Getting started

melglass · 07-17-2009, 10:55 AM

Looking to get started in deep dropping. I have a diawa deep drop rod and I am now looking for reel options.The tb1000 is at the top of my list but if there is something better in the same range info would help out alot.

Thanks
Mel Glass

PlayDeep · 07-18-2009, 07:37 PM

Don't play around with that Diawa crap. Do you see any pictures of 80lb groupers coming up on Diawas? Check out the latest post on this site. No Diawas in sight. No, you don't have to drop 3 grand on a Lindgren Pitman. Start out with a kristal 621 and go from there. Remember, if you don't have the bottom machine to show you what's down there at 1500', you are already behind the 8 ball. Don't waste money on that Japanese junk. Deep dropping is all about pushing a button and letting the fish come to you. I guarantee those guys with the Diawas do a lot of "pumping and pushing" if you no what I mean. Good luck!

Theresa L · 07-18-2009, 09:11 PM

i have a 80 with l.p motor , good powerhouse ive hoisted up many large fish from great depths .I had 2 of them that i replace with the new LP'S but in some cases i still like these other set ups better .If your interested PM me , I think the 1 i have left may be spooled real with no rod , may work out for you .

07-17-2009, 10:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
melglass Grunt Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	Getting started Looking to get started in deep dropping. I have a diawa deep drop rod and I am now looking for reel options.The tb1000 is at the top of my list but if there is something better in the same range info would help out alot. Thanks Mel Glass

07-18-2009, 07:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
PlayDeep Lines In Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Davie FL Boat: 24' Seaswirl Best Catch: 350 lb Blue Marlin Occupation: Construction Posts: 10	How serious are you??? Don't play around with that Diawa crap. Do you see any pictures of 80lb groupers coming up on Diawas? Check out the latest post on this site. No Diawas in sight. No, you don't have to drop 3 grand on a Lindgren Pitman. Start out with a kristal 621 and go from there. Remember, if you don't have the bottom machine to show you what's down there at 1500', you are already behind the 8 ball. Don't waste money on that Japanese junk. Deep dropping is all about pushing a button and letting the fish come to you. I guarantee those guys with the Diawas do a lot of "pumping and pushing" if you no what I mean. Good luck!

07-18-2009, 09:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Theresa L Lines In Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mich/ boat LHP Boat: 35 whaler Best Catch: 80 yft /missed a slob swrd Occupation: stone mason Posts: 65	mel glass i have a 80 with l.p motor , good powerhouse ive hoisted up many large fish from great depths .I had 2 of them that i replace with the new LP'S but in some cases i still like these other set ups better .If your interested PM me , I think the 1 i have left may be spooled real with no rod , may work out for you .

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