Tackle haven has a pre-order going on for the new ultima. I'd post a link, but I'm half way through the process of placing an order(my CC company always assumes its fraud). Its like $719.

My Loomis BCR803 GLX rod. T-rig and finesse jig dream! Probably stills the most sensitive rod I own. I liked my 803, but really loved my 852bcr. Those recoils really gave that glx series a boost in sensitivity. Not really talked about much, but recoils seem to be the 'drag radials' of guides with m...

I think the new zbone is the only one....that I know of anyway. I have 2 black widows built with IM blanks im thinking of having a builder swap in x-ray's..

Those weibie reel sets like small reels. I have a 13 concept reel w/KP spool on my 704. Love that rods' taper.

I picked up two gen 1 tat sv's at a great price from the 'trap (on sale plus TT discount), and dropped zpi spools in them. That's an option if the old frame is good for you. I think I have $240 in them

Word....Thanks fellas.

Im seeing more of these two-knob jobs from shimano and daiwa. I use a short spinning rod for jerkbaits, and stretch my arm out to do wide sweeping jerks (to the side). I do a couple of strokes and then pull it back in to turn the handle...usually with just a flick of my finger. I miss the knob somet...

I prefer cork with rod wrap on it. I figured out it wasn't the texture of the cork that I liked, but the hardness. I played racquetball when I was younger, and I like my rod handles to feel tacky and hard like a racquet handle. A racquet with a foam handle would cost you control unless it was rock h...

Nice looking reel fo shizzle. I'm ready to rip some lips with my zillion 10. Should be fun.

I have the glorious 7'M-G, and it feels similar in power to an 845cbr loomis, with a better tip. I'd say its med-fast.

The Taula Elite is a much more comfortable reel. It is smaller in hand and sits lower in the reel seat than the Zillion SV TW, which is the same frame as the Tat CT. The Elite is virtually the same frame as the Steez A, which is very compact. I sold all my Zillion SV TW in favor of the 2019 Tatula ...

Nice looking caster. I dont go too wild on my color schemes either. That main gear reminds me of the 2 piece sprocket on my old bmx bike. Does this 2 piece gear give you the best of both worlds when considering weight and durability?

Right on. I really need to try one of the ags rods.

None of my 7 nrx's have shotty threadwork. From reading this board, I assumed I just got lucky. Sure I've seen seen pics, but bad wheels squeak loudly, and you never hear the good ones.

Did some winter maintenance today and had the chance to weigh some of my rods: all casting: Okuma Scott Martin TCS Casting Rod 7'3" Heavy : 135g Major Craft Benkei BIC 652 UL BF: 94g St. Croix Avid X Series Cast Rod 7' Med Hvy: 132g Daiwa Steez XT Casting Rod 7' Med Hvy: 140.7g Kistler Helium 3 Cas...