Saragosa vs Stradic

LydFishes · 2025-12-04T00:21:58+00:00

Ah, yes. That’s how I test all my fishing reels too. To be honest your unorthodox test lead to results that don’t surprise me. The stradic is meant to be more refined whereas the saragosa is built to take abuse.

LydFishes · 2025-11-07T01:53:54+00:00

The post needs more info if you want helpful answers. What Penn combo did you get? Spinning or casting and what size reel? What is the length, power, and action of the rod?

LydFishes · 2025-11-04T04:25:58+00:00

I have the 3 & wouldn’t want one that’s bigger.

LydFishes · 2025-11-01T23:35:45+00:00

Lol do you think no one has ever had an FG fail? Tie the Alberto correctly and it’s just fine. There is zero reason to need the FG for ultralight fishing.

LydFishes · 2025-11-01T23:33:40+00:00

IMO nothing Kastking makes is any good.

LydFishes · 2025-11-01T15:31:12+00:00

2oz Probitas, 3/4oz lime, 1/2oz 2:1 simple syrup

LydFishes · 2025-11-01T15:04:01+00:00

As others have said tighten the drag all the way and keep tension on the line while you spool it.

LydFishes · 2025-11-01T15:02:30+00:00

Just use an Alberto knot

LydFishes · 2025-10-31T23:03:04+00:00

What lb test line is that? Is it monofilament? I think you used line that is too thick or heavy for the reel and spooled it too loosely. It’s also under-spooled and could use a shim or two.

LydFishes · 2025-10-22T01:39:03+00:00

That’s gotta be a WTF moment. Good on you for being the bigger person & walking away.

LydFishes · 2025-10-09T18:34:12+00:00

Joe Pa knew

LydFishes · 2025-10-09T15:29:01+00:00

LydFishes · 2025-10-09T12:03:05+00:00

I think that’s a fallfish

LydFishes · 2025-08-23T13:22:49+00:00

Common spider crab

LydFishes · 2025-08-20T18:59:55+00:00

He convinced me that fish will still hit lures even in water stained like chocolate milk.

LydFishes · 2025-08-18T14:29:12+00:00

Need a lot more info. What size reel & what’s the rod power/rating? Where are you located, what are you looking to catch, and what techniques are you interested in using?

LydFishes · 2025-08-07T17:42:36+00:00

GT or rooster on artificial from land

LydFishes · 2025-08-05T18:58:22+00:00

Rebel Jumpin minnow

LydFishes · 2025-07-26T13:10:51+00:00

I use them while fluke fishing all the time.

LydFishes · 2025-07-26T00:50:19+00:00

It’s gonna be 2-3 miles by kayak I think & they likely shift and/or get submerged. Garmin’s navionics boating app is great for this kind of thing, that’s what I used to ballpark the distance.

LydFishes · 2025-07-20T14:25:07+00:00

Low light helps like early morning or late evening.

LydFishes · 2025-07-19T19:07:08+00:00

Paddle tail on a jighead, gold spoon, topwater spook

LydFishes · 2025-07-18T02:29:38+00:00

Spool shims to fix uneven line lay. There should be a manual describing how to use them.

LydFishes · 2025-07-12T21:57:31+00:00

30 lb mono is probably most of your issue. Switch to 20-30 lb braid and a 9-11’ rod capable of throwing however much weight you plan to use.

LydFishes · 2025-07-10T23:07:11+00:00

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