6 hours ago, Scrapiron said:

What reel is that? A Luvias or a Steez?

 

BTW, nice Bihn! I've got the Synapse 25- over 4-5 years it's held up amazing for doing "one bag travel" over the world.

Thanks, I love the Synapse 25.

 

The reel is the Steez type II high speed from Japan.

This just showed up at my doorstep...

 

15 minutes ago, BlackIce3758 said:

This just showed up at my doorstep...

 

 

 

I would love to hear your opinion on this model. I'm contemplating the 754.

Paired with and 8.1:1 SV

3 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

 

 

I would love to hear your opinion on this model. I'm contemplating the 754.

Go to tackle warehouse.. I wrote a small review at the bottom of the page now that these rods are available through them

Trying the new Tatula 100HS and it is a caster.

13 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

Trying the new Tatula 100HS and it is a caster.

Hows the tatula 100?.. I was considering picking up one of these myself but went with the SV again because I love the way it feels. Very mechanical like. Unlike the Shimano reels I own which are extremely smooth. I was also hesitant because I've seen the new cg 80 and wasnt very happy with paint overspray inside the spool cavity. So I went with another 8.1:1 sv.  I like smaller reels. I love my currado 70, mgxtreme, and alderbaran because they are small and fit my hand better.

 

I just got it so all I have is " yard time" to check it out.  It is very similar in size to the CT models. It is under seven ounces. the spool tension came preset from the factory and the spool tension knob is both recessed in a raised collar and very hard to turn. That was not an issue. The reel is very smooth, not unlike my Tat SV or CT R's.  

 

The reel's control was set at 6 from the factory.  Spooled it was #14 Super Natural. tied up a 3/8 jig only and started pitchin with it. Dropped the control to zero and was really pleased how the line came off.  I also like the knobs a lot. moved the Mag Force back to 6 and started long casting with a 7-3 MH and the first cast was a bomb. Retrieve was very smooth.  I was really surprised at the distance I could achieve with such little effort.

 

Two things I found to be very positive: The progression of the Magforce setting is amazing. Each click produces a noticeable change in control.  I could really dial the reel in to gain maximum distance with control. The 100 is a long caster. The second is the dis-engaging and re-engaging of the T wing. My other T wing models are loud when they engage. The 100 was much less noticeable. Firm but quieter, much more like a reel with traditional line guide system.  

 

I have big hands so the reel did feel smaller to me but comfortable to palm. Glad for the 90 MM handle.  I'm liking what I see so far. To be frank, I did get a great deal on it, 109.00 so that was nice.

2 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

I just got it so all I have is " yard time" to check it out.  It is very similar in size to the CT models. It is under seven ounces. the spool tension came preset from the factory and the spool tension knob is both recessed in a raised collar and very hard to turn. That was not an issue. The reel is very smooth, not unlike my Tat SV or CT R's.  

 

The reel's control was set at 6 from the factory.  Spooled it was #14 Super Natural. tied up a 3/8 jig only and started pitchin with it. Dropped the control to zero and was really pleased how the line came off.  I also like the knobs a lot. moved the Mag Force back to 6 and started long casting with a 7-3 MH and the first cast was a bomb. Retrieve was very smooth.  I was really surprised at the distance I could achieve with such little effort.

 

Two things I found to be very positive: The progression of the Magforce setting is amazing. Each click produces a noticeable change in control.  I could really dial the reel in to gain maximum distance with control. The 100 is a long caster. The second is the dis-engaging and re-engaging of the T wing. My other T wing models are loud when they engage. The 100 was much less noticeable. Firm but quieter, much more like a reel with traditional line guide system.  

 

I have big hands so the reel did feel smaller to me but comfortable to palm. Glad for the 90 MM handle.  I'm liking what I see so far. To be frank, I did get a great deal on it, 109.00 so that was nice.

That sounds like a solid little reel. Thank you for that. I may reconsider picking up one. My 7'2" MH abu ike rod doesn't have a reel on it. I was debating between tatula 100 reel or the color matching ike abu reel that t.w. just added to their inventory about 3 weeks ago. Is it sad I'm that much of a tackle junkie, I know when t.w. posts new gear? 

???

Timeless beauty, with some personal touches. 

One of my most beautiful combos

I was gifted a cool set of old school zpi knobs from a nice Australian fella. 

