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by StPaulPike
Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Helios or Revo SX 3????
Replies: 14
Views: 6341

Re: Helios or Revo SX 3????

Dont have the helios but do have 2 komodos which is almost the same reel as the 2013 helios same price as well, I have worked it over this year, using them as my go to reels. They are smooth, cast a mile, very smooth drags that have been put to the test on some big pike. I put them on the level of m...
by StPaulPike
Sun Jun 23, 2013 6:30 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Spool bearing size for Okuma
Replies: 0
Views: 1013

Spool bearing size for Okuma

Does anyone one know the size of the 3 spool bearings on the Okuma Komodo, or the new Okuma helios 2013, pretty much the same reel so i am guessing bearings are the same?

Thnx
by StPaulPike
Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:49 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Anyone used the new Gander GSX Elite?
Replies: 9
Views: 8294

Re: Anyone used the new Gander GSX Elite?

Its not close to the same as 13. It is not designed by 13, it is made in the same factory that's it. Hold each side by side the difference is huge the GSX Elite feels cheap and not crisp or lively or high quality.. The blank may be 40 ton toray/sokme version of it, but i would guess resins , scrim ,...
by StPaulPike
Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:35 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Rod Storage
Replies: 6
Views: 4189

Re: Rod Storage

be careful!!! Having a girlfriend, and owning plenty of rods works! \:D/ Living with a girlfriend and owning plenty of rods...................... [-X :big grin: LOL its been a lot of work to get her to become excepting of my fishing stuff. I keep telling her how beautiful my rods and reels are she ...
by StPaulPike
Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Rod Storage
Replies: 6
Views: 4189

Rod Storage

I am moving into a new place with the girlfriend right now living on my own I can put my rods where I please, but the place we are moving into is a big loft type place. I want to hang them from the ceiling anyone have any good ideas or things you have done?
by StPaulPike
Wed Mar 13, 2013 5:58 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: OBC73M Omen
Replies: 6
Views: 3099

Re: OBC73M Omen

I have that one, and the Envy 7'3mh was just messing around with both. I would go mh for those , the mh has a great tip will launch them out there. The m will handle but might be slightly taxed. In terms of quality you cant beat it at that price. I own two omens one envy and another of each on the w...
by StPaulPike
Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: 13 Fishing Omen
Replies: 39
Views: 19106

Re: 13 Fishing Omen

Have a 7'3 m omen love it, just ordered a 7'3mh envy and 6'7 m spinning omen and 400 dollars worth of other stuff from TW go away Ice go away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by StPaulPike
Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Stradic fi making odd noise
Replies: 4
Views: 2365

Stradic fi making odd noise

My stradic fi 3000, is making a slight rubbing noise at the top and bottom of the stroke of the spool if that makes sense. Opened it up all looks ok inside any guess?
by StPaulPike
Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Okuma rtx spinning reel
Replies: 1
Views: 1789

Re: Okuma rtx spinning reel

I know you posted awhile ago but i just bought 2 off ebay, i will review when i get them this week.
by StPaulPike
Thu Feb 07, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Need the TT experts
Replies: 2
Views: 1331

Need the TT experts

I dont own a slow gear ratio reel ie 5:4:1 it is 23ipt or slower, I can get a really good one on the cheep but I dont like uni taskers, will that ratio suffice for other techniques like soft body swim baits/ some plastics as well as crankbait fishing?
by StPaulPike
Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Rethinking my Shimano Faith
Replies: 232
Views: 73502

Re: Rethinking my Shimano Faith

I too have not bought any new shimano bait casters, I just dont like what they did the new models, all went down a notch. I have been buying okuma, for saltwater i have gone Avet all the way. From what I am hearing Avet will be releasing freshwater reels soon. If its like there saltwater stuff it wi...
by StPaulPike
Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Your Next Reel Purchase?
Replies: 237
Views: 80843

Re: Your Next Reel Purchase?

Okuma helios the new 7:3:1 for the new 13 envy.
by StPaulPike
Tue Jan 15, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Anyone fishing the Okuma Helios Baitcaster?
Replies: 8
Views: 4829

Re: Anyone fishing the Okuma Helios Baitcaster?

Wanted to bump this up, I noticed on TW that the 6:3:1 and 7:3:1 helios seem to be on different frames does anyone know if this is the case.
by StPaulPike
Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:44 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Anyone fishing the Okuma Helios Baitcaster?
Replies: 8
Views: 4829

Anyone fishing the Okuma Helios Baitcaster?

I am interested if anyone has fished one and your thoughts?
by StPaulPike
Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:58 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: 13 Fishing Omen Black
Replies: 24
Views: 10507

Re: 13 Fishing Omen Black

I am super impressed with them, I think they fish maybe a touch heavier then rated. The balance is great the reel seat is something special imo. It takes a little to get used to the smaller handle, but once I did i really liked it. They are crisp, lively and sensitive I would said more so then Dobyn...