copper reels

[baitrigger]

The 5lb steelie that hits 1000' copper will be dead before he hits the boat. Not a surprise those are for sale. You know nobody wants to reel that sh¡+ in.

[Yankee Troller]

Get your self 2 300 coppers and maybe a 400 and be done! Especially if your only out to have FUN. 500 and above coppers are not fun. Charters and tourneys yea you want every weapon you can have to put fish in the boat. IMO

 

Agreed! If you're just fun fishing then there is no need to go longer than a 300 copper.

[scobar]

Another vote for the Seagates, you will not be disappointed with drag and speed!!!

Capt Rich

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Seagates here too, 2 of the 50 series and 2 of the 60. Loaded with Blood Run 32#

[fathobbit0074]

Down the money and get high speed reels makes u huge differance. I'll run 100 200 300 on one side when I'm out searching. Great producers. Daiwa seagates rock

[TileMan Dan]

Silver Fox

Where did attach dive bombs on your copper rigs?

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[Silver Fox]

Somewhere between 1/3 and 2/3 into the copper.

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[TileMan Dan]

Thanks for reply! I always put them at leader to copper because i seen it done on a charter that way. It seems it would kill the action of copper their that's why I ask.

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[BAZOOKAJOE]

I experimented with dive bombs last year. I didn't have much luck. So I'm thinking it does kill the action! I ran them 1/2 way out on the copper...and at the backing.

[Silver Fox]

I'm not real sure how it can kill the action at all. Your talking having it about 200' from the lure.......no way

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[zackblain]

Wouldn't the dive bomb be fighting against the pull of the copper if you put it on the copper before it's all the way out?

[Silver Fox]

Yes, so I wouldn't do it if I were you.

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[scobar]

I understand the dive bomb setup, now tell me what is a dive bomb, any pics?

[CaptDennis]

The only problem I have with my 600' copper is having to reel it in all the time cause there's fish on it

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[Legacy]

The only problem I have with my 600' copper is having to reel it in all the time cause there's fish on it

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and that's the problem with fishing copper

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[baitrigger]

That would be easy if it was the only problem. Hey that coppers acting funny. You think we are draggin a little one. I dont know?Who wants to check? We have all had this conversation.

[Legacy]

That would be easy if it was the only problem. Hey that coppers acting funny. You think we are draggin a little one. I dont know?Who wants to check? We have all had this conversation.

 

That why my son is nicknamed " The Copper Kid". That kid has reeled in miles of copper. No doubt more than most people on LOU and hes 12.

[John Kelley]

Haha, that's how all newbies in my boat earn their salmon stripes, by reeling in the 400' or 500' copper rigs first.  After that they can reel in the 300' wire diver, and once they have graduated from those, they are finally allowed to reel in fish off the riggers!!LO    

[baitrigger]

I've had a king hit my 300' copper with an 8' branch wrapped around the copper. You cant kill the action. On the best day you have fleas before you set the rod. On a bad day you're fighting spring junk. Silver fox, when ever I read your screen name, I'm picturing Walter Matheu. You havin a grumpy oldmen moment?

Edited March 1, 2015 by baitrigger

[Legacy]

 Silver fox, when ever I read your screen name, I'm picturing Walter Matheu. You havin a grumpy oldmen moment?

 

Spot on with Walter Matheu.

[Silver Fox]

Isn't he dead?

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[Silver Fox]

Anyone that knows me well, would probably agree that I'm just like Ray Romano on Everybody loves Raymond, but with white hair.lol

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Edited March 1, 2015 by Silver Fox

[Yankee Troller]

Anyone that knows me well, would probably agree that I'm just like Ray Romano on Everybody loves Raymond, but with white hair.lol

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I know you well, and you're not Ray Ramano funny bro! You are a white haired grumpy son of a b*tch. Especially, as of late. Actually, ever since getting the shaft from that FK tourney.

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[Sk8man]

Good thing Rick carefully couches his comments and beats around the bush a lot

[Missdemeanor]

Ouch..... The yank pulls out the dreaded ice tourney experience...standing 8 count for a punch below the belt....ouch

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[dick black]

Each to his own, personally I don't have a problem with any length of copper and use it religiously, have for over 50 years! I am 63 years old and my shoulders are just fine, of course I've worked hard all my life and I'm not scared of a little hard work. That said the only problem I have is finding a reel that will handle 6 or 700 feet of copper and the proper amount of backing. I am using 6/0 Penn Senators without level winds. These are difficult for someone without experience to use. Any suggestions for a level wind reel that will handle 700' of copper and backing?