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by Bootytrain
Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:12 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Curado 70 Drag
Replies: 3
Views: 3284

Re: Curado 70 Drag

Maybe look into a Scorpion 70 drag stack, in the recent review they tested it to almost 18 lbs.
http://tackletour.com/reviewshimscorp7071.html
by Bootytrain
Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:08 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shimano Exsence
Replies: 24
Views: 11730

Re: Shimano Exsence

BRONZEBACK32 wrote:Posted in the show off section :big grin:

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Damn that looks mean and elegant at the same time =D> Congrats! you may be the first to have one in the states
by Bootytrain
Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:44 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Channeling the Joy of a JDM Classic : Shimano's Scorpion 70/71 Platform
Replies: 1
Views: 3065

Re: Channeling the Joy of a JDM Classic : Shimano's Scorpion 70/71 Platform

Wow that particular reel put up some crazy drag numbers :shock:
by Bootytrain
Thu Aug 10, 2017 10:08 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Why does Shimano not produce a budget 50 size reel?
Replies: 23
Views: 11337

Re: Why does Shimano not produce a budget 50 size reel?

Someone's drinking their hater juice today I see....... You know me well enough that I speak the truth. You also know, because you too fish the oldies. So...suck it. :P :lol: Says the guy who just bought an Ab....... I just can't speak it lol But seriously to the OP, The Casitas and Caenan are so c...
by Bootytrain
Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:18 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Why does Shimano not produce a budget 50 size reel?
Replies: 23
Views: 11337

Re: Why does Shimano not produce a budget 50 size reel?

They also dont make a $100 reel with a metal frame. Go figure that one out. :doh: One of the largest markets out there is the $100 price point. Back in the D series day, they did make a Citica100D, and its a very sought after reel to this day. Even back then it was not really considered "budget". I...
by Bootytrain
Wed Aug 09, 2017 4:53 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Curado 71 or Chronarch MGL?
Replies: 26
Views: 15913

Re: Curado 71 or Chronarch MGL?

This is a question I have wondered about for a while too. I still want to try my first Shimano baitcaster, just bought my second Zillion SV. I would use the possible Shimano Curado 70 or Chronarch MGL for similar lures; would it be better to try the cheaper Curado or go all the way and try the Chro...
by Bootytrain
Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:00 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Spiral x technology
Replies: 10
Views: 8266

Re: Spiral x technology

It's legit, when the original Poison Glorious line came out they released a DVD. In the DVD it shows in super slow motion this guy casting a regular blank vs a spiral x and high power x blank. You could clearly see the difference in blank twisting and wobbling on the regular blank. Blanks with spira...
by Bootytrain
Fri Jul 21, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Met MGL
Replies: 15
Views: 11127

Re: Met MGL

I don't think it has a different spool... JDM: 12lb / 100m (= 109,361yd) http://fishing.shimano.co.jp/product/reel/4353 USDM: 12lb / 110 yd http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-fish/en/home/products/fishing-reels/baitcast/metanium-mgl.html Shouldn't a 70 size spool have less line capacity? Don't go ...
by Bootytrain
Fri Jul 21, 2017 1:14 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Met MGL
Replies: 15
Views: 11127

Re: Met MGL

lperry wrote:So is the 70 size spool an issue?
That depends on you, these reels can cast a long way so if you are using heavier line it may be an issue.
by Bootytrain
Fri Jul 21, 2017 11:50 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Met MGL
Replies: 15
Views: 11127

Re: Met MGL

Cal wrote:They are the same exact reel. Buy one in the US from an authorized dealer if warranty is important to you. Buy one from a JDM supplier if price trumps warranty for you.
Actually the JDM version has a really shallow 70 size spool.
by Bootytrain
Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: Is anyone else dissapointed in Icast '17?
Replies: 16
Views: 11625

Re: Is anyone else dissapointed in Icast '17?

Shimano/Gloomis and Abu Garcia came with the fire, everyone else was meh.. Going to try out that Concept Z though, or at least see if the bearings will fit any of my existing reels. Abu didnt leak anything that I saw but they came out with the revamped Revo lineup(I knew it was coming but I expected...
by Bootytrain
Fri Jul 21, 2017 7:17 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Tackle Trap/Pike Road Reel Service
Replies: 29
Views: 18890

Re: Tackle Trap/Pike Road Reel Service

Ouch, that sucks, Im sure Gary will make it right. Thats my greatest fear of sending out a reel, that it will come back with scratches and scuffs that I didnt do. You know how OCD some of us are about our tackle.
by Bootytrain
Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:44 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: DIY spool fir curado 70 on ebay
Replies: 9
Views: 7275

Re: DIY spool fir curado 70 on ebay

was it any good? i am considering getting a scorpion bfs but thought this might be a cheaper option I only fished it once with a 4 gram lure. I wasn't overly impressed from that one experience. It could be a great spool But I haven't had enough time on it to make a real statement on its performance.