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by Ghost
Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:21 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2005 Daiwa TD Sol Baitcast Reel Question
Replies: 8
Views: 2469

Re: 2005 Daiwa TD Sol Baitcast Reel Question

Any idea which BFS spool I should buy on aliexpress to work on my Sol?
by Ghost
Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:17 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2005 Daiwa TD Sol Baitcast Reel Question
Replies: 8
Views: 2469

Re: 2005 Daiwa TD Sol Baitcast Reel Question

Thank you!
by Ghost
Wed Mar 09, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2005 Daiwa TD Sol Baitcast Reel Question
Replies: 8
Views: 2469

2005 Daiwa TD Sol Baitcast Reel Question

Is the USDM Sol baitcast reel, which frame is it similar to from back then; Japanese version. The Pixy or Alpha?

I'm looking to get a shallow spool for my Sol to make it a BFS reel. I may have to get one from Aliexpress, if I know which model and spool is needed.
by Ghost
Tue Feb 22, 2022 6:38 am
Forum: Swimbait Fishing
Topic: Curado 300K Gear Ratio Question
Replies: 2
Views: 1640

Curado 300K Gear Ratio Question

I'm looking to buying one but not sure if I should get the 6.6:1(35 IPT) or the 4.7:1 (25 IPT) for all around swimbait reel. I have the 300E it has 28 IPT and the gear ratio is good. Just not sure about this newer 300, seems one gear is too fast and the other is too low. I've picked up a 300K and li...
by Ghost
Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:07 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano Calcutta 50/51 Same As Shimano Conquest 50/51 Spool Question
Replies: 1
Views: 764

Shimano Calcutta 50/51 Same As Shimano Conquest 50/51 Spool Question

I'd like to get an Avail shallow spool for my Calcutta 51 and need to know if the Conquest (JDM) is the same reel so same spool. Can anyone confirm this?
by Ghost
Sat Jan 15, 2022 8:11 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Say Hello To My Little Friend...
Replies: 6
Views: 2602

Say Hello To My Little Friend...

I've had this Shimano Calcutta 51 for years and have used it a few times. Fun little baitcast reel, just that it only reels in 16" of line. Good for crankbaits and stick worms. Only thing I changed out is the stock 70mm handle for a longer 84mm Shimano Calcutta handle. Reeling feels much more fluid ...
by Ghost
Sat Jun 05, 2021 3:50 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Curado BFS Question
Replies: 1
Views: 1295

Curado BFS Question

Is the Curado BFS the same size as the Curado 70 MGL? Main difference is the braking and handle knobs?
by Ghost
Mon May 03, 2021 9:20 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Daiwa Tatula CT - What Year Is This Model?
Replies: 0
Views: 1318

Daiwa Tatula CT - What Year Is This Model?

The Tatula CT model is: CT100HS. 

What year did this come out? 2016 or 2017?
by Ghost
Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:45 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Shimano Calcutta 51
Replies: 11
Views: 4857

Re: Shimano Calcutta 51

B series
by Ghost
Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:12 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Shimano SLX BFS Casting Reel?
Replies: 3
Views: 2040

Shimano SLX BFS Casting Reel?

I know the Curado BFS is coming out like soon. Just wondering when the release date for the SLX BFS will be for the U.S. market. I already have a casting rod in mind for the SLX BFS, it's not the Dobyns Sierra BFS rod. I checked out he Phenix Feather, 7'1", light 1/16-3/8oz casting rod. Such a nice ...
by Ghost
Tue Mar 16, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Shimano Calcutta 51
Replies: 11
Views: 4857

Re: Shimano Calcutta 51

Hi, do you have links to either or, or both? Thank you
by Ghost
Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:15 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Shimano Calcutta 51
Replies: 11
Views: 4857

Shimano Calcutta 51

I’ve had this small round reel for years. Is a shallow spool for BFS fishing available for the Calcutta 51? Or is there a way to make the spool shallow to cast lures from 1/8oz up?
by Ghost
Sun Mar 07, 2021 1:16 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Would This Baitcast Rod Work for BFS?
Replies: 4
Views: 1811

Would This Baitcast Rod Work for BFS?

This is an Okuma Crappie specific baitcast rod. 6'6", light, 4-8lbs line, 1/16-5/16oz. I know the pics are a bit blurred, best I can get. I've used this rod on my Zebco Micro 33 spincast reel and works good. I ordered a Kastking Zephyr BFS reel and this is the rod I'll be using. Will this work for l...
by Ghost
Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:00 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Meet The "Small" Curado Family, And a Cousin
Replies: 5
Views: 2382

Re: Meet The "Small" Curado Family, And a Cousin

Very cool! All my Curados I've bought new back in theday. I've seen the 101B used now and then and been tempted to buy one again. But the frame is the same as the 100DSV and Chronarch 51Mg and figured it would be redundant.

I also have a Calcutta 51B
by Ghost
Sun Mar 07, 2021 12:29 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Meet The "Small" Curado Family, And a Cousin
Replies: 5
Views: 2382

Re: Meet The "Small" Curado Family, And a Cousin

Nice, very nice! I also have my collection of 201 size Curados. Sold the 201 BSF and Curado 201E and 101B years ago, now I wish I still had them in the stable. I forgot to add in my Curado 101D to the family pic.