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by Wachtel
Sun Aug 03, 2014 10:25 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Conquest 100 - Amazing
Replies: 14
Views: 5378

Re: Conquest 100 - Amazing

Good to hear. Still haven't pulled the trigger on a 14 Conquest. Have you compared it to the old model?
by Wachtel
Sun Aug 03, 2014 10:19 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Which Shimano shallow cranking reel?
Replies: 22
Views: 9062

Re: Which Shimano shallow cranking reel?

Backplay or not, I love my Conquest 51's for light cranking :D
by Wachtel
Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Why ACS on new IMX?
Replies: 26
Views: 11120

Re: Why ACS on new IMX?

I was set on getting a couple of the new IMX but the ASC is a deal breaker for me too.
by Wachtel
Wed Mar 19, 2014 3:30 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Bought a PX68 Liberto Pixy: I need help
Replies: 45
Views: 14880

Re: Bought a PX68 Liberto Pixy: I need help

I'm in the same boat. When the lakes started to freeze over I had the very sensible notion to get that PX68. Couldn't shake it so :D
by Wachtel
Tue Feb 18, 2014 12:04 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: New IMX Bass rod press release!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 12519

Re: New IMX Bass rod press release!!!

Great :D
by Wachtel
Tue Feb 11, 2014 7:30 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Any new info on the new Loomis IMX?
Replies: 13
Views: 5802

Re: Any new info on the new Loomis IMX?

Scary video :shock: :lol:

Waiting eagerly for more info. I really like the IMX I have.
by Wachtel
Sat Jan 18, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Reel advice for XXH Rod
Replies: 16
Views: 7767

Re: Reel advice for XXH Rod

ABU 5000 model is perfect for pike. I also use a Calcutta 201 TE for lighter stuff. Depends on your ideal lure weight. If it's around 3-4 oz, buy a Conquest 300 or 400 :D
by Wachtel
Sat Jan 11, 2014 8:06 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: What is your finesse casting rod?
Replies: 208
Views: 97998

Re: What is your finesse casting rod?

SBR 781
CR 721
MBR 782
CBR 783
by Wachtel
Fri Jan 03, 2014 3:18 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: outdated legendary tackle
Replies: 84
Views: 31254

Re: outdated legendary tackle

Reel Old Geezer wrote:This thread is very humiliating. I knew that I was old, but now I've learned that my very nice and useful fishing tackle is outdated. I'm just hoping the fish don't find out.
It's just as bad for me, two out of four reels I bought last year are outdated already :lol:
by Wachtel
Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:49 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Conquest v.s. Metanium
Replies: 26
Views: 11306

Re: Conquest v.s. Metanium

Conquest, I have two just to be on the safe side :D
by Wachtel
Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:18 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: First Megabass........
Replies: 17
Views: 9083

Re: First Megabass........

Whatch out for salties!
by Wachtel
Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:11 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Daiwa advantage spool swap
Replies: 4
Views: 3144

Re: Daiwa advantage spool swap

I have the ordinary 153 HST that has the same frame. It's a robust reel but I have no problems palming it.

I wonder if the spool from the Alphas Finesse Custom could fit?
by Wachtel
Fri Dec 20, 2013 5:26 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Megabass X4 rods, Rattleviper vs Super Orochi
Replies: 12
Views: 7503

Re: Megabass X4 rods, Rattleviper vs Super Orochi

Great info, thanks!

Seems like I'll have to save up and buy both :big grin:
by Wachtel
Thu Dec 19, 2013 7:55 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Megabass X4 rods, Rattleviper vs Super Orochi
Replies: 12
Views: 7503

Re: Megabass X4 rods, Rattleviper vs Super Orochi

I've had Megabass decision problems for a while now :D First I looked for a tech specific crankbait rod but have veered away from those and started reading about the Rattleviper TG. I prefer rods between 6-7 feet since I fish small rivers and streams, mostly precision casting. The Rattleviper seems ...
by Wachtel
Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:22 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: New Abu Garcia C3/C4 question
Replies: 8
Views: 4877

Re: New Abu Garcia C3/C4 question

Probably to cut costs :evil: