealine series reels for $15 each. (2 50h's and 2 30h's) I decided to go all in and bought just about all new chrome parts, Carbontex drag washers, click springs, washers, o-rings, etc. I even bought new decals and badges for the 50h's. With that being said both of my 50h's will be close to $90 each for the final cost. The reels were basically rebuilt with improved drag washers. By the way. smoothdrag.com only has a limited amount of the carbon fiber drag washers left. When they are out, there will be no more. The manufacturer will not produce the material anymore.

I just need to find some cheap rods. I will call or text John in the next couple of weeks. Trying to sell the last of my woodworking gear.

[Cbad Mike]

They look great and thanks for the drag washer info.

Mike

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

It's not the shiniest, prettiest, flashiest gear that makes a good fisherman. It's the love and passion for the sport, the willingness to learn from all these guys on this site, and GOING FISHING that helps you catch fish!

You will be fine with what you have and your wife and kids are the lucky ones!

See you out there!

Janine