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by LgMouthGambler
Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:46 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Struggling on Which Reel
Replies: 4
Views: 2133

Re: Struggling on Which Reel

You are gonna hold more line on the Scorpion than you are the Curado. If you are using thin lines, and light baits...Curado. Otherwise, go for the Scorpion.
by LgMouthGambler
Tue Oct 13, 2020 8:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tatula Hate vs newer shimanos
Replies: 24
Views: 14184

Re: Tatula Hate vs newer shimanos

Even Daiwa and Shimano are offshoring some of the manufacturing. I never heard of a Shimano reel which is not produced by Shimano. Can you please show an example? I was under the impression that Shimano is the only reel company that completely makes their own reels. They dont make all of the parts ...
by LgMouthGambler
Sat Oct 10, 2020 4:51 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Bearings (oil and or grease)
Replies: 2
Views: 1518

Re: Bearings (oil and or grease)

Synthetic gear oil for the frame bearings, and spool bearing oils (thin) for spool bearings. Depending on the reels purpose, is gonna depend on how thin/thick of a spool bearing oil I use.
by LgMouthGambler
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:28 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: "older" shimano casting reels
Replies: 8
Views: 2859

Re: "older" shimano casting reels

Agree. Still run these reels strong...Curado50E, 09Aldebaran, Conquest50, 97MetanuimXT, Calcutta100XT, CiticaE.
by LgMouthGambler
Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:31 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Conquest 100 users
Replies: 9
Views: 4597

Re: Conquest 100 users

Got the reel in the mail today. Alls I can say is "WOW". Smooth, and small. The palm side is without a doubt just as small as my Conquest 50. This reel is gonna be fun. =D>
by LgMouthGambler
Mon Aug 10, 2020 5:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: Opinion: It may not be worth it
Replies: 28
Views: 13262

Re: Opinion: It may not be worth it

I recently sold off a few high end reels that I just loved, but would never use them for whatever reason. However, I have always wanted to get a newer Conquest, so I figured I got the extra coin now, so why not. :lol: Its a viscous cycle. :doh:
by LgMouthGambler
Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:57 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Conquest 100 users
Replies: 9
Views: 4597

Re: Conquest 100 users

Of course I read that review, its practically the only one out there. :lol: First thing I do is search the Review Archives. =D> Good to hear its holding up strong. Im really looking forward to this reel, and getting hands on with it.
by LgMouthGambler
Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:19 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Conquest 100 users
Replies: 9
Views: 4597

Conquest 100 users

I love round reels, they are just a thing all on their own. I have a CQ50, and a Calcutta100XT. I love my 200GTB, but its just a little too big for me. Loving the look of the reel, I just stuck it in the display case cause its pretty. :lol: I sold a bunch of stuff I dont use, and decided to order my...
by LgMouthGambler
Thu Jul 30, 2020 5:36 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Gear grease opinions
Replies: 23
Views: 10093

Re: Gear grease opinions

ss30378 wrote:
Wed Jul 29, 2020 5:49 pm
I use shimano star drag grease on the gears and hh alchemy bearing oil for the spool bearings.
Same here.
by LgMouthGambler
Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:33 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Lews KVD reel?
Replies: 24
Views: 14147

Re: Lews KVD reel?

As funny as it sounds, Shimanos gears are complete junk. From the "I" series up, nothing but pure garbage for durability. Plenty of friends with Doyo products (mostly Lews) that flip/punch/frog with reels with aluminum gears and no "geary" feel after prolonged use. Their Shimano I's, K's, SLX's, no...
by LgMouthGambler
Thu Jul 16, 2020 4:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tatula Hate vs newer shimanos
Replies: 24
Views: 14184

Re: Tatula Hate vs newer shimanos

........serious. Doyo? :roll: Yeah. Actually. Some of the reels they produce are rather stellar. For instance, the BPS JM Signature Platinum. All aluminum construction, solid internal components, dual braking system. I put it right there with my Shimano CU50E in the fun and overall performance. Ive...
by LgMouthGambler
Wed Jul 15, 2020 5:22 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tatula Hate vs newer shimanos
Replies: 24
Views: 14184

Re: Tatula Hate vs newer shimanos

I personally have not been impressed with anything Shimano or Daiwa in the "workhorse" range. Ive been more satisfied overall with Doyo products. Who’s designing for Doyo these days? Doyo makes Quantum and Abu reels to the mfgr's specs. Doyo. They are their own manufacturer that makes many brands a...
by LgMouthGambler
Tue Jul 14, 2020 7:09 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tatula Hate vs newer shimanos
Replies: 24
Views: 14184

Re: Tatula Hate vs newer shimanos

I personally have not been impressed with anything Shimano or Daiwa in the "workhorse" range. Ive been more satisfied overall with Doyo products. Who’s designing for Doyo these days? Doyo. They are their own manufacturer that makes many brands as you know of as Abu Garcia, Lews, BPS, Pflueger, and ...
by LgMouthGambler
Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tatula Hate vs newer shimanos
Replies: 24
Views: 14184

Re: Tatula Hate vs newer shimanos

I personally have not been impressed with anything Shimano or Daiwa in the "workhorse" range. Ive been more satisfied overall with Doyo products.
by LgMouthGambler
Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:46 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano reel names
Replies: 38
Views: 17489

Re: Shimano reel names

Although I think Vanford is a weird name for a spinning reel, I hope they are not eliminating the 'Stradic' name for it. That would be a huge mistake. Everyone knows what a stradic is and they scream quality. It would be like Aunt Jemima changing its syrup name after 130 years.. oh crap wait... lol...