Biggest of 2023 so far.

Yeah now I’m kind of feel bad for them to cover shipping both way. I don’t know how they make money and the reel might be just as easy fix of re-greasing the gear or swap out the bearing. This is only second purchase I have made with them but will definitely come back for more. Even JLS price is not...

Update
After communication with JLS, it seems like JLS will arrange the pick up package with FedEx after I confirm the box size. Top notch customer service.

Yeah if I open I would replace the x ship bearing first.

Install the spools and see if it's still there. Brian. Yes, it there but not as obvious as when spool is out. I tried to eliminate other possible like worm gear and spool scratch. Once spool out I can feel and hear the noise coming from gear. Now I just want to open the reel, service and using the ...

Thanks, damn $200. If I have to pay shipping cost 30-50 bucks I would take my chance open the reel and try to see if I can do anything. The gear set from plat once become available gonna be about the same or Shimano might introduce this reel to US market. I’m waiting reply email from Japan Lure Shop...

I ordered two of Shimano SLX DC XT from JLS. One of them the gear sound loud when spin compare to other. I also tested both without spool and I can hear and feel the gear crushing more on problem one. It is still smooth but I know this gonna lead to gear buzzing issue in near future from experience....

Maybe this is the time for me to learn left hand retrieve, so I can get my paws on one early. Anyone else make the switch after right hand retrieving your whole life? How did it go? I didn’t switch but now use both retrieve pretty efficiently. I still cast right most of the time though but can back...

Maybe I missed it but does it have the FTB brake system? Yes, it has the same FTB system from the 2022 Aldebaran BFS reel. I'm still mystified how they managed to knock off almost an ounce in weight from the current Conquest 100 reel. And so far, there is only one more expensive major JDM reel reta...

What is the frame size for the new CC BFS compared to the latest CC DC 100 and CC 100? Thanks in advance. I don’t have CQ BFS but I think previous CQ BFS along with 2020 CQ DC100 base on 2014 CQ100. This new 2023 CQ BFS look to be base from 2021 CQ100. I look at handle side plate where gear locatio...

I consider a big bass when 5lb and up. Good size bass 2.5-5lb Just a bass 1-2lb Tiny bass < 1lb Giant 8.5 and up too bad I haven’t yell “It’s a GIANT” yet. I do proud of every bass I catch and take picture as many as I can. I would say why not after all you work for it just unlucky your lure fall in...

I did a gear swap this summer. My 71MGL became buzzy after about three trips, so I ordered and installed the regular 71 gears. Fished the reel a few times and it is still very smooth. Not a fan of micro gears. That is suck. I’m not even sure if I want to spend 30 bucks for new gear and know it is g...

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Sun Oct 30, 2022 1:24 pm

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Wed Oct 26, 2022 11:16 pm

Not many Shimano left for me.

i should have not sold my conquest 50..

Right? Lol. This is not yours though. I have this long before, yours is in Thailand in a safe place.

Not many Shimano left for me.

I have the Nasci 1000 FC and its pretty awesome. I agree the 500 sizes lose a few key features. 1000 sizes are where its at. For $70 I am tempted to try one. I figure the 500 still cannot be that bad. I would like to take it apart and see where I could add bearings. Don't like the handle design tho...