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by scrapiron
Wed Oct 11, 2017 8:43 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Chronarch MGL
Replies: 72
Views: 31762

Re: Chronarch MGL

Can anyone share their recent experience with the MGL spool and salt water? How are the spools holding up when used for inshore fishing?

Thanks-
by scrapiron
Fri Sep 08, 2017 7:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: Equipment Related Pet Peeves
Replies: 78
Views: 39972

Re: Equipment Related Pet Peeves

Cork handled rods with the shrink wrap still on to "protect" the cork. And zip tied reel. I mean, I get it, we all want our stuff to look brand new, but......
by scrapiron
Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:25 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Kistler KLX closest to old Kistler "APC" rods?
Replies: 5
Views: 4129

Re: Kistler KLX closest to old Kistler "APC" rods?

On a slight tangent.....I use my Mag2 6'9" rod as my "do it all rod". If I had one rod to grab, that'd be the one. I've sold off six rods because of it. Well, I've bought some other rods too. :)

My father in law has a couple of the old Kistler Mag and Helium LTA rods, and they're solid.
by scrapiron
Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:47 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: St. Croix Avid X v's G. Loomis E6X
Replies: 8
Views: 8096

Re: St. Croix Avid X v's G. Loomis E6X

I'd tend to agree with the commenters here with the Avid X being the better selection. However, I do have the E6X Inshore 843c and compared to an Avid X M Mod rod, the Loomis felt better. Yes, the Avid X tip was lighter, but the Loomis' tip is seductive and oh so soft. I love my Avid X's but for ins...
by scrapiron
Fri Apr 14, 2017 8:32 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Poison Adrena Rods
Replies: 8
Views: 5224

Re: Poison Adrena Rods

I have the 6'10" and it's very nice. I was just at Neuse River Sportshop on Wednesday in North Carolina, and they had their Poison Adrena rods 50% off. Mostly the 6'6" M. They also had some Expride rods 50% off. Might be worth calling them if you're interested. I should have picked up one or two but...
by scrapiron
Wed Apr 05, 2017 11:00 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Add bearings to curado 70
Replies: 23
Views: 23974

Re: Add bearings to curado 70

I replaced the handle bushings with Boca bearing last night. There was a ton of grease packed in and the handles barely turned. This is a reel that has been cast, but not fished. Once I removed the bushings, cleaned out the grease, the handles turn better, but no where near what my Curado 200i handl...
by scrapiron
Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:59 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Zodias ML vs Adrena ML
Replies: 2
Views: 2113

Re: Zodias ML vs Adrena ML

Seconded.. The Adrena is way better. I have a Expride and my Adrena is a few notches better than that. And the Expride ain't no slouch. The Ci4+ is going to sit on that rod very well.
by scrapiron
Sat Nov 26, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Jackall poison adrena 610m
Replies: 3
Views: 2137

Re: Jackall poison adrena 610m

I just picked up the same rod (6'10"). I haven't fished it yet either, but was going to use it for maybe topwaters, small spinners, square crankbaits. It sure is light and the action is crisp. Looking to see what others have to say as well regarding this rod. I plan on using a Curado 200 I.