Alphas Appreciation Thread

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Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

Post by Hogsticker2 » Fri Dec 03, 2021 5:42 pm

4g63power wrote:
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Played around with ktf neo a couple of times this week and my quick take on it. In Alphas it's now similar to steez ct/alphas ct, of course a bit faster and quicker. I can get slight more distance with neo with something like 1/3 oz lipless same line/same rod. For lures around 1/2 oz total weight, i think the stock spool is fine. It's an expensive upgrade for not a significant gain but the reel itself can be had for relatively cheap (and very good for its price) so it's somewhat easy to justify it if you want to throw lighter stuff more comfortably.

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How about control and consistency Homeskillet? Which spool can you run the brake dial at lower numbers? And which spool for quarter ounce. I've found the 34mm Neo to be a Jack of all trades. Was hoping this would be the same.

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Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

Post by 4g63power » Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:10 pm

Alphas ct/steez ct are hard to beat when dialed in on the right rod for lighter stuff. I don't own 34mm ktf neo so I'm in no position to assure you how good your neo spool is :lol:

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Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

Post by Hogsticker2 » Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:15 pm

4g63power wrote:
Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:10 pm
Alphas ct/steez ct are hard to beat when dialed in on the right rod for lighter stuff. I don't own 34mm ktf neo so I'm in no position to assure you how good your neo spool is :lol:
You're killing me here man. Why you keep trying to get me to buy a Steez CT 🤷‍♂️. So which spool do you prefer for versatility? Stock or Neo. Yes I know the cost of the spool probably isn't worth the return in performance, but me no care.

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Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

Post by 4g63power » Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:52 pm

Obviously Neo. Don't get me wrong, stock spool casts great but i bought the reel wanting to use it for certain lures paired on a certain rod and turns out it wasn't right for it. Just buy another alphas ct and call it a day lol but hard to pick up og alphas after using the new alphatoola.

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Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

Post by 4g63power » Thu Dec 16, 2021 2:16 pm

My PBJ alphas ct. Alphas ct is probably my most satisfying reel purchase, awesome performer for the money.

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Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

Post by Jkitchens » Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:22 pm

:big grin: Ok I’ll play since I’m iced in and don’t have anything to do…
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Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

Post by Jkitchens » Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:24 pm

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Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

Post by Jkitchens » Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:25 pm

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Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

Post by LowRange » Wed Feb 23, 2022 6:14 pm

That 30 miller looks great on the speed style. I thought about doing that same combo but am moving my money away from BFS and just playing with what I already got.

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Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

Post by Jkitchens » Wed Feb 23, 2022 6:20 pm

LowRange wrote:
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That 30 miller looks great on the speed style. I thought about doing that same combo but am moving my money away from BFS and just playing with what I already got.
Thanks! That speedstyle is actually the 6’8” medhvy, I use it for flukes primarily. The CT is the only one left in my rotation, the rest are just boxed up for collection purposes…
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Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

Post by ss30378 » Sat Feb 26, 2022 12:26 pm

Digging the collection James!

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Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

Post by Jkitchens » Sat Feb 26, 2022 3:09 pm

ss30378 wrote:
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Digging the collection James!
Thanks Steve!
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Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

Post by hoohoorjoo » Sat Feb 26, 2022 7:00 pm

Hey Kitchens, is that the CT you got from me?
Try not to let your mind wander. It is much too small to be outside unsupervised.

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Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

Post by Jkitchens » Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:33 am

hoohoorjoo wrote:
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Hey Kitchens, is that the CT you got from me?
Yes Sir!
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Re: Alphas Appreciation Thread

Post by Fishing4Fun » Sun Feb 27, 2022 7:58 am

ss30378 wrote:
Sat Feb 26, 2022 12:26 pm
Digging the collection James!
If you think that is impressive you should see his coffee mug collection!

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