Epinions Recent Reviews for ictalurus

Outstanding baitcaster!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:18:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - BackgroundI bought the high speed Revo SX to replace my old, used Quantum Accurist. Since I'm new to baitcasters, I wanted one with an externally adjustable drag, and the Revo SX has an externally adjustable magnetic drive, as...

Very disappointing.

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 20:54:11 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - I ordered the Surge to replace an old, used Accurist that was my first foray into baitcasting reels. I fish the middle Chesapeake Bay from a kayak, and the frequent exposure to saltwater is hard on reels. I ordered this one because it's saltwater ready,...

Top of the line bucktail

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:34:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - I've read on numerous fishing forums about using Spro Prime Bucktail jigs to catch flounder, which I've recently started to target, so I bought several in different colors and sizes. I fish in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay (and its...

Works on voles, too!

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:19:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - I lost a number of tulips this spring because voles were eating the bulbs. The voles were also tunneling all through my lawn to the point were it's difficult to walk without sinking into the ground, and the lawn mower scalps places even on the highest...

Barely water resistant.

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:01:13 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - I purchased the Merrell Radius Waterproof Mid hiking boot ($120) last summer to replace a worn out pair of Merrell Reflex Gore-Tex Mid boots which had been thoroughly abused. About me: I have wide feet (usually EE) and high arches, which makes it...

Fantastic Bang for the Buck

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:09:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - Most monitor reviews focus on gaming, so I thought it would be good to review this monitor for office use. I do a lot of work where I have to have multiple windows open simultaneously, which meant constantly opening and closing windows when I had a 17"...

Very comfortable, utilitarian vest with good ventilation.

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 12:55:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - I purchased vest on sale for ~$40 when I bought my Hobie Outback kayak. I was looking for a vest with a number of pockets, a wide neck opening, and mesh shoulder straps, and the Eagle had all these features at a good price. Extrasport PFDs also have...

Above average line for spinning reels.

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:34:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - I bought a 300 yard spool "Red Cast" version of this line in 14lb test (~$5) for my Daiwa Laguna 3500 (see that review "h
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to use for casting and trolling from my kayak in a...

Good fish-catching lure, but not bluefish-proof.

Wed, 4 Oct 2006 15:23:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - I've been having a difficult time catching bluefish (in the 12"-20" range) this year because I've been having more bite-offs than usual. I typically use a 4" sassy shad as my go-to lure, but I thought I'd try the DuraShads since they're advertised as...

Bait-feeder type reel with low line-twist but questionable reliability.

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:58:25 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - I bought this reel in May of 2006 to replace my Daiwa Laguna 3500 (see that review "h
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as my work-horse reel. The manager of my local tackle shop, who does the reel repairs,...

Get a Metz!

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 21:17:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - First off, I like this flash so much that it is, without a doubt, the last flash I'll buy anytime soon. With different SCA modules, the flash can be used on different cameras. I initially purchased it for my Pentax PZ1-P, but I plan on getting another...

Good addition for digital cameras.

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 20:36:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - I bought this lens converter for my Canon PowerShot G3, which has a 4x zoom. The convert makes the lens the equivalent of a 6x zoom. The purchase price was $60 on eBay, which included the required adapter. The pros: At first I was a little...

Nice and light, but watch the tire inflation

Mon, 15 Mar 2004 13:58:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - I needed a wheelbarrow since I'm a new home owner, and I chose this one because it was light, had a deep tray that won't rust, had a tire that was supposed to be self-sealing after a puncture, and was relatively inexpensive. I'm fairly tall, so it...

A trimmer that generally minimizes aggravation.

Fri, 13 Jun 2003 17:35:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - I've never had any luck with gas trimmers (however, I'm not mechanically inclined), and corded electric trimmers are impractical for large yards, so I decided to look into cordless trimmers to keep my 1 acre lawn manicured. Based on the reviews of...

Looks to be a good one.

Wed, 4 Jun 2003 15:54:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - I recently (15 May 2003) purchased this mower, and I've only used it twice, but I will update this review later in the fall after the leaves have fallen and I've changed the oil, etc. The primary reasons I purchased this model was that it was...

Easily organizable bag.

Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:06:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - I purchased this daypack in September of 2002 to replace a 2000 cubic inch JanSport and a 2100ci EastPak both of which had repeatedly failing zippers. I wanted a pack that I could carry books (I'm a PhD student) and some SLR camera equipment...

It does what it says on the tin.

Tue, 20 May 2003 11:54:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - As a graduate student in fisheries science, I spend a lot of time in and around the water in windy, high-glare conditions. As a photographer that wears contacts, I need to keep my eyes tear-free as much as possible so I can be ready for a good shot...

Nice little loppers but breakable

Tue, 20 May 2003 10:58:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ictalurus - I've been using these on a regular basis for about a month now and have had no trouble. If a branch or sapling can fit between the blades, then the loppers will cut it. the PowerGear mechanism is clever, and I believe it really facilitates cutting;...