Dalleinf wrote:I have the spool but so far I have only used it with 1/8-1/4 oz lures for which it works great. Below 1/8 oz I do not know...will try next week or so...alafly wrote:Has anyone tried the deep version DIY spool? Is it also good for light bait(under 1/8oz) as original DIY spool?
Thanks in advance!
Anyone tried DIY spools? $29-$40 BFS spools!
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Thank you!
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Re: Anyone tried DIY spools? $29-$40 BFS spools!
I only see they have Steez 34mm version deep spool.
I assume deep spool is not that popular as BFS one in market.
I assume deep spool is not that popular as BFS one in market.
adam lancia wrote:Do there make a deep zillion-size spool? I'd appreciate a link if so, thanks!Dalleinf wrote:I have the spool but so far I have only used it with 1/8-1/4 oz lures for which it works great. Below 1/8 oz I do not know...will try next week or so...alafly wrote:Has anyone tried the deep version DIY spool? Is it also good for light bait(under 1/8oz) as original DIY spool?
Thanks in advance!
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Re: Anyone tried DIY spools? $29-$40 BFS spools!
Ah, I see. Thanks.alafly wrote:I only see they have Steez 34mm version deep spool.
I assume deep spool is not that popular as BFS one in market.
adam lancia wrote:Do there make a deep zillion-size spool? I'd appreciate a link if so, thanks!Dalleinf wrote:I have the spool but so far I have only used it with 1/8-1/4 oz lures for which it works great. Below 1/8 oz I do not know...will try next week or so...alafly wrote:Has anyone tried the deep version DIY spool? Is it also good for light bait(under 1/8oz) as original DIY spool?
Thanks in advance!
Re: Anyone tried DIY spools? $29-$40 BFS spools!
Just want to pass on thanks to those who replied and influenced my decision to purchase the spool. Finally got the colour I wanted which according to seller, was limited in stock. I also purchased a new rod to for it.
Here are a couple of pictures:
Can I directly spool 6lb braid on it without mono backing?
Here are a couple of pictures:
Can I directly spool 6lb braid on it without mono backing?
Re: Anyone tried DIY spools? $29-$40 BFS spools!
The seller markets the spools for LT/AE74/DEEZ - which other Revos do they work with ? - STX ? - which Gen ?LowRange wrote:Bamp. Anyone have any feedback on these Abu spools? I have the Black Max 3 10 gram spool for the lulz and it is an awesome budget UL performer, admittedly I had to change out the stock bearings on the spool and palming plate of the BM3 UL BFS. There was too much resistance in the bearings and once opened up I was able to increase mag braking. Linear mag braking really works for UL baits. I'm curious as to how a 6 gram mesh spools performs in a STX or something.
Re: Anyone tried DIY spools? $29-$40 BFS spools!
There a number of momo spools for gen 3 Abu low pro reels. There is a SX spool but it is not what is pictured above.Dalleinf wrote:The seller markets the spools for LT/AE74/DEEZ - which other Revos do they work with ? - STX ? - which Gen ?LowRange wrote:Bamp. Anyone have any feedback on these Abu spools? I have the Black Max 3 10 gram spool for the lulz and it is an awesome budget UL performer, admittedly I had to change out the stock bearings on the spool and palming plate of the BM3 UL BFS. There was too much resistance in the bearings and once opened up I was able to increase mag braking. Linear mag braking really works for UL baits. I'm curious as to how a 6 gram mesh spools performs in a STX or something.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/produc ... 3e3fuNtZSl
And a Black Max 3 spool which I have and I like it a lot. Does UL baits better than the Haibo Smart 50.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/produc ... 3e3fuNtZSl
Between those 3 spools most gen 3 Abu low pros should be covered. Stock bearings are questionable at best and would be need to be flushed or replaced.
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almost forgot about this thread. here's my field test of DIY spool on Tatula CT Type-R
https://youtu.be/4tPiTx0r1mY
https://youtu.be/4tPiTx0r1mY
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This one is field test of DIY spool on T3 MX
https://youtu.be/jSnoiBRijeg
https://youtu.be/jSnoiBRijeg
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Good stuff. I would probably already own a similar setup, not sure about a rod though. Never really looked into it or took it far enough to find out where to order one, then I always back out at the end. Every year I tell myself I need an UL BFS setup or at least an UL spinning setup.
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I've changing my setup torward BFS due to the fact most of whitewater fishes in my area are mostly 1.5kg/3.3lbs and below (hampala, masheer), average are about 1lb. It's also easier to cast whole day with light setup while doing river trekkingDirtyD64 wrote:Good stuff. I would probably already own a similar setup, not sure about a rod though. Never really looked into it or took it far enough to find out where to order one, then I always back out at the end. Every year I tell myself I need an UL BFS setup or at least an UL spinning setup.
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Anyone temped by the casting Kuying Teton SUL Super Ultra Light? Looks like back handed casting, stream lurking UL casting fun. Too bad I don't have trout filed streams where I live.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/produc ... 27458.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/produc ... 27458.html
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I have the 6' UL casting model and it will already cast lighter lures then my thumb can control, I don't think I could do much with an even lighter casting rod.
I picked it up on a bit of a whim but I like it enough that I want to pick up an Airy Red so it has a reel of it's own. Currently I swap a DIY spool into my PX68 when I want to use it.
I don't know if you have any white perch where you are, but they are a blast on the UL, I can only imagine it would be even more so on an even lighter rod.
I picked it up on a bit of a whim but I like it enough that I want to pick up an Airy Red so it has a reel of it's own. Currently I swap a DIY spool into my PX68 when I want to use it.
I don't know if you have any white perch where you are, but they are a blast on the UL, I can only imagine it would be even more so on an even lighter rod.
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catch some pacific tarpon yesterday morning
Rod Dagger Royal Spirit 562UL 2-6lb
Reel Daiwa Tatula CT typeR
Spool DIY Rays Studio shallow microcast spool
Line PROBEROS 6lb braided
Leader 20lb mono
Lure 3.5g sinking pencil
Rod Dagger Royal Spirit 562UL 2-6lb
Reel Daiwa Tatula CT typeR
Spool DIY Rays Studio shallow microcast spool
Line PROBEROS 6lb braided
Leader 20lb mono
Lure 3.5g sinking pencil
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Satin finish Pixy spools are out. I know one of you was holding out for satin red Pixy spool.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/DIY-DAI ... fdda&tpp=1
Also, some aliexpress seller is selling $129 T3 MX brand new. Not sure it that is a good deal or if the market is really that bad for T3s.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-Ori ... ec05&tpp=1
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/DIY-DAI ... fdda&tpp=1
Also, some aliexpress seller is selling $129 T3 MX brand new. Not sure it that is a good deal or if the market is really that bad for T3s.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-Ori ... ec05&tpp=1