Hey Guys, Thanks for all the input. Placed an order to Tackle Trap on Saturday to try out the "ZR" bearings. I know to replace the spool bearing and the sideplate bearing (non-drag side). Do you guys leave all the other bearings in your reels stock? Depends on the age of the reel. If it's a new ree...

I ended up with a Daiwa Steez EX100 HS. Put CarbonTex drag, 8.1 brass gears, SV103 spool and have a CF handle on the way. 12# fluoro and stuck it on my GLX843 MBR. I may try the G1 spool when they return to stock, but for now, I am impressed. https://www.dropbox.com/s/73uyeadwxtpglyq/Photo%20Sep%202...

My guess: The new Tat will cover most everything from weightless 4" plastics up to frogs and 1oz jigs. You're not going to use 65# braid to toss a weightless fluke and get decent results. Same as throwing a frog or 1oz jig with 8# fluorocarbon. The right line for the right technique will make this r...

I have had two sets of Boca Orange Seals. I ended up getting rid of them due to noise. I had to put so much oil in them to make them quiet, that I killed any distance I would have gained over the stock bearings. I have been using the Hedgehog ZR bearings for almost 2 years now with excellent results...

jpd0144 wrote:Ya already know my thoughts ... that thing is rocking ! Enjoy !

Thank you. Wait till the two recently acquired reels turn out lol

Found a killer deal on an Avail 3.9mm spool for the 100D series. Made my new in box Metanium MGL into a light bait rig. 96mm Met 13 handle w/ 4 bearings shimmed 13 Met nut cover Black line plate cover Gunmetal 4 pin Centrifugal 3.9mm Avail spool Will probably add some ZPI bearings later. Spooled wit...

I just recently purchased a nice Steez 100 EX HS. All blacked out too. Problem is, I cannot find much info on this reel. TT has the XS review, but doesn't make mention of the HS or H model. Either I'm not searching correctly or there just isn't much info around. Can someone tell me the year it was i...

ctm23 wrote:posting right now to get my counts up

Why not just contribute to the forum like everyone else here does, then on occasion buy or sell?

I'm loving my G. Loomis GLX852 JWR. I just took a 100 sized reel and put a BFS spool in it along with a tun and some ZPI bearings. 7# FC Sniper and I can throw a 3" senko like a boss. If you have a 50 sized Shimano reel, there are two bfs spools forsale here at the forums. https://www.dropbox.com/s/...

Pretty much any Shimano 100D series Core/Chronarch/Metanium for me. Essentially they are all the same with a few differences. If I had to pick one, it'd have to be my Metanium V2. I've done a lot to this reel to make it the gem it is, but it's probably what I'd say would be the last to go.

Could be anywhere from about 10-50 dollars worth of parts honestly. It should be an easy fix.

I didn't know that about the 8 gear being brass. That has me thinking.

I am getting ready to post a reel shootout/comparison... Having some questions about photobucket/3rd party hosting... Does it cost? Will I be able to upload/resize/post from my phone's camera? Not necessary for super high quality, just need some evidence/proof photos. I use an app on my iPhone 7+ c...

nikbrewer wrote:

rockchalk06 wrote:

nikbrewer wrote:what part of OK are you in? Im in north edmond area

Edmond too. 2nd & Kelly area.

you are just down the street from me. im at western and charter oak.

That creek area looks nice!

Thanks guys. Sounds like I'm on the right track with the reel and my 843 MBR.