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Alphas/pixy spool options

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 12:01 pm
by chrisg_sdcf
Trying to decide on a spool for a project. Well, the project was complete but the reel was set up more for bfs but I'm moving it to a different rod.

Anyway it's an old purple alphas with spacers to accept a pixy spool. It currently has a I'ze finesse Special spool and I really like the way the black and silver look on this reel so if prefer a black or silver spool. I'm wanting to throw 1/8-3/8 oz

Will the pixy I'ze finesse Special handle 3/8oz ok? Which of the two will handle 1/8 (or possibly just under) the best?

If the px68 I'ze finesse spool will be close I'll probably just leave it be. Otherwise I'll by the parts and convert it to use the ct sv 700s spool.

Thanks


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Re: Alphas/pixy spool options

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 4:32 am
by Fishing4Fun
Beautiful reel Chris :big grin: :shock: :D

Re: Alphas/pixy spool options

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:15 am
by chrisg_sdcf
Fishing4Fun wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 18, 2020 4:32 am
Beautiful reel Chris :big grin: :shock: :D
Thank you. Did you finally sell that t3? I've been tempted to buy it but not sure what I'd use it for.

Re: Alphas/pixy spool options

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:17 am
by Fishing4Fun
Chris, I did, it sold yesterday ;)

Re: Alphas/pixy spool options

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:27 am
by LowRange
I've thrown Havoc Flat Dawgs with no additional weight on Alphas SV with a Zonda spool. Those are probably a little over 1/4 oz. The spool did ok with the bait but wasn't a top 10 spool by any means. They are happier with 3/8 to 3/4 total weight IMO.

The Airy Red is excellent with 1/4 oz total weight. Easily one of my favorites. I can almost spool it of 20# braid with a 1/10 oz head and TRD. That spool just rips with 1/4 oz but is capacity challenged for anything heavier.

Re: Alphas/pixy spool options

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:53 am
by hoohoorjoo
The 33mm Ray's Studio spool is awesome for 1/8 to 1/2 oz. I regret letting mine go with a reel I sold.

Re: Alphas/pixy spool options

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:39 am
by BigG
Another spool to consider would be the Alpha Type R spool, my favorite Alpha spool.

Re: Alphas/pixy spool options

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 1:32 pm
by Fishing4Fun
hoohoorjoo wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:53 am
The Ray's Studio spool is awesome for 1/8 to 1/2 oz. I regret letting mine go with a reel I sold.
I don’t. I am rather greatful \:D/ :big grin:

Re: Alphas/pixy spool options

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:09 pm
by Hogsticker2
Those knobs look real nice on that OG πŸ‘Œ

Re: Alphas/pixy spool options

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:21 pm
by chrisg_sdcf
Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:09 pm
Those knobs look real nice on that OG πŸ‘Œ
You think I should leave them or look for some of the black megabass hyper corks?

Re: Alphas/pixy spool options

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 12:50 pm
by noc10
Of the spools listed I hve only used the I'se spool and the airy red. Of those two the airy red would be my choice. I didn't really care for the I'se much it was somewhat wild and unpredictable. If you want a Pixy spool for 3/8 I'd go with the PX68 spools. or Maybe even an SV 105.

Re: Alphas/pixy spool options

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 3:24 pm
by Hogsticker2
chrisg_sdcf wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:21 pm
Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:09 pm
Those knobs look real nice on that OG πŸ‘Œ
You think I should leave them or look for some of the black megabass hyper corks?
Leave em πŸ‘Œ

Re: Alphas/pixy spool options

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:32 pm
by MountainMan 83
Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 19, 2020 3:24 pm
chrisg_sdcf wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:21 pm
Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:09 pm
Those knobs look real nice on that OG πŸ‘Œ
You think I should leave them or look for some of the black megabass hyper corks?
Leave em πŸ‘Œ
I told him before I thought the reel was perfect! Just beautiful!

Re: Alphas/pixy spool options

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 8:17 pm
by SSS
I use my i'ze finesse special down to 1.8g with 8lb jbraid. It can handle way under 3/8oz easily. Wish they made these spools in a ported version. They'd be killer.

Re: Alphas/pixy spool options

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 8:40 pm
by chrisg_sdcf
MountainMan 83 wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:32 pm
Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 19, 2020 3:24 pm
chrisg_sdcf wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:21 pm
Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:09 pm
Those knobs look real nice on that OG πŸ‘Œ
You think I should leave them or look for some of the black megabass hyper corks?
Leave em πŸ‘Œ
I told him before I thought the reel was perfect! Just beautiful!
Thanks guys. I'm very happy with it. The purple is my favorite alphas