Big-Bass

Yes sir!

Here are some of mine...the 4600C and the 2500C are custom made and the 6000 is all original that I found at a flea market and was produced between 1959-1961. I still would like a custom Turquoise blue one with gold/silver accents and pearl handle as well!

I felt the Carbonlite rods...they are really nice...I like the new guides that remind me of older Fuji Hardloy guides!

Should be excellent for cranks and spinnerbaits/chatterbaits. For the price, buy it for sure!

Doesn't look like it's still on the site...did you buy the last one?

Thanks MountainMan83...please check your PM!

When you back the drag off almost completely, does the star drag itself slightly wobble side to side? I have a 103 JDM and when it is backed off, it wobbles a little bit back and forth...it doesn't do it when tightened but rather when it is almost fully backed off. Thanks and please let me know.

Also, when almost fully loosened, does the star drag have a slight wobble side to side? Thanks!

Do these reels (standard 103 JDM models) have a clicking drag or does it just tighten and loosen without the clicking mechanism? Did the Ito version, the Light, or the Ringa versions have any difference in drag? Thanks!

I have a few rods that I fish the Ned Rig with...one is my 69MLF Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth rod... The others are a Cronos 761M/ML XF and F. Get a medium light and I think you will be fine with Ned's and other finesse stuff!

I am looking at buying the most versatile rod in the lineup...from fishing Bandit 200s up to fishing larger Berkley Dredger baits and everywhere in between (including some jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, and chatterbaits). Any/all help would be appreciated. Thanks and best wishes on the water!

I would get the Tatula...I also have a Ci4+ which is great but for the money, get the Tatula...or better yet, get the Tatula Limited Sterling Silver while they last for a few more bearings (9) and a beautiful silver finish! Honestly, one of the best looking reels on the market and priced at $199 but very limited. Hope this helps!

Looking to drop either in an SV103 and am looking for which one to order for better performance. Has anyone used one/both to compare over the stock spool? Thanks!

Maybe $30. If it were a PMA33 or a PT10/15ZX, or even a PTA33/PT33, you could get more. This was a middle/low end baitcaster of the day for Daiwa...and one without the Autoclutch thumb bar.

Looking into the 7' ML spinning non AGS Elite vs. the Cronos. I can get the Cronos for $130 shipped. What are the differences between the SVF and HVF graphite? What is the better material? Any experience with either/both of these models? Thanks!

I am from PA.

Very cool!

I think your price is fair but you also have to factor in what BPS closed these rods out at. Folks are not often going to be willing to pay for ordinary rods much more if any from their clearance prices. Plus if they are used, you have to figure in condition as well. No one wants to get burned and I sure don't want to burn someone on a deal but be realistic when you list them. I, for one would be interested in them since I run a high school age bass fishing club for kids and these would be rods the kids could fish. PM me and we can talk. Thanks!

Yes I know but I would rather a protective slip that slips on and off if possible. Maybe that's not feasible but I am sure they are out there somewhere.

Can anyone recommend a protective cover for reel feet so that I don't mar them up with the locking nut of some rods? I think Shimano used to include a few with some of their Mg reels but are there any for Daiwa that you recommend or can purchase? I assume most are universal and if you know of a place to find them, that would be helpful. Thank you!

Ordered one earlier today! Looking forward to the SS Tatula!

It weighs 7.6oz.! http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-fish/en/home/products/fishing-reels/baitcast/bantam-mgl.html

What I said earlier: The point of this reel not being magnesium is they have the Metanium at $419 for that purpose and the if you didn't want magnesium but wanted Ci4+, the Chronarch MGL or G fits that bill just under $300. The Bantam is a made in Japan all aluminum reel that is what many Shimano fans have been asking for since the Chronarch D7. I think they made a smart move using aluminum especially with the micro module gearing as it will translate to butter smooth retrieves and built like a tank performance. To save an ounce and use magnesium would be redundant to the lineup not to mention hurt the sales of the Metanium. For many who have felt these reels already at the Japanese shows, they are essentially as smooth as a Conquest only low profile. And the Conquest is the smoothest reel I have ever had in my hands. I have owned Metanium MGLs and Chronarch MGLs and I am excited to see and try the Bantam. Hopefully, it will offer the same build quality and performance of the Calcutta TE, Calais 100A, and Chronarch SF reels.

Those setups are your entry in casting gear?????? Wow...sweet!

SS SV 103SH with Steez 103SHA spool TD-Ito 103M (1 of 2 NIB) J-Dream 7.9 Ian Tuned Morrum 5600C with TD-Z A.O.I. handle and Ringa knobs Daiwa 50th with matching handle and OG Daiwa corks (just got recently from a member on here!)