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by ss30378
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Major Craft Issue
Replies: 11
Views: 1251

Re: Major Craft Issue

I just looked at the site and it looks like it was just updated. I haven't been on the site in a couple of months but it is different now. Sadly they are not carrying the days 360 line in the US product list.
by ss30378
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:49 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Do you still use Boca Bearings inside your reels?
Replies: 25
Views: 5127

Re: Do you still use Boca Bearings inside your reels?

I stopped using Boca bearings about 5 years ago, I saw quality declining and I felt I was getting no more from Boca than I was from cheap bulk China bearings that were 1/5 the cost. In the reels that I actually swap bearings (usually only my bfs reels) I use hedgehog bearings and a couple of my reel...
by ss30378
Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Supercharging Tow Vehicle
Replies: 4
Views: 23486

Re: Supercharging Tow Vehicle

I love adding power, but with any vehicle when it comes to more power or load the enemy is heat. By itself (not towing anything) you will love the addon. Positive displacement blowers add so much low end torque you barely have to give it any gas to accelerate. It will feel like you threw a big block...
by ss30378
Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Zillion HD 8.1 versus Zillion G 8.5
Replies: 6
Views: 3416

Re: Zillion HD 8.1 versus Zillion G 8.5

You may want to try Plat again, they have recently opened up all the gearsets for purchase on the website, including the magsealed reels. I know for a while they were all unavailable for purchase but it seems like that is no longer the case.
by ss30378
Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Shimano says no to nylon on CC BFS and Aldebaran BFS?
Replies: 7
Views: 3812

Re: Shimano says no to nylon on CC BFS and Aldebaran BFS?

I have 4lb original stren on my aldebaran and have ever since I had it (when they were first released). No issues thus far.
by ss30378
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shimano Aldebaran BFS XG
Replies: 15
Views: 4588

Re: Shimano Aldebaran BFS XG

You can fit the other 50e series gears in it but need to turn down the nub on the 50e pinion gear to where it is a flat surface. The sideplate of the bfs series is thinner so the nub on the pinion gear will hit the outer spool bearing before allowing the clutch to disengage the spool. So yes the 50e...
by ss30378
Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:23 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Jackson Super trickster 64L
Replies: 5
Views: 1463

Re: Jackson Super trickster 64L

I used to have this rod, sweet spot was 1/16-3/16 for the 64L. I wouldn't do well with 1/4 with trailer however. The rod was an excellent rod, sensitive and weighed well under 3oz. I used it mainly for bfs bottom bouncing but could use it in a pinch with topwater, jerkbaits and small cranks when I o...
by ss30378
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Crisp UL trout spinning rod recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 2757

Re: Crisp UL trout spinning rod recommendations

I owned the MC days sfs 6'3" UL spinning rod with the solid tip and even though it was rated as a bass rod it did very well with trout in the 1-3lb range. I've had a few St. Croix UL rods and the MC was a much more responsive blank. The new days 360 is coming out and the t1100g blank will make for a...
by ss30378
Wed Mar 15, 2023 7:23 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Best all around Daiwa Casting Reel ?
Replies: 55
Views: 16870

Re: Best all around Daiwa Casting Reel ?

Today I think the best all around Daiwa would be the 21 zillion. Size, weight, cost to performance and being able to use all the oldie but goodie spools. And it's a Daiwa that's easy to get parts for and customize. All equals a winner in my book.
by ss30378
Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:27 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Daiwa SS Air TW
Replies: 79
Views: 22182

Re: Daiwa SS Air TW

Looks like Shimano FTB :lol: The Gekka TW was a disappointment which 28mm spool is too small and couldn't cast far enough. Hopefully this is better but I am not too positive for its again 28mm spool. I do not like some BFS freaks who claimed to need to cast 1gram or 0.1gram. :lol: 2~3gram being the...
by ss30378
Fri Mar 10, 2023 6:05 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Daiwa SS Air TW
Replies: 79
Views: 22182

Re: Daiwa SS Air TW

I think I have to have this one.
by ss30378
Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Honest opinions...is BFS really worth trying?
Replies: 91
Views: 36629

Re: Honest opinions...is BFS really worth trying?

Both my 721 and 662 edge bfs rods are full grip and I love it that way. If I we’re going for 1/8-1/4 I’d go ML all the way.
by ss30378
Wed Feb 08, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: BFS rod
Replies: 13
Views: 3141

Re: BFS rod

I’ve not owned a bfs rod that short. I had a custom 6’1” rod built off a phenix mirage trout blank and that one was a riot with just about anything on the end of the line. I’ve had my share of MC rods and love them all.
by ss30378
Wed Feb 08, 2023 5:03 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Do you trust aluminum gears?
Replies: 33
Views: 7348

Re: Do you trust aluminum gears?

I was disappointed that the new Conquest BFS has aluminum gears, I was hoping for brass gears, however I have an 18 Aldebaran BFS and an older Aldebaran MG7 with aluminum gears and have had no problems with either one, both have been smooth reels over the years so maybe I shouldn’t worry about it. ...
by ss30378
Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Major Craft Days 360
Replies: 48
Views: 14598

Re: Major Craft Days 360

seems that the prices have doubled from the existing Days series It appears so, but fwiw the better blank, titanium framed guides and the few extra glamor pieces make it more like a reincarnated msx than than a days series rod. I was thinkin' the same too. I wonder if they'll make other bass lines ...