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Fuego CT Equipment Monkey! 2025


fishing user avatarBuffdaddy54 reply : 

HELP ME!! Someone please talk me off the ledge. I asked for a Fuego CT 7:3:1 for Fathers Day and now think I need a 5:3:1 also. So my plan is to put it on a credit card and pay back a little at a time whereas the 7:3:1 will be a gift that I don't have to pay back.

MY WIFE IS GOING TO KILL ME!!

Man I really hate the "Equipment Monkey" (1st cousin of the bait monkey) and just as sinister!!????


fishing user avatarLasher reply : 

Always nice to have your cake and eat it too.  I am also asking for the Fuego CT 7:3:1 for fathers day,  I plan to just use a slower retrieve when needed to emulate the 5:3:1.  That's a dangerous game putting fishing gear on the credit card with interest accruing, I suggest waiting until you can pay out of pocket.


fishing user avataroptimator reply : 
  On 5/23/2018 at 10:06 PM, Buffdaddy54 said:

HELP ME!! Someone please talk me off the ledge. I asked for a Fuego CT 7:3:1 for Fathers Day and now think I need a 5:3:1 also. So my plan is to put it on a credit card and pay back a little at a time whereas the 7:3:1 will be a gift that I don't have to pay back.

MY WIFE IS GOING TO KILL ME!!

Man I really hate the "Equipment Monkey" (1st cousin of the bait monkey) and just as sinister!!????

I'll try to talk you off the ledge. Not trying to sound like a jerk, but if you have to finance a $60 reel it's probably not a good decision. 


fishing user avatarDangerfield reply : 

No 5.3.1 in the Fuego CT, slowest retrieve is 6.3.1.

http://www.daiwa.com/us/contents/reels/fuego_ct/index.html

 

I picked up a Tatula CT 100P which is 5.5.1 but a bit more expensive. I'm on the fence about the T-Wing but I do appreciate the bearings in the knobs.


fishing user avatarTywithay reply : 
  On 5/23/2018 at 11:12 PM, Dangerfield said:

No 5.3.1 in the Fuego CT, slowest retrieve is 6.3.1.

http://www.daiwa.com/us/contents/reels/fuego_ct/index.html

 

I picked up a Tatula CT 100P which is 5.5.1 but a bit more expensive. I'm on the fence about the T-Wing but I would appreciate the bearings in the knobs.

You can buy knob bearings to replace to bushings. They're not expensive at all. I bought 50 on amazon for $15.


fishing user avatarBoogey Man reply : 

With credit card interest rates being so high, personally I’d hold off. 


fishing user avatarLonnieP reply : 

Order one from Bass Pro and use the 6 payment plan. It's interest free. 


fishing user avatarBuffdaddy54 reply : 

They don't have the Fuego CT


fishing user avatarLonnieP reply : 
  On 5/24/2018 at 12:51 AM, Buffdaddy54 said:

They don't have the Fuego CT

Oh OK. I also forgot you have to spend 125 to use the payment plan 


fishing user avatarDangerfield reply : 
  On 5/24/2018 at 12:55 AM, LonnieP said:

you have to spend 125 to use the payment plan 

d**n, corporate Bait Monkey haha


fishing user avatarBeetlebz reply : 

Dude I feel your pain. I've bought 5 bait casters this year. I only fish 3. But yeah no, I'm always in the same boat... I can't help you ????

 

Now's the time though.... this eBay sale is a PITA to use compared to some of the other ones but it's a good deal if you do the leg work. 


fishing user avatarburrows reply : 

Get it don’t look back you’re wife’s not going to leave you just do it !!! Feed the monkey!!!


fishing user avataroptimator reply : 
  On 5/24/2018 at 3:13 AM, Burros said:

Get it don’t look back you’re wife’s not going to leave you just do it !!! Feed the monkey!!!

