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by Cracker
Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:45 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Favorite braid for spinning reels
Replies: 63
Views: 27784

Re: Favorite braid for spinning reels

On the other hand, as your data shows, the actual functional For spinning applications I use the 22lb (12lb break strength) with Tatsu 8lb leader with an FG knot tied with the EZ Knotter. I can cast an Ito Shiner 50+ yards with a 7'8" rod when bank fishing. So far, only one break off, likely due to...
by Cracker
Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:42 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Zillion sv TW 1000
Replies: 769
Views: 373006

Re: Zillion sv TW 1000

It's Bootytrain. He's a former member and huge Shimano fan boy. He used to get triggered all the time on here an BR so he created his own YT channel. He uses some of his own reels like his engetsu and claims a subscriber sent it to him. He does do budget BFS stuff and aliexpress parts which is good...
by Cracker
Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:30 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Crawler baits
Replies: 9
Views: 4207

Re: Crawler baits

Jackall Pompadour (and Pompadour Jr.) is the best crawler out there.
by Cracker
Thu Feb 04, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Favorite braid for spinning reels
Replies: 63
Views: 27784

Re: Favorite braid for spinning reels

I have YGK Soul on one of my Stella's spools, and from my experience it is rated properly. At the moment, my new favorite PE line Gosen Samon PEX8, super slick and strong. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/LZyLNR1CEzYpa88GBLmL2TBlied1mCuLbzh8rCRH1bBCyi5e7bGLCFWAh3tnZYlCVjGiiltmdwM4Fq6zW7UCsppR...
by Cracker
Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:31 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Racing Design and Steez Sha
Replies: 16
Views: 6223

Re: Racing Design and Steez Sha

WoW! RD and Steez Limited Namiki is truly the best combo out there.
by Cracker
Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: No Shipping to the U.S. From Japan?
Replies: 10
Views: 3653

Re: No Shipping to the U.S. From Japan?

I ordered some stuff recently, a seller shipped by FedEx.
What’s a reason Japan Post Office stopped shipping now, if they only going to stop flights on April 1?
by Cracker
Sun Jan 24, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: SV Boost Spools Released?
Replies: 3
Views: 2231

Re: SV Boost Spools Released?

In Japan release date - May 2021 Yen13,000 Will see how much is going to be a spare for new Zillion. https://slp-works.com/item/op_parts/rcsb_1000spl/__icsFiles/artimage/2021/01/14/c_slp0301114/svboost_1.jpg https://youtu.be/dcLvjyoUxbo I'm not going to buy any new Daiwa reels, just buy couple spool...
by Cracker
Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:31 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2021 Shimano Reels
Replies: 125
Views: 44600

Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

2021 Antares DC looks very similar to 2016 model, very minor changes. Yeah different DC system, maybe line capacity... tough to buy in at that price tag. It's like the iPhone, have to skip a couple generations for any tangible benefits. Looks like the same 4x8 DC with 4 modes and 8 settings. Weight...
by Cracker
Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:12 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2021 Shimano Reels
Replies: 125
Views: 44600

Re: 2021 Shimano Reels

2021 Antares DC looks very similar to 2016 model, very minor changes.
by Cracker
Fri Jan 15, 2021 1:11 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Anyone having issues buying from Japan Angler?
Replies: 21
Views: 9034

Re: Anyone having issues buying from Japan Angler?

One of the very reliable and one of the best online sellers.
Hopefully he will stay in business.
by Cracker
Mon Jan 11, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Favorite braid for spinning reels
Replies: 63
Views: 27784

Re: Favorite braid for spinning reels

New Sunline braid designed for spinning reels.

Sunline - Defier D-Braid

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by Cracker
Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:50 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Nice BC reel for Casting 1/4-1/2oz baits LONG DISTANCE
Replies: 36
Views: 10704

Re: High end BC reel for Casting 1/4-1/2oz baits

Senko 5" weights exactly 3/8Oz
Seems to be everybody raves about new Zillion with Boost SV spool.
I would go with this reel.
by Cracker
Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:22 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Daiwa Airity LT Reel
Replies: 38
Views: 14250

Re: Daiwa Airity LT Reel

QD Quick Drag - is it a new feature in Daiwa reels?
Wondering how it works.
by Cracker
Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:18 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: So how are SV BOOST spools?
Replies: 58
Views: 19999

Re: So how are SV BOOST spools?

Basseditor wrote:
Tue Jan 05, 2021 12:48 pm
Will the Steez SV boost have the same spool as the Zillion SV Boost?
I found the Zillion spool has weight 13.4g
the Steez spool has 13.1g
Practically the same spools