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by DrPerf
Thu Mar 24, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Credit Card Compromised at TackleWarehouse
Replies: 27
Views: 17613

Re: Credit Card Compromised at TackleWarehouse

I have used PayPal for years to pay via credit card. In fact, I will always use PayPal if it is an option because the merchant never has any access to the credit card information. The issue in question, in the original post, was a Tackle Warehouse issue with credit card information compromised from...
by DrPerf
Wed Mar 23, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Credit Card Compromised at TackleWarehouse
Replies: 27
Views: 17613

Re: Credit Card Compromised at TackleWarehouse

I have used PayPal for years to pay via credit card. In fact, I will always use PayPal if it is an option because the merchant never has any access to the credit card information. The issue in question, in the original post, was a Tackle Warehouse issue with credit card information compromised from ...
by DrPerf
Mon Mar 07, 2022 4:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds User Feedback
Topic: spencerinstl : Feedback Request Topic
Replies: 20
Views: 17852

Re: spencerinstl : Feedback Request Topic

Purchases an Megabass IP 68 L from Spencer that he described as in "excellent condition", which was an understatement.
The reel is pristine and could pass for NIB. Packaged securely. Excellent transaction.

Regards.
Doc
by DrPerf
Thu Mar 03, 2022 10:14 am
Forum: General
Topic: Is gore Tex rain gear worth the extra $$
Replies: 11
Views: 4736

Re: Is gore Tex rain gear worth the extra $$

I purchased a set of Cabela's Guidewear GORE-TEX (parka/bibs) in 2011. And after more than 10 years, the set continues to keep me warm and dry through rain (when we get some in California) and some fairly chilly weather during the California winter. I purchased the uninsulated version so that I coul...
by DrPerf
Thu Jan 06, 2022 1:40 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: 2021 steez ags rods
Replies: 449
Views: 136089

Re: 2021 steez ags rods

I owned and fished the NRX 902S for several years. When the Conquest 902S was released, I purchased the Conquest and fished that rod and NRX 902S side-by-side for several trips. Posted my comparison (will see if I can find it) . As a result, sold the NRX, kept the Conquest. When the Steez SVF AGS 7’...
by DrPerf
Wed Dec 29, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Zillion sv TW 1000
Replies: 769
Views: 367893

Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

Has anyone put silver metallic cork knobs on one? I ordered a couple since I despise the stock knobs they come with. I think most everyone took that route, along with the silver SLP Zaion drag star. Yep, that is/was kind of the 'standard' for the new Zillion, which I did for one. And here is a diff...
by DrPerf
Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:04 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: What is the smoothest stock Daiwa reel you've ever used?
Replies: 65
Views: 24398

Re: What is the smoothest stock Daiwa reel you've ever used?

All of my Daiwa reels from the first one purchased NIB in 2007 (Steez 100HLA) to the Steez SV TW/current Zillions/Alphas SV TW/GekkaBijin Air/etc. :D But that is after my maintenance/tuning “process”, which is done to every reel purchased, new and used, typically before first use :big grin: Regards,...
by DrPerf
Mon Dec 27, 2021 11:43 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: 2021 steez ags rods
Replies: 449
Views: 136089

Re: 2021 steez ags rods

I agree with the previous two posts, but my experience is with the 7'6" Compile-X AGS MML, which I have used for both drop shot and Ned rigs. The Compile-X AGS version replaced the SVF AGS version (EVA grips) and the SVF AGS version replaced a Conquest 902S and the Conquest 902S replaced a NRX 902S....
by DrPerf
Thu Dec 23, 2021 7:55 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Credit Card Compromised at TackleWarehouse
Replies: 27
Views: 17613

Re: TackleWarehouse leaked my Credit Card

Many banks offer zero liability debit cards or if not, timely reporting of debit card loss or a fraudulent transaction will limit your liability to a minimal amount ($50) if anything at all. Not all credit cards offer rewards, so that is not an overall factor for the use a credit card vs. a debit ca...
by DrPerf
Thu Dec 23, 2021 12:12 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Credit Card Compromised at TackleWarehouse
Replies: 27
Views: 17613

Re: TackleWarehouse leaked my Credit Card

You might consider using PayPal for retail transactions when that is an option. You can link one or more credit cards to PayPal and then specify which card is to be used for a transaction. The retailer never has access to the credit card information. PayPal has a decent record for keeping private in...
by DrPerf
Thu Dec 23, 2021 9:30 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Zillion sv TW 1000
Replies: 769
Views: 367893

Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

... I thought to have read somewhere that the JDM version would be more finesse focused with improved skipping capabilities while the USDM was more of an all around , powerfishing reel. Does that match your experience? I have been using the JDM version (6.3 and 8.1) since February for everything fr...
by DrPerf
Wed Dec 15, 2021 12:25 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: YGK X-Braid Upgrade; Varivas Avani…
Replies: 4
Views: 2692

Re: YGK X-Braid Upgrade; Varivas Avani…

The YGK G-Soul, in the 'larger' diameter, can be a tad "springy', but nothing like fluoro/mono. I always treat all lines with KVD Line and Lure Conditioner and seems to 'smooth' out those larger diameter lines. That conditioner also extends the life of the line, even braid. I am using some YGK that ...
by DrPerf
Tue Dec 14, 2021 7:46 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: YGK X-Braid Upgrade; Varivas Avani…
Replies: 4
Views: 2692

Re: YGK X-Braid Upgrade; Varivas Avani…

I have been using the YGK G-Soul Upgrade X-8 for three years and and exclusively for the past two years in 16#, 30#, 40#, 45# and 50# for both spinning and baitcasters with primarily a fluoro leader and in some instances a mono leader. I prefer that braid over many others that I tried, several of wh...
by DrPerf
Wed Dec 08, 2021 9:24 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: 2021 steez ags rods
Replies: 449
Views: 136089

Re: 2021 steez ags rods

I bought both my Steez Compile-X AGS 7'6" MML spinner and 'Moving Bait Versatile' new from an authorized dealer. Do not recall for certain about the spinner, but the MBV did not have plastic wrap around the cork. Are all of the Compile-X AGS models supposed to have plastic wrap around the cork when ...
by DrPerf
Fri Dec 03, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Megabass Valkyrie Rods
Replies: 144
Views: 72158

Re: Megabass Valkyrie Rods

I'm going to have to nab the MH. I always wanted a nice glass stick for those baits and more than one source says that rod is the standout in the lineup I do use the 71 h for these applications. It fishes much like a regular carbon blank to me with the positive attributes of glass. It has a nice be...