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by ss30378
Fri Apr 01, 2022 11:24 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Unlimited drag reel
Replies: 16
Views: 3454

Re: Unlimited drag reel

I guess you'll have some drag once the A/R bearing gives up the ghost.
by ss30378
Thu Mar 31, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: mno or flouro for UL baitcaster?
Replies: 15
Views: 4222

Re: mno or flouro for UL baitcaster?

I like fluoro for everything except small poppers and other topwaters. When using top water baits i always switch to mono. I found that fluoro, even small 4-6lb test has just enough weight and sinking pressure on the nose to mess up the action of little top waters, especially when the lure is way ou...
by ss30378
Wed Mar 23, 2022 6:08 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Please Help
Replies: 51
Views: 9956

Re: Please Help

Spool weighs 13.45g with bearing FYI.
by ss30378
Wed Mar 23, 2022 2:48 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Rod for 1/16-1/8oz jigs
Replies: 23
Views: 5134

Re: Rod for 1/16-1/8oz jigs

Looks like I picked a bad time to get into UL fishing for trout. I'm unable to source the Aji-Do from Plat and it looks like there really is not much else available at the moment. Currently working on getting my hands on a MC Finetail Banshee 5'7" UL solid tip. Did you try to order and they said it...
by ss30378
Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:43 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Rod for 1/16-1/8oz jigs
Replies: 23
Views: 5134

Re: Rod for 1/16-1/8oz jigs

I got mine from Plat when they first were released.
by ss30378
Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:20 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Please Help
Replies: 51
Views: 9956

Re: Please Help

I use the small shimano baitcast cover (ANRC830A) and it fits the conquest 100 nicely. I cut a 1" slit in the front so I can use it with line run through the rod.
by ss30378
Tue Mar 22, 2022 7:52 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Rod for 1/16-1/8oz jigs
Replies: 23
Views: 5134

Re: Rod for 1/16-1/8oz jigs

I know I have seen a thread around here on the Major Craft Aji-Do. Anyone else with any experience with these rods? I appreciate all the recommendations, I'm just trying to keep the price point closer to the $200 range. This is not a rod that will see a ton of use as this is a much smaller niche co...
by ss30378
Fri Mar 18, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Best grease fo Shimano Kisu Reel (surfcasting)
Replies: 4
Views: 2240

Re: Best grease fo Shimano Kisu Reel (surfcasting)

https://japantackle.com/tools-and-other ... -6065.html

Looks like their SR-G/DG13 grease is for the saltwater spinners.

I'm not sure what the USDM part number is to get it here??? Maybe Bantam will chime in with some insight.
by ss30378
Wed Mar 16, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Alphas Appreciation Thread
Replies: 135
Views: 56587

Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

If that is the case I would feel way better about using one of those BFS reels for larger river fish. The aluminum Zillion 7.1 gears in my JDM version are unbelievably smooth. I guess I am going to pull the trigger on a 7.1 Alphas SV TW for my second reel this season. Just ordered one of those yest...
by ss30378
Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:49 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: USDM Steez SV TW vs. Steez CT SV TW 70
Replies: 7
Views: 2407

Re: USDM Steez SV TW vs. Steez CT SV TW 70

I think most of the $$ increase is in the 5 year executive service warranty on the 70. I know TW shows the steez sv tw also has the same thing but I think that's a typo.
by ss30378
Mon Mar 07, 2022 11:58 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: 21 Calcutta Conquest Spool same as 20 Metanium?
Replies: 6
Views: 1532

Re: 21 Calcutta Conquest Spool same as 20 Metanium?

I've only ran the older svs infinity setup on a ktf 15 aldebaran spool and it worked great. Much improved light lure casting vs the stock spool. The stock spool conquest doesn't do too bad with lures down to 3/16oz if you have a soft line however. I'm not sure how low of a weight range you're lookin...
by ss30378
Mon Mar 07, 2022 11:05 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: 21 Calcutta Conquest Spool same as 20 Metanium?
Replies: 6
Views: 1532

Re: 21 Calcutta Conquest Spool same as 20 Metanium?

Negative, the metanium has a 34mm spool, the conquest has a 33mm spool.
by ss30378
Sun Mar 06, 2022 6:57 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Project T 22: 2 new Tatulas
Replies: 154
Views: 41921

Re: Project T 22: 2 new Tatulas

Wow so it is actually pretty small. This bearing argument has left me confused. I wish someone with the Alphas could clear it up for us. The new Zillion has nine, 2 spool, 2 mainshaft, 2 pinion, 1 anti reverse, and 2 in the handle. The Alphas has one less, it scares me into thinking they removed a ...
by ss30378
Thu Mar 03, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Alphas Appreciation Thread
Replies: 135
Views: 56587

Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

From a smoothness perspective the 8.x ratios have been just as smooth as my lower ratio reels. My 8.1 alphas sv tw has been swapped to a steez ct 8.1 gear set and I added steez/zillion factory clicking drag setup in it. The 8.6 alphas air gears we're super smooth as well but I just swapped it to the...