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by rp346
Mon Feb 15, 2016 3:40 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Upgrade Mgx or buy JDM BFS?
Replies: 37
Views: 13971

Re: Upgrade Mgx or buy JDM BFS?

Good choice, you'll enjoy the px type r. Excellent little finesse reel. As for the spanner wrench for the aldebaran bfs xg, it's for the knob where the cast control is usually located. Dustys60, the 16 aldebaran bfs xg has magnetic braking only here's the link I found on here somewhere https://yout...
by rp346
Fri May 29, 2015 7:50 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Still in love with my 803!
Replies: 27
Views: 17589

Re: Still in love with my 803!

As much as I like the NRX 803C there are still 2 GLX BCR 803 with a Conquest 50 mounted on them that I still enjoy using. Just do not see a reason to replace them as they a just great all time performers......
by rp346
Thu Jan 29, 2015 9:49 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano Calais - Why is it not popular?
Replies: 28
Views: 14561

Re: Shimano Calais - Why is it not popular?

Not a current picture as more have been added however they are popular in this stable.................
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by rp346
Mon Dec 15, 2014 12:47 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: New Largemouth PB
Replies: 36
Views: 14041

Re: New Largemouth PB

Way to go D...Congrats one your new PB.
by rp346
Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Metanium vs Antares
Replies: 33
Views: 15976

Re: Metanium vs Antares

A couple of shots with a Hawtech 102......Image
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by rp346
Sun Aug 03, 2014 8:51 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: How many calais do you own?
Replies: 53
Views: 20306

Re: How many calais do you own?

Antares HG....2
Antares AR.....1
Calais 200 DC..2
Calais 200A.....2
Calais 200APV..1
Calais 100A.....4
by rp346
Thu Jun 26, 2014 7:55 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Best reel for hollow belly frog?
Replies: 11
Views: 5850

Re: Best reel for hollow belly frog?

Another Calais DC 7 fan....
by rp346
Fri May 23, 2014 11:25 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: New frog reel suggestions
Replies: 23
Views: 11077

Re: New frog reel suggestions

I would recommend a Calais 200 DC..solid performer.
by rp346
Fri May 23, 2014 11:20 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Loomis Topwater Rod
Replies: 11
Views: 4382

Re: Loomis Topwater Rod

The SMR 702C-TW would get my vote been using one for many years with a Calais 200 DC and just got another one along with an Antares HG that will be mounted on it. It is a short rod with a big heart whether it be open water or tight spots it will perform for you along with more than enough backbone t...
by rp346
Sun May 18, 2014 11:00 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: What's your top 3 reels of all time?
Replies: 96
Views: 39163

Re: What's your top 3 reels of all time?

Conquest 50 DC
Conquest 50
Calais 200 DC
by rp346
Fri May 09, 2014 9:03 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Thumbs up Boca Pliers two thumbs down Hedgehog V2
Replies: 10
Views: 4455

Re: Thumbs up Boca Pliers two thumbs down Hedgehog V2

Even with the harsh pop of the Boca pliers it is still far superior in design vs the Hedgehogs. I bought a hedgehog version 2 and it didn't even last me two spool bearing change. Also it made a slight dent on my T3 1016 spool. There is no way you can use this V2 tool and not touch your spool on sim...
by rp346
Fri May 09, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Thumbs up Boca Pliers two thumbs down Hedgehog V2
Replies: 10
Views: 4455

Re: Thumbs up Boca Pliers two thumbs down Hedgehog V2

The other side of the tool. The side that only has the hole without the pin. Insert the spool pin into the hole, and use the device like a vise. When you get the pin pushed down even with the shaft, loosen the device and then use the side with the pin to push the pin on through if necessary. When p...
by rp346
Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:40 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Conquest is updated for 2014
Replies: 153
Views: 48200

Re: Conquest is updated for 2014

I agree they are little gems and will have to wait to see how much more they will sparkle… thems are beauties alright =D> so, rp346, are the 50DCs and the same size as the gold 50s? 21, That is a good question for if there is I have not felt it, nor have I even thought about it. It is very easy to ...
by rp346
Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:16 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Conquest is updated for 2014
Replies: 153
Views: 48200

Re: Conquest is updated for 2014

I agree they are little gems and will have to wait to see how much more they will sparkle…My current little gems: The Twins… http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k569/Maico346/Snapbucket/87599C7E_zps614e49f2.jpg and the Three Amigo's…. http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k569/Maico346/Snapbucket/3977...