Does the 23 Conquest BFS have the same ultra tiny teeth like the one before? They would be the same size as the ones in my 19 Antares 70 A and that’s my only general use Shimano that didn’t develop any annoying buzz, even after 3 years. Just a tiny bit of a connected „yup it does have gears in it“ f...

For a made in US company: How do you expect me to pay a premium price when all you use is a ECS, plain cork and no custom trim parts + apply your decals with half a cups worth of an epoxy blob that can be mistaken for a foregrip. Jokes aside, given the rod already caught me eye so it’s decent design...

hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 04, 2023 4:20 pm

dennis_rf wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 04, 2023 4:04 pm

hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 04, 2023 3:41 pm

The Gravity BFS has my attention.

You mean the re-branded Haibo Arise Air

Saw that one on aliexpress. Didn't know that they are the same reel.

Maybe there are some differences, but the obvious - body and braking system are the same.

I ordered mine from Japanese Yahoo Shopping via Zenmarket.com. It’s a shopping + international shipping service and you can request pictures once they receive the rods to make sure there’s no damage. I have not checked the upper limit yet, but only tried a carolina rig with a 1/4oz bullet + 3“ OSP s...

hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 04, 2023 3:41 pm

The Gravity BFS has my attention.

You mean the re-branded Haibo Arise Air

I have no experience with your said Tatula Rod, so if the action matches your preference is up to you to determine… but maybe it’s an option: the Graphiteleader / Olympic Silverado line of rods. I’ve got the 2023 7’6 ML spinning and it’s ridiculously light, crisp and sensitive. You get full Torzite ...

That would make the upgrade the first braided line that has a significantly higher breaking strength than any other at the same diameter. Essentially if you look at the PE rating, they’re all pretty much the same. PE2.0 x9 = 30lb Asian, PE2.0 YGK upgrade = 30lb Asian. I’ve just used the US pound tes...

Since I’ve bought some UL spools, I had to take 2 brake blocks from somewhere so I took them out of my JDM Mets. Never had any problems just using 2 blocks with the Met. 2 blocks on, minimal side play, 2.5-5 on the dial for Berkley X9 from 10-14LB on ML to MH rods. Contrary to what has been said I s...

I believe the Metanium Shallow is what you’re looking for. Same line capacity and light lure capabilities as the Alde MGL but beefed up and more premium feel thanks to its sturdiness. No other Shimano reel is as tiny as the Aldebaran. The Antares isn’t a small reel, it’s a good hand full. However co...

Slazmo wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 10, 2023 7:08 pm

I fail to see how a Titanium hood cover (like the many stainless that proceeded it) is to be that much better and at $250 a seat?

$250? They are 55 bucks on eBay. RRP ¥6000 + VAT in Japan. So $45-50ish. Still five times as expensive compared to what I normally use.

Extremely rigid seat unlike the nylon seats of the past like ECS and ACS, bueatiful, lightweight, and more comfortable to my style than the ECS/ACS. If you like Daiwa’s Air seats you’ll like the TCH. I’ve only seen a few rods made with this brand new seat. Only place I could find one to buy was ove...

Trim and reel seats are all highest grade Chinese manufactured
So AliExpress mainly from 3 shops: Pro Bomesh, Rod Blank CRB Store & Noonroo Outdoor Store.

I have built a custom rod on this blank. For its price, it’s quite nice. Sensitivity is reasonable, weight and balance considering the length too. The only thing that bugs me is it’s lack of recovery speed. I’ve used 4,5 Alconites to keep the guide train light but man, it‘s pretty wobbly. Just sth t...

dragon1 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 26, 2022 4:20 pm

That's a good time just waitin' to happen right thar. What's the taper like on that MSX blank?

Maybe better late than never…
Loaded with 300g

If I’m understanding you right , your saying that it’s lacking in the power dept? Digging this back up because I just took pictures for a friend who might take it off my hands as I still wasn’t able to find a reason to build this blank…. Maybe the picture helps someone with decision making The weak...