Following recommendations from the forum my new tournament pro paired with a fenwick elite tech bass...I think it looks sweet, just waiting for ice out!

I'm going to cry like a little girl the day I get that first scratch. Pictures can't capture how stunning this reel is.

 

I'm going to cry like a little girl the day I get that first scratch. Pictures can't capture how stunning this reel is.

Was this an Ebay purchase by chance? Watched one go for a good price that was new in box in the last week. I passed on a used one that was $300 buy it now because I didn't have the extra funds at the time. Turns out I could of made it work and now I'm kicking myself over it.

Yup that's the one. I was ready to go in a bidding war up until $500 but luckily I got it for cheap. I was on a waiting list for Japan tackle and Japan lure shop.

I'm going to cry like a little girl the day I get that first scratch. Pictures can't capture how stunning this reel is.

 

This is the only Megabass reel that I would actually spend money on, sweet reel!

Here's My Bait Casters , Shimano Calais. (4) Duckette Rods On These , (1) Falcon Rod (1) Diawa Swimbait Rod. Have Another (6) Ducketts , As Spares and/or On My Spinning  Reel Set-ups.

 

Mike

In the mailbox when I got home from work. Don't worry Goose it's spooled and on a rod.

Nice, I may have to pick on up too.

Nice, I may have to pick on up too.

It's almost hard not to with the SV spool for $200

My Alphas SV should be here end of the week. What are your initial impressions?

My Alphas SV should be here end of the week. What are your initial impressions?

It's small and pretty light. Needs cleaned,boca os7's, and a longer handle. The last 2 are already in the mail. I'll clean it then too.

Yeah for $200 it's a bargain considering a SV spool cost $125. Just don't have anymore rods and I've spent so much already. I need a cranking reel so might get the slow gear one.

Does that alphas have a clicking drag star? I am a little underwhelmed with the Metanium DC and may pick up one. 

Yes, the new Alphas has a clicking drag

Got my SV today.  No, it doesn't have line on it yet.  I've got a Megabass Zonda Hedgehog Finesse Spool to compare to the SV spool.  I just need to get a proper BFS rod.

 

Just started using the Yumeya spool in my CH 101B this week, it was my first experience with an aftermarket spool. I'm "hooked", this thing really makes a difference in the casting ability of this reel. I've always been very fond of the CH B and the addition of this spool only makes this great reel better. I'm running 30# PP (which this spool doesn't hold all that much of) on a Crucial 6'10" MH. The fellow I bought it from had only used it a few times and it was in brand new condition when I received it. It originally wasn't meant as a casting spool so it didn't come with a VBS brake hub.

 

The previous owner had already installed one so I of course left it on, I didn't add any brake blocks though. I wanted to see if I could get away without using any. I'm very happy to report that I can! Having successfully fished with it on two occasions now I'm probably going to remove the brake hub altogether. It casts small light lures fantastically but the area that I'm most excited about is it's ability to pitch them even better. I was having a blast with this small jig, it's so effortless to present this lure now.

 

Anyway sorry to have gone on so long.

 

    

Just started using the Yumeya spool in my CH 101B this week, it was my first experience with an aftermarket spool. I'm "hooked", this thing really makes a difference in the casting ability of this reel. I've always been very fond of the CH B and the addition of this spool only makes this great reel better. I'm running 30# PP (which this spool doesn't hold all that much of) on a Crucial 6'10" MH. The fellow I bought it from had only used it a few times and it was in brand new condition when I received it. It originally wasn't meant as a casting spool so it didn't come with a VBS brake hub.

 

The previous owner had already installed one so I of course left it on, I didn't add any brake blocks though. I wanted to see if I could get away without using any. I'm very happy to report that I can! Having successfully fished with it on two occasions now I'm probably going to remove the brake hub altogether. It casts small light lures fantastically but the area that I'm most excited about is it's ability to pitch them even better. I was having a blast with this small jig, it's so effortless to present this lure now.

 

Anyway sorry to have gone on so long.

 

    

sweet set up!!  how do you like the new crucials?

Switched the knobs out on the Curado 50 and like these much better

Maybe just a gold cast control cap to complete it. Nice reel!

My lineup for 2015. Not many changes, but there's some new toys added.

sweet set up!!  how do you like the new crucials?

 

I really like them. Much better rods than the previous generation. Plenty light, sensitive, and are affordable. I was planning to pick up a few more but I went with the new Loomis E6X rods instead.  

Getting ready!

Go tribe!!! 5fishlimit from canal fulton ohio

Go tribe!!! 5fishlimit from canal fulton ohio

Nice! As I look out my office window I am overcome with excitement for the new season!

How do you like the Veracity?

I got to use it earlier this week for the second time and paired with my curado that I swapped with the lower gear ratio and I can cast any of my crank baits and the feeling is great for the price. It's very sensitive.

This is going to be a fun combo. Talk about feathery light! Wow!

Every time I take it out I'm still kind of shocked at how light and palmable it is.