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...
KP Duty Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 On 7/3/2022 at 9:27 PM, 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. I have a couple of these. I like the ergonomics of them more than my zilluon 10's. They are a little taller, yet narrower and fit my longer hands nicely for bottom contact fishing. I think you'll like it.... 11 hours ago, Cbump said: That’s cool! omg I need a cold shower The exchange rate is insane right now. Come on in...the water's fine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainsharkway Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 2 hours ago, KP Duty said: I have a couple of these. I like the ergonomics of them more than my zilluon 10's. They are a little taller, yet narrower and fit my longer hands nicely for bottom contact fishing. I think you'll like it.... The exchange rate is insane right now. Come on in...the water's fine! I bought so much JDM tackle this year its not even funny anymore. the only thing that prohibits me is color choice lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User LrgmouthShad Posted July 7, 2022 Super User Share Posted July 7, 2022 I don’t think I’ve ever done a photo with all of my rods + I made a rod and reel purchase without first posting to the Tackle Purchase thread so I’ve got some updating to do. From left to right: iRod Genesis III Harold‘s Lone Star Special with Shimano MGL 150 rigged with a Texas rig iRod Genesis III 704C with Daiwa Tatula 100 rigged with a jig iRod Genesis III Stone Cold Swim and Vibrating Jig with REVO Winch rigged with a lipless crank iRod Genesis III Stone Cold Spook and Trap with Lew’s LFS rigged with a Carolina rig Falcon Expert Head Turner with REVO Winch rigged with a spinnerbait Lew’s Carbon Fire 7’3” Heavy with Kast King Royale Legend Elite rigged with a frog *NEW* St Croix Triumph 6’6” Medium with Shimano Sedona rigged with a neko rig 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 It’s here. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User bulldog1935 Posted July 8, 2022 Super User Share Posted July 8, 2022 Here's how mine ended up for throwing PE#1.2 X-braid. Unfortunately, the ZPI star drag is no longer out there. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Repair guy finished up the grip replacement on my son’s bucoo. Here It is with the new grips and the other Fuego. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 How to put line on by yourself: 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User bulldog1935 Posted July 8, 2022 Super User Share Posted July 8, 2022 close, there should be a phone book between the source spool and the reel. of course, you have to dodge kayaks everywhere in my garage. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 One of these days when I have a shop I’m going to steal that mounted rod holder idea! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Sneak peak of the Zillion’s new woman. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmeansdistortion Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 My latest acquisition, scored it unbelievably cheap on Facebook Marketplace. I think I'm in love with the clutch operation, it's so smooth and satisfying and I have yet to even open it up and do my thing to it. Dare I say the clutch is even better than my Calcutta Conquest BFS and Millionaire CT SV? Yes I said it, it's dang near perfection. Fun fact about this reel, looks and spool aside, it shares very little with the 1500C and shares more of its internal design with the Morrum, especially the brake plate and associated hardware. After consulting with @bulldog1935, I got to ordering parts and will make this a BFS reel. The best part is, after spending $300 on parts, I've still spent far less than what these usually sell for on eBay. On the way I have an Avail 1520R spool, Avail 1520PE mag brake, Hedgehog Air bearings, pinion bearing to replace the bushing, 6.1 gear set, double bearing ported idler gear, lightweight line guide, and a double bearing worm gear. I should have the parts this week, so I'll be posting another pic of it all finished up. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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