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by Shie
Wed Feb 15, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Why is Shimano still using long spool shafts?
Replies: 13
Views: 2761

Re: Why is Shimano still using long spool shafts?

Slazmo wrote:
Tue Feb 14, 2023 8:26 pm
Stability is it not?

Spool to pinion stability and alignment.
I thought this was the reason as well. Isn't this why some tout shimanos "smoother under load" than the daiwas with short shafts?
by Shie
Tue Feb 14, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: “Finesse” flipping jigs
Replies: 17
Views: 10790

Re: “Finesse” flipping jigs

Outkast cage feider because it has a horizontal line tie. Second choice would be the beast coast lil magnum followed by riot baits minima tungsten.
by Shie
Tue Feb 14, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: Beast Coast Tungsten Lil' Magnum Jig
Replies: 7
Views: 4557

Re: Beast Coast Tungsten Lil' Magnum Jig

I've fished the beast coast lil magnum over the past two seasons and I like it a lot. I do notice a tungsten jig will fall slightly faster than a lead jig of the same weight, but I generally don't downsize just because I'm throwing tungsten over lead.
by Shie
Tue Feb 14, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Okuma Hakai
Replies: 35
Views: 9777

Re: Okuma Hakai

I bought the Hakai as a really light reel for the Epitome. I got the reel long before the rod and used it for a variety of things. It wound up on my cranking rod since it really bomb casts a long way. It replaced a Tatula Elite Mag Z setup. I may give it a go on the Epitome for a super light combo ...
by Shie
Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Okuma Hakai
Replies: 35
Views: 9777

Re: Okuma Hakai

Anyone end up picking one of these up? I grabbed one last year when it was $169 (instead of $199) and it's worked well for me. Want to hear some other perspectives though before I pull the trigger on another one. Magnesium frame and brass gear for under 6oz is the main appeal to me, but the tatula s...
by Shie
Thu Feb 09, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: The Highest Example – The Edge Epitome Rods from Gary Loomis
Replies: 160
Views: 57420

Re: The Highest Example – The Edge Epitome Rods from Gary Loomis

Update on my October 27th order for others still waiting: Got in contact with Maria, the rod manager at Edge rods. I was informed that there are 16 builds ahead of mine. Was also informed that they are currently out of guides for the epitome, but that they expect a restock and to continue building i...
by Shie
Fri Dec 02, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: The Highest Example – The Edge Epitome Rods from Gary Loomis
Replies: 160
Views: 57420

Re: The Highest Example – The Edge Epitome Rods from Gary Loomis

doomtrprz71 wrote:
Sun Nov 20, 2022 6:54 pm

I ordered August 16th and my rod doesn't even show in production yet.
I ordered mine October 27 so I can't imagine how far back I am. Status hasn't changed from "inventory check" since the day I ordered it.
by Shie
Sat Oct 01, 2022 8:48 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Trika Rods
Replies: 65
Views: 20578

Re: Trika Rods

Anyone know why these rods shot up from $299 to $349?
by Shie
Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Team Lews ELITE-Ti SLP looks better than anything from Daiwa/Shimano
Replies: 46
Views: 9123

Re: Team Lews ELITE-Ti SLP looks better than anything from Daiwa/Shimano

Maybe they have changed, but I bought a few back before covid hit. I had to find reels that gave me the option of a quantity of 1. Just tried on a different browser with the same result. Maybe something happened due to covid. Hopefully they'll go back to shipping to the US or fix their website. I r...
by Shie
Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Team Lews ELITE-Ti SLP looks better than anything from Daiwa/Shimano
Replies: 46
Views: 9123

Re: Team Lews ELITE-Ti SLP looks better than anything from Daiwa/Shimano

hoohoorjoo wrote:
Wed Jul 27, 2022 4:33 am
You can buy them directly from Doyo.
How? Every time I try to buy a reel directly from the Doyo site it tells me it can't be shipped to the US. I've also tried calling them but I don't think they have an english option
by Shie
Sun Sep 11, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: How to buy a Doyo reel?
Replies: 2
Views: 1506

How to buy a Doyo reel?

I've tried to purchase a coba elite directly from the Doyo website several times. For some reason, every time I try, I get a message that it cannot be shipped to the United States. Anyone know why this is? My best guess is an agreement with Lew's not to sell in the US market, but I'd still like to h...
by Shie
Sat Sep 19, 2020 2:57 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2019 Daiwa Morethan PE 1000 TW
Replies: 332
Views: 175658

Re: 2019 Daiwa Morethan PE 1000 TW

The 8.6:1 can be had for as little as $365. Do Steez TW SV go for this low too? To me the Morethan is a Betterthan Steez with aluminum frame a bronze main gear. How can they go fo so cheap? Can anyone tell me where I can find the 8.6 in right hand for this low of a price? Seems like everyone on thi...
by Shie
Fri Sep 18, 2020 11:54 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Refreshed 13 concept reels
Replies: 23
Views: 11792

Re: Refreshed 13 concept reels

Been fishing them on and off the last month or so... casting performance is really good, but the brakes are just a hair temperamental for me. I like the Z SLD better than the C2, but that's probably just because it's the flagship. Very comfortable reels to fish. Thanks for the feedback Cal, looking...
by Shie
Fri Sep 18, 2020 7:12 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Refreshed 13 concept reels
Replies: 23
Views: 11792

Re: Refreshed 13 concept reels

Anyone take the dive and try one of these refreshed concepts? I’d be interested to see if anyone has experience with the new C2
by Shie
Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:51 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Kistlers warranty and the curse of 2020
Replies: 17
Views: 7729

Re: Kistlers warranty and the curse of 2020

Man I feel your pain. In 2020 alone I've had 3 Megabass Destroyer Onagers break on me, only once due to user error. Had a couple $100+ swimbaits break off on the cast or lost to a snag. Had a curado k/avid x combo stolen off me, and just recently had a Megabass Valkyrie and a st croix lexend xtreme ...