is this kosha??
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Printed Date: 27 Jan 2026 at 2:38am
Topic: is this kosha??
Posted By: tobez
Subject: is this kosha??
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2005 at 6:41am
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i always thought that the reel had like a freshwater reel, with no drag... then i was chatting to a man who told me about mark k. knuckles after fighting a YF...targeting king's i bought a alvey with a drag so i wouldnt get into the same spot as him...is this legal? ------------- Waikato North Harbourmaster...Got a Nav Safety question for the Waikato region?...call me 021705642 or download the app Marine Mate! |
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Posted By: FishMan
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2005 at 2:05pm
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Anything is legal. Only sado masochists fish SWF with no drag on their reel. When buying a SWF reel check the drag first. Should be strong at the upper end. A lot of Kiwi SWF is "lock up and hang on". Strong drags are essential. Cheers,
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Posted By: tobez
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2005 at 3:54pm
cool...on the right track then.. thanks  ------------- Waikato North Harbourmaster...Got a Nav Safety question for the Waikato region?...call me 021705642 or download the app Marine Mate! |
Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2005 at 5:43pm
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i got the alvey fly reel and the best thing about it , anti reverse and no knukle bashing have a standard reel but rearly use it the system 2 is an awesome reel had 1 as well but someone needed it more than me and took it away without leaving his details. son of a ..........
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