10 minutes ago, Chonch12 said:

You ever use any of there stuff with Hooks? 

I have not.  I've gotten pretty particular about my hooks in my old age

1 minute ago, Choporoz said:

I have not.  I've gotten pretty particular about my hooks in my old age

Yeah I understand that, reason I asked, for the price I couldn't resist and had to hit the $40 free shipping mark haha

 

I will let you know how they do, first impression seem decent to good. 

Well, you guys are going to be seeing some oldies, but goodies from me here in the next few days. I went on a mission to find some older Shimano reels and I feel like I was pretty successful. Most of these were bought from the classified section of different forums that I am on. I got most of them shortly after they were posted. First up is a MINT Chronarch 200e7. I replaced the handle with a 96mm handle from a Chronarch 150 G XG. All it needed was a washer used as a shim and the drag functions perfect. This reel will be used on a Shimano Crucial (original green model with cork grip) 6'6 MH for 3/8 oz spinnerbaits in creeks. I have a few more reels coming that I will post as I get them.

1 hour ago, jbsoonerfan said:

Well, you guys are going to be seeing some oldies, but goodies from me here in the next few days. I went on a mission to find some older Shimano reels and I feel like I was pretty successful. Most of these were bought from the classified section of different forums that I am on. I got most of them shortly after they were posted. First up is a MINT Chronarch 200e7. I replaced the handle with a 96mm handle from a Chronarch 150 G XG. All it needed was a washer used as a shim and the drag functions perfect. This reel will be used on a Shimano Crucial (original green model with cork grip) 6'6 MH for 3/8 oz spinnerbaits in creeks. I have a few more reels coming that I will post as I get them.

 

 

 

Very nice....  Love the E Chronarchs.  I have the 51e and it has always been a great reel.   There's just something about them. 

Was making a Siebert Outdoors order for some jigheads and spinnerbaits and couldn't resist jumping on the jackhammer bandwagon.

 

Gonna have 3 x 3/8 oz Brett's Bluegill ones coming in soon  

31 minutes ago, FishTank said:

Very nice....  Love the E Chronarchs.  I have the 51e and it has always been a great reel.   There's just something about them. 

I have a 50e headed my way!  

I am curious why this thread was moved to this subforum after all this time - it's mostly tackle.  

On 8/3/2020 at 3:31 PM, Derek1 said:

cool stuff

I see a bunch of old Rebel minnows! Great as jerk baits, top water, and on a steady retrieve. You have some nice colors there too.

This cost way more than one would think.  ?

2 hours ago, JediAmoeba said:

This cost way more than one would think.  ?

Very cool, I've never seen the Rage Toad or Rage Shad. That RI Smallie Beaver bag looks super old school haha, order online or pick up in a store?

6 minutes ago, Chonch12 said:

Very cool, I've never seen the Rage Toad or Rage Shad. That RI Smallie Beaver bag looks super old school haha, order online or pick up in a store?

That bag is from the the store - I like this color on the back of jigs.  

Found a set of Lucky Craft 1.5s on Amazon for a pretty good price and couldn't talk myself out of buying them.

 

They're pretty, though. Got one each of KinKuro Michael, FF Striped Gill, Shine Tone Gill, Magma Peacock, and Cow Boy Gill.

 

Love those rage shads but they tear so easy.

1 hour ago, galyonj said:

Found a set of Lucky Craft 1.5s on Amazon for a pretty good price and couldn't talk myself out of buying them.

 

They're pretty, though. Got one each of KinKuro Michael, FF Striped Gill, Shine Tone Gill, Magma Peacock, and Cow Boy Gill.

 

This is a good deal that they put up often with different colors. Ive suspected that they may be factory seconds due minor issues ive had (poor paint in some areas, eyes falling off) on about 1/10 of them, but in either case, they are great and do catch fish. Youll enjoy them!

On 8/6/2020 at 4:46 AM, JediAmoeba said:

I am curious why this thread was moved to this subforum after all this time - it's mostly tackle.  

I agree. What the deuce 

1 hour ago, garroyo130 said:

This is a good deal that they put up often with different colors. Ive suspected that they may be factory seconds due minor issues ive had (poor paint in some areas, eyes falling off) on about 1/10 of them, but in either case, they are great and do catch fish. Youll enjoy them!

Word. Thanks for the info. I kind of suspected it was something like that, but I can't find anything on these to complain about. Especially for about $4.80 apiece compared to what their first runs sell for on TW and all that.

52 minutes ago, galyonj said:

Word. Thanks for the info. I kind of suspected it was something like that, but I can't find anything on these to complain about. Especially for about $4.80 apiece compared to what their first runs sell for on TW and all that.

Yeah definitely an awesome deal! Thinking about picking up the other $24 set on Amazon. 

I have more Megabass stuff coming, but will not be in until the end of next week and didn't want to wait that long for a group photo. Its a trap!

 

 

 

 

Those big hooks on the 6th Sense sure do mess up the lure in the package.

On 8/6/2020 at 4:46 AM, JediAmoeba said:

I am curious why this thread was moved to this subforum after all this time - it's mostly tackle.  

No clue.  I moved it to tackle.  Makes most sense there.

10 hours ago, galyonj said:

Found a set of Lucky Craft 1.5s on Amazon for a pretty good price and couldn't talk myself out of buying them.

 

They're pretty, though. Got one each of KinKuro Michael, FF Striped Gill, Shine Tone Gill, Magma Peacock, and Cow Boy Gill.

 

Dem purdy!!!!

On 8/5/2020 at 4:45 PM, Nibbles said:

Was making a Siebert Outdoors order for some jigheads and spinnerbaits and couldn't resist jumping on the jackhammer bandwagon.

 

Gonna have 3 x 3/8 oz Brett's Bluegill ones coming in soon  

Well, sounds like there was an inventory mix up and I won't be getting those Jackhammers after all

14 hours ago, FishinBuck07 said:

Dem purdy!!!!

Yeah they are. If I hadn't thrown my back out last night I'd be throwing them today in a futile effort to get bit. 

Since I am in the process of working with Mike to have a custom squarebill/trap rod made, it only seemed right to put a dandy of a reel on it.  Just ordered a Zillion Tw Sv  6.3:1 off of the Auction site.  Super excited. Pics to come next week.  

4 hours ago, galyonj said:

Yeah they are. If I hadn't thrown my back out last night I'd be throwing them today in a futile effort to get bit. 

Sorry to hear about the back!  I know the feeling, get better man!

1 hour ago, FishinBuck07 said:

Sorry to hear about the back!  I know the feeling, get better man!

Thank you, sir. It finally eased up. Only a slight twinge every now and again.