Norton Snagger Fishing Team

[Blue_Runner]

Hammer, nice wifey ;D

CB, I have a Squidder 140 that I bought on eBay. Its an oldie that didn't see much use until I got it. I think its a great reel. The only thing I could possible complain about is the slow retrieve.

What about the jigmaster models? Know anything about em? I've thought about buying one.

Thanks,
Blue

[chumbucket]

Yeah. The slow retrieve can be a detriment in some cases. 3.3:1 is pretty slow. But, because of that, it's like a winch. Capable of pulling up some big fish.
The Jigmaster is another fine reel. Not as castable as the Squidder, but again, a true workhorse of a reel. I know a couple of guys that put casting magnets in them to surf cast with, but they have heavy spools and can still be prone to overruns. The Jigmaster is an excellent reel for light trolling situations. Because of the metal reel, they can even be loaded up for wire line trolling or jigging. Excellent reel for way under $100. 8)

[chumbucket]

Hey Blue. What type of spool does your old Squidder have? For casting the preferred spool is the plastic with air brake fins. They were discontinued long ago. The other favored spool is aluminum (should be flat gray in color), then the chromed metal. The nice feature on these is the quick spool change with just the turn of a thumb screw. Pop the spool out, and drop in another. 8)

[Blue_Runner]

Plastic - I've surf casted it before with good results. * :D

I gave about $23 for it on eBay - including shipping! *Near mint condition. *I got a gooooood deal!

Its maroon with maroon spool and the old green swirly knob on the handle. *Vintage. *;)

Exactly like this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/pristine-shape-p...QQcmdZViewItem

[chumbucket]

$23 :o Good find. 8)

[Blue_Runner]

Thanks, I thought so too. I can't remember exactly, but either it didn't have a picture at all, or the pictures of it sucked.

Sometimes those are the best deals if you are willing to take a little chance. 8)

[reelapeelin]

I find the Zebco closed-faced reels to keep the pancake syrup outta the spool when knockin' back those last few link-sausages...a must when surf-casting in the cold... ;D ...


Welcome to da NSFT, CB...we did need some reliable representation in the N.E. 8) ...

[macojoe]

As CB said I am a Penn man, But I am looking to move off them when I start needing stuff.

I have a bunch of different ones, spinning & Conventional

!46 which is the narrow version of the 140 IMO is the best dam reel you will ever use for heavy Fluke fishing!!

I have caught over 2000 pounds of Fluke in a season with noting more then a quick rinse in fresh water after each trip.
The thing has been dunked, dropped, banged you name its seen it!!
With the one CB gave me I now have 4, well 2 are 140 conversions, They are the same reel except for the width.

I also have 2 Jigmaster 500, they are also work horses and make a great reel for bass fishing!!
They are a bit heavy but work well!

I bought new reel a couple of years ago a Penn 535 to replace the Jigmaster, Its a great reel and made of graphite. Its a great reel for eeling as it has a 6:1 and when that bass takes the ell give her a 3 count and BAM, you turn her around fast with that 6:1

So yes I am a Penn man for years now!! One of the reasons it that you can go into almost any Good tackle shop and they are going to have parts right there for you!!

And they take a licking and keep on ticking!!

Here are a few pic's of the man cave!!

Just a few rods most made by me

Peen 114 on a Electric set up for Cod fishing.


A few home made jigs


The wall


Cleaned Reels


Waiting to be cleaned reels


One being cleaned

[chumbucket]

Here's the Squidder I gave to MJ. I was actually a 140, but I converted it to a 146 narrow spool. This one has a Newell aluminum spool that I installed one casting magnet into. The "coffee grinder" handle is from an old Garcia Mitchell 623 conventional. Everything was stripped, cleaned, painted, lubed, etc.
That reel will throw a plug crazy distances. 8)

[msbhammer]

Reels have magnets in them ???