More Success for the Daiwa Bull

Uncle Buck · 09-16-2007, 11:03 PM

Well, I like testing my new toys. And my new electric Daiwa Dendoh Tanacom Bull (TB1000) is no exception. I picked it up just before Labor Day weekend, and so far it's brought up a 60lb Misty Grouper, a 5lb Queen Snapper, an 18lb Barrelfish, a dozen Rosies, and now... a 51 inch sword. Certainly not a monster fish, but the reel performed as intended. Coming tight with the push of a lever is pretty neat.

The drag is not as smooth as a regular reel, so I didn't crank it up too far. Total fight time was about 20 minutes from 250ft down. I'm fairly certain the reel could tackle a sword up to the mid 60"s.

bajakian · 09-17-2007, 01:03 AM

Way to go Bill. Ive been trying to get a bite on mine the last few trips, but so far no luck.

Jesslyn · 09-17-2007, 07:23 AM

Wow that is a fat fish. Nice work Buck!

DORADOsteve · 09-17-2007, 07:57 AM

I guess you found the swords.

Cool catch on the Daiwa

luhr-em-in · 09-17-2007, 08:04 AM

Nice job!

catching · 09-17-2007, 09:43 AM

very nice Buck

is this the one from Friday night

Uncle Buck · 09-17-2007, 10:21 AM

Yes. From Friday's all-nighter. At 51" it's not a monster by an means, but it was fun to catch it with the power assist. I fished it just like I've always used my deep tip rod. Same rigs, lights, rod, depth, etc... I wasn't using it for deep-drop swording. But that may be in it's future. I did touch-down in 1400ft two trips ago, so I know it can reach bottom on our usual drift.

BTW... the belly was LOADED with medium-sized squid.

swordstalker · 09-17-2007, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

BTW... the belly was LOADED with medium-sized squid.

There must have been a buffett out there Friday night. Ours was loaded with 'em too.

LIGHTS OUT · 09-17-2007, 01:08 PM

Congrats U.B.

DIRTYFOOT2 · 09-17-2007, 01:32 PM

WTG BUCK

Heard you on da radio.........kept our spirits up to know somebody got one Fri.

JupiterSailfish · 09-17-2007, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

BTW... the belly was LOADED with medium-sized squid.

Mitch must be feeding the fish

Good Work UB

mannyc · 09-17-2007, 09:00 PM

we can not land a fish on electric krystals. always pull the hooks.

Daytripper · 09-17-2007, 09:34 PM

I got the 3000, it works like dream from way down deep.

miamiangler1 · 09-17-2007, 09:43 PM

Nice sword ... looks like I might have to get into electric`s ... if the daiwa can catch swords

Thumper235 · 09-17-2007, 09:52 PM

nice catch...That seems like the perfect multi purpose reel.

Uncle Buck · 09-18-2007, 03:17 AM

All purpose, yep... I tossed out a ballyhoo on the Bull near a pallet today. Quickly added a 6lb mahi to the cooler. Then pulled up 7 more rosies. Them be good ceviché!

$EA$ICKNE$$ · 09-26-2007, 10:28 AM

Got a dumb question. I went to the Daiwa site, but still confused. Can you use the reel as a conventional reel? For example, use the electric feature only for checking baits, etc.., but when you get a bite, can real any fish up by hand power only?

JahMussa · 09-26-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by $EA$ICKNE$$

Got a dumb question. I went to the Daiwa site, but still confused. Can you use the reel as a conventional reel? For example, use the electric feature only for checking baits, etc.., but when you get a bite, can real any fish up by hand power only?

You are correct... it's a conventional reel with power assist.

Uncle Buck · 09-26-2007, 11:53 AM

Yes, but I think it would still be considered an "electric" reel by IGFA standards.

But honestly, I wouldn't want to use the reel as non-electric. The drag is a bit sticky. Not like a smooth 50-wide. The Daiwa Bull is better suited for normal deep-dropping, not fighting fish that take a lot of drag.

BTW... the Daiwa site sucks for info. I have the reel's instruction manual in PDF format if anyone is interested.