@Buffdaddy54 If she does kick you out I think you should go sleep on @Burros couch :thumbsup_blue:


fishing user avatarBuffdaddy54 reply : 

Well I couldn't take the monkey screaming in my ear any longer. I went ahead and ordered it 58. and change. Good news is we belong to a really good Credit Union and if I get any kick back on this I'll just use this as my Fathers Day gift.:D:D

  On 5/24/2018 at 5:48 AM, Buffdaddy54 said:

Well I couldn't take the monkey screaming in my ear any longer. I went ahead and ordered it 58. and change. Good news is we belong to a really good Credit Union and if I get any kick back on this I'll just use this as my Fathers Day gift.:D:D

OH and one other thing

GO CAPS!!


fishing user avatarBeetlebz reply : 

Lol you won't regret it my friend 


fishing user avatarLCG reply : 

Happy wife, happy life. 


fishing user avatarBuffdaddy54 reply : 

So the monkey apparently is not satisfied with my buying just one Fuego CT. He says I need another one, I've got some money to spend so wondering what gear to order next. 7:3:1 or 8:3:1? I've ordered the 6:3:1. 


fishing user avatarLasher reply : 

Would there be any issues spooling Pline CX premium fluorocarbon coated line on this reel?

 

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fishing user avatarjohnD. reply : 
  On 5/24/2018 at 11:54 PM, Lasher said:

Would there be any issues spooling Pline CX premium fluorocarbon coated line on this reel?

 

 

Why would there be ?


fishing user avatarLasher reply : 

Can't imagine any reason,  I bought a 5000yd spool and just wanted to know if was a good match or if anybody had problems with it.


fishing user avatarkeagbassr reply : 
  On 5/24/2018 at 5:48 AM, Buffdaddy54 said:

OH and one other thing

GO CAPS!!

It's about time. And I can't stand the thought of an expansion team from Vegas winning the cup.


fishing user avatarjohnD. reply : 
  On 5/25/2018 at 4:12 AM, Lasher said:

Can't imagine any reason,  I bought a 5000yd spool and just wanted to know if was a good match or if anybody had problems with it.

It's very good line..smaller diameter than some other copolymers out there. For instance I think 15 lb is approx. .013 " , 20 lb is .015"


fishing user avatard-camarena reply : 

I got a lews 8.1 super duty g, it is amazing. Just buy it man, pay it off little by little and build credit lol


fishing user avatarTywithay reply : 

At least your monkey likes Fuegos. Mine got a brand new Steez A TW.


fishing user avatarThe Pond King reply : 

Oh geez... thanks guys....this thread and the other thread

 Made me buy a Fuego too. Gosh, darn it!


fishing user avatarHappybeerbuzz reply : 
  On 5/25/2018 at 7:15 AM, The Pond King said:

Oh geez... thanks guys....this thread and the other thread

 Made me buy a Fuego too. Gosh, darn it!

Same thing happened to me.  The 15% discount on the auction site brought it done to like $58.20, and I just couldn’t resist.  


fishing user avatarThe Pond King reply : 
  On 5/25/2018 at 7:47 AM, Happybeerbuzz said:

Same thing happened to me.  The 15% discount on the auction site brought it done to like $58.20, and I just couldn’t resist.  

 

Hahahahaha omg omg me too! Lol! 

 

This is off tangent, but I’m so glad BassResource allows freedom of speech still, even to this day in the spirit of being American despite the KastKing BS. I respect the hustle. 

 

With that said, the Daiwa Fuego is unbeatable. 

 

 

..it’s the gear monkeys fault.. oops!


fishing user avatarBeetlebz reply : 
  On 5/24/2018 at 11:45 PM, Buffdaddy54 said:

So the monkey apparently is not satisfied with my buying just one Fuego CT. He says I need another one, I've got some money to spend so wondering what gear to order next. 7:3:1 or 8:3:1? I've ordered the 6:3:1. 

I run 7:1 except for my flipping rod, and I throw moving baits on it anyway most of the time. That ones in 8:1 and it churns in chatterbaits just fine. If I want to slow roll with either one I just slow down. I'm sure I would feel differently if I had a boat but since I can only fit 4 rods on my kayak I make do!

 

 

That silly pmemday code just cost me money too. I sprang for the tatula for $76 bucks to replace my 6 month old casitas ????


fishing user avatarkeagbassr reply : 
  On 5/25/2018 at 10:51 PM, Beetlebz said:

I run 7:1 except for my flipping rod, and I throw moving baits on it anyway most of the time. That ones in 8:1 and it churns in chatterbaits just fine. If I want to slow roll with either one I just slow down. I'm sure I would feel differently if I had a boat but since I can only fit 4 rods on my kayak I make do!