On ‎10‎/‎21‎/‎2018 at 8:40 AM, rippin-lips said:

???

Some of these Daiwa reels I see on here really look nice. I may have to cross over to the "Dark Side" someday.

Recently updated my arsenal... 

 

Sold all 10 of my Aldebaran 50's and got 10 Metanium MGL XG's.  Also sold my 4 Exsence 3000's and got 4 Stella FJ 3000's.

 

Arsenal as of now:

 

(10) Shimano Metanium MGL XG's

(4) Shimano Stella FJ 3000's

(4) Shimano Calcutta 400D's

 

(14) Shimano/G. Loomis Conquests

(4) G. Loomis IMX Pro's - 3 swimbait, 1 crankbait

 

 

Here are a couple of my worm rods.

Here we go.

 

Just got these this week. The G. Loomis GLX 785 crank bait rod and the Shimano Chronarch 201E5. I've wanted this combo since it came out. At the time I was working an entry level job and living alone, so it was pretty much out of the question. I never really gave up on the idea, and about 7 years and a lot of Facebook "for sale" posts on local groups later, here it is!

 

Now I know what you're going to say. "But that's just a Curado E painted white!" and "that particular GLX wasn't as good as the current one, the gloss finish added weight to it. And a GLX for cranking is just overkill!".

I agree. But look how awesome it looks! ?

 

3 hours ago, JohnFromLisbon said:

Here we go.

 

Just got these this week. The G. Loomis GLX 785 crank bait rod and the Shimano Chronarch 201E5. I've wanted this combo since it came out. At the time I was working an entry level job and living alone, so it was pretty much out of the question. I never really gave up on the idea, and about 7 years and a lot of Facebook "for sale" posts on local groups later, here it is!

 

Now I know what you're going to say. "But that's just a Curado E painted white!" and "that particular GLX wasn't as good as the current one, the gloss finish added weight to it. And a GLX for cranking is just overkill!".

I agree. But look how awesome it looks! ?

 

 

 

When an angler fantasizes on a piece of equipment, a journey starts to get it. I recently stumbled upon a Fenwick Techna AV and I just got to own a second one (first one is a two pieces)

 

I received the reel to pair with it at job today (KK Spartacus Plus)

 

Will pick it up tomorrow, can't wait!

8 hours ago, GeekFisher said:

When an angler fantasizes on a piece of equipment, a journey starts to get it.

 

Ain't that the truth. It's the only possible explanation for buying old Chronarchs and Curados at *new* Curado prices. Man, those things shot up in value, at least around here.

On 11/28/2018 at 9:18 PM, GeekFisher said:

When an angler fantasizes on a piece of equipment, a journey starts to get it. I recently stumbled upon a Fenwick Techna AV and I just got to own a second one (first one is a two pieces)

 

I received the reel to pair with it at job today (KK Spartacus Plus)

 

Will pick it up tomorrow, can't wait!

Agree,I have a strange obsession with made in Japan Shimano G and H Symetres and Made in Japan Shimano Sidestabs 1000 and 2000s

On 11/28/2018 at 5:56 PM, JohnFromLisbon said:

Am seeing that you pair it up with red braid line ? Wicked ! 

 

 

15 minutes ago, Burke said:

Am seeing that you pair it up with red braid line ? Wicked ! 

  

 

It's just a piece of red electrical tape holding the line on the spool. But you're on to something with the red braid, I might give it a go ?

On 11/28/2018 at 4:56 PM, JohnFromLisbon said:

Here we go.

 

Just got these this week. The G. Loomis GLX 785 crank bait rod and the Shimano Chronarch 201E5. I've wanted this combo since it came out. At the time I was working an entry level job and living alone, so it was pretty much out of the question. I never really gave up on the idea, and about 7 years and a lot of Facebook "for sale" posts on local groups later, here it is!

 

Now I know what you're going to say. "But that's just a Curado E painted white!" and "that particular GLX wasn't as good as the current one, the gloss finish added weight to it. And a GLX for cranking is just overkill!".

I agree. But look how awesome it looks! ?

 

Thats different man, I love it!

Picked up a discontinued HHS drag star for the SV103. 

On 12/3/2018 at 6:56 PM, rippin-lips said:

Picked up a discontinued HHS drag star for the SV103. 

Your SV103 reels keep getting better and better!

Where did you get those bumpers for that reel?