07-09-2016, 05:21 AM
Thank you for your post. Deep drop reels are rather cool.
A standard 7:1 ratio reel can even be tiring at 60 fathoms. You are talking about depths of 83 fathoms. In most of the ocean lined states of the coast, there is usually a 60 fathom limit during parts of the year and only decreases during other times.
I happen to have a commercial license and have fished depths of 200 to 400 fathoms. An arm can get tired and an electric reel is more realistic for retrieval of a couple of hooks.
Most of us that are fishing deeper depths will generally use a winch since we are using 100 or more hooks.
I do have a Daiwa MP3000, a Lindren Pitman LP S 1200 TTN and a Hooker Penn 70 VS. All good reels yet very heavy for normal fishing. They are good for bringing up the Humbolt Squid from the depths.[cool]
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A standard 7:1 ratio reel can even be tiring at 60 fathoms. You are talking about depths of 83 fathoms. In most of the ocean lined states of the coast, there is usually a 60 fathom limit during parts of the year and only decreases during other times.
I happen to have a commercial license and have fished depths of 200 to 400 fathoms. An arm can get tired and an electric reel is more realistic for retrieval of a couple of hooks.
Most of us that are fishing deeper depths will generally use a winch since we are using 100 or more hooks.
I do have a Daiwa MP3000, a Lindren Pitman LP S 1200 TTN and a Hooker Penn 70 VS. All good reels yet very heavy for normal fishing. They are good for bringing up the Humbolt Squid from the depths.[cool]
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