22 minutes ago, Ray K said:

Wow!  Is this a fishing forum or a "Concourse de Elegance" of fishing tackle?  LOL

Instead of "Don't touch my drums" these guys are like "DON'T TOUCH MY FISHING POLES!"

12 hours ago, kickerfish1 said:

Just receive the rod today after a fairly long wait. Custom Curado 50e and a MHX Spin jig 842 but trimmed to 6'10. Dedicated jerkbait and small topwater outfit. Reel seat was sourced from Matagi in what is called vintage green which is sort of mettalic green marble color. Perfect match for the reel! Fuji alconite guides with green and gold trim work. Full cork handle and gold winding checks. 

match made in heaven!!

Since I can't go fishing that much, I might as well collect reels and maybe some rods from now on lol.

My newest additions:

1. Daiwa SV103H. It matches perfectly with the Tatula rod (color wise).

2. Shimano 15 Metanium DC HG. This one will go to my grandfather when I visit him. 

3. Daiwa Zillion J-Dream 7.9 RH. I won this one on an auction in Buyee for 23000 yen a few weeks ago. It's still in excellent conditon from how it looks like (no scratches at all).

I might get a Megabass rod for the J-Dream. I was thinking of the Orochi XX DSR or Tour Versatile, but not sure yet.

I have my dream on a tour versatile. Nice combo for sure. I have my eye on a different rod if you're interested in it. 

Might as well show it off before I sell it. Not what I was looking for. 

Here is part two of my latest custom build acquisitions as the other was posted a few nights ago. I chose a modded Core 50mg7 to pair with a MHX Hi Mod MBR 843. Fugi alconite guides with black and red thread wrap helped dress it up. The foregrip piece was soureced from Matagi and all other parts were from Mudhole except one piece from GetBitOutdoors. Between the foam grips is a red and black carbon tube and there are red winding checks throughout. It turned out pretty sharp and perfect for the core. Will be using this for weightless plastics and smaller jigs and such.

11 minutes ago, kickerfish1 said:

Here is part two of my latest custom build acquisitions as the other was posted a few nights ago. I chose a modded Core 50mg7 to pair with a MHX Hi Mod MBR 843. Fugi alconite guides with black and red thread wrap helped dress it up. The foregrip piece was soureced from Matagi and all other parts were from Mudhole except one piece from GetBitOutdoors. Between the foam grips is a red and black carbon tube and there are red winding checks throughout. It turned out pretty sharp and perfect for the core. Will be using this for weightless plastics and smaller jigs and such.

I normally don't comment in this thread anymore unless I see a bass in the photos but you sure have put together some VERY nice rigs...

NOW - time to slime them up....  

I figured I would catch a bit of grief over that . However, having line on them is the first step in the right direction. With an extended holiday weekend and a forecast that is calling for milder temps, I should be able to add slime!

14 hours ago, kickerfish1 said:

I figured I would catch a bit of grief over that . However, having line on them is the first step in the right direction. With an extended holiday weekend and a forecast that is calling for milder temps, I should be able to add slime!

I have a feeling that these rigs won't  see too much slime and you wipe these babies down when you are down.  

On 6/29/2016 at 6:45 PM, kickerfish1 said:

Here is part two of my latest custom build acquisitions as the other was posted a few nights ago. I chose a modded Core 50mg7 to pair with a MHX Hi Mod MBR 843. Fugi alconite guides with black and red thread wrap helped dress it up. The foregrip piece was soureced from Matagi and all other parts were from Mudhole except one piece from GetBitOutdoors. Between the foam grips is a red and black carbon tube and there are red winding checks throughout. It turned out pretty sharp and perfect for the core. Will be using this for weightless plastics and smaller jigs and such.

I'm a Georgia Tech fan/alum so I typically have a strong negative reaction to all things red and black, but that's pretty friggin' sharp.

I feel dirty for admitting that.