WhItEoUt 23 · 09-27-2007, 01:44 PM

Nice work

09-16-2007, 11:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 2,029	More Success for the Daiwa Bull Well, I like testing my new toys. And my new electric Daiwa Dendoh Tanacom Bull (TB1000) is no exception. I picked it up just before Labor Day weekend, and so far it's brought up a 60lb Misty Grouper, a 5lb Queen Snapper, an 18lb Barrelfish, a dozen Rosies, and now... a 51 inch sword. Certainly not a monster fish, but the reel performed as intended. Coming tight with the push of a lever is pretty neat. The drag is not as smooth as a regular reel, so I didn't crank it up too far. Total fight time was about 20 minutes from 250ft down. I'm fairly certain the reel could tackle a sword up to the mid 60"s. __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo

09-17-2007, 09:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,553	very nice Buck is this the one from Friday night __________________ Better to be lucky than good

09-17-2007, 10:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 2,029	Yes. From Friday's all-nighter. At 51" it's not a monster by an means, but it was fun to catch it with the power assist. I fished it just like I've always used my deep tip rod. Same rigs, lights, rod, depth, etc... I wasn't using it for deep-drop swording. But that may be in it's future. I did touch-down in 1400ft two trips ago, so I know it can reach bottom on our usual drift. BTW... the belly was LOADED with medium-sized squid. __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo

09-17-2007, 01:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,061	WTG BUCK Heard you on da radio.........kept our spirits up to know somebody got one Fri. __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

09-17-2007, 09:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
mannyc Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Palm Beach Boat: Cobia 214cc Posts: 332	we can not land a fish on electric krystals. always pull the hooks. __________________ Manny

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bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 1,124	Way to go Bill. Ive been trying to get a bite on mine the last few trips, but so far no luck.

09-17-2007, 07:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jesslyn Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 671	Wow that is a fat fish. Nice work Buck!

09-17-2007, 07:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Posts: 582	I guess you found the swords. Cool catch on the Daiwa

09-17-2007, 08:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
luhr-em-in Lines In Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft. Lauderdale/Islamorada Boat: Luhrs T-400 (Luhr-em-in) Best Catch: Black Marlin 500+ Wahoo 93# Blue Marlin 250+ on 20 test Occupation: Equities & Options Trader Posts: 35	Nice job!

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LIGHTS OUT Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plantation, Fl. Boat: 26' Open Fish/ Twin 200 Best Catch: 300+ Swordy Occupation: entrepreneur Posts: 554	Congrats U.B.

09-17-2007, 09:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
Daytripper Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Marathon Fl Occupation: Charter boat Capt Posts: 49	I got the 3000, it works like dream from way down deep.

09-17-2007, 09:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
miamiangler1 Grander Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: north miami, keystone point Boat: ,live bait ,deep dropping,swordfishing Best Catch: 7ft sailfish on 10#test with diawaBG20, 100#tarpon on 6#test baitcaster bass rod Occupation: selfemployed,real estate, painter,model builder Posts: 1,578	Nice sword ... looks like I might have to get into electric`s ... if the daiwa can catch swords

09-17-2007, 09:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Thumper235 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami Boat: Pursuit 3000 Offshore Express Occupation: Dockmaster Posts: 295	nice catch...That seems like the perfect multi purpose reel. __________________ Overcome...Kill...Eat...

09-18-2007, 03:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 2,029	All purpose, yep... I tossed out a ballyhoo on the Bull near a pallet today. Quickly added a 6lb mahi to the cooler. Then pulled up 7 more rosies. Them be good ceviché! __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo

09-26-2007, 10:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
$EA$ICKNE$$ Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Macon, GA, USA Boat: ProSports Prokat 2860 Twin Yam 225's Occupation: Industrial Minerals Posts: 28	Got a dumb question. I went to the Daiwa site, but still confused. Can you use the reel as a conventional reel? For example, use the electric feature only for checking baits, etc.., but when you get a bite, can real any fish up by hand power only?

09-27-2007, 01:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
WhItEoUt 23 Grander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pompano bch Boat: dusky 23 Best Catch: 160 lb swordfish 52 ib rooster fish Occupation: self employed Posts: 1,290	Nice work __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

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09-26-2007, 11:53 AM	#19 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 2,029	Yes, but I think it would still be considered an "electric" reel by IGFA standards. But honestly, I wouldn't want to use the reel as non-electric. The drag is a bit sticky. Not like a smooth 50-wide. The Daiwa Bull is better suited for normal deep-dropping, not fighting fish that take a lot of drag. BTW... the Daiwa site sucks for info. I have the reel's instruction manual in PDF format if anyone is interested. __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo Last edited by Uncle Buck; 09-27-2007 at 01:56 PM..

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