Trout frim last weekend.
75 cm and 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs).

Rod: Custom build matagi tr 78 super nimble minnow
Reel: Zillion TW SV with zpi nrc-m spool
Line: some fluoro
Lure: Mapso Reder inline spinner size 3 (6.5 gram)

Thanks. I figured nylon isn't optimal for relatively fragile spools. To those who're using CC BFS or Aldebaran BFS for stream trout: do you limit yourself to braid (possibly fluorocarbon) or manage nylon without damage to the spool? Just want to get some statistics on this subject. Thanks in advanc...

Cal wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:31 pm

Unless you're getting money back from Daiwa each time you buy a reel, I think you mean "loyalty"

…would be nice

I see no reason to be “loyal” to a brand.
Get what you need, want, like, can afford…

I have one purchased from a big international vendor with a JP homepage... Was pretty cheap incl. shipping. Yes, it comes with an extra spool. At least when bought in Japan. I think it is a good reel for the price. It looks good on its own but may be difficult to match with a rod (on color). Solid c...

ZPI NRC001M is good in that reel (mine is a monoblock) and goes as low as in other reels.
Personally, I mostly use a KTF neo finesse, fluorocarbon line and 3-5 gram lures.

To the rod builder: Show me the data that support that claim.

I do not believe it matters at all...

I have a number of these leaders, which I purchased for fly fishing.
But, yes, it makes sense with the thinner diameter proximally at the line connection and the thicker part near the lure. I may use some of the leaders that way for ultralight lure fishing for large pike.

My first spiral wrapped rod was a Major Craft N-One BF, which has served me very well and made me prefer spiral wrapped rods. Since then, I have had 3 customs rods build with a spiral wrap.
However, I still fish standard wrapped rods.

I have purchased several full ceramic bearings from different aliexpress sellers. All bearings have performed well. I do not mind the noice but have typically used a wee drop of tsi321.

I have 2 of 30 mm KTF neo spools build for the Millionaire/Alphas with the difference vs Sttez spool mentioned in this thread: http://www.tackletour.net/viewtopic.php?t=81855&start=15. Still, I use one of the spools in my Steez CT where it performs fine with easy and effortless casts that I cannot g...

Do they come in lefty versions 😄 Search eBay for Shimano Bantam 201. There may be more left-handed models but that's what I've been able to come up with so far that I think you can buy an Avail spool for. You can either check out the Avail or the Hedghog Studio website for more info. You want to ma...

I'm not exactly poor but I ain't rich either. I've bought plenty of fishing stuff last year and this year but I drew the line at buying an old Ambassadeur 1500C. A really nice one with the box and paperwork will cost an arm and a leg so I am not buying one. I only wanted a single really nice basic ...

I have ventured into fly fishing. Big mistake. Now, 7 fly rods later, all the new offerings from Shimano and Daiwa seem relatively inexpensive.

…but I have and will happily use tsi321 after more than 5 years… if it looks good and smells good

Knipex pliers wrench in the micro XS size … 9A7F3EB1-F31C-41E1-B379-33AA3BEDDBCE.jpeg For those not familiar with plier wrenches, these are NOT channel lock pliers that use a pivot to achieve clamping force. The jaws on these stay parallel throughout the entire travel range. The more force applied ...