hey TS i was lucky enough to pick up a couple at BBD before the hoarders cleaned them out, though i think the dark trout floater may still be available if you hurry?
now i'm seeing them being flipped at 2x retail
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- Tue Dec 31, 2013 9:19 am
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: Autopsy: Meshing with Savage Gear's 3D Line Thru Trout
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7760
- Sat Dec 28, 2013 10:33 am
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: Autopsy: Meshing with Savage Gear's 3D Line Thru Trout
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7760
Re: Autopsy: Meshing with Savage Gear's 3D Line Thru Trout
i just picked up a couple of these baits and was wondering about durability of those joints ...nice write up Zander!
- Sun Dec 22, 2013 9:27 am
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: What the... Finesse Alphas?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9240
Re: What the... Finesse Alphas?
Makes my 2003 $70 Pinnacle seem all the better cause its able to get measured10'-13' farther with an even lighter 2.3g lure. so are you stating that it's the performance of the $70 reel that makes the difference? and that you reached this conclusion based on a "comparison" where: the angl...
- Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:34 pm
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: Product Insight on new Calcutta's
- Replies: 74
- Views: 39556
Re: Product Insight on new Calcutta's
X3. Following my initial grumbling about the access thing, I soon got over it as I continued to use the Calcutta 300 D because of its superb performance on the water. It is a terrific reel, and it has grown on me too. I recently upgraded the spool bearings to BOCA ABEC 7’s. I’d now say it’s the bes...
- Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:15 am
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: Redefining a Classic, the Lew’s BB1 Baitcaster
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7090
Re: Redefining a Classic, the Lew’s BB1 Baitcaster
my condolences to you and your friend's family, and thank you for taking the time to reply.
though i still think Fritts should stick to crankin' and let his reel guys discuss what's under the hood, the details you provided helped put the article in a much better context for me... much appreciated
though i still think Fritts should stick to crankin' and let his reel guys discuss what's under the hood, the details you provided helped put the article in a much better context for me... much appreciated
- Thu Sep 12, 2013 8:18 pm
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: Redefining a Classic, the Lew’s BB1 Baitcaster
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7090
Re: Redefining a Classic, the Lew’s BB1 Baitcaster
Fritts, went over this in a video the guys put up from ICAST: http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast13lews.html with a 1oz bait, what you're saying seems realistic OTOH, from the 0:30 mark in the vid when Fritts talks about the 2 main things he believes give the reel its long cast performance... not...
- Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:17 am
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: Redefining a Classic, the Lew’s BB1 Baitcaster
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7090
Re: Redefining a Classic, the Lew’s BB1 Baitcaster
x2Fishingelbow wrote:Wow! 70 YARDS without breaking a sweat? With two brakes on? Are you sure? What rod and lure?
i'd be interested in a setup that allows me to cast 70yds effortlessly... details please!
- Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:16 pm
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: Bait the Finesse?!? Shimano -v- Daiwa Product Insight
- Replies: 87
- Views: 44858
Re: Bait the Finesse?!? Shimano -v- Daiwa Product Insight
.. when a feather weight spool with little inertia could spin for 7-8s what does this mean? low inertia means the spool starts up faster and slows down sooner. period. if a lightweight, empty spool spins for a long time, that implies the brakes are not on... which makes sense because its unlikely a...
- Mon Mar 25, 2013 4:38 pm
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: Bait the Finesse?!? Shimano -v- Daiwa Product Insight
- Replies: 87
- Views: 44858
Re: latest reel comparison
loosely translated, part #21 in the schematic is the cover for the lubrication port (there's a spool bearing that sits underneath)NYBASSIN wrote:So the spool tension is on the palming side plate? What were they adjusting with the little wrench thing?
- Mon Mar 25, 2013 4:18 pm
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: Bait the Finesse?!? Shimano -v- Daiwa Product Insight
- Replies: 87
- Views: 44858
Re: latest reel comparison
ditto, would have been more interested in how these different approaches translate into finesse casting results (assuming spoon tension has been properly set)panyafish wrote:What I really want to know is which one will throw the light stuff further.
- Mon Mar 25, 2013 3:09 pm
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: Bait the Finesse?!? Shimano -v- Daiwa Product Insight
- Replies: 87
- Views: 44858
Re: latest reel comparison
bingoUSA-RET wrote:Again, goes to the fact that once I set it to my liking I rarely had to fiddle with it.
- Mon Mar 25, 2013 3:06 pm
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: Bait the Finesse?!? Shimano -v- Daiwa Product Insight
- Replies: 87
- Views: 44858
Re: latest reel comparison
i got 2 of them, call 'em pinkiesNitroman77 wrote:you need to have small fingers to make that adjustment..
it doesn't take a whole lot of effort to adjust a tension cap, but if we want to make it a big deal by all means...
- Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:28 pm
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: Bait the Finesse?!? Shimano -v- Daiwa Product Insight
- Replies: 87
- Views: 44858
Re: Bait the Finesse?!? Shimano -v- Daiwa Product Insight
Dear,Cal Actually the Aldebaran has cast control knob ,it is on the non-handle sideplate. The red button between the word ci4+ and SVS. Check this out http://fservice.shimano.co.jp/part/pdf/03008.pdf part no.86 thanks BEST79 for pointing that out: http://www.japantackle.com/Shimano/Shimano_Aldebara...
- Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:23 pm
- Forum: TT Reviews
- Topic: Bait the Finesse?!? Shimano -v- Daiwa Product Insight
- Replies: 87
- Views: 44858
Re: latest reel comparison
It's still a $500 reel that you can't adjust without removing the handle and drag star.... wrong... the cast control cap (that red piece in the pic below) can be adjusted w/ your fingers: http://www.japantackle.com/Shimano/Shimano_Aldebaran_BFS1.jpg instead of being on the handle side as with most ...