Megabass IS 71 hyper lariat
Re: Megabass IS 71 hyper lariat
is this reel on the steex frame?
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I couldnt stop thinking about this reel.... -
Just got one on order
Just got one on order
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Re: Megabass IS 71 hyper lariat
Nice! I've been thinking about it tool. Can't understand the reasoning behind only making left hand models with the purple accents though, Sucks for me.Gblaze wrote:I couldnt stop thinking about this reel.... -
Just got one on order
Whatcha gonna mount it on?
Re: Megabass IS 71 hyper lariat
Im getting Otterrods to custom craft a rod for it - with black purple silver accents - JDM-esque. I saw that post with the black/gold ito and the eva handle wrapped to look like a samurai sword- had me drooling so much I think I may emulate it some in my build
Re: Megabass IS 71 hyper lariat
I know the last post is from 2011.
I have been using this reel for a few years now with the IS honeycomb spool as a powerfinesse setup. Last weekend for the first time I put the original IS deep spool back and it came to me as a shock how limited the casting distance was. I was just wondering if you guys think that the magnet on the IS is stronger than standard Steez and is it more designed for pitching rather than casting for distance?
I have been using this reel for a few years now with the IS honeycomb spool as a powerfinesse setup. Last weekend for the first time I put the original IS deep spool back and it came to me as a shock how limited the casting distance was. I was just wondering if you guys think that the magnet on the IS is stronger than standard Steez and is it more designed for pitching rather than casting for distance?
Re: Megabass IS 71 hyper lariat
IS magnets are stronger than regular Steez magnets. You can swap the entire magnet cup between reels of you want regular strength magnets. I have my SS SV spool in my IS73 and had to swap the SS SV magnetic cup assembly to the IS73 to make it useable. Any flick of the spool would make the inductor on the SS SV spool extend all the way out with the IS73 magnets. You could just flick the spool and hear the tick-tick of the inductor extend then seat. Bonkers braking. I now use the IS73 magnets in the SS SV with a fixed inductor BFS spool for more control with UL baits.Patex wrote:I know the last post is from 2011.
I have been using this reel for a few years now with the IS honeycomb spool as a powerfinesse setup. Last weekend for the first time I put the original IS deep spool back and it came to me as a shock how limited the casting distance was. I was just wondering if you guys think that the magnet on the IS is stronger than standard Steez and is it more designed for pitching rather than casting for distance?
Re: Megabass IS 71 hyper lariat
Hey Guys:LowRange wrote:IS magnets are stronger than regular Steez magnets. You can swap the entire magnet cup between reels of you want regular strength magnets. I have my SS SV spool in my IS73 and had to swap the SS SV magnetic cup assembly to the IS73 to make it useable. Any flick of the spool would make the inductor on the SS SV spool extend all the way out with the IS73 magnets. You could just flick the spool and hear the tick-tick of the inductor extend then seat. Bonkers braking. I now use the IS73 magnets in the SS SV with a fixed inductor BFS spool for more control with UL baits.Patex wrote:I know the last post is from 2011.
I have been using this reel for a few years now with the IS honeycomb spool as a powerfinesse setup. Last weekend for the first time I put the original IS deep spool back and it came to me as a shock how limited the casting distance was. I was just wondering if you guys think that the magnet on the IS is stronger than standard Steez and is it more designed for pitching rather than casting for distance?
I’m glad this came up. Always thought about possibly acquiring one of these. I do a fair amount of pitching, but my fishing often depends on long casts. Median lure weight I would say is around 1/2 oz. I’m not interested in having to ultra modify a reel to make it usable for my purposes. This would not be the reel for me in that case. Correct?
Re: Megabass IS 71 hyper lariat
Thank you that is reassuring, still a great reel so I am just going to stick IS honeycomb spool back and continue using it for finesse.
Polfkish1 , I would have to choose again I would just get the new Steez TWS for distance.
Polfkish1 , I would have to choose again I would just get the new Steez TWS for distance.
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Re: Megabass IS 71 hyper lariat
I myself have owned the IS71 for some time now. I was super impressed with its performance right out of the box. Since acquiring I have experimented with it and added a few more purple accents to it and but the IS BFS in it. With that spool being super shallow the reel can cast the smallest baits with the right rod. After the spool being put in, I had it polished and higher end bearings put in the reel. Itll now toss a 1/16oz. Okashira swimbait head with a 2.8" keitec swimbait like nothing. It's super impressive.
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Re: Megabass IS 71 hyper lariat
Hi,
I want to buy an IS Hyper Lariat 7.1 ...
How does it cast? I own 2 Met DC 2015 and I want to.make a comparaison with it...?
Is this Lariat better that the Steez (new version) ... does it have upgraded bearings or spool?
Thank you
I want to buy an IS Hyper Lariat 7.1 ...
How does it cast? I own 2 Met DC 2015 and I want to.make a comparaison with it...?
Is this Lariat better that the Steez (new version) ... does it have upgraded bearings or spool?
Thank you
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Re: Megabass IS 71 hyper lariat
I fish for pike and zander with jigs and other lures...I am NOT doing pitching for bass...Do you think that this reel isnt made for distance? ...I am worried about that...
Re: Megabass IS 71 hyper lariat
Lariat is essentially a dressed up steez by MB. Excellent reel non the less out of the box and tuned.
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Re: Megabass IS 71 hyper lariat
Tks Cristo,Cristo wrote:Lariat is essentially a dressed up steez by MB. Excellent reel non the less out of the box and tuned.
Can you tell me more?!?...what kind of baits casts and how far?
Re: Megabass IS 71 hyper lariat
Honestly it can do just about everything like generally most reel platforms can do it is just is super well put together. It is a bad a** reel out if the box, or couple it with a aftermarket spool and it is insane. I never had the need to have it be a BFS but with the applicable aftermarket spool it can do that marvelously as well from what I hear. Rest assured you have an absolute winner in the stable if you have one or want one
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Re: Megabass IS 71 hyper lariat
Its on the way...
Lariat 71 with 95 mm Carbon Taken SS handle, spare knobs Taken SS and star drag SLP works...
Zonda Hedgehog Custom NIB not tuned, just factory , with spare spool...
Will see how they are and perform...
Lariat 71 with 95 mm Carbon Taken SS handle, spare knobs Taken SS and star drag SLP works...
Zonda Hedgehog Custom NIB not tuned, just factory , with spare spool...
Will see how they are and perform...