Thanks for the replies guys. I want to go and get my hands on a Core maybe tomorrow and make a decision after this weekend. Matt, it's funny you mention having large hands and not liking the Ci4. I also have large hands and you would think that the larger reel would't be a problem but it seems to be. I love how small the Aldebaran BFS is. My hand engulfs it and it is so light. 

 

Do you guys know anything about the Shimano Exsence? What size is it? I am curious as to how the DC cast control is.

Thanks for the replies guys. I want to go and get my hands on a Core maybe tomorrow and make a decision after this weekend. Matt, it's funny you mention having large hands and not liking the Ci4. I also have large hands and you would think that the larger reel would't be a problem but it seems to be. I love how small the Aldebaran BFS is. My hand engulfs it and it is so light. 

 

Do you guys know anything about the Shimano Exsence? What size is it? I am curious as to how the DC cast control is.

I have one, its awesome.  Super smooth. On the heavy side but it doesn't bother me.  The DC system is fookin awesome..  I has a special night mode where you don't even have to thumb it at all, even when the lure hits the water. Theres a extensive reader review on it on TT which is spot on.  For $300 its tough to beat. Its got the body of the Core100/Chronarch D but with X Ship, so its basically the same size as the new Metanium but higher.  Heres some pics.

The Excense DC is the same size as a Chronarch D series. Its a little big and heavy, but well.....I mean well worth it

Thanks Booty. While it is interesting, I think it may be a little heavy and big for me.  

Just picked up a castaway go2 6'6 at Walmart for 30 bucks yesterday usually 100.

The newest member to the family should be here by Friday. Pictures are to follow.

Congratulations in advance!

Thanks for the replies guys. I want to go and get my hands on a Core maybe tomorrow and make a decision after this weekend. Matt, it's funny you mention having large hands and not liking the Ci4. I also have large hands and you would think that the larger reel would't be a problem but it seems to be. I love how small the Aldebaran BFS is. My hand engulfs it and it is so light.

Do you guys know anything about the Shimano Exsence? What size is it? I am curious as to how the DC cast control is.

Exsence uses the same body as a Core 100.

A shot of a few of my rigs..

A shot of a few of my rigs..

nice setups and rig!

nice setups and rig!

Ty

The newest member of the family has arrived and she's a beaut. Too bad she only speaks Japanese.

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14313247992/

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14311764901/in/photostream/

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14128455220/in/photostream/

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14128458070/in/photostream/

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14311764901/in/photostream/

The newest member of the family has arrived and she's a beaut. Too bad she only speaks Japanese.

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14313247992/

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14311764901/in/photostream/

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14128455220/in/photostream/

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14128458070/in/photostream/

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14311764901/in/photostream/

Sweet reel ^^ what rod are you putting that baby on?

Still looking around for a rod.

Think im gonna get her out for a bit today...

 

Sweet! Hooligan.. Sweet!

Just Picked her up yesterday. Med-Heavy carbonlite, BPS Pro Qualifier 7.1.1, with 40lbs braid. It is going to be for frogs mostly but I other things also as I learn. I can't wait to get on the water with it.

Just Picked her up yesterday. Med-Heavy carbonlite, BPS Pro Qualifier 7.1.1, with 40lbs braid. It is going to be for frogs mostly but I other things also as I learn. I can't wait to get on the water with it. ROD.jpg

Very nice. Half the fun is getting the combo and the other half is fishing it.

I know i felt like a little kid when i was in bass pro. Just got done fishing with it and man is it nice. It is my first baitcaster. They are alot simpler to use then i thought.

Alphas R+IXA parts 

Looks great

^ Sweet

Great looking Alphas, like the dragstar.

I'm a sucker for an Alphas of any variant! Nice reel!

Great looking Alphas, like the dragstar.

There are two things I don't like so far. The none clicking dragstar and cheap plastic knobs.