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by Dark3
Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:10 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Backing drag down all the way...Shimano
Replies: 6
Views: 3572

Re: Backing drag down all the way...Shimano

#1 is definitely normal.
#2 I imagine thats possible but I think you might just be tinkering with the reel in a way its not designed to be.
by Dark3
Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:06 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Steez Ltd
Replies: 32
Views: 19240

Re: Steez Ltd

One of the best looking reels ever made. I had one when they were in production and regretfully I sold it.
by Dark3
Wed Nov 09, 2016 9:38 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Ordering tackle from japan
Replies: 21
Views: 9760

Re: Ordering tackle from japan

All of the above mentioned are great. Most of my jp business has gone to jpangler and digitaka. Yet to have an unfavorable experience with ordering jdm stuff from jp. I have actually said I feel like they are very honorable in thier business doings. I have almost always faired the best financially w...
by Dark3
Fri Sep 23, 2016 11:45 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: My experience buying rods using Buyee BEWARE
Replies: 30
Views: 15891

Re: My experience buying rods using Buyee BEWARE

Im confused. Why are you guys doing this type of service rather than having the OG seller ship in a rod tube using ems/usps??
by Dark3
Thu Sep 22, 2016 4:58 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: What's your favorite Daiwa Steez model?
Replies: 24
Views: 10734

Re: What's your favorite Daiwa Steez model?

For the techniques stated, I usually go for more reels that would be known or classified as "workhorses". Curados/Scorpions, chronarchs ect. I had a steez sv ltd amd it was very nice, almost too nice especially considering the $$ they pull now. The paint job amd accents on the ltd is one of the fine...
by Dark3
Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:11 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Presso AGS 60L-B
Replies: 10
Views: 6627

Re: Presso AGS 60L-B

Very nice. I had a alphas air but sold before ever using it. It is truly a tiny reel. I used to think the Alphas and Pixies were small until I used the 16 Aldebaran BFS XG. I recently got an Alphas Air and I thought it felt huge. Its got to be the best bang for your buck finesse reel. Super smooth ...
by Dark3
Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:08 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: The Search for One: The 13 Fishing Archangel
Replies: 7
Views: 7590

Re: The Search for One: The 13 Fishing Archangel

Completely agree about the cork/eva combo. One of the primary reason ALX never got any of my money.
by Dark3
Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:33 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Presso AGS 60L-B
Replies: 10
Views: 6627

Re: Presso AGS 60L-B

Very nice. I had a alphas air but sold before ever using it. It is truly a tiny reel.
by Dark3
Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:31 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Better start with 2016 Shimano Ci4+ Stradic
Replies: 9
Views: 6431

Re: Better start with 2016 Shimano Ci4+ Stradic

Well I received the 2016 Ci4+ back from Shimano service on Friday and it is not much better than when I sent it in, you can tell it has been greased it is stiff cranking now but... it still has the knocking and that odd tightening up while reeling, I spooled it up and was planning to hit the water ...
by Dark3
Sat Sep 17, 2016 9:17 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: I'm sleeping on the couch after this one....
Replies: 30
Views: 16834

Re: I'm sleeping on the couch after this one....

Even though I am not a fan of the t-wing, overall the new steez is probly the best looking yet. Especially on that beautiful stick :clap: :clap:
by Dark3
Sat Sep 17, 2016 4:16 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shimano Scorpion?
Replies: 21
Views: 11740

Re: Shimano Scorpion?

Not really sure what your asking about having other reels, im not a dealer and am not currently parting with any reels. As far as the smoothness I would expect a but more refinement from a met I suspect our Russian friend is asking if the scorpion 70's retrieve compares to other shimanos you own. O...
by Dark3
Sat Sep 17, 2016 3:52 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shimano Scorpion?
Replies: 21
Views: 11740

Re: Shimano Scorpion?

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160917/7e70a14527131521939ce999662642fd.jpg Tell me, please, do you have another reels besides 70 Scorpion. I want buy it for Zodias 1610M-2 (1/4-3/4 Oz), but dont shure that i like it after using of Met 13. Are Scorp smooth like Met? Not really sure what your aski...
by Dark3
Fri Sep 16, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Best spinning reel under $100
Replies: 13
Views: 6857

Re: Best spinning reel under $100

Whatever the most shimano you can get for the 100 bucks would be my vote. If you do your homework you should end up with a nice reel for your money
by Dark3
Fri Sep 16, 2016 11:18 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shimano Scorpion?
Replies: 21
Views: 11740

Re: Shimano Scorpion?

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by Dark3
Fri Sep 16, 2016 11:13 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shimano Scorpion?
Replies: 21
Views: 11740

Re: Shimano Scorpion?

I have had the xt1000, and have 2 of the 70s. The xt is a phenomenal reel in every way. The new 70s have to be the best looking scorpion to date. The finish is outstanding, with a red fleck in black paint. Only thing I would have done different is the same idea but with different colors. The black a...