Sept 15th report-lots of fish

[nck6511]

What reel do u use for burnin the models?

[mntraveler]

Shimano Trinidad 16N is the reel most folks are using. However, the Diawa Saltist is another alternative. I have both and prefer the Trinidad (although the lack of levelwind takes a little getting used to). The Trinidad is smooth as can be but spendy for a method specific lure. The Saltist has has been a decent real for significantly less $$ but some people don't like the weak release spring or the excessively large size of the 40.

If you do some looking at old posts on the other musky boards (especially those focused on MN) you will find more info than you want.

[Swimmerterry]

Alot of people are using either the calcutta LJV or the revo toro wench. Last time I was out with Ty he put the LJV handle on the revo...and well it made the cowgirl feel like a small mepps.

[Ty Sennett]

There is not a better reel than the Catcutta LJV but if you just buy the LJV handle it fits on Revo Winch reels or Revo Toro reels. Noew all said and done you still are going to feel any cowgirl or Supermodel Cowgirl when burning it in. It's not for the timid.

[Mark Benson]

And remember once you get that thing easily reeled in with those high falutin' reels, you still have to do da 8. It was the second thing I noticed using the revo: how nice it was to reel them (I didn't say burn them) and how the other muscles feel once you get the 8 involved!!!

Mark

[makins117]

Ty,

Thanks again for getting me on that fish. It was a beauty for sure and a lot of fun to catch on a Pacemaker. Too bad we couldn't get that fifty in the boat as well. Would have made for some more great photos. The weather was rough at times, but we did see a lot fish. At least I got one of them. Made the whole vacation for me. I now have a new personal best musky and more than likely won't ever catch a tiger musky as big as this one. Good stuff.

Matt

[Mr Musky]

I get a kick out of people claiming to burn with the winch. Even a calcutta is only 25 inches per crank. When you get above 30 and 40 inches per crank then put the smoke to it, then it's burning!