The avail handle and wood knob would look sick on conquest. I would definitely do that if I didn't sold my conquests.

Yea, that's the handle setup I was thinking about...

Is that the new Conquest on the left? Either way, seems the new 101 and old 51 are very close in frame size.

Is that the new Conquest on the left? Either way, seems the new 101 and old 51 are very close in frame size.

Yea, non handle side is actually smaller then the 51. Handle side is bigger.

Yea, non handle side is actually smaller then the 51. Handle side is bigger.

now imagine how small the '14 conquest 51 will be if it actually comes out!!

Not trying to take sales away from Hedgehog Studios but I am pretty unhappy with the color of the Champagne Gold Avail Handle and Star Drag. It matches perfect in the pics on their website but not in person.

 

I sorta agree, I have the avail spool and drag star, in certain lighting it looks ok. In other lighting it doesn't match at all...

Been trying to test the rods against each other thoroughly but it's been way too hot.

I sorta agree, I have the avail spool and drag star, in certain lighting it looks ok. In other lighting it doesn't match at all...

That would probably make my OCD explode.

Added the mighty scorpion to the lineup. Cleaned it, added hedgehogs, and threw a zpi handle on there. Will be putting the septon knobs on there tonight. Matches very nicely with the 6'10 cumulus. Put on some 8lb hybrid and really liking this line. I was casting this little 3/8oz megabass a mile...

 

 

 

Added the mighty scorpion to the lineup. Cleaned it, added hedgehogs, and threw a zpi handle on there. Will be putting the septon knobs on there tonight. Matches very nicely with the 6'10 cumulus. Put on some 8lb hybrid and really liking this line. I was casting this little 3/8oz megabass a mile...

 

 

 

Put a Core 50 thumbar on there and are all set

Put a Core 50 thumbar on there and are all set

 

 

Yea, ill mostly add that and a core/avail dragstar. I need to find a reputable shimano parts place that have them in stock...

Wow, I'll be afraid to throw a megabass on 8 lb line, especially for a lipless.

Wow, I'll be afraid to throw a megabass on 8 lb line, especially for a lipless.

Nothing to worry about, took it to a safe spot to test the reel out...

Added the mighty scorpion to the lineup. Cleaned it, added hedgehogs, and threw a zpi handle on there. Will be putting the septon knobs on there tonight. Matches very nicely with the 6'10 cumulus. Put on some 8lb hybrid and really liking this line. I was casting this little 3/8oz megabass a mile...

 

 

 

 

You know, if you ever want to give some of those lures to someone in need...*hint hint* lol

I feel like Hooligan has a beautiful OCD that will keep him up at night if he has unsexy combos that don't match and stuff.

All I want to know is why can't my gf suffer from this affliction?!??

Added the mighty scorpion to the lineup. Cleaned it, added hedgehogs, and threw a zpi handle on there. Will be putting the septon knobs on there tonight. Matches very nicely with the 6'10 cumulus. Put on some 8lb hybrid and really liking this line. I was casting this little 3/8oz megabass a mile...

What brand of line is it?

Yozuri hybrid smoke

Yozuri hybrid smoke

It's good line! I throw my Jackal Tn series on 8 no problem!!

Nothing special but it'll do the trick.

Okuma 7'11 H with Cardiff 301 and 9" slammer. Added carbontex drag washers to the 301 and owner st41's to the slammer.

 

Chronarch 100D7 with Avail spool, upgrades galore. Casts like a dream.

My baby:

Sweet D7

Check Dick's Sporting Goods, they still have tons of clearance rods like the Veritas for 60 or less.

Thanks for the info.... I ended up Pairing this reel with a 7'3" MH Halo Daylight rod...

New member to the family.