Starter set is coming together. Put the Abu on an Avail Diet, thanks to Tincanary for helping me through the process. Picked up some NS Craft handles and an I's Wood Craft grip system. M-Aire UD glass should arrive early next week. Time to put this stuff to the test. AVail Diet.jpg Cherry and Quince...

Anybody get one? It will be interesting to see how many go straight to auction and what the going price will be..

I'm pretty sure they were discontinued, at least in the US. I see a healthy supply in a couple of shops in JP. Buy enough of them and you will cover the shipping and pay about the same price as the US.

What are the options for replacing the ugly handle retainer without replacing the handle on the Conquest BFS?

Include some links or pics if you have any.

What we're seeing here is "Peak JDM'ism" one guy said... I follow this JDM gent on Insta who comes up with all kinds of reel concoctions. A couple of examples: Gates Carbon Drive Zebco 33 GCD Z33.JPG 3D reel with recording/playback device. Currently playing Shimano DC sound each cast..haha 3D DC.JPG

goldrod wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 11, 2023 5:14 pm

Been fiddling around with this rod

I was thinking of using it as a fluke rod but I’ve been unsuccessful
So before it goes away wanted to know what’s got technique for this rod

I know it's a long shot, but Texas rig?

Haha..jkjk I kinda felt the same way about the rod.

d510addict wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:23 pm

All,
I've been hunting for an Alphas CTSV in left hand for awhile but it seems the lefties require a steep premium.

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/r10 ... ch_suggest

This will be about 165 tyd.

Wonder if EG JP is putting the heat on the JDM shops that are common Interternational sellers. I'm sure EG USA via TW, HUT, etc takes a hit with more people migrating to Japan based shops because of the exchange rate. The shop I use pretty frequently has a huge selection, including TG's at about $9 ...

I have posted photos of my two glass rods from Resilure elsewhere on this forum. I have never held or seen any rod that comes close to his rods in fit, finish, and sheer beauty - that includes any rod I have ever seen on TT. Works of art that are fantastic to fish with. ….If Bamboozle wants somethi...

I REALLY want a hollow fiberglass BFS casting rod for flick casting at 4'10" or so but I want a 2 piece blanks not three or more. http://www.palms.co.jp/rod/product/?name=sylpher Palms makes a 2 peice 4-11 glass rod, titanium guides all for $300. Pretty readily available at some of the common shops...

Yes, MIJ. MIJ.JPG I ended up going with an M-Aire MG-53MLC (Bait) UD Glass T2-Torzite to match to a red Abu and I wanted something more capable of mid-stream. Had to pre-order as it's not available until May. The wait will be a bi*tch. I really like the Taper and Shape though, there are some you tub...

I REALLY want a hollow fiberglass BFS casting rod for flick casting at 4'10" or so but I want a 2 piece blanks not three or more. Thanks in advance for any insight you can offer!!! These are spectacular rods, I almost went with the 3 piece version, but another brand won out on for aesthetic reasons...

Anyone still rocking one of these old war horses these days. Managed to find one albeit a left handed (were cranking righties down here) but it's on fantastic shape for 19 years old and from a manufacturer that's seen as a lesser quality compared to the majors. Have read the TT review and the pages...

Good to see them stepping up thier game in that catagory. I'm sure with their engineering and design department they will put out a good product. I notice that they incorperated a tungston weight into it which is a big plus and adds value to the $11 lure. If you want a avenue for the Monster Limited...