I think the only fishing thing on my list is LCFMs. I'm a tough gift getter but an LCFM is always satisfying. Really don't need much else, except perhaps a catamaran from Australia.

I always liked those Lexas! Stainless steel gears on them, compared to brass on the Tranx, so stronger but just a touch more vibration. I never worked on a 500 but I'm sure they're just like the 400s scaled up.

I guess I should have had a "None of the Above" option also.  lol

I need to replace my broken headlights.  Maybe a rear view mirror.

Go ahead and vote!  I set it up for a maximum of 6 votes, so chose some or all!  We all need new fishing tackle!

I wanted a Shimano Tranx 500 for the longest time for most of "Big Lure" fishing.  I love level-wind lure fishing "lefty" so I can work a lure rather than just reel and let the lure try to do the work.  Only problem is I don't want to shell out $550+ for a baitcaster.

Daiwa came out with their own 500 for over a big bill less and I was ready to pull the trigger before my group was phased out of employment.  I've been very frugal with money since but have been thinking about the reel all the time and how nice it would pair up with my custom wrapped Rainshadow rod.

Well, I pulled the trigger and when it arrived, told my wife it was just another Christmas present, and I got the shopping done and out of the way early.  I didn't reveal that I bought "myself" a present.  lol

I spooled it up with 80# braid and can't wait to get out and use it!  The 500 holds 200 yards of 80# braid which should be sufficient for most fish except maybe a triple digit BFT.  lol

Killing it on the bugs!

Cool trip! Been a minute since the last rockfish trip for you. 7gill from 600' sounds like a lot of work but very cool. Big bonito sighting also interesting.

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Quote from: Latimeria on December 02, 2025, 06:01:35 PMMan, those big squid look like perfect Sword baits... I'm even wondering if they would work well on the kite?

Great price for market squid too!

Alright Jeremy, now it's time to catch some trout!  (Kogahead loves handling his brown trout)

I thought koga liked trouser trout best

To be fair, his brown trout do end up in his trousers most of the time.

Quote from: Latimeria on December 02, 2025, 06:01:35 PMMan, those big squid look like perfect Sword baits... I'm even wondering if they would work well on the kite?

Great price for market squid too!

Alright Jeremy, now it's time to catch some trout!  (Kogahead loves handling his brown trout)

I thought koga liked trouser trout best