y2k88 wrote:Hope this works for you as a reference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6TNQA31y5M

That is great! Thanks. Sent the reel back to Japan Lure SHop. ButI think the video is def. helpful for future cleaning sessions!

It is also weird, since i have never particularly lubed this part or disassembled the reel...

There are 2 reasons this could be happening. First,the Anti Reverse Bearing has been contaminated with grease, causing the needle bearings to slip. Second, the Anti Reverse Bearing is damaged and needs replacing. Check this bearing. Sure it is the cause. Cheers. Terry. Quote. It's for sure the anti...

Anybody with some further thoughts on the Aldebaran BFS vs. Scorpion BFS vs Calcutta Conquest BFS? I have a couple Aldebaran BFS, have used a Scorpion and haven't used a Conquest yet. Obviously the Conquest has the best build quality and will be the smoothest. The weight keeps me away for now. Both...

Here is the video that I took yesterday: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipP ... hjeE81MXl3

Also the issue is not always reproducible. Something that I THINK that I noticed:

* happens when there is some pressure on the line (noticed while using Jigs)
* happens when the weather is colder (though temps where in the 60s, my theory was that some oil/grease got stuck... )

Hi, during the last couple of fishing trips a issue with my Antares becomes more obvious. I am not sure how to best describe it (English is not my native language), so here is my best attempt. After a cast when I am engaging the handle to retrieve the line, the 'bail' snaps in to prevent the spool f...

I am using 30 pound braid on my all around combo and 65 on my XS flipping/frogging combo.

I just have a problem sometimes with the leader knot not going well trough the guides (micro guides) but that is a different topic...

I have the Abu Garcia Villain 2.0 Spinning Rod 6'10" Med Lt. I like the rod for the money. Good quality, decently light and sensitive and looks great. I use it for finesse tactics (wacky, small jerkbaits and spoons)

I had one question. I have never used any braid lighter than 20lb test. Are there any benefits to putting lighter line on these two reels, to improve casting distance on 3/16oz lures? I got to compare both reels. The Alderbran is ridiculously smooth on the retrieve and light, but the Alphas Air als...

The Alphas Air is very Good for the money NOT very expensive If you want to spent more I would say the Conquest I bought the reels at Digitaka Very Good company And I dont payed a lot of tax So, in your opinion the Conquest is the better buy than the Aldebaran? Do they differ in terms of casting di...

I like the reel very much Built like a tank The drag is smooth Cons is the price. High You wont be disappointed in this reel Yes other bfs reels Alphas air 7.2 SS air 8.1 Daiwa steez sv and a Shimano Aldebaran bfs Conquest bfs Thanks for the quick reply! Great to hear that you enjoy the reel! I am ...

Yes I have the reel I use the reel for light lures from 2 Gr to 10 gr I dont know in oz I live in the netherlands I use Varivas PE line 6/100 or 8/100 The rod I have is a custom built Cts blank for reel fishing sic eyes and alps reelseat Sorry for bad english Hope IT help you Regards Thank you very...

Anybody with some further thoughts on the Aldebaran BFS vs. Scorpion BFS vs Calcutta Conquest BFS?

Blauwe Lori wrote:Calcutta Conquest bfs is a top notch reel
IT cast light weights a mile

Very happy With the reel
I sold my Daiwa T3 because of using PE lines
Good luck

So, you have the reel? What lures are you throwing on it? What line have you on the reel? What rod have you paired it up with?