Morph808 Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 Hi, I just got my hands on a Ryoga Shrapnel. Because of it's size, was planning on spooling it with 25lb fluorocarbon to fish the bigger 8" plus soft plastics and lures like Deps 250 and larger. But curious to know if any of you were able to throw much lighter stuff (1.5-2oz) on smaller diameter lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brootalititties Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 I had one for a bit and it threw the 6” bucca bullgill (a little over 2 oz) very well. I believe it was originally designed for throwing frogs to snakehead so it shouldn’t have much issue with lighter stuff lux036 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lux036 Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 They were initially designed to throw frogs and smaller plugs for snakeheads. So I'm sure they can throw smaller swimbaits just fine. They do have a centrifugal brake system that is a little more touchy then their regular magforce system. But you can swap the smaller brakes for the larger ones inside the box and see what fits your casting style more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alabamaswimbait Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 I think it is absurd to use the 300 size Daiwa reels for throwing swimbaits unless you are throwing 10+ oz baits all day every day Dink whisperer and lux036 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lux036 Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 hour ago, alabamaswimbait said: I think it is absurd to use the 300 size Daiwa reels for throwing swimbaits unless you are throwing 10+ oz baits all day every day I think 10oz as the minimum is quite excessive. hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alabamaswimbait Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 16 minutes ago, lux036 said: I think 10oz as the minimum is quite excessive. hahaha Fair enough lol, but they are just so massive I can't really see them being applicable for freshwater bass fishing in general. I had a Luna 300 and that thing was comically large. Dink whisperer and lux036 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lux036 Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, alabamaswimbait said: Fair enough lol, but they are just so massive I can't really see them being applicable for freshwater bass fishing in general. I had a Luna 300 and that thing was comically large. I think its more for the larger gearing. Basic conventional bass reels can't handle the weight of the lure on the clutch and gears. At least not for long, till the gears start feeling rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevro1et Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 I had one, regularly threw 6.8 Keitech w. 8/0 Beast hooks which is a little over 2oz. I found fluorocarbon to be kinda squirrelly off the spool, no problems with copoly. lux036 and Morph808 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lux036 Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 9 hours ago, chevro1et said: I had one, regularly threw 6.8 Keitech w. 8/0 Beast hooks which is a little over 2oz. I found fluorocarbon to be kinda squirrelly off the spool, no problems with copoly. Might have to switch to copolymer myself. Currently running fluro and it doesn't come off the spool the smoothest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 I run 20lb floro on mine and it works great. The handle is too small, so that's the only upgrade I made. Morph808 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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