Thank you. Been reading forums, reviews and way too many opinions, and this was exactly what I needed. Clear, concise, no bs, visual comparison. Just excellent.
Nice video …, I did subscribe … I’ve been quite successful fishing power bait eggs in white and chartreuse up there at Flatiron…. Also tried flyfishing and that was quite fun on those little stockie rainbows as well….. that new chimney hollow reservoir is going to be a great place to fish in a few years… looking forward to that… 👍👍
Man lol think i picked one up circa 1997 for maybe 10 bucks at a meijer in Michigan. I never had a reel take the abuse and catch all the fish i could gave ever asked for out of it to this day . I bet its still in the shed at my brother un laws house to this day
I just stumbled upon your video. It brings back some nice memories of when I was there in Rocky Mountain National Park several years ago. I was camping at Moraine Valley campground. While the wife and kids were in Estes Park I decided to go to back camp and fish the Big Thompson Right by our campsite. I caught about a dozen browns and a couple of brook trout too swinging softhackles. Thanks for helping.me relive those memories. That guy who high holed you was being a real jerk. I’m glad to see it didn’t affect the fishing.
The older 2000R (labeled FX200 Quickfire) had a spool removal button. The newer 2000R appears to be the same reel but different spool and no button. How do I remove the spool on the new style? I see the spool removal arrow but I don't get it. Help.
This actually is the model I had lol . I don't think I ever used the trigger once that I can remember. It was the very first spinning reel I ever bought at like 14 for I think 9.99 at Meijer in Belleville Michigan. That damn reel landed MANY HUNDREDS. of walleye and small mouth bass . It also landed several decent steelhead as
I had mine since my dad bought mine for my 7th birthday and it's been used up to now it's in perfect condition I'm 19 now goes to show their durability
I can't remember when but I won a rod and reel combo in a fishing derby when I was real real young. The rod broke few years back but this reel is still pulling strong. Absolutely love the the one finger thingy
Hi, I've just been given an Okuma Fly 380s and I've never used a fly reel before. On the side it has two dials that say "more" & "less" which I've assumed are for the drag but I can't figure out why it has two? also there is a small trigger in the middle on the other side and I have no idea what that is for. Could someone enlighten me please? 😊
Hey, what do you recommend as far as bait/lures to use there? I literally went there today and got nothing. I only had panther martins on me though. The fishing were jumping everywhere :(
We've caught a lot of fish there on Trout Magnets and/or mealworms, especially on the ice. The jumping fish might have been the native creek chub, if so don't beat yourself up for not catching them. If there was a big insect hatch happening you may have needed a fly or to be closer to the surface than Panther Martins are made for. We have a couple other videos there so check those out!
The Sierra has a multi-disc composite drag system, the SLV system is cork and steel disc, it has a larger arbor, and is available in a few more sizes. They are both great reels for what they cost!
Fish were caught on leeches. Leeches are a type of worm. They can be purchased seasonally at many bait and tackle shops and outdoors chain stores. Hope this answers whatever your question was.
The waders are still doing great, no holes or anything, and get used a few times a year. I have replaced the boots with a pair with lugged rubber soles that works much better than felt for the terrain in and around Colorado waters.
Took me a while to figure out what lake you were at due to the ultra wide angle camera. Mostly pretty dinky trout, the fishing definitely went downhill there over the course of last summer. Overfished or understocked, not sure which. Thanks for scouting! I'd take up ice fishing but I'm mostly a fly caster and not skilled enough to land it in the hole, lol!
Definitely not worth that, to be honest. These have since been replaced by a pair with lugged rubber soles after one too many slips with the felt bottom.
The materials and construction are surprisingly solid. I still wear these sometimes and haven't had a leak or busted seam yet. But yeah, the design could use some work.
It was on our list for ice fishing, but Dowdy was super windy and we didn't want to do another Bellaire trip, so we checked it out! You were not kidding!
@@FrontRangeFishing did Bellaire a week ago... disappointing. Very recently stocked with barely catchables, sullen bite, no larger holdovers to be seen. The usual Bellaire risers and acrobatic jumpers all but absent. I think warm water and algae are taking a toll. Cheers!
Lovely. I call the under-8-inch guys "brookie sliders" and I love to sautee them briefly and then pick them up and gently suck the flesh off the bones. BTW Parvin, Dowdy, and Bellaire were slow last week but Creedmore #1 was fishing well.
Thanks! We both forgot to bring a stove, we definitely intended to eat a little lunch. But a couple made their way down with us. Thanks for the tip on Red Feather too we have been thinking about getting up there.
@@FrontRangeFishing I also hiked in to the large lake at the upper end of this drainage a few weeks ago and fished for about 1.5 hours before having to start back. Bigger brookie bite was respectable for a hot late summer afternoon.
Can't say for sure, but after a quick glance through their selection I would guess the material is comparable to the Cabela's Premium Breathable or White River Montauk. It's been very durable through some heavy use so far. Also check out our video on HiSea waders. Similar price but a little better stocking foot design, unless Kylebooker has updated theirs.
About this time last year I hit Joe Wright near the dam from a kayak. The grayling bite was very active on dries and they were considerably larger than those you show here. I probably caught 20 or so in about 3 hours despite spending a lot of time paddling to compensate for the wind. Super fun! Some old timers fishing from the dam had a lot of success too.
Thank you for the suggestion. I sent the reel to them and they changed the retrieve in a day and are sending it back to me. Without your suggestion I was going to use it with my oppposite hand.
It's a little city park in Greeley called Glenmere. They stock it a couple times a year and the "trout fishing" is great for a while, otherwise it's a decent warm water fishery. Not worth a trip if you don't live in Greeley, but you can probably find something similar near you!
@@FrontRangeFishing Thanks! I'm moving down to Lakewood, and just bought an E-scooter with a 62 mile charge. Gonna ride up and down the South Platte fishing it. Hit those Platte lakes down in Littleton too. And going to visit other lakes/ponds with it. Just adding spots to the list. Safe travels, and tight lines.
I just got the7/8 reel, but I'm left handed and the 2 screws that I need to loosen to switch the retrieve won't budge. I bought a set of mm screw drivers but if I try harder I'll strip the screws. I'm screwed ( so to speak). I'll have to learn to reel in backwards. I have no one to talk to for help.
Have you tried contacting Okuma customer service service@okumafishingusa.com ? Learning to reel with your off hand is handy for sharing rods with friends or using one from a guide, but you will definitely want it flipped if it is a reel you use often. Hope you get it figured out!
Hey guys! Really enjoyed the video! I’ve always wanted to head up there and fish that body of water. This gave me a really good idea of what it’s like! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the comment! That's exactly what we try to do, just give some ideas for people looking to get more into fishing or try out some different spots. Have fun!
