Firstoutfisher wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 28, 2021 7:35 pm

Are there any other smaller walking topwaters in the 1/4 to 3/8 ounce range?

Duo Pencil 85 is 3/8oz and walks well with a little splash.

Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:13 pm

Is the 610 medium a one or two piece? If two, does it come apart at the top of the reel seat?

2 piece and yes.

I was using braid to flourocarbon leader and threw my first cast. Instant backlash (worst ever) and confusion. As I was dealing with my new found mess I found the problem. Somehow the braid got caught in between the fourth recoil guide in a way I have seen line get between swivels on lures. Do you ...

Currently am in the mood to buy a new reel for my recently acquired st. Croix legend xtreme lxs76mlxf2. Been narrowing it down to the following: Shimano vanford Shimano Vanquish 2019 Shimano twinpower FD 2020 Daiwa luvias airity All of them in 2500/3000 size. Will be using mostly carolina rig and h...

Hey TT, Has anyone ever noticed any Owner split rings where the two wires were not perfectly parallel to one another? I have gotten several packs in all sizes lately that have this issue. They appear to be slightly stretched out, as if they were applied to an eyescrew too big for them to fit, but t...

DirtyD64 wrote: ↑

Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:30 am

I also planned on doing the Carbontex drag because I am 90% sure each model I own has the felt washers.

You don't want carbontex, that wouldn't be an upgrade. For lower drag settings (freshwater bass fishing) felt is smoother with lower startup inertia - that's why they come with felt.

bbates3 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 17, 2021 8:49 am

I have the original 76 Steez, it's an amazing rod but at times i find the tip a touch soft.

The new 76mml solves this - tip is definitely crisper with faster recovery.

Still the original 76 is my goto spybait rod, fish just do not come off on that setup.

Dalleinf wrote: ↑

Sun Aug 01, 2021 11:11 pm

月下美人AIR TW PE SPECIAL

Not sure what the japanese symbols translates to, but it looks like a saltwater version of the alphas…

"Beauty Under the Moon"

You're looking at something else - Zalts is a budget made in Jpn line - 150yds 9.99.

I've used the 7lb fluoro, wasn't bad. Might give 6 a try next.

Just_Bass wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:19 pm

Worm gear is not tight tolerance and not a lot of load on it, I see nothing wrong with plastic material.

Plenty of things to b*tch about in reels, Shimano/Daiwa/otherwise - plastic worm gear ain't one of them lol

The ltd is Tatsu, but comes in odd # sizes. I always pick up a spool of 5lb when I order anything from jpn.

mrpao wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 22, 2021 4:17 am

I hold the spinning rod with the reel foot between my middle and ring finger.

You're obviously holding it wrong

but with this exist being the first off the specific platform i wouldnt imagine it would be a major update when they do, more or less and incremental upgrade. Wouldn't that argue for a major redesign since it was the first MQ freshwater platform? Esp now that the Luvias Airity is basically a carbon...

but with a similar lively tip and more ass to drive the hook in for 3/16 shakey heads, tubes, case salty sinking shads, neko rigs, and senkos. Fishing for river smallmouths and in deeper water reservoirs mostly. Which rod would you recommend, and why? The new Steez AGS 76MML is crisper through the ...

DirtyD64 wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 10, 2021 1:01 pm

This all makes me hesitant to buy one. I still cannot decide between the 7.1 and 8.5 either, now with the paint issues I don't know what to do. Most say this is an absolute top tier reel though.

By the time you decide the next Zillion will be out