Gonna Plunk Down The Loot

[AL_N_VB]

I have finally twisted my wife's arm to get that 11 foot Tica and that MAG525.

Any qwirks regarding the rod and reel I should know about b4 I make the purchase?

What is the ideal size of monfilament I should use?

[Sandcrab]

Heard the reel is super fast right out of the box.

[sand flea]

1) Not a lot of line capacity--keep it light.

2) I've found it much easier to toss lighter weights with it than heavier ones. It doesn't care for weights over five or six ounces, especially with a fast-action rod.

It does have a nice high-speed retrieve, though, which is handy for bringing in long casts. I actually use it to throw lures like Stingsilvers in the fall.

[soapfish]

People I know of that use the 525 Mag won't go beyond twenty pound test, most use a lower test, around the twelve pound test range.

Soapfish

[HuskyMD]

probably beacause of limited spool capacity.

[AL_N_VB]

??????Thought it was rated @ 15lbs test-275 yards??????


I could probably spool it with 20lbs or 17lbs test and have @ least 200 yards to toss around.??????

I plan on using it,bottom fishing for cobia and red drum this summer.

So the 525 mag is not a recommended real to toss 8nbait?

[Cdog]

ns4d,I have talked to plenty of people that love that reel. My main concern would be line capacity. My first conv was a daiwa sl30 an I love it. Got 2 now an am gonna prolly get a third if I get my OM for my Bday. :D

[AL_N_VB]

Yeah,love my Slosh30,too.Was thinking of getting another one,but I am getting a sweet deel on the 525 MAG.

That I also never owned a baitcaster with magnet breaks before.I hoping to lessen my blow-outs,which I completely understand comes with owning a conventional.

[chest2head&glassy]

NS4D -
Where are you purchasing the equipment?

[Fish Hunter]

The 525 Mag has plenty of line capacity for drum and probably all but the largest cobia.

I have landed several large drum on the north beach with heavy current and have been no where near the spool on that reel. I use 15lb Suffix superior on it.

I would seriously consider putting the additonal mags in the reel,as it is wickedly fast straight out of the box. I had several furballs to illustrate that point to me and I have a fairly educated thumb. :)

[AL_N_VB]

Thanxs-Where do I get the additional mags.And How much $$$$$$$$$$$?


Chest2head-PA Distributors 17th Street

[chest2head&glassy]

Good luck finding parking now that they reopened 17th Street Surf shop. I wanted to go to PA last week but I couldnt find a parking space within 5 blocks. Stupid surfers (oh wait, that's me).

[Digger]

On My 525MAG I use 17lb test P-line with it and a 50lb shockleader. Mine is on a Breakaway 1418/2 and I throw 6 and bait and 6-8oz anchors with it.

[AL_N_VB]

Thanxs-Digger & Fish Hunter,as we speak,I am looking on the board for a nice knot 4 a shockleader.I am also adjusting my Mag controls.Yall been a great help!


Chest2Head,go across the street to the Exxon and ask 4 Alex,he's my brother -in -law.Tell him yo know me(AL).He will let you park there so you can tend 2 business @ PA Distributors.

[Adam]

The 525 Mag is awesome period.

12lb test huh? Ha try 17# Sufix Tri-Plus, Im sure you'll have plenty of line to fight a big fish after a long cast. Trust me. Have quite a few big drum(one 50"+) and some monster rays on mine and never thought about gettin spooled.

Dosnt like anything over 5-6oz??? Mine throws 8-bait all day long.

Call Hatteras Outfitters and ask Tres to do his mag conversion to it, its almost impossible to blow up.

'Nuff said....othern I need another one lol.

Adam

[HuskyMD]

Adam, I guess you need to teach Sand Flea how to cast a bait caster then.
LMAO
Sand Flea, isn't that the reel that the line release lever snapped off the first month you had it?

[AL_N_VB]

Adam,you the guy in the pic,with the monster Channel Bass?

[Digger]

The wieght is more a function of the rod than any thing else. Flea's Rod and Mine are on the same blank. His guide placement is a little different than mine, I don't know about the slining of his rod either, both could make a difference. I have no problems. I even had Salty make my 525MAG faster. I believe that Flea has been throwing to many spinners. HeHe ;)

[Les]

I have a 525mag and have been satisfied with it. Its mounted on a 10.5' custom rod using a breakaway 1266 blank rated 2-5 oz. Not a heavy drum rod for sure, but I actually wanted a rig that I could use over a broader range of fishing applications...and, I like conventional stuff for bottom fishing.

I wish that I could give you an experienced fish-catching performance report, but up to now I'll only landed one spot with it! LOL! Hopefully, my luck will change in a few weeks while down at the OBX. ;)

[Adam]

NSearch4Drum, you mean this one? :D
http://www.breakawayusa.com/pics/1hawg.jpg

I caught her on a 7500c3ct Abu, didnt get a pic of the one on the 525, although she was close to being as big.

Adam

[AL_N_VB]

Nice fish Adam!Yeah that one.Gonna send my 525 to Tres to re-Mag.I tried it out last Sunday,and the 525 is awesome!I am a little sore from practie-casting,but I love the reel!Tossed weights from 4oz to 6oz.I don't have the balls to toss 8,yet.
Adam,gimme a PM if you ever want to hook up.I wouldn't mind catchin and releasing some monster Drum!