Georgia Tech eh? So black and gold? That was covered a few months back but in case you missed it.

Then it joined forces with the next two builds. 

With these 3 outfits I can cover anything from 1/4 to 3/4 ounces.

9 minutes ago, kickerfish1 said:

Georgia Tech eh? So black and gold? That was covered a few months back but in case you missed it.

Then it joined forces with the next two builds. 

With these 3 outfits I can cover anything from 1/4 to 3/4 ounces.

Eh, we're actually white and gold but I'll take it

On 6/28/2016 at 5:59 PM, rippin-lips said:

I have my dream on a tour versatile. Nice combo for sure. I have my eye on a different rod if you're interested in it. 

I think the tour versatile is too heavy for what I'm looking for. Thanks though.

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All the reels I have with me so far. It was my first time "customizing" (just the RCS cork knob) my reels, and it was easier than what I thought. I had to sacrifice one of the J-Dream's knob though due to the screw getting stuck...

4 minutes ago, Cyacnba said:

I think the tour versatile is too heavy for what I'm looking for. Thanks though.

Yeah, I'm not sure. It depends on what you're looking for. It's rated as an F6 and in Megabass speak it's a medium heavy.  

 

On 01/22/2014 at 2:27 PM, LivewellHero said:

The first setup is an Abu Garcia Orra SX20 on a Shimano Compre 6'8" medium XF drop-shot rod. The second is a Daiwa Aird 2000 on a Daiwa Aird 7' medium power fast action. These are my main two spinning setups as for now. I plan on upgrading the Aird reel to the Compre sometime, and move the Orra to a Crucial. Baitcast setups coming in the next post or two.

Do you still have your Aird spinning reel? If so, could I ask a favor...? I'm trying to find out what the drag stack looks like. Could you take it apart and take a picture of it for me? I'd really appreciate it, if you're comfortable with pulling it apart that is. Thanks in advance!

Got these pics while tinkering with exposure and stuff, turned out pretty good IMO, and yes, it was sunset.

New summer combo.  68mxf legend elite with a Curado 70.  I love this rod, lightweight and fantastic balance.  Went out with this rod in the kayak this morning for a few hours and did well.

I'm not sure about the reel yet.  The braking system is going to take some time to get used too.

 

54 minutes ago, curtis9 said:

New summer combo.  68mxf legend elite with a Curado 70.  I love this rod, lightweight and fantastic balance.  Went out with this rod in the kayak this morning for a few hours and did well.

I'm not sure about the reel yet.  The braking system is going to take some time to get used too.

 

 

Hoping you're going to do a write-up on that Curado once you've got it dialed.  Not much info on those and they seem to be a really versatile reel with a lot of potential.  

Slimy R-Edition with SV spool

4 hours ago, curtis9 said:

New summer combo.  68mxf legend elite with a Curado 70.  I love this rod, lightweight and fantastic balance.  Went out with this rod in the kayak this morning for a few hours and did well.

I'm not sure about the reel yet.  The braking system is going to take some time to get used too.

 

You're never going to put that rod down. I have the 7'MH and it's in my hands non stop. I just wish they made a 7'4 MH to go with the 7'4 H because I would have a line of of all Legend Elites lol

My line up for this year.

 

Family photo - minus 1

Happy 4th ???

 

 

6 hours ago, rippin-lips said:

Family photo - minus 1

Happy 4th ???

 

 

Are they going to remove a little clothing? It's summer for goodness sake!

14 hours ago, Master Bait'r said:

 

Hoping you're going to do a write-up on that Curado once you've got it dialed.  Not much info on those and they seem to be a really versatile reel with a lot of potential.  

They're an awesome reel. I've been using mine since March and can't hardly put it down when they're on a jig or plastics bite. 

9 hours ago, kickerfish1 said:

Are they going to remove a little clothing? It's summer for goodness sake!

This was the minus 1 from yesterday. I had to wait to pick it up this morning.