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by rtf
Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:28 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Alphas 103F uses
Replies: 1
Views: 1588

Alphas 103F uses

What presentations can the Alphas 103F's be used for?
by rtf
Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas
Replies: 8
Views: 2772

Re: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas

Thanks for the help. It sounds like this spool will work well for me. I also prefer braid and I was hoping to use 10# also. Now to decide on a reasonably priced rod.
by rtf
Sat Nov 22, 2014 11:50 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas
Replies: 8
Views: 2772

Re: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas

I have one in my pixy, but if you drop it in an Alphas/Sol without spacers there will be a gap around it. Can throw some really light stuff with it. I throw UL hard baits and finesse plastics with mine. Really like it I have the spacers thanks to new2BC4bass from this forum. What rod and line do yo...
by rtf
Sat Nov 22, 2014 6:42 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas
Replies: 8
Views: 2772

Re: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas

The spool I have in mind is the I'ZE Factory Finesse Special spool that comes in the Pixy PX68, not the Megabass Finesse Special. Any one ever used one?
by rtf
Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:11 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas
Replies: 8
Views: 2772

Re: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas

I already have the 103F, just looking at trying the Finesse Special spool.
by rtf
Fri Nov 21, 2014 4:31 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas
Replies: 8
Views: 2772

Finesse Special spool in an Alphas

Would the Finesse Special spool be a good choice in an Alphas 103F throwing 1/8-5/16oz plastic? There are many threads on Alphas spools but they none strictly deal with Finesse Special, they jump from spool to spool and it gets confusing. The more exotic spools are not in my budget.
by rtf
Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Casting Help!
Replies: 16
Views: 6386

Re: Casting Help!

The reel is incredible, zero complaints there. The rest is up to me. I will say though that the BPS Prolite was a decent little reel to learn with. It is much better than many of the reels most guys try to start with. The quality difference is readily apparent as soon as you pick up the Alphas, but ...
by rtf
Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:47 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Casting Help!
Replies: 16
Views: 6386

Re: Casting Help!

I got the shorter rod because I fish from a kayak and wanted accuracy more so than distance. If I were to do it again I would look for a 6'6" rod. The bass that are caught in the lakes that are close for me are on the small side so the M/L rod is more fun. A 3lb. fish is a great catch, a 5lb. is a m...
by rtf
Thu Jul 10, 2014 9:12 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Casting Help!
Replies: 16
Views: 6386

Re: Casting Help!

I guess what confuses me is I had no problem with the lighter weight. It's the opposite of what I am used to. The more weight I put on the Prolite the better I could cast.
by rtf
Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Casting Help!
Replies: 16
Views: 6386

Re: Casting Help!

Actually, the plug only weighed 7 gr. and the worm w/hook weighed 10gr. I started with the plug and after a few casts it was incredible. No effort to throw 75', I could stop it where I wanted, it was everything I could want. Put the heavier worm on and it was a different animal. I thought the worm w...
by rtf
Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:36 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Casting Help!
Replies: 16
Views: 6386

Casting Help!

I just got my first good reel, an Alphas 103 Type F. I have it on a Quantum KVD Signature 6'4" M/L Fast. Read a thread on here where one of the guys used one of these with 1/4 oz. lure, magnets at 4-6 clicks and no spool tension. I drilled my casting plug to 7gr. (.24oz) set it at 6 clicks and no sp...
by rtf
Thu Jul 10, 2014 3:02 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Parts breakdown
Replies: 5
Views: 2216

Re: Parts breakdown

Thanks guys, my main concern was identifying the parts and the part numbers should I need replacements down the roars. I will keep in mind the special shaft and gears, that was good to know.
by rtf
Tue Jul 08, 2014 12:29 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Parts breakdown
Replies: 5
Views: 2216

Re: Parts breakdown

Thank you, that is exactly what I needed. With a few exceptions, everything looks pretty much the same. I appreciate the help.
by rtf
Tue Jul 08, 2014 8:39 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Parts breakdown
Replies: 5
Views: 2216

Parts breakdown

I'm just received my Alphas 103L Type F from Ichiban. Beautiful reel and fast shipping by the way. It came with a blow up of the reel and it's parts, but no numbered list with descriptions. I emailed them and they replied that the reel Daiwa doesn't supply that with those reels. What other Alphas ha...
by rtf
Sat Jul 05, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Help with reel choice.
Replies: 21
Views: 5675

Re: Help with reel choice.

Got my 103 Type F from Ichiban yesterday. 5 days including a holiday from japan to Ohio, can't ask for better service. Reel is in excellent condition, nicer than the pictures showed. Spool it up today and see what happens. :D