I thought I may pick one model up to try, as it is all the rods out of stock. How many MC released of each model 10,20, 50 any thoughts?

Try small/medium size frog. Jackall Kaera is a good choice.

I remember you saying your Aldebaran was one of your smoother reels, but how would you compare the SS Air TW against the Aldebaran BFS for gear feel/smoothness? I'd assume the Conquest would be better, but sharing the same gears as the Aldebaran, the aluminum frame would be the major benefit... The...

Rick, you are killing again if I would be that trout, I would swim hundred miles to bite your hardbaits! As always, nice tackle man!

Freddie wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:31 pm

Got it. Very similar although I wonder how much difference in weight there is and if they have different braking profiles.

TW HD MAZ-Z Boost - 14.8g
Not sure what is the weight for A II MAZ-Z Boost

What is the difference between the spool of the Steez A II and the Zillion TW HD? As I recall - TW HD has 16lb -100m A II - 14lb-100m/16lb-90m Both are MAG-Z Boost. https://contents.slp-works.com/img/product%2FRCSB_MAG-Z_BOOST_1000_G1_slv_1.jpg https://www.daiwa.com/jp/resources/fishing/item/reel/b...

Imho, if anyone says either one is superior to the other, then they are splitting hairs. There is plenty to like about either brand and it comes down to personal preference. I'm a Daiwa guy, because I like consistent control. This comes at the price of a slightly lessened distance, which Im ok with...

Looks like Shimano erased all info about M40X graphite and PG series.
I definitely remember that this information was before the New Year.
They cannot keep up with rods material cost increase.

LowRange wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:01 am

Sideways with a 4/0 screw lock thinner wire superline hook on the 110. I'll open the clip a bit to get it to unclip from the hook eye rather than rip the nose out.

I'll try this! Thanks!

Gen 1 Orochi EMTF. I also used a gen 1 Orochi PP at 1st but it didn't cast it well and really only pitched it decently. Any standard MH rod woukd work. I like the old EMTF because its no slouch of a MH and I can fish the 130 on it too. I would guess the Gilly 110 weighs near 3/8 oz. It's a good hun...

Impressive collection!
I didn’t even know the Baby Pop-X exist in Fur Finish.

BOCA ABEC5 is a way to go, if you want your knobs spin for ~15sec or more.
Otherwise - NMB from Japan is not that bad.

Swagger rods are available for purchase - ~260USD May pick up Technical Flogging Special Should be good for walking frogs. So are these the rebranded Black Label, or BLX lineup in USDM, or these more akin to nicer Tatulas? I think this series is on par with Black Label series. So far only two model...

Swagger rods are available for purchase - ~260USD
May pick up Technical Flogging Special
Should be good for walking frogs.

Thank you! That appears to be my best option right now. Also, I can't find much info on what size spool bearings I need for my old Team Daiwa Fuego (the red ones). I think these are correct: 5x11x4 3x8x4 Can anyone confirm? Thanks I never had this reel, but what i google it at Boca website - this i...