Very nice! Did I see a Abu Morrum 1600 ZX in the mix? I can only dream

timinmo wrote:Just the way it came from the factory. Did not add or take any out. I had hoped to be able to cast 1/16 and I'm convinced I can do that. I seldom cast anything lighter so I'm a happy camper.

Anyone thinking of doing a bearing upgrade?

mrpao wrote:Took me about a week to get my 14 conquest

Same with me. Waiting for my Avail Spool now

It is a great time to buy JDM . The exchange rate coupled with the fact that days are getting longer (off season) and at this time no crazy import taxes/tariffs says buy. Yes buy and enjoy! Just ordered my Shimano Conquest 100HG and Avail Microcast spool :mrgreen: It will be paired to a new rod fro...

Im the first for the right hand Conquest BFS. The lefties are in now.

timinmo wrote:Just received an email from Japan Tackle and my Conquest BFS is on the way. I am normally a Daiwa guy but I can't resist Calcuttas.

What?! I have an email from JapanTackle stating I am the first customer for the Conquest BFS....

http://50.6.73.68/picit/1485703988.839.jpg Super Tricksters 63UL and 60L-AS w/ Daiwa SS Air Where did you snag that ul trickster at? Those are hard to find. Very nice bfs combos btw I bought both of them a couple years ago and have never fished either. The plan is to get them both out this season. ...

Conquest 50, Boca Bearings, Avail Microcast Spool, ZPI Carbon Handle

For me, being an enthusiast has very little to do with the money I spend. It's more about the time spent researching, tweaking and enjoying the specialized equipment. The best part is seeing the efforts pay off by catching lots of big fish

I currently have the Go Emotion 694-UL and just got back from fishing in Hawaii with it. Caught a lot of LM Bass in the 2-4# range, blue tilapia and omilu . Mainly tossing ~1/8oz hardbaits. I think the low end limits would be the reel. FYI it's a great travel rod!

Kuying Teton 63UL w/ Daiwa PX Type R

Shimano Cardiff 66ul-b w/ Daiwa PX Type R

Super Tricksters 63UL and 60L-AS w/ Daiwa SS Air

Megabass Evoluzion Themis w/ Shimano Conquest 50

For your specs I have would go with an Airy Red Pixy (costs $150-200), and send it to Ian. I just feel that the reel is more connected to me for single hook presentations. I have an Alphas air as well, and you wouldn't be disappointed with it either, but the Airy Red is something special, especiall...