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by Drew03cmc
Wed May 22, 2019 1:22 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Megabass Griffon Zero/V4 buzzbait
Replies: 0
Views: 4034

Megabass Griffon Zero/V4 buzzbait

Hey, just picked up a Griffon Zero from Ichiban and must say, it's a cute little guy. I think it will work great around shallow weedlines and over the top of submerged grass. Anyone use one and, if so, what do you think? Also, the V4 buzzbait I grabbed has the small dual clear 4 blades on it. I thin...
by Drew03cmc
Mon May 13, 2019 5:45 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: What's your rarest Oneten
Replies: 7
Views: 5322

Re: What's your rarest Oneten

DirtyD64 wrote:
Sun May 12, 2019 9:28 pm
I only have a few, very common ones, really looking forward to what this thread uncovers. I have seen some awesome MB patterns for the 110 on here.
Let's see them.
by Drew03cmc
Sun May 12, 2019 3:13 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Wart style baits
Replies: 14
Views: 16363

Re: Wart style baits

As a long time wart user, the benefit of the old warts was that they all ran differently. Some had a really wide wobble with erratic action while some didn't and you had to tune them to run properly most of the time. To me, you can't replace an original wart with any modern bait. The newer baits ar...
by Drew03cmc
Sun May 12, 2019 3:10 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: What's your rarest Oneten
Replies: 7
Views: 5322

What's your rarest Oneten

I've gotten a couple of less than common Onetens and I'm curious what your rarest baits are. Here are mine. Megabass Vision Oneten OB Zebra and the Vision Oneten Pro J 10th Anniversary bait.
by Drew03cmc
Fri May 10, 2019 10:39 pm
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: Favorite Chatterbait
Replies: 40
Views: 39350

Re: Favorite Chatterbait

With rereading this thread in mind, what is everyone's favorite method for fishing bladed jigs during the postspawn period and into summer? I'm normally fishing small ponds and lakes up to 15 acres from shore or my kayak. Most of these have emergent weeds, moss cover, wood and the occasional dock. J...
by Drew03cmc
Sat May 04, 2019 12:01 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Spool question
Replies: 3
Views: 2498

Re: Spool question

It should drop right in. I think I've done that exact swap, but it's been years since I sold off my TD-X's. 99% sure, because I specifically recall that the gear sets will swap between the 2 reels. Thanks. I ask because I have a couple TDX and I can get the 105Pi spools cheaper than a reel, and I p...
by Drew03cmc
Fri May 03, 2019 10:28 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Spool question
Replies: 3
Views: 2498

Spool question

Will a TDX 105Pi spool work in a TDX 103HVA?
by Drew03cmc
Tue Apr 30, 2019 7:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: MB Dark Sleeper
Replies: 40
Views: 32632

Re: MB Dark Sleeper

I have quite a few. One 3/8oz, four or five 1/2oz and a pair of 3/4oz. I am going to take them out this week or next and see about some bites. I figure my MH Dark Angel with 15lb copolymer should suffice. They should slay in rivers for smallies too. Any update? Not yet man, we are experiencing a mo...
by Drew03cmc
Mon Apr 29, 2019 5:57 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Older Daiwa 7.x ratio reels
Replies: 8
Views: 5425

Re: Older Daiwa 7.x ratio reels

The TD-Z was a step up from the TD-X. http://jdmfishing.com/daiwa/td-z/ There is one gear set available for the LH TDZ 103ML/100ML, and it is a 7.1:1 ratio available from The Tackle Trap. If you like the size/shape of the TD-Z/TD-X/TD-S, then have a look at the original Daiwa Zillion. Same shape/si...
by Drew03cmc
Mon Apr 29, 2019 11:49 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Damiki BFS rod?
Replies: 2
Views: 2769

Re: Damiki BFS rod?

I have this rod and have it listed as part of a lot in the classifieds. It really excels down to about 3/16, but loses feel below there. It works great with light spinnerbaits and weightless Senkos.
by Drew03cmc
Sat Apr 27, 2019 10:27 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Older Daiwa 7.x ratio reels
Replies: 8
Views: 5425

Re: Older Daiwa 7.x ratio reels

I guess I'll have to look for some gearsets.
by Drew03cmc
Sat Apr 27, 2019 3:33 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Older Daiwa 7.x ratio reels
Replies: 8
Views: 5425

Older Daiwa 7.x ratio reels

I've found and fallen in love with the older TDS/X reels, but they're all 6.3 or slower. Are there any available in a 7.x ratio? I'd be interested in looking at them and, eventually, buying one. These reels just sit on the rod and in my hand perfectly. The weight is not excessive and I find it comfo...
by Drew03cmc
Fri Apr 26, 2019 5:26 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Squeal during hard cast
Replies: 9
Views: 5260

Re: Squeal during hard cast

Well, some oil quieted the bearings, now there's no squeal. I just need to grab 4 sets of new ceramics...any idea what sizes the TDS and TDX take?
by Drew03cmc
Fri Apr 26, 2019 7:50 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Squeal during hard cast
Replies: 9
Views: 5260

Re: Squeal during hard cast

ShimanoFan wrote:
Fri Apr 26, 2019 7:40 am
Check spool pin alignment. If they move off to the side, they can rub the frame and scream when casting.
I assume you're speaking of the pin just past the bearing, but shouldn't tension on those be sufficient to hold it in place?
poisonokie wrote:
Fri Apr 26, 2019 7:24 am
Grease the spool shaft ends.
Grease or oil?
by Drew03cmc
Fri Apr 26, 2019 7:02 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Squeal during hard cast
Replies: 9
Views: 5260

Squeal during hard cast

Allow me to preface this with a description of what reel I'm talking about. I'm using my TD-S 103HVA. The last 2 short outings, maybe 2 hours total, when I make a hard cast, the reel squeals. I already oiled the brake drum with a light film of oil, but I'm curious if the bearings could be the issue ...