Finesse Special spool in an Alphas
Finesse Special spool in an Alphas
Would the Finesse Special spool be a good choice in an Alphas 103F throwing 1/8-5/16oz plastic? There are many threads on Alphas spools but they none strictly deal with Finesse Special, they jump from spool to spool and it gets confusing. The more exotic spools are not in my budget.
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Re: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas
I would try an Alphas Finesse Custom. It comes with a shallow spool already. Not as finesse as aftermarket spools but a good start.rtf wrote:Would the Finesse Special spool be a good choice in an Alphas 103F throwing 1/8-5/16oz plastic? There are many threads on Alphas spools but they none strictly deal with Finesse Special, they jump from spool to spool and it gets confusing. The more exotic spools are not in my budget.
Re: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas
I already have the 103F, just looking at trying the Finesse Special spool.
Re: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas
The spool I have in mind is the I'ZE Factory Finesse Special spool that comes in the Pixy PX68, not the Megabass Finesse Special. Any one ever used one?
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Re: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas
I have one in my pixy, but if you drop it in an Alphas/Sol without spacers there will be a gap around it.
Can throw some really light stuff with it. I throw UL hard baits and finesse plastics with mine. Really like it
Can throw some really light stuff with it. I throw UL hard baits and finesse plastics with mine. Really like it
Re: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas
I have the spacers thanks to new2BC4bass from this forum. What rod and line do you use with that set up.smalliesteve wrote:I have one in my pixy, but if you drop it in an Alphas/Sol without spacers there will be a gap around it.
Can throw some really light stuff with it. I throw UL hard baits and finesse plastics with mine. Really like it
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Re: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas
Rod is a custom Phenix UMBX 700L (casting blank, not the S700L) and 10lb suffix 832 with a 6-10lb leader. The rod's actually a bit more powerful than I really wanted for this app. It's really similar to a SC S70MF in action and power. Makes a great 1/8 jig and light plastics rod. Also works well with hard baits up to 1/2 oz.
I'd say the sweet spot for the rod is 3/16 to 3/8 oz. Doesn't quite load like I'd like it to for 1/8 and under, it'll do it, but it could be better.
I'd say the sweet spot for the rod is 3/16 to 3/8 oz. Doesn't quite load like I'd like it to for 1/8 and under, it'll do it, but it could be better.
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Thanks for the help. It sounds like this spool will work well for me. I also prefer braid and I was hoping to use 10# also. Now to decide on a reasonably priced rod.
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Re: Finesse Special spool in an Alphas
This is TackleTour, No one's reasonable here.
Best of luck with the rod hunt. Let us know what you end up with.
Best of luck with the rod hunt. Let us know what you end up with.