Dolphin Electric Reels?

cubanpuerto · 05-26-2005, 11:57 AM

I am looking at a Dolphin 12v with a 5/0 Senator on it. I was told that you can kite fish with it, deep drop, and use it as a downrigger. Is this true? I was also wondering if it has enough power to go deep dropping with, so if anyone can help me out, i would really appreciate it.
Dave 0123

Boca Sword Slayer · 05-26-2005, 02:42 PM

a little lite for deep dropping, i would go with at least a 7/0 for deep dropping.But is one of the best kite setups youll ever find

cubanpuerto · 05-26-2005, 03:45 PM

Thnxs for the tip.
BTW, Boca Sword Slayer, get my pm?

Boca Sword Slayer · 06-04-2005, 04:54 PM

Yeah i got your p.m., i can just say it right here. Go to kristalusa.com, and enter the site, and click on the complete guide to deep dropping (it has a title similar to that). im going to copy and paste it , here it is. it's copyrighted so heres the link kristalusa.com/guide/page1Export1.htm[/url]

jerry · 06-06-2005, 10:47 AM

Hey Cubano, how much is that rig setting you back for? I agree with Sword, a 5/0 sounds really lite for deep dropping. I did not know Penn made 5 and 7/0. I would recomend you go with at least a 9/0. I use 12/0's with Lindgren motors and there are times when they strain under the load of a full trap or a big fish or two. Just make sure you get enough power or you will get disgusted with the under performance of your rig.

Boca Sword Slayer · 06-06-2005, 03:00 PM

I use a Kristal 655 XL on a unlimted Crowder bent butt, it's an absoulute beast! Cuban, i would reccomend the Krisatl 621 XL or the 601 XL if your looking for a cheaper setup then most of the Pitmans and bigger Kristals. The 621 is a perfect reel.It's really small yet powerful enough to winch up a big (100 pound) grouper. The 601 is a little light for deep dropping, but it would be good for depths that are 700 or less. The site for Kristal is Kristalusa.com, and the site for Pittman is Lindgren-Pitman.com

sword33308 · 07-08-2005, 07:10 AM

is $1489 a good price for a 621 on a crowder deep drop rod with jerry brown 130 hollow core line and a deep drop lite? the 655 is $2460 with line and rod but that is way out of my budget. i hear the 621 is the best one if you do not want to spend a small fortune

05-26-2005, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
cubanpuerto Lines In Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LHP Boat: fishing, boats Occupation: student Posts: 42	Dolphin Electric Reels? I am looking at a Dolphin 12v with a 5/0 Senator on it. I was told that you can kite fish with it, deep drop, and use it as a downrigger. Is this true? I was also wondering if it has enough power to go deep dropping with, so if anyone can help me out, i would really appreciate it. Dave 0123 __________________ Car and Boat Detailing! Call for FREE Estimates! (754) 245-5544 Dave

05-26-2005, 03:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
cubanpuerto Lines In Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LHP Boat: fishing, boats Occupation: student Posts: 42	Thnxs for the tip. BTW, Boca Sword Slayer, get my pm? __________________ Car and Boat Detailing! Call for FREE Estimates! (754) 245-5544 Dave

07-08-2005, 07:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
sword33308 Grunt Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Boat: Swordfishing Occupation: Construction Posts: 21	621 is $1489 a good price for a 621 on a crowder deep drop rod with jerry brown 130 hollow core line and a deep drop lite? the 655 is $2460 with line and rod but that is way out of my budget. i hear the 621 is the best one if you do not want to spend a small fortune __________________ Best Regards, Randy Prescott

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05-26-2005, 02:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Boca Sword Slayer Lines In Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 72	a little lite for deep dropping, i would go with at least a 7/0 for deep dropping.But is one of the best kite setups youll ever find

06-04-2005, 04:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Boca Sword Slayer Lines In Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 72	Yeah i got your p.m., i can just say it right here. Go to kristalusa.com, and enter the site, and click on the complete guide to deep dropping (it has a title similar to that). im going to copy and paste it , here it is. it's copyrighted so heres the link kristalusa.com/guide/page1Export1.htm[/url]

06-06-2005, 10:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
jerry Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Jamaica Boat: 35ft Contender Best Catch: they are all good Occupation: Operations Manager Posts: 355	Hey Cubano, how much is that rig setting you back for? I agree with Sword, a 5/0 sounds really lite for deep dropping. I did not know Penn made 5 and 7/0. I would recomend you go with at least a 9/0. I use 12/0's with Lindgren motors and there are times when they strain under the load of a full trap or a big fish or two. Just make sure you get enough power or you will get disgusted with the under performance of your rig.

06-06-2005, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boca Sword Slayer Lines In Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 72	I use a Kristal 655 XL on a unlimted Crowder bent butt, it's an absoulute beast! Cuban, i would reccomend the Krisatl 621 XL or the 601 XL if your looking for a cheaper setup then most of the Pitmans and bigger Kristals. The 621 is a perfect reel.It's really small yet powerful enough to winch up a big (100 pound) grouper. The 601 is a little light for deep dropping, but it would be good for depths that are 700 or less. The site for Kristal is Kristalusa.com, and the site for Pittman is Lindgren-Pitman.com

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