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by haoz
Sun May 01, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shimano conquest Dc 100
Replies: 5
Views: 1616

Re: Shimano conquest Dc 100

No worries. If you’re interested; the 21 Antares DC is definitely a better caster, with smoother and stronger gears, stronger drag… Mind blowing. You can cast it in a typhoon and I swear the DC control is sooo good, you barely have any feathering in your spool. Only downside >>> Just no clicking drag.
by haoz
Sun May 01, 2022 8:12 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: '16 "upgraded" Aldebaran BFS vs '22 Aldebaran BFS
Replies: 7
Views: 2588

Re: '16 "upgraded" Aldebaran BFS vs '22 Aldebaran BFS

You’re right. Gears doesn’t affect casting distance. Sorry I’ve should’ve elaborate better. 22 Ald vs 16 Ald difference in casting is minimal for me. +/- 1 or 2m? The marginal difference is easily compensated with rod, casting, thumb, brakes. The brass gears add considerable smoothness tho (at the e...
by haoz
Sun May 01, 2022 8:37 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: '16 "upgraded" Aldebaran BFS vs '22 Aldebaran BFS
Replies: 7
Views: 2588

Re: '16 "upgraded" Aldebaran BFS vs '22 Aldebaran BFS

I believe there was a post somewhere about the 16 Aldebaran BFS upgraded with the Conquest BFS gears…

Once you go down that path, you realised the 22 Aldebaran has really no noticeable difference lol.
by haoz
Sun May 01, 2022 8:32 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: New Poison Glorious
Replies: 115
Views: 50897

Re: New Poison Glorious

Personally, I find rods over 7ft 2 are better suited for shore casting. Examples would be shore casting for sea bass, and giant snakeheads, offshore casting for Pelagics… Downside of such rods, would of course be the cumbersome length which might increase the chances of snags, especially when there ...
by haoz
Thu Apr 28, 2022 9:46 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shimano after market handles?
Replies: 2
Views: 940

Shimano after market handles?

need some help here. does anyone knows where can I can get nice after market swept carbon handles for Shimano reels? I believed ZPI and Studio used to make them, but I can't seem to find them anymore... anybody can help shed light on this? I would very much like to get a nice carbon handle for my '2...
by haoz
Thu Apr 28, 2022 9:42 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: New Poison Glorious
Replies: 115
Views: 50897

Re: New Poison Glorious

torn between the 2610UL/M and 2610L/MH...I like M backbone but want a slightly stronger tip. will be using it mostly for open water smallmouth fishing in 10-20 feet Line spec on PG 2610UL/M is only 2.5 to 5lb, line spec on PA 2610UL/M is 1.5 to 8lb, line spec on PU 264UL/M is also 1.5 to 8lb, this ...
by haoz
Thu Apr 28, 2022 9:31 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shimano conquest Dc 100
Replies: 5
Views: 1616

Re: Shimano conquest Dc 100

i tried to upgrade the drag too.

it wasn't much improvement, and not worth the trouble imho.

reason: the drag clicker pin requires a lot of finesse to put it back.

to effectively increase the drag of Conquest DC 100, you need to forego the drag clicker.
by haoz
Sat Jan 02, 2021 6:46 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2020 CQ DC 101HG
Replies: 8
Views: 3371

Re: 2020 CQ DC 101HG

Fishing4Fun wrote:
Fri Jan 01, 2021 8:01 am
Correct on the Daiwa knobs fitting the Avail handles that are Shimano fitment.

Thanks!!
by haoz
Sat Jan 02, 2021 6:46 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2020 CQ DC 101HG
Replies: 8
Views: 3371

Re: 2020 CQ DC 101HG

That's a nice treat... very very nice reel =D> Hi boss, we are all eagerly anticipating your review on this reel. Holyyyyy. I just broke my personal best casting record on this reel. I have it on my Rushburn, 20lb main, 30lb leader and I have at least 50m line out easy I guess? This thing is a cast...
by haoz
Fri Jan 01, 2021 7:27 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2020 CQ DC 101HG
Replies: 8
Views: 3371

2020 CQ DC 101HG

Alright, decided to give myself a new year day present and got one off the shelf. Its spooled and ready to roll. The smaller palming side is really charming. Now I need some help: Does anybody knows which avail swept handle fit this thing? And secondly, daiwa Cork knobs fit on avail swept handles ri...
by haoz
Wed Sep 11, 2019 3:40 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 13 Shimano Metanium
Replies: 6
Views: 6409

13 Shimano Metanium

Busted the pinion gear on my 13 Shim Metanium. searching online for parts... did somebody posted an upgrade to brass gearing some time ago? Need them ASAP! can anybody point me in the right direction? I can share some photos after. :D My Shimano Poison Ultima 166M Wolfgang is sad to be divorced from...
by haoz
Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:08 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Suggestions for a enthusiast crankbait rod?
Replies: 29
Views: 9591

Re: Suggestions for a enthusiast crankbait rod?

Wolfgang is more of a jerk bait rod.
Versatile, can be used for cranks too, I Guess.

Just that I wouldn't use it primarily for cranks.
by haoz
Wed Mar 16, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: New Combo #2 for 2016
Replies: 28
Views: 13884

Re: New Combo #2 for 2016

Nice setup! If used primarily on 1/4 - 1/2oz baits, I would suggest shedding some weight on the reel. Hard to explain in words, but the weight reduction makes whole set up jump alive. Over here in Singapore with hot weather and peacock bass lurking every corner, the weight reduction makes my fishing...
by haoz
Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:40 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: New Shimano Rods (Poison Ultima & Glorious)
Replies: 116
Views: 45965

Re: New Shimano Rods (Poison Ultima & Glorious)

Been very busy, hadn't had time to logon recently.

I have to say I had problems getting each and everyone of my poison rods, and despite the huge agony of waiting...

I love them all. (Ultimata best at the moment)
by haoz
Mon Nov 23, 2015 9:13 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shimano Jackal poison Ultima - Anyone got one
Replies: 85
Views: 28304

Re: Shimano Jackal poison Ultima - Anyone got one

Pics and preliminary review please.

Which model again?