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by shu-bfs
Fri Jun 02, 2017 9:33 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: RH Conquest BFS
Replies: 7
Views: 5728

RH Conquest BFS

Finally received my RH Conquest BFS! \:D/

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by shu-bfs
Mon May 08, 2017 1:44 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: A quick fishing trip.
Replies: 14
Views: 8325

Re: A quick fishing trip.

Awesome pics! Thanks for posting
by shu-bfs
Fri Apr 28, 2017 1:22 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Need some advice/info about BFS reel.
Replies: 19
Views: 12762

Re: Need some advice/info about BFS reel.

I'm also a big fan of round reels, but for the lightest jobs I now prefer Daiwa reels with SV or Air spools. Below are my 1500C's modified for UL. Both reels are heavily modified using UT Reel parts, shallow spool, 8 + 1 bearings, aluminum line guide, carbon tex brake, ceramic prawl. These reels I'...
by shu-bfs
Fri Apr 28, 2017 11:50 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: New UL Vintage Rod Build
Replies: 10
Views: 7000

Re: New UL Vintage Rod Build

Im working on another one. Same handle but blackened and a little different rear cork. Also same 5'6" UL blank with black thread and micro guides
by shu-bfs
Fri Apr 28, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Custom Abu Ambassadeur 2500c
Replies: 2
Views: 3482

Custom Abu Ambassadeur 2500c

Finally finished the Abu 2500c build. The reel started with 2 bearings and now upgraded to 8 ABEC 7 ceramics. The colors are a bit wild :D

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by shu-bfs
Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:11 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Birthday Present
Replies: 14
Views: 8717

Re: Birthday Present

Where do I sign up for a gift like that?! :)
by shu-bfs
Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:02 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: New UL Vintage Rod Build
Replies: 10
Views: 7000

Re: New UL Vintage Rod Build

LowRange wrote:Very nice. I wondred if this could be done. Now, bolt that BFS Abu to it and snap some pics!
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by shu-bfs
Fri Apr 21, 2017 12:56 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: New UL Vintage Rod Build
Replies: 10
Views: 7000

Re: New UL Vintage Rod Build

Bootytrain wrote:I've posted this before, check out these vintage style
http://try-angle-fishing.com
That's where I got the idea but didn't want to pay the high price
by shu-bfs
Fri Apr 21, 2017 12:27 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: New UL Vintage Rod Build
Replies: 10
Views: 7000

New UL Vintage Rod Build

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Just finished an UL casting rod build. Bought an old handle from fleabay which needed a lot of work. Had my rod guy attach a Lamiglass UL blank. Total cost $120 and I still have another handle left over. Next one will be all stealth black
by shu-bfs
Sun Apr 02, 2017 1:03 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Volkey 6'9" UL Clone
Replies: 10
Views: 3904

Re: Volkey 6'9" UL Clone

Abu salty Stage kr x ULT or ULS
by shu-bfs
Sun Apr 02, 2017 12:56 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Classic Abu Reel
Replies: 12
Views: 8174

Re: Classic Abu Reel

LowRange wrote:I-is that a Megabass finesse spool????
It's an Avail Spool. I have both a 2mm and 4mm.
by shu-bfs
Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:55 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Classic Abu Reel
Replies: 12
Views: 8174

Re: Classic Abu Reel

Infidel wrote:Gorgeous! Are those knobs bearing supported? I have a couple of the Morrum Forrells and one of them had a rosewood knob that binds up when it is really cold.
Yes they have two bearings in each knob. It's an Haneda Handle
by shu-bfs
Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:13 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Need some advice/info about BFS reel.
Replies: 19
Views: 12762

Re: Need some advice/info about BFS reel.

Just finished a custom Abu 1500c. I was able to easily cast down to 3g with 4# FC. Love these reels :)
Currently working on a 2500c and a Pro Rocket 4500cs

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by shu-bfs
Tue Mar 21, 2017 1:50 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Classic Abu Reel
Replies: 12
Views: 8174

Classic Abu Reel

Here's my latest build. A tuned custom Abu 1500C. Currently working on a 2500C
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by shu-bfs
Thu Mar 09, 2017 7:16 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Identify this Rod?
Replies: 2
Views: 1917

Identify this Rod?

Can someone identify this rod? It's from a YouTube video in Japan. The guy was fishing for what looked like farm trout.
http://50.6.73.68/picit/1489144378.4661.jpg