evo2s197 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Also added a SV BOOST SPOOL to the Dragon. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainsharkway Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 On 3/11/2019 at 11:49 PM, Junger said: I've started down the dark path of playing reel dress up...knobs only for now. Left: GLX MBR 844C & SV103XS with a Steez SV G1 1016 spool Right: Megabass Orochi EMTF G1 & Zillion SV TW XXH Ive got some cork knobs and green knob caps coming for my 16 zillion sv tw xxl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatulatard Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 On 6/17/2022 at 11:10 AM, evo2s197 said: Got a new all around casting combo. Megabass Arms Super Leggera ASL 7005X With a Megabass IP79L DRAGON That's the real deal top tier rig right there. This probably blew a bunch of loomis minds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KP Duty Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 5 hours ago, Tatulatard said: This probably blew a bunch of loomis minds. I'm going to disagree. Core Loomis buyers don't care about looks or rareness. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatulatard Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 1 hour ago, KP Duty said: I'm going to disagree. Core Loomis buyers don't care about looks or rareness. That's a good point. My comment is more of a reflection of a recent purchase by a fishing buddy that uses all loomis rods. He broke whatever their $300 stick is and bought a conquest as a replacement. He loves it and his reasoning was "it was the best" and the why was something like "well it costs so d**n much". I thought about revealing my power level of the dark side jdm tackle but that might have been a downer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo2s197 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 On 6/26/2022 at 8:58 AM, Tatulatard said: This probably blew a bunch of loomis minds. Best to treat Loomis guys and Dobyns guys like mushrooms, it's the humane thing to do. It's ok to say this because I have some loomis and dobyns friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderblack Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Loomis/Dobyns guys are not going to have a rebuttal. They are busy fishing the gear not putting it it in a glass display sweet combos pictured though. Really nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KP Duty Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 On 6/27/2022 at 10:41 PM, evo2s197 said: Best to treat Loomis guys and Dobyns guys like mushrooms, it's the humane thing to do. It's ok to say this because I have some loomis and dobyns friends. *shots fired!* Loomis and Dobyns guys are very diffetent groups. Loomis is a proud company that would never outsource their rods from China. You get breakage issues that way and ruin your reputation. Megabass learned this. Evergreen seems to be the new Megabass- good looking, expensive, true jdm, and heavy. I do have a couple of p5's....couldn't resist trying out Megabass's first lightweight rod line for $300 and change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 I want to play. Not as high end as most though. Lews Hyper mag will go on Dobyns champ extreme 746 when It gets here. The OG Daiwas are going to replace a couple current reels, but I haven’t decided which ones yet. Probably the BPS Pro Qualifier and the Tatula that’s on the square bill rod. Wobble head/Texas Rig: Lews tournament pro 7, St Croix Bass X 7’4” heavy fast, 20lb fc Light T-rig, Senko, Swim Jigs, Shakey, heavy drop shot: Daiwa Fuego 7.3, Falcon Lowrider “All ‘Round Fast” 7’ MHF, 15lb fc Light T-rig, Senko, Swim Jigs, Shakey, heavy drop shot: Abu Revo Ike 8 gear, Falcon Lowrider “All ‘Round Fast” 7’ MHF, 15lb invisx fc Alabama rig/big swim baits/magnum spoon: Dobyns Fury 795SB, daiwa tatula 150p 5.5, 20lb fc Jerkbait/light topwater: Tatula Elite Seth Feider 6’9” ML, Tatula Limited SV 7.1, 12lb red label fc Chatterbaits/lipless/spinnerbait/swim jigs: St Croix Mojo Bass MH Mod Fast, Daiwa Tatula SV Limited 7.1, 50lb PP braid To be continued… Shallow Cranking/lipless: Daiwa Tatula CT 6.3, Daiwa Tatula 7’ glass cranking M, 15lb seaguar fc Deep cranking: daiwa kage 7’6” deep crank, Lews Speed Spool LFS 5.6 gear, 12lb seaguar fc Spooks/Buzz Baits: Daiwa CT100XS 8.1, Dobyns Maverick 734c, 50lb 832 braid, 15lb mono leader Pitching/T-rig: Daiwa Tatula Elite P/F 8.1, Dobyns Sierra 766flip, 20lb invisx Pitching/Punching/frogs: Daiwa tatula CT 8 gear, falcon bucoo 7’3” heavy fast “amistad”, 65lb 832 braid Carolina Rig: Daiwa tatula 200hs 7.3, Dobyns Champion c-rig special, 20lb fc (invisx) Spinnerbaits/chatterbaits/pitching finesse jigs/swim jigs/pitching t-rig: Falcon Lowrider “Head Turner”, Tatula CT 6.3, 16lb daiwa j-fluoro My 12yo sons combo. He’s wore out the grips: Top Water/Popping/Chatterbait/wacky senko/fluke: BPS Pro Qualifier 2 6.8, Falcon Bucoo “Herm” 6’6” MH moderate fast, 15lb red label fc 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Also have 3 spinning setups but nothing pic worthy imo. Skipping flukes/heavy drop shot/shakey: Penn Battle II, Daiwa Arid-X 6’6” medium spinning, 20lb power pro braid to 15lb invisx fc leader Wacky rig/Ned: Daiwa laguna, daiwa arid-x 6’6” medium spinning, 10lb power pro braid to 8lb fc Drop Shot: lews speed spool, h2o express tac40 ML 7’, 10lb power pro braid to 10lb seaguar fc leader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric 26 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 39 minutes ago, Cbump said: Also have 3 spinning setups but nothing pic worthy imo. Skipping flukes/heavy drop shot/shakey: Penn Battle II, Daiwa Arid-X 6’6” medium spinning, 20lb power pro braid to 15lb invisx fc leader Wacky rig/Ned: Daiwa laguna, daiwa arid-x 6’6” medium spinning, 10lb power pro braid to 8lb fc Drop Shot: lews speed spool, h2o express tac40 ML 7’, 10lb power pro braid to 10lb seaguar fc leader I for one wouldn’t mind seeing them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Eric 26 said: I for one wouldn’t mind seeing them? ok fine ? