Tat 100 tw is a 34mm spool. There are a couple nice spool options, including this AMO spool I'm about to order... https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804926245265.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.41.1263752dSSalmu&algo_pvid=33574a57-6439-46cb-95ae-08567c050ece&algo_exp_id=33574a57-6439-46cb-95ae-08567...

Stump jumper wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 18, 2024 8:05 pm

For what it’s worth, I’ve found the Loomis 3 power matches up to the NFC 5 power, in the MBR series. So the Loomis MBR 843 is similar to the NFC MBR 705.

My 705 IM blank edge rods seem like a Loomis 3.5 power to me, and aren't as quite as fast as the glx 843.

Loomis has a captive audience of 55+ that will pay full retail no questions asked on Tackle Warehouse or their local shop like Hank Hill buying a car. https://youtu.be/4oaEfBMA7AE?si=Mgu9peemOnD6FYWe Yep...that's why Shimano purchased them. I guess they wanted Gary's secret resin blend as well.

That is the website. Thanks.

Had to file a claim through paypal during the pandemic ('21) to get my money back for a rod that didn't show up, and zero communication from them. Looks like they are back open, and I realize most would steer clear after what I went through...Buuut, they have a rod I want and paypal's claim process ...

JLS has 6 models in stock (at JLS bargain pricing). 4 are 2 piece it looks like. That 6-4"MH might make a sweet magnum squarebill/TW rod. Sounds like I'm trying to talk myself into one, lol.

https://japanlureshop.com/rod/jackall-bros/bait.html

goldrod wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:30 pm

i have a box full and yet to be bit.. heard it is for the cold water but i guess ill find out

I guess I'm not the only one who will buy several of a bait I haven't had success with yet, lol.

IMG_2146.jpg A nice 7.1 pound fish on BFS tackle last night. I was on em with a new prototype plastic that I created. It's going to be interesting to see if it catches fish everywhere. My creation caught six on the first seven casts. I don't know if it's that good, or it is just something different...

Handled one at the expo. It is more compact than the '19 model, and has the hyper drive butter feel. It's a keeper for me...especially considering with a spool from Ali-X, it would probably hang with nearly anything. I'm excited about today's reel market.

Wonder what happened to the OP. He was on here and BR, then vanished. I thought this disease didn't have a cure

Fondled these at the classic expo. 893 felt light AF and was balanced. It was hard to resist 30% off, but I still owe some hospital bills from a recent surgery (I'm pretending to be responsible :mrgreen: ) 30% off is worth trying one or two out Oh I know...it was painful to not be able to buy at th...

Fondled these at the classic expo. 893 felt light AF and was balanced. It was hard to resist 30% off, but I
still owe some hospital bills from a recent surgery (I'm pretending to be responsible )

That minimalist seat/handle on the spinning rods =

I just received an Epitome SJR764-1S spinning rod that I purchased back in September last year. It was on sale for $295 plus $10 federal excise tax with free shipping. I specifically ordered it for great lakes smallie fishing which is my favorite species to target even though I live in SE Florida. ...

The reel seat is tight, not roomy like the old fuji ECS. Blank sensitivity is superb....95% of an nrx to me. Really looking forward to the new model...hope to be a 'glx man' once again.