The Spoonpluggers Forum

U will also find that the 9 has a slower retrieve ratio than the 109. 3.0 - 1 :-" vs. 3.75 - 1 \:D/ , which doesn't sound like much, but makes a very notable difference. Especially if it is used for another person in the boat, like significant other or kids, will feel like they aren't getting a...

Anytime Rodney! As far as Movements ... I have heard stories of Mr. Perry, late in his career, at a body of water, w/conditions changing may not have been able to Pre-dict a movement, but would say due to the changing light conditions, they gonna move, soon or now! And w/that in mind considering his...

Welcome Rodney! U will get plenty of Respect Here! :razz: & yes it is perfectly OK to mention any device that may save our Spoonplugs from a watery grave!! 2 points on that subject, Mr.Perry said that if U are not hung up every once in while, U will be missing alot of fish. & He also said, &...

Sorry I left out the basic definition of a Layer: ................ pausing for a moment as those that know me are languishing @ what I might type in here...! HAHAHA! OK, its late, enuf fooling around. A Layer, is, to most, 1 pass of the line guide across the reel face. Some only count this as a half...

Charlie, I have always counted Colors, & then Layers, just the way I followed the book...but I do remember watching some videos of Mr. Perry talking about getting down to right on the money every time by counting colors & then the layers in between & then on the last layer, counting the ...

Hey Steve...I will bring em w/us. Although, I really don't need any ... but I am certain we can work something out...Marty.

Thanx Bart!

& Finally, for now,...I have Four, (4), "Experienced" Penn 209s! All w/Stainless Steel Spools & 3 - 1 retrieve ratio, so load em w/No-Bo or Wire, 20# test, & after the hit, tighten up & Drag 'em in Kickin' & Screamin'!! I still have Boxes for 3... $30.oo/ea + Shipping. ...

I also have 2 Penn 210s, New in Boxes! These have 4 - 1 retrieve ratio, & Ball-Bearings & will Spoil U... great for cranking in the larger spoonplugs! $55.oo/each + Shipping. Marty.

I have 3 Left-Hand, Penn 109s For Sale: My Lefty is use to Right-Hand Reels, sooo... we don't have a Use for 'em. They All r in Good Working Condition, Strong/Loud Clickers. 1 has Minor pitting to cross bars & side plates. Ready for Rod & Line. 2 are Red w/Stainless Steel Spools, 1 is Black ...

Hello Andy! I prefer the Control of a Baitcaster....not to say that it can't be done w/a Spincaster...just considering the abilities of each. Refer to the Book, page 88, Tools: the 1st considerations Length, Degree of Stiffness, (Action), & Durability. The Action should be Heavy, to able to hand...

Hello Bill! I made a post some time ago on the subject...I, & this is personal preference only after several years of independent study, now seeing the Light of Group Study(Clubs), I Prefer Any of the Penns w/the Stainless Steel Spool. As I have Broken a few(approx. 4) of the Black Anodized Alum...

Thanx John! U All r Truly Appreciated. To have U, Denny, Ted, as well as all the other guys sharing their hard earned knowledge & experiences w/us, saving us time, headaches, & $$, I for 1, do all I can to make the most of it...like a sponge, absorbing & reflecting on what I have seen &a...

Very interesting report Fran... to answer your doubts of the 800's capabilities, while fishing Cumberland for the 1st or 2nd time...weather was lousy, cold front central, I worked a bar extending from an island, & w/an 800 @ 50 layers on 20lb wire, it was @ 50', & verified this as I made a l...

Hey Whopp, & Bart! Very Interesting...do U know of any1 currently using this?? R U ?? Does Every1 get a Blonde w/their Package?? Thanx for the Post...It would make going to the Outings easier! Marty