best reel for catboxer bottom rods kraken or ambusher?

[Legend JSG]

trying to figure out which one i should get for the catboxer rod i unlocked currently on the sturg grind

[Deconstructed]

Cannot be answered without specific info. Which models? Have you unlocked lines and leaders that will work properly with the combo?

This may help: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wEvjycxSaVLNmVOCIZPALsPvLtxnJSz_LDcPKowAFb4/edit#gid=303266497

[Sup_DiM0N]

Which catboxer rod? One for 28600 or 27300 or 30800 credits?

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Originally posted by Xas:

With the mechanics of the current game, on the relation between the lines, rod and reel,
only one simple rule to follow,
leader > Lines > Rod > ' Reel ' with the reel being the weakest link.
Easily compared, selecting close and slightly lowered weight, strength components into the setup.
Dependent on purpose,
most often a higher recovery considered, does a better job for quick reel in and to prevent low tension losses.

If you want to risk breaking your gear.

[Sup_DiM0N]

What proof do you need to change your mind on the max out setup we use?

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Originally posted by Sup_DiM0N:

What proof do you need to change your mind on the max out setup we use?

You have no proof you can provide. Max out setups can result in gear breakage, I still see it happening in-game all the time. Also, no need for it. Every fish in the game can be caught using a balanced setup.

[Deconstructed]

There is no drama, there is no controversy. There is no need for hurt feelings. If you want to use a max drag setup, do so, that is your choice BUT if you are going to recommend it to others without a proper warning of possible gear breakage I will do it for you. Every single time.

The people that don't know, are the people that need to know, as they are new players and cannot afford to replace broken gear.

[Sup_DiM0N]

Never had any gear breaking with max setup so I can't provide any warning, just last week used catboxer with 19.2 kg reel and 20kg line and 19.5 kg leader and I pulled 44kg gar doing so only effected gear by 1%

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Originally posted by Sup_DiM0N:

Never had any gear breaking with max setup so I can't provide any warning, just last week used catboxer with 19.2 kg reel and 20kg line and 19.5 kg leader and I pulled 44kg gar doing so only effected gear by 1%

Back in 2016 we used to catch those same gar on a 15.8 kg/35 lb setup (because that was the heaviest gear available). What's your point? Go try catching Nile Perch with that same setup and see what happens.

Just because (either through knowledge gained or being lucky) you have not had gear breakage doesn't mean it can't and doesn't happen. When you hook into the wrong fish that your gear cannot handle with a balanced setup your line will break, when the same happens with max drag it will be your gear.

[★Kelvy★]

Above is Ok but it also depends on your drag settings, not all can be set as max.
A notch below are in all my rod reel and line setups, very few breakages and wear is slow. But then again I fix all my gear before the session, I mean fishing gear, rod stands, boats, fish keeper etc. does help to keep costs down.
All of my gear are top of the range in shop/game
3 float setups, 2 bottom and 2 lure setups can catch the largest Nile trout down to a minnow (depending on hook sizes). LOL

[Sup_DiM0N]

I catch Nile perch with maxout setup it doesn't break.

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Originally posted by Sup_DiM0N:

I catch Nile perch with maxout setup it doesn't break.

Moving the goal posts. I said do it with the same setup you used for the gar. The entire point is what happens when you mismatch gear with hooked fish (or accidentally hook into a fish much larger than geared for). Yes, yes, B to break line before you say it... which is again something newer players don't know about until it's too late (again, why you inform of possible issues).

[Sup_DiM0N]

Just use common sense when going fishing and the surrounding

[★Kelvy★]

Getting back to OP question sorry I don't use those setups
mine are -
Float rods are EquatorMatch 9'2"
Bottom rods are Mokonzi 11'10"
Lure rods are Nile Chasseur 6'7"
All can use the same reel
L'impulsion 13000 (Drag set back 1 notch on reels (say 95%))
Line and settings are choices you make.

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Originally posted by Sup_DiM0N:

Just use common sense when going fishing and the surrounding

Yet people break gear in-game all the time. Odd.

[Sup_DiM0N]

Originally posted by Deconstructed:

Originally posted by Sup_DiM0N:

Just use common sense when going fishing and the surrounding

Yet people break gear in-game all the time. Odd.

All the memories and drama prior Amazon map, so long ago,..
What can I say... Bring a knife to a gunfight...