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LittleDandy 
 		  Port: LaSalle,MI   11/29/2007 09:35
King
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Decisions, Decisions. What to do with a 450' spool of 45# copper?

When spreading out lines, I've already got 4 core setups (2 full & 2 half). I've also got a couple SWR's that can double as board rigs if fish are higher up. And I've got a 300' 45# copper rig for deeper presentations.

I'm leaning towards putting the whole 450 on one reel with 300yds of 50# PP backing for deeper yet fish. But could be talked into doing something different (maybe another 300 and a 150???) if there were good reasons.

What reel will nicely hold the full 450' copper with the PP backing? Would the Tekota 800 be big enough?

Any suggestions from you salmon experts?
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Re:Need some copper input
Tacklemaster 
 		  Port: Toledo Beach   11/29/2007 15:37
Brown
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I'd set up for deeper fishing. This last year I fished the lead cores high and used coppers to go deeper. I'd set up a 300 and 450 copper. From my experience thats getting close to a 15 and 20 colors of lead in depth. Then you can step it up to running 3 birds rods a side.

Matt
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Re:Need some copper input
LittleDandy 
 		  Port: LaSalle,MI   11/29/2007 16:49
King
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Thanks Matt, that kinda confirms my thinking about having a deeper option.

So the question remains, what reel for this application? I like the speed of the Tekota 800, but does it have the capacity for the copper & backing? If not, what's everyone using for their 450' copper rigs?
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Re:Need some copper input
Coz 
 		  Port: Port Washinton,Wi mostly   11/29/2007 18:50
King
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Mike,I have a Tekota 800 and 5 or 6 of the Okuma CV55L,s.I believe that the Okumas have a lot more capacity.As far as retrieve you can get equal amounts of line in a lot faster with the Okuma.I have been using the CV55Ls for several years now and have not had any issues.yes the Tekota has a smoother drag but so far this hasnt been an issue.I think for the dollar difference its a tuff decision.I guess that it may depend on if your chartering lots or just some salmon fishing as to the longevity difference.If I remember right you do more walleye?80-90 dollar difference in price.
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Re:Need some copper input
thomasa29 
 		  Port: port sheldon mi.   11/29/2007 19:26
Brookie
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okuma convector cv55l works great for my 450' 45#copper reel. it was by far my best weapon this past summer. probably 25%of my fish came on this one rod and i run 11-13 rods per outing. i ran this down the shute and let out as much as i needed to get to the depth my depth raider and fish finder would tell me. the only thing i wish was that it had a line counter on it. i know this would probably not be accurate with what line i let out because of the diameter but it would allow me to place it in the same amount of line i previously just landed the last fish. i do hear now that they have some copper that is marked every so many feet but i will wait for next year to find that. but i love the reel and the copper worked great but be very cautious thumbing it into the water it really tangles easily. good luck tom
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Re:Need some copper input
BFG 
 		  Port: Anchor Point, Lake Erie   11/30/2007 07:49
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Mike...

Send a PM to Werner (Popeye). He runs long coppers on Lake O. If I recall correctly, we ran a 500' and a 600' copper rig when we fished with him a couple years back.

I think he uses some sort of big Penn saltwater series reel with a high retrieve ratio.


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