Everol 14/0

Shark Hunter · August 24, 2015, 03:59:07 PM

Straight mono John. Probably 200 lb High Seas.

Jerseymic · August 24, 2015, 08:12:57 PM

Daron, I have found the hook to go with your reel and 200lb mono

http://www.fishingmegastore.com/mustad-shark-hook-with-chain-size-270~24074.html

Shark Hunter · August 24, 2015, 11:04:12 PM

Yikes! 249 Quid!
I Have just the hook. A 14/0 Gama.
I got these from a friend, and the price was a few dollars each.
This is the biggest hook I fish with.

broadway · August 24, 2015, 11:09:43 PM

Hey D,
The nice part about using a hook like that is if you get your truck stuck in the sand you can hook it to something and pull the truck out. Wow! You guys use some immense tackle for those toothy critters.
I saw those guys on Nat Geo catching those great whites for research a couple years back with hooks as thick as rebar. Man, your sport ain't cheap... Go big or go home!

Dom

Shark Hunter · August 24, 2015, 11:30:25 PM

Just trying to do it right fellas. I've only been at this a few years.
It gets easier every trip. You learn more and more of what to do and not to do.
John gave me the pleasure of handing his reel off to me on my last trip when he got hooked up.
That 7'6" hammer is my PB so far.
With the gear I have now, a 10 footer should be a piece of cake.
I just wish I had more time to devote to doing this.
Once you catch your first one, there is no looking back. Every other fish you catch, you see as bait.
I have a friend at Everol Italy now.
Life is Good!

Sharkin904 · August 25, 2015, 12:14:42 AM

Quote from: Shark Hunter on August 24, 2015, 11:30:25 PM
Just trying to do it right fellas. I've only been at this a few years.
It gets easier every trip. You learn more and more of what to do and not to do.
John gave me the pleasure of handing his reel off to me on my last trip when he got hooked up.
That 7'6" hammer is my PB so far.
With the gear I have now, a 10 footer should be a piece of cake.
I just wish I had more time to devote to doing this.
Once you catch your first one, there is no looking back. Every other fish you catch, you see as bait.
I have a friend at Everol Italy now.
Life is Good!

Agreed 100%!

Big Tim · August 25, 2015, 02:02:39 AM

Late to the party, but a Stunning Pair you got there "D"

BT

Shark Hunter · August 25, 2015, 06:08:27 PM

Thanks BT.

crackerman · August 25, 2015, 07:18:55 PM

WE HAVE REELS, WE HAVE BIG REELS AND WE HAVE BIG BIG REELS. BUT WE DONE HAVE ANY BIG BIG BAITS!!!!

Some Harry and the hendersons misquote there.

Shark Hunter · August 26, 2015, 12:02:49 AM

I have the Big Baits Cracker. Whole Blackfin that won't fit in a 48 quart cooler. The Big reels and the Big Kayak.
Just need a Big 10 footer!

jonnou · August 28, 2015, 12:25:32 PM

Good luck with that Darron

Shark Hunter · August 28, 2015, 11:31:38 PM

Thanks Jon,
Hopefully in about two weeks, I can make that happen.
I talked to Paolo about those bearings.
He said they require no service. He buys them and they will last.
I really like this guy, but He doesn't realize the way we do things here at at.com.

There are seven bearings in this reel and they are all sealed. The press fit type.
I will have to take the plunge and try to remove the shields without damaging the races.
This makes me nervous as hell without replacements.
Its not like I can go to Scott's and buy a replacement Everol bearing for an $1800 reel.

Three se7ens · August 29, 2015, 02:41:59 AM

The good news on those bearings is they are likely a common industrial sized bearing, which is easy to find in name brands. If you can post close up pics of the bearings where you can read the writing, I could help you out.

Shark Hunter · August 29, 2015, 02:34:46 PM

The reel is all buttoned up right now Adam. If my stand comes in the next two weeks, I'm going to bolt it up and get it wet. I will tear it apart again afterwards.

Tightlines667 · August 29, 2015, 08:17:51 PM

Daron,

I believe Alan still has some delron large bearing packer adaptors available. These would alliw you to fully pack the beari gs without removing the shields. If you are not comfortable removing the bearings from the reel, there is another trick available, that I have used with some sucess. For bearings that are press fit, you can force grease into the center hole with a grease gun, and it will pack the bearing and ooz back out through the shields. Also, you shouldn'T have any trouble finding replacement bearings if needed.