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric 26 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 14 hours ago, Cbump said: ok fine ? Although I’m not in the market for a new rod the Daiwas are pretty dang nice for the money IMO. Also how do you like the tac 40 ? I’m intrigued by the handle design but no Academy near me to look them over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 5 hours ago, Eric 26 said: Although I’m not in the market for a new rod the Daiwas are pretty dang nice for the money IMO. Also how do you like the tac 40 ? I’m intrigued by the handle design but no Academy near me to look them over. The Arid-x are really great for the $50 or whatever they were. Well worth It. They have really good power which I needed for getting fish away from the docks. I have yet to really fish the Tac 40. It feels nice though. I don’t fish spinning setups too often which is why I don’t have higher end for them. Had a berkley cherrywood before the tac 40 lol but It broke. Once I get all my casting needs met I’ll probably get a Whipsnake or 702 and a Vanford. Dobyns called me today and getting my replacement DX746 shipped. I’ll post up when it’s here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Champion got here The photos do not look good. Look fine on my phone ?♂️ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Dropped the Herm rod off at the rod repair place today to get new Eva grips put on since those Winn grips are wore out. Funny story, we bought that rod for my son for Christmas 2020. The d**n cat chewed up the factory grips that were on It while It was hiding In the closet. I took the rod to the same repair guy and he recommended the Winn grips. Today when I brought It back to him for new grips, he tells me yeah, this is why I don’t recommend Winn grips. They wear out too fast. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainsharkway Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 This is my new to me JDM Zillion 16 SV TW 9.1. I gave it some green hedgehog studio knob caps to go with new bearings and cork RCS knobs. Literally a dream reel to own and I'm so happy I pulled the trigger on it. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 1 hour ago, mountainsharkway said: This is my new to me JDM Zillion 16 SV TW 9.1. I gave it some green hedgehog studio knob caps to go with new bearings and cork RCS knobs. Literally a dream reel to own and I'm so happy I pulled the trigger on it. Where did you buy the extra stuff? Have a jdm zillion on the way and would love to do something similar. Beautiful reel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainsharkway Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 12 hours ago, Cbump said: Where did you buy the extra stuff? Have a jdm zillion on the way and would love to do something similar. Beautiful reel Thanks! I got it from this website https://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp It can get pricy really fast and some stuff is out of stock that I would like to own but overall it is worth it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiceNReets Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 14 hours ago, mountainsharkway said: This is my new to me JDM Zillion 16 SV TW 9.1. I gave it some green hedgehog studio knob caps to go with new bearings and cork RCS knobs. Literally a dream reel to own and I'm so happy I pulled the trigger on it. That looks fantastic. I have the 5.5 and I love that reel. It’s a joy to fish. I use it more than my zillion g. ??♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Columbia Craw Posted July 6, 2022 Super User Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 7/2/2022 at 7:40 PM, Cbump said: Champion got here The photos do not look good. Look fine on my phone ?♂️ Have you lifted any gallon jugs of Lucas oil yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Columbia Craw said: Have you lifted any gallon jugs of Lucas oil yet?? I don’t know what that means. Fuegos got here. First one on the Daiwa Glass shallow cranking rod 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Columbia Craw Posted July 6, 2022 Super User Share Posted July 6, 2022 You haven’t see the video of Gary Dobyns lifting a gallon of Lucas oil with an Xtreme 746C? He sets the jug on the rear deck of his Ranger and then lifts and lowers it back to the floor. Enjoy your rod. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KP Duty Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 New Glorious 7'4" XH showed up today. It is listed as a 'regular' tapered 'swimbait rod (14-150g), but seems more like a medium-fast taper with a good tip for 1/2oz TW on up. Going to try it out before making a more permanent reel choice. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 11 hours ago, Columbia Craw said: You haven’t see the video of Gary Dobyns lifting a gallon of Lucas oil with an Xtreme 746C? He sets the jug on the rear deck of his Ranger and then lifts and lowers it back to the floor. Enjoy your rod. That’s cool! 4 hours ago, KP Duty said: New Glorious 7'4" XH showed up today. It is listed as a 'regular' tapered 'swimbait rod (14-150g), but seems more like a medium-fast taper with a good tip for 1/2oz TW on up. Going to try it out before making a more permanent reel choice. omg I need a cold shower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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