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Author:
Bass Addict
Date:
Mar 13, 2008
Subject:
Mill Pond - Wethersfield
Message:
I got out of work around 2 and decided to hit a local pond to do some casting. I got a Curado over the winter and wanted to give her a test drive. Mill pond is more of a swamp than a pond - very shallow and muddy - I never caught anything there except for today. I fished by the dam which is the deepest part of the pond and landed a 2.2 LMB. This was my first fish of the year, first fish on a jig, first fish on the rod and first fish on my new Curado. The fish hit pretty hard and when I set the hook my reel popped out of the reel holder. I was trying to keep the fish on while reattaching the reel - it was challenging but I was lucky to get the reel back on and land the fish. I really got to tape the real so this doesn't happen again. The Curado base is really small and it takes very little pressure to pop it out no matter how tight is. I need to get a cheapo digital camera so I can post pics.
Author:
SkeeterRon
Date:
Mar 14, 2008
Message:
That had to be funny to watch. However, not a bad first for the rod, reel and pond. FYI, If you need some Loctite to keep the reel in place give me a call. Ron
Author:
SkeeterJim
Date:
Mar 14, 2008
Message:
Nice job Bass Addict! Ron I don't think he needs Loctite. I think his problem is the Curados' hard point mounts are a little short for the rod seat and the threaded portion. If that's the case all he can really do is tape it down. That's why it's always good to have the reel or the rod with you when trying to match up components or try out a buddies set-up before buying.
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