i see you used the tranx now your using a lexa. if i had to buy just one reel which one do you reccomend. gear ratio specs would be nice and where do you get your upgraded handles?
I loved the size and feel of the tranx, and bought three of them after fishing one. But then the drags started backing off on their own while fishing, on all three. So when the tatula 400 came out and I tried it, I liked it and replaced the tranx with them. I also prefer the 6.3 gear ratio on the tatula/Lexa. I think the tatula 400 is a great all around reel for 20 through 40 pound line. Fill it with 30-50# braid and top shot it with whatever you need. It is much cheaper buying the tatula from Japan, especially because of the favorable exchange rate right now.
Hey! Love your videos! I saw you are using tenkara line keeper to protect the rod. Do you have a link or so where to get that one? Do they come with the velcro or you added that yourself?
@@socaljiggingwithjohnny8287 Oh wow thanks for the info. Do you mind sending a photo or so of them so I can search for a similar one? I saw some but they did not have such a long "plate" on the one side only 2 rings where you would put the line inside
That was some great weather and fishing day
i see you used the tranx now your using a lexa. if i had to buy just one reel which one do you reccomend. gear ratio specs would be nice and where do you get your upgraded handles?
I loved the size and feel of the tranx, and bought three of them after fishing one. But then the drags started backing off on their own while fishing, on all three. So when the tatula 400 came out and I tried it, I liked it and replaced the tranx with them. I also prefer the 6.3 gear ratio on the tatula/Lexa. I think the tatula 400 is a great all around reel for 20 through 40 pound line. Fill it with 30-50# braid and top shot it with whatever you need. It is much cheaper buying the tatula from Japan, especially because of the favorable exchange rate right now.
Upgraded handles can be found on eBay, Ali Express, Amazon. Get the ones with a 5x8 mm hole. That fits the tranx and the tatula.
I seen coral sea has already put schedule for next season. Are you gona be on coral sea the 1st trip of season?
Haven't planned that far ahead yet! Is it for April 1st
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@@socaljiggingwithjohnny8287 yea Saturday April 1st
Love your videos. Keep them coming.
Question: what is that black or green strap you put on your rod between first guide and the handle?
It's a tenkara line keeper that I use as a blank guard when I lean the rod on the boat rail.
What size jigs are you using out there in Santa Barbara?
Usually 150-200. Sometimes as low as 80 or as high as 250
Hey! Love your videos! I saw you are using tenkara line keeper to protect the rod. Do you have a link or so where to get that one? Do they come with the velcro or you added that yourself?
I bought like 100 of them a few years ago and added the Velcro strips myself. I have looked, but have not seen them since. They were on Ali Express.
@@socaljiggingwithjohnny8287 Oh wow thanks for the info. Do you mind sending a photo or so of them so I can search for a similar one? I saw some but they did not have such a long "plate" on the one side only 2 rings where you would put the line inside
@@nils_weber where you located? Send me your address and I'll send you one.
What is that blue rod?
You mean the one I was fishing bait with? It's an old Loomis swimbait 956.
@@socaljiggingwithjohnny8287 no the one you were jigging with with the daiwa
The slow pitch rod is a xesta slow emotion 684. Small Japanese company that isn't well known.
Great video, subscribed! After seeing your video i immediately booked a trip for next week. How many hours is one way ride to fishing grounds?
Nice! Is your trip out of Santa Barbara? It's about 3.5 or so to the Rosa Miguel gap. I'm going on the 9th.
@@socaljiggingwithjohnny8287 yes out of Santa Barbara, well I’m gona be seeing you on the 9th! Haha
Nice job. You have a link for that pink jig? Need to add to my box.
Sorry, I actually bought them a few years ago and I haven't seen one that is just like it since then. It was on Ali Express.