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- Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:32 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Who is Ian Shields?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10198
Re: Who is Ian Shields?
A genius is who Ian Shields is.
- Mon Jan 04, 2016 9:34 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: New reel better than a core 51 or 101mg ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4991
Re: New reel better than a core 51 or 101mg ?
I still love my core's, but if you are looking for something newer and better then I would suggest the Metanium's.
- Sat Oct 31, 2015 8:08 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: new stuff is better
- Replies: 39
- Views: 14524
Re: new stuff is better
Well I guess it depends on which reels you're talking about. I do like my Curado I reels but I wish I didn't sell off (almost) all those Chronarch D's. There was just something special about them. I keep thinking about trying a Metanium. The price scares me though.....if I like it too much it could...
- Sun Oct 18, 2015 8:53 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Aldebaran, Metanium or Core?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 19392
Re: Aldebaran, Metanium or Core?
I don't own an Aldebaran. I do own 2 Core's and love them, but the Metanium seems to be a better reel. And the longer handle seems on the XG does seem to long, until you go back to a shorter handle. I also wouldn't hesitate to put either reel on any rod.
- Thu Sep 17, 2015 8:46 pm
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: what is a good premium hook to changeout on topwaters?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9768
Re: what is a good premium hook to changeout on topwaters?
If I am using trebles, the ST-36 have been good to me, especially the red ones. I have also been using the Owner Single replacement hooks and have been pleased with their performance up to this point.
- Wed Sep 16, 2015 10:17 am
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: Filling a baitcast reel
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8660
Re: Filling a baitcast reel
I thought the standard answer was 1/8 inch. I even think Shimano use to put that in their literature. However, I do sometimes "overfill" the spool because I think it does give a little extra distance. The price to pay is the potential for overruns.
- Mon Aug 24, 2015 9:21 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Well, that sucks
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8552
Re: Well, that sucks
Well, that does indeed suck. And I salute you for your honesty.
- Wed Aug 19, 2015 5:53 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Costa del Mar 580g green mirror ???
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5805
Re: Costa del Mar 580g green mirror ???
Some of the best lens I have ever used, but those glass lenses are heavy, heavy, heavy.
- Wed Jul 22, 2015 6:46 am
- Forum: Show and Tell
- Topic: Putting some pressure on a NRX 842/CI4+
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7096
Re: Putting some pressure on a NRX 842/CI4+
Awesome report. I would never have thought that little rod would have held up to that. I get to hit the coast in two weeks, but I will be down further south chasing snook. Thanks, it surprised me as well. It's hard to stop using it as its so much fun on light tackle. Very nice, snook are some aweso...
- Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:50 am
- Forum: Show and Tell
- Topic: Putting some pressure on a NRX 842/CI4+
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7096
Re: Putting some pressure on a NRX 842/CI4+
Awesome report. I would never have thought that little rod would have held up to that. I get to hit the coast in two weeks, but I will be down further south chasing snook.
- Sat Jun 27, 2015 7:38 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Long term SVS vs VBS thoughts?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 10193
Re: Long term SVS vs VBS thoughts?
I am torn between the two. The simplicity and reliability of the VBS was awesome. On the other hand, the casting distance I can achieve with my Met is impressive. Yes, for me, there was a short learning curve and no, I don't like having to periodically oil the brake drum. If I could only choose one,...
- Wed Jun 17, 2015 7:00 am
- Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
- Topic: Scam websites
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4832
Re: Scam websites
Only dealt with Samurai Tackle once, but they were very good to deal with. Good communication and fast shipping.
- Sat Jun 13, 2015 10:17 am
- Forum: Saltwater
- Topic: Trevala S rod uses
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5827
Re: Trevala S rod uses
Awesome. Thanks for the response.
- Thu Jun 11, 2015 7:20 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Metanium 13 Users
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5727
Re: Metanium 13 Users
I have an XG and a brand new HG that I haven't even spooled with line yet. The XG was very impressive out of the box, but there was a faint vibration that I noticed especially when casting. I sent it to Ian (e_bassfisher) and I don't know how it could be any smoother at this point.
- Mon Jun 08, 2015 6:00 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Found out that we are all wasting money...
- Replies: 77
- Views: 34249
Re: Found out that we are all wasting money...
It was in the June issue of Bassmasters. GON had something about it as well. Apparently, the lake gave up 4 fish over 15# in a 4 week period.