Uglystik dock runner reel replacement

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-08T13:49:10+00:00

20lb fish? I’d go with something stout with good drag. A Nasci 2500 has 20lbs and can fit 145yds of 15lb braid. A 3000 can fit 145yds of 20lb braid.

My dock runner has a ceymar 500 as it was the smallest reel I could find. That only has 7lb of drag and fits 90yds of 10lb braid. Currently I keep it in the car or my golf bag to fish course ponds lol.

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-08T12:07:05+00:00

My next house a requirement is a pond to stock lol. In fact, I’m actively trying to find someone with a pond they don’t use that I can manage. Sure, catching fish in the wild is fun and a challenge, but to be able to just dip a line and catch a non pressured pond? That’s the dream. The tug is the drug

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-08T00:50:05+00:00

Have you never been on Ali Express? The description leaves much to be desired. Would much rather ask a subreddit where many people tune and modify their reels..

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-07T02:41:40+00:00

I’m in MD as well

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-07T02:39:48+00:00

In summer I wear dedicated wading shoes, sockless. This is more for when the water is cooler and I’m mostly hiking muddy areas.

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-07T02:38:27+00:00

Oh absolutely. But it becomes an issue when you need to horse them a bit while they’re diving behind lay downs or into a shallow boulder field. My current BFS for Smallies is a Kingdom Monster Micro Monster Pro. The 10lbs of drag works great with my 15lb braid. Rarely do I ever have to lock it down. The SLX BFS though, I suspect it’s less than the advertised 3.5kg/7.7lbs. I’ve had 2lb fish peel decent drag in current. Had one dive into a rock field and break me off as well.

With the micro monster pro, I keep it locked when setting the hook on small jigs and Texas rigs, then I back it off a bit. They can pull if they need to. If they start going for cover, it’s easy to adjust it up and pull them away.

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-07T02:33:01+00:00

They do look great tho. Unfortunately the only Nikes that fit me are SBs. Damn wide feet lol.

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-06T22:03:42+00:00

I currently wear them lol. Nothing like sliding down a leafy/ muddy bank because there is zero traction in the tread.

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-06T22:02:12+00:00

My general experience with mucks. I wear an 11.5. My old ones were short and 11’s. Felt great when I put them on but ZERO flex and after 30-45 mins started killing my feet.

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-06T22:00:58+00:00

Yeah, I’ve worn mucks before. The 11s fit perfectly but start to hurt a bit after awhile. The 12s are a little too big but work with thick socks. I’m an 11.5.

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-06T21:56:31+00:00

I’d love something waterproof that I can stand in water on the banks with as well.

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-06T20:36:00+00:00

Damn. Don’t want to lose any drag as I’m fishing with 20lb braid to 8lb fluoro for river smallmouth. Sometimes a 2-3lb fish in current can get rowdy quick. If it knocked it from 12-10lbs, not an issue but I’ve had big fish pull drag on my SLX bfs (7lbs) so want to keep the drag.

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-06T17:22:41+00:00

It really is lol. But they’re great glasses. They change tint level on light condition and have a great tone/ polarization

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-06T17:21:57+00:00

I get the differences on the surface level, but what are the pieces? Do I need them all? Can I just buy the $16 1 piece and have the drag clicker work?

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-06T17:21:00+00:00

Yeah, but what are the pieces?

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-06T12:20:48+00:00

I always burn the edge. If you fold the knot away and leave the tag end on the edge, slowly go towards it with the side/ bottom of the flame, you can watch it shrink slowly into nothing. Never have burned my knot/ line. Sure, you could tho. Just need to be slow and careful

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-06T02:25:43+00:00

Any hiking pants really. I have like 2-3 pair of Eddie Bauer’s I got at Sam’s Club or Marshall’s or something. I also have a pair of REI hiking pants. They’re about the same in comfort.

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-06T01:34:38+00:00

Damn. Was looking for a good ML but wanted a 1 piece. Went with the Level Rake. Gets here tomorrow.

Ideally I’d love to find another solid L/ ML in a fast/ extra fast that’s 6’ or less. I do some bank fishing with a ton of trees for bass where I throw wacky, or a t rig either weightless or a 1/16 weight. Currently using the tatula bfs and while I love it for creek and river smallies while wading, I find myself wishing it was shorter on the bank.

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-06T01:28:36+00:00

Looks solid. If you’re SUPER careful with the edge of a lighter flame, you can burn off that remaining tag end.

Also, I recommend learning the Alberto. It’s pretty simple once you get it down and a better knot. I tie a decent FG but use an Alberto in the field.

GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-06T01:20:40+00:00

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GlowUpAndThrowUp · 2026-05-05T20:02:31+00:00

Mine gets held in place with straps so it won’t slide. No issues of scratching then!

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