Thanks for the comments everyone. I can't stop staring at it!

Tokugawa wrote:Ohhhh....nice work!! That TD-Z is super sharp.

Thanks!

Thanks everyone. Your discerning taste and feedback are greatly appreciated!

froteur wrote:
what did you have the m1 wrapped with? i've been debating picking one up.

I don't know what brand of guides were used but they are the same premium SiC guides that Phenix uses.

froteur wrote: darn. i'm in norcal. oh well.

It looks so much better in person. It's very well balanced too. The custom M1 feels better balanced than the factory M1.

Thanks guys! I forgot about the Show and Tell forum. Maybe the mods can move it to the correct forum for me. I'm in the Los Angeles area in SoCal.

I finally got back my custom Calfish painted TD-Z103H which was supertuned by the legendary e_bassfisher. Added Zillion carbon handle, pixy pxr drag star, OS7's and carbontex drags. Most parts purchased from the TackleTrap. Mounted on a custom Phenix M1 rod with custom painted color changing fuji re...

falcon wrote:The chronarch d gears work in the core

yes they would. i don't think they made the d5 in a left hand model though.

Uprgraded Curado 100B with Calais 5.0:1 gear set, 50Mg spool & cast control cap, citica handle, Boca OS bearings, carbontex drags paired with a Dobyns 764CB RM. Awesome shallow cranking set up.

Great to deal with. Fast payment and great communication. Would definitely do business with again!

Gary is a good guy. Have had positive experiences both buying & selling.

Derek is great to deal with. Exactly as described and fast shipping. I wouldn't hesitate doing business with him again. Thanks!

Great seller and good communication!

bronzefly wrote:Sweet combo!

Some smooth black Daiwa knobs would look better with that combo IMHO

How bout some red RCS knobs?

2-3 1/2" with the softer brown shell. In so cal we would nose hook them so not to impede the kicking of their tale plus they lived longer. You just had to be extra careful when casting since the nose breaks off easily.