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- Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:02 pm
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: 2015 Aldebaran BFS XG LTD
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13292
Re: 2015 Aldebaran BFS XG LTD
You can use braided line on the BFS model. All Shimano reels are approved for use with braided line. We do own a little company called Power Pro. I'm sure you have heard of them. 10 pound is perfect. Plus with the reduced weight of braided line it makes for a lighter spool weight overall. Sweet! Th...
- Tue Aug 25, 2015 12:48 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: 2015 Aldebaran BFS XG LTD
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13292
Re: The PX68's magforce Z, stronger drag, and the ability to
Good stuff. Thank you. The PX68's magforce Z, stronger drag, and the ability to use braid makes it a great BFS bass reel. Are you saying that you can't use 10lb braid with the Alde LTD? If so I had missed that. Sorry for the delay. I had an extended weekend of fishing & golfing. Shimano only states...
- Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:57 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: New Tube Rod for River Smallies and OccassionalLM
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2875
Re: New Tube Rod for River Smallies and OccassionalLM
At one time, my buddy had four G Loomis SMR 882S-SP Bronzeback rods. It seemed like a great tube rod for river smallies. He would only fish with a 1/16 to 1/4 tubes. I would also check out the Dobyns DX742SF or Legend Elite LES76MF / LES76MLXF. Currently, I'm using a Dobyns DX702 casting rod, with b...
- Thu Aug 20, 2015 12:15 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: 2015 Aldebaran BFS XG LTD
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13292
Re: 2015 Aldebaran BFS XG LTD
The Alde LTD casts lighter lures farther and easier than my presso, airy red pixy and/or PX68. When the wind picks up, the Diawa reels are much more manageable. Fishing from a SOT kayak, with open scrupper holes, I get paranoid opening up the Shimano to adjust the brakes. Unlike the standard Aldebar...
- Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:26 pm
- Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
- Topic: Daiwa PX68L JDM not so smooth
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7987
Re: Daiwa PX68L JDM not so smooth
Try cleaning and greasing the worm shaft.
- Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:14 pm
- Forum: Show and Tell
- Topic: 7'6" IMX Spinning Rod + 4000 Stradic = Freshwater SHARK
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5351
Re: 7'6" IMX Spinning Rod + 4000 Stradic = Freshwater SHARK
Couldn't agree with you more. That looks like a blast. Seems like I always have a salmon fishing buddy arguing with me that bass fishing is boring and salmon fishing is more challenging and fun. How fun is it dragging a fish behind the boat with a bunch of weighted lead core or a flopping dipsy dive...
- Sun May 03, 2015 11:47 pm
- Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
- Topic: BFS baitcaster shootout, a personal journey
- Replies: 58
- Views: 22884
Re: BFS baitcaster shootout, a personal journey
Nice find on the SLP small trout stream tune. I noticed they mention "immobilization inductor rotor" for 2 - 7g lures (Google translation). I'm assuming they're modifying the spool to have a fixed inductor rotor. This would offer less casting distance, but more control for light lures. Got to get a ...
- Thu Feb 19, 2015 11:43 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Megabass XX Rod Choice Help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3816
Re: Megabass XX Rod Choice Help
Flip a coin, and pull the trigger on one of them. If you don't like the rod, I'll buy it from you. I probably live a minute away from you.
Let me know if you need any U-40 cork seal.
Let me know if you need any U-40 cork seal.
- Wed Nov 26, 2014 12:29 am
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: NRX compared to Adrena
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8683
Re: NRX compared to Adrena
Earlier this month, I had the privilege to try out the Adrena 610MH & the Expride 610M for a day. The Expride worked well with medium sized jerkbaits, but it felt slow in action with verly little backbone. The slow action did help prevent smallies from coming unbuttoned. Also, my pixy didn't mount t...
- Thu Oct 16, 2014 6:37 am
- Forum: Kayak Fishing
- Topic: Recommendation for beginner Kayak?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6089
Re: Recommendation for beginner Kayak?
Best bang for the buck would be the Perception Pescador Sport 10 or 12. It's basically a 2008 Wilderness Systems Tarpon. You can find them for $499 to $599 or even less on sale. All the big name sporting stores sell this yak. http://www.perceptionkayaks.com/product/index/products/recreational/pescad...
- Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:43 am
- Forum: Show and Tell
- Topic: Enough with the tackle. LETS SEE SOME FISH!
- Replies: 1967
- Views: 1012456
- Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:42 am
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Finesse Rod med or med hvy?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5338
Re: Finesse Rod med or med hvy?
Medium will work. I like a fast action and not an xfast as the tip is too fast. The two rods I use are a DX742 and a Megabass X4 Super Mirage. Both throw weightless flukes and 4" senkos well. I have used a PX68 on both and like 10lb fluoro. Compared to the DX742, how's the sensitivity of the Super ...
- Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:40 pm
- Forum: Show and Tell
- Topic: Girl gets 5th at kayak tournament
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2779
- Thu May 08, 2014 2:23 am
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Ultra Finesse Baitcasting rods.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5849
Re: Ultra Finesse Baitcasting rods.
Congrats on getting the SS Air. I would love to have a USDM option, but I can't see that happening. There's not enough demand. It would be like asking Ford or GM to develope/build/market a car in America, which would only appeal to 1% of US population. As you already know, large companies build for ...
- Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:43 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Alphas ITO Engineering
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7788
Re: Alphas ITO Engineering
It's a great all purpose reel, as long as you're comfortable with the slower IPT. The design of the reel is simple & light. It's casting ability was almost on par with the Pixy. Enjoy!