Truth Reels Review from Real User

pwall1988 · October 06, 2016, 02:21:14 PM

Thanks guys! I understand these fish are not worth to eat, so killing them is tough for me. This shark team is not your everyday sharkers. They use 20/0 Everols with Century Shark rods. These setups cost more than all my reels combined! They are very professional in how they catch and release the sharks. They even tag them so we can keep track of all the big sharks they catch.

When it comes to Kings, I actually eat my King mackerels! lol I wouldn't give those away to shark fisherman. This was my first Tarpon, I don't plan to kill anymore in my future. Ill make sure to get that NC citation next time!

Just wanted to show how these reels stand up to hard fighting fish like Tarpon. The LG was SCREAMING!!!

TIGHT LINES and good luck this season fellas!

anglingarchitect · October 06, 2016, 03:03:39 PM

I eat King Mackrel also and make lots of smoked fish spread with it if I can't eat it fresh. I killed my first Tarpon 52 years ago, but released hundreds since.

Mark

PERRO · October 07, 2016, 09:24:30 AM

Great review & photos !

Just ordered one from " Charkbait Tackle ".

I plan to use it @ my local Lakes, casting 10 1/2 once Savage Trout Lures for Stripers.

http://savage-gear.com/product/3d-trout-line-thru/

Dominick · October 07, 2016, 05:53:51 PM

Jeri, as usual a well expressed opinion. I think the underlying issue of only taking what you will consume is being lost on some fishermen. Which is another subject for another thread. Dominick

Jeri · October 07, 2016, 07:36:09 PM

Quote from: Dominick on October 07, 2016, 05:53:51 PM
Jeri, as usual a well expressed opinion. I think the underlying issue of only taking what you will consume is being lost on some fishermen. Which is another subject for another thread. Dominick

Thanks for that Dom. I sometimes think that the global nature of the 'Tani Family' is overlooked.

More in keeping with this thread, I do think that Truth reels (Release - formerly) are an absolutely great product, and I woukld still be using mine to good effect on sharks and surf casting, had we not over here pretty much totally converted to using spinners and braid for our surf fishing.

Cheers from sunny Africa

Jeri

pwall1988 · October 10, 2016, 07:07:23 PM

Hurricane Matthew Hit us Saturday here in NC. I fished Friday the night before. Managed to get 4 drum, 3 before the storm and 1 on Sunday after the storm all on the Truth SM. Surf was rough but fish were chewing! Truth SM got it done again!

PERRO · October 10, 2016, 09:28:07 PM

A few more details please: Do you have the " SM SURF " spooled with " 65 lbs Braid " ? ... & Top Shot of lbs ?

pwall1988 · October 11, 2016, 11:45:57 AM

Not on the pier, braid is a big no no on piers. So I use 20lb mono with a 50lb mono shock leader. I use a Bimini twist to the no name knot.

Swami805 · October 11, 2016, 11:55:37 AM

Just curious, why can't you use braid on a pier? Thanks

pwall1988 · October 11, 2016, 01:10:27 PM

Ok, so going after big drum from the pier has become very popular in places like the OBX and TI. Sometimes there can be 50-100 rods on the rail. Sometimes the piers can catch up to 200 fish a day. There will actually be people waiting to get a spot to fish sometimes. When using braid, if you tangle with anybody it becomes a big headache. Also when a fish is running it can tend to cut the mono lines that it touches. Its kind of a unspoken rule on piers. If you show up with braid, you stick out like sore thumb. Braid has its place but the pier with 50 other anglers is not a good idea. This is the way it is in NC. I cannot speak for other states.

PERRO · October 11, 2016, 07:43:27 PM

Quote from: Swami805 on October 11, 2016, 11:55:37 AM
Just curious, why can't you use braid on a pier? Thanks

Thanks for the additional info & explanations.

I'm planning on using my " Truth SM " tossing Swimbaits ( 6 - 10 oz ) for Stripers, Spooled with straight 65 lbs braid, & a short Mono 24" Leader ( 40-50 lbs ).

I ordered a ABU Garcia Fantasista Beast Rod ( 10-1 EX EXH / 8-18 oz Lure / 60-100Line ) to use with the Truth SM Reel.
http://www.abugarcia.com/abugarcia-rods-casting-rods/abu-garcia-fantasista-beast-casting/1373580.html#start=4

My current set-up is a Diawa Lexa 400 & ABU Garcia Rod ( 8 -6 ExH / 6-16 oz rated / 50-100 lbs ).

PERRO · October 11, 2016, 08:29:35 PM

PS: I ordered the " Truth SM Reel " with a Reel Cover from " Charkbait Tackle ".. They provide one, & squeezed on a " Med " Reel Cover.

Due to the Large Gear, a Large Reel Cover fits it " BETTER ".

Swami805 · October 11, 2016, 09:03:46 PM

Thanks that makes sense

pwall1988 · October 12, 2016, 02:42:12 PM

Good stuff!! I've bought from Charkbait before, you cannot go wrong! They do a great job. Let us know how you do!

Newell Nut · October 12, 2016, 07:25:24 PM

Quote from: pwall1988 on October 11, 2016, 01:10:27 PM
Ok, so going after big drum from the pier has become very popular in places like the OBX and TI. Sometimes there can be 50-100 rods on the rail. Sometimes the piers can catch up to 200 fish a day. There will actually be people waiting to get a spot to fish sometimes. When using braid, if you tangle with anybody it becomes a big headache. Also when a fish is running it can tend to cut the mono lines that it touches. Its kind of a unspoken rule on piers. If you show up with braid, you stick out like sore thumb. Braid has its place but the pier with 50 other anglers is not a good idea. This is the way it is in NC. I cannot speak for other states.

Party boats in this area do not allow braid either and mainly due to safety concerns for the mates that have to deal with it and the safety of the passengers.