 

 

That silly pmemday code just cost me money too. I sprang for the tatula for $76 bucks to replace my 6 month old casitas ????

I'll give ya 50 bucks for that crummy old flexing graphite casitas if it's just taking up space


fishing user avatarBuffdaddy54 reply : 

Dang it!! Could not sleep last night due to constant Monkey whispering in my ear" taattuullaa, ttaattuullaa,

ddiissccoouunntt ccooddee, mmuusstt hhaavvee."Couldn't get it to stop until I went ahead and bought the Tatula CT for 76bucks. 

Hopefully now I can get some sleep!

 

ggrreeggoorryy..........ggrreeggoorryy, I have something to tell you????


fishing user avataronenutinthewater reply : 
  On 5/26/2018 at 4:19 AM, Buffdaddy54 said:

Dang it!! Could not sleep last night due to constant Monkey whispering in my ear" taattuullaa, ttaattuullaa,

ddiissccoouunntt ccooddee, mmuusstt hhaavvee."Couldn't get it to stop until I went ahead and bought the Tatula CT for 76bucks. 

Hopefully now I can get some sleep!

 

ggrreeggoorryy..........ggrreeggoorryy, I have something to tell you????

Seems kinda silly to only buy one! Might as well get 3 or 7 more...........


fishing user avatarHappybeerbuzz reply : 

I just got my 6.3:1 in the mail today.  I threw some line on it and chucked a casting plug down the street for a few minutes.  If I get two seasons out of this real, I will have gotten more than my $58.20 worth.  I am really happy with the buy.  


fishing user avatarBuffdaddy54 reply : 
  On 5/27/2018 at 10:10 AM, Happybeerbuzz said:

I just got my 6.3:1 in the mail today.  I threw some line on it and chucked a casting plug down the street for a few minutes.  If I get two seasons out of this real, I will have gotten more than my $58.20 worth.  I am really happy with the buy.  

Can't wait to get mine on Tuesday and my Tatula CT on Wednesday. 

Went to buy something else yesterday with the code but it's already gone????


fishing user avatarHappybeerbuzz reply : 
  On 5/27/2018 at 11:29 PM, Buffdaddy54 said:

Can't wait to get mine on Tuesday and my Tatula CT on Wednesday. 

Went to buy something else yesterday with the code but it's already gone????

The fact that the Memorial Day code expired before Memorial Day probably saved me another $58.20. It might have even saved me the price of a Tatula CT. Hehe. 


fishing user avatarBeetlebz reply : 
  On 5/28/2018 at 12:24 AM, Happybeerbuzz said:

The fact that the Memorial Day code expired before Memorial Day probably saved me another $58.20. It might have even saved me the price of a Tatula CT. Hehe. 

I feel the pain bro. I could very easily replace ONE more reel. Then they will all be new daiwas. The sale ending early probably saved my marriage


fishing user avatarBeetlebz reply : 

The sale is back! P15home is the new code, home and sporting goods. The downside is it only applies to a single order of $75 or more. So we can use it to get cheap tatulas but not so much on fuegos.


fishing user avatarBuffdaddy54 reply : 
  On 5/28/2018 at 5:24 AM, Beetlebz said:

The sale is back! P15home is the new code, home and sporting goods. The downside is it only applies to a single order of $75 or more. So we can use it to get cheap tatulas but not so much on fuegos.

Thank you feeding my addiction!


fishing user avatarBeetlebz reply : 
  On 5/28/2018 at 5:51 AM, Buffdaddy54 said:

Thank you feeding my addiction!

 I should also add that unless I misread the details of the promotion, you can use the code for multiple items in the same order. What I mean by that is you can probably still pick up a $58 Fuego as long as you throw in a couple extra dollars worth of line or lures or whatever to hit the $75 mark before the discount.

 

Hope that helps some of you get into new gear!


fishing user avatarBuffdaddy54 reply : 

Fuego and Tatula coming tomorrow ????




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