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by O26A
Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:58 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: I’m in the market for travel rod.
Replies: 10
Views: 2462

Re: I’m in the market for travel rod.

I have a MB Triza F5-70XTZ- Stympalides. and Love it!!!! But I feel it is under powered in the weeds. It went from just sitting in the travel case to a spot in the boat very versatile rod. I have considered the F7-72XTZ Dragoon. I'm not sure how big snakeheads are but that may be another option.
by O26A
Tue Apr 26, 2022 8:55 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Daiwa BLXLG731MLFB??
Replies: 6
Views: 3420

Re: Daiwa BLXLG731MLFB??

Revving this thread again. Just curious if someone could update their findings on this rod. Looking for a long (over 7-2) medium power rod. Something that could launch small swimbaits, tubes, dark sleepers. was thing of a loomis 892 (GLX or IMX) but I prefer MB tapers.
by O26A
Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:54 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Steez A HLC or Zillion HD
Replies: 8
Views: 1777

Re: Steez A HLC or Zillion HD

I agree with Drakestar. I would go with the Zillion HD, I find the steez just limited to bombing cast. (Have zero issues with the steez) been using mine for chatterbaits. Own the zillion but haven't had a chance to use it yet. But already thinking of buying another. And as for appearance of reels th...
by O26A
Wed Feb 17, 2021 12:20 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: MB Brigand - Feedback
Replies: 2
Views: 2120

Re: MB Brigand - Feedback

Never liked casting this rod. just never really loads up quite right. But love this rod once the bait is in the water, I strictly use it for deep baits, mainly 1/2 ounce tubes, blade baits and 1/4 to 1/2oz swimbaits. Was expecting a bit more from it. wish it was a bit more like the phase 3 beast hunts
by O26A
Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:13 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Show off your OG Zillion
Replies: 64
Views: 35216

Re: Show off your OG Zillion

Thanks, I wish I could take better pics of that black zillion. So much nicer in person

The 50th has a 90mm RCS crank handle.
http://slp-works.com/item/op_parts/crank_handle_set/
by O26A
Sat Apr 11, 2020 6:06 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: SV103 Spool Tuning
Replies: 8
Views: 5725

Re: SV103 Spool Tuning

I've just did the exact same mod but haven't tried it out yet. Glad to see you are getting noticeable results
by O26A
Sat Apr 11, 2020 6:03 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Show off your OG Zillion
Replies: 64
Views: 35216

Re: Show off your OG Zillion

Some beautiful reals posted so far. I’m not one to post much but this thread was too tempting to pass up. Still tweaking with some before our season opens. - 50th anniversay silver and red parts, 7.1 gear set - Deps DR-100ZX - J-dream 5.3 body with silver parts , 7.9 gear set - crazy cranker with bl...
by O26A
Tue Nov 28, 2017 6:20 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: SI for Trolling Motor
Replies: 6
Views: 15531

Re: SI for Trolling Motor

I have my front SI unit speed set at 1. I use a troll perfect on my TM and a lot of time set it on constant speed to cruise a shore line. i'll keep about 75 feet away from the shore and scan up to the shore and opposite side of the boat. it's amazing how much structure i come across on the opposite ...
by O26A
Thu Mar 20, 2014 1:35 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Pfleuger Patriarch vs Lew Tourney Pro
Replies: 10
Views: 6057

Pfleuger Patriarch vs Lew Tourney Pro

Hey Guys, Both these reels seem pretty nice and are in the same price range. Lews seems to have quite a good reputation, but I can't find much on the the Pfleuger. Has anyone used the the new Pfleuger Patriarch's? And which one would you guys go with? Oh ya it's going on a dobyns 736 champion Thanks
by O26A
Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:35 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Braid Ready Spools
Replies: 14
Views: 14588

Braid Ready Spools

I know typically you put a backing on before spooling braid. But more and more you start seeing braid ready spools. I fish with lews reels. The super duty has this spool but I've added backing, but i found as the season goes on, with break offs and and re-tying knots, I'm starting to see the backing...
by O26A
Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:40 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Super Tuning - Pinion and Yoke - Calcutta 200GTB
Replies: 2
Views: 2876

Super Tuning - Pinion and Yoke - Calcutta 200GTB

Ok, So over the winter I pulled apart my Calcutta 200GTB for some maintenance and upgrades. Replaced spool bearings with boca’s and carbon drag washers. Then I start reading up on super tuning. So I polished the shims, the spool shaft, inside the pinion gear and brake race way. Anyway I noticed one ...
by O26A
Fri Mar 22, 2013 6:47 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Dobyn's 766 - Double Duty Rod?
Replies: 7
Views: 3662

Re: Dobyn's 766 - Double Duty Rod?

Thanks for the answers, it brought to light a bunch of stuff i never thought of. The reel (300EJ) has being tuned up, polished parts and all bearings replaced with boca bearings. So flipping and pitching shouldnt be to bad. But I'm realizing that this will more primarily be used as a musky/pike rod....
by O26A
Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:52 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Dobyn's 766 - Double Duty Rod?
Replies: 7
Views: 3662

Dobyn's 766 - Double Duty Rod?

So i'm looking for a double duty rod. I would like to be able to throw smaller musky baits up to 2.5oz but mostly around the 1.5oz range. But i'd also like to use it for a Frog/Flipping/Pitching rod for bass. I already have a reel Curado 300EJ for it. Another rod I was looking at is the Pinnacle Per...