jm529 wrote:you will need the adapter cause a steez handle screws on to the direct drive gear. i am not sure if it will work on the older fuegos but japan tackle sells the rcs hex handle adapter for $25.00.

Thanks buddy.

My Sol just came in the mail today \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ yes it fits, however at min drag position the straight drag star spokes will just touch the back of the smoke handle. Quantum just upped the price to $40 from $30 FYI the length is 88 or 89 mm depending on who's measuring, and by my hand it's notice...

Does anyone know if the Steez handle will fit?

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_St ... -DSSH.html

That's fantastic Duz. She'll be pitching boat docks next to you before you know it.

Does the Pixy type r handle have 2 ball bearings or 4 ball bearings. 2 ball bearings and 2 plastic spacers. The plastic spacers can be replaced with standard knob bearings. Jay Mine had 4... Also Quantum handles will fit and the knobs are interchangeable. The Smoke handle has permanent bushings on ...

Awesome. Thanks guys.

bronzefly wrote:I use mine for small crankbaits, jerkbaits (pointer 78's mostly), and smaller topwater baits quite a bit. It works great for me. I don't throw spinnerbaits on it though

It does look like a great rod for 78's. It is rated as XF...is it really that fast? Close to BCR XF?

Munkin wrote:Most are the same but some have thicker hooks.

Allen

Yea, I thought they looked a little bit thicker. This should do me well, as the pike in my home lake absolutely crush bone/char shad walking baits.

Thanks Phippy, Any idea where to get core gears from? I tried going on shimanousa.com but did not see anything there as far as gears go. Is it possible to change the core 6.2:1 to a 7:1? Do they make a 5:1 gear set that is compatible for core's? Wouldn't mind having a few slower core's for Depp cra...

i didnt mention the st croix legend tournamenets because they are discontinued, as well as very very hard to find, i have checked almost everywhere i can think of in order to find another deep cranker, mh, version (i already have one of these rods, i love it, just want another in case something hap...

The previous generation of St Croix's LT walleye rods had two spinning crankbait sticks: one M, and one MH.

Yea, I figured it would be darn near the cost of a reel in the classifieds. I really like the older Fuego, so I'll just have to keep my eyes open for a newer handle.

Thanks.

jm529 wrote:the only way to upgrade would be to switch out the whole handle assembly. the older red fuegos had fixed riveted non removable knobs.

Ahh. Thanks for the clarification.

That's what I'll have to do then. That cheap plastic knob really drives me nuts at times. Any suggestions?

I use this reel as much as any of my other spinning reels, though I am not a fan of the original knob. Just curious what some of you have upgraded to?

Jebus!

As you said, your gameplan coming to fruition is an added bonus. Atta boy.