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[Cbump]

6 minutes ago, Fishingmickey said:

10 or 12 for best

My dials on the Met and Bantam go up to 6 only. 
 

On the Met, I did the 2 on 2 off and the dial on 3 and casted farther than my Daiwas and smooth as butter. No issues. 

Haven’t played with the Bantam yet but so far I put the brakes 3 on 3 off and dial on 3. 
 

My Met is going to be used for 1/2oz minimum jigs and t-rigs. My Bantam for 3/8-1/2 swim jigs and chatterbaits plus trailer. 

[Susky River Rat]

46 minutes ago, Master Bait'r said:

The hibernation stoke is so real this time of year! ?

What size Tranx are those?  I had a 301 and loved it- wish I kept it to put on my big boy rod!  I regret selling it as a package with my Tequila Baccarac which was not an ideal pairing.  

They are 150s. I just recently got them and love them. I have two 500s for musky as well.

[MN Fisher]

This year's arsenal - reels have been serviced, now just to get line on them. Slapped together another vertical from some 'scrap' I had laying around so I could alternate the rods...I'll make a nicer one later

Top to bottom:

Bass-Casting

CA-80 XS/Fury 765FLIP

Fuego CT-XS/Aird-X 7' H/F

Tatula 100-H/Victory 7'2" MH/M

Supreme XT 6.4:1/Fury 705CB

Tatula 100-HS/Victory 7'3" H/MF

Patriarch 7.9/Mojo Bass 7'1" MH/F

Patriarch 7.1/Fury 704C

Fuego CT-HS/Fury 703C

Tatula 100-HS/Victory 6'8" M/XF

Tatula CT-HS/Mojo Bass 6'8" M/F

 

Bass-Spinning

Supreme 30/Reflexions A 7' MH/F

Miravel 2500/Mojo Bass 7'1" M/F

Ultegra 1000/Procyon 7' L/F

 

Crappie-Spinning

President XT-30/Reflexions A 7' ML/MF-F

Avocet RZT-2000/Celilo 7' L/MF

Wally Marshall Signature 100/Fury 702SF

Avocet RZT-1000/Celilo 7'6" UL/F

[redmeansdistortion]

New rod came yesterday courtesy of Graywolf, a company local to me that primarily builds fly rods, but has been increasingly doing BFS rods.  This rod is a 4'10" fiberglass progressive taper with a deep bend, it's the easiest loading rod I own, and the recovery is wicked fast.  Lure rating is 1/16-1/4 and will be right at home on the skinny waters I adore.  Shane knows what he's doing as he builds his own blanks and will build to your exact specs whether you want graphite or glass or a mix.  This rod is pure artistry made by a true craftsman from the ground up right here in Michigan.  

 

 

 

[GreenPig]

1 hour ago, redmeansdistortion said:

New rod came yesterday courtesy of Graywolf, a company local to me that primarily builds fly rods, but has been increasingly doing BFS rods.  This rod is a 4'10" fiberglass progressive taper with a deep bend, it's the easiest loading rod I own, and the recovery is wicked fast.  Lure rating is 1/16-1/4 and will be right at home on the skinny waters I adore.  Shane knows what he's doing as he builds his own blanks and will build to your exact specs whether you want graphite or glass or a mix.  This rod is pure artistry made by a true craftsman from the ground up right here in Michigan.  

 

 

 

Very nice.

[ska4fun]

21 minutes ago, GreenPig said:

Very nice.

Indeed!

[bulldog1935]

I'm talking to Shane about that same blank as a 3-pc BFS UL pack-rod blade for my new Bright River short-grip offset handle, which is made in Japan for round reels.  

They call this reelseat an eyespot (only SS grip in stock when I ordered) - there's a spring-loaded rotating pocket that clamps on the reel foot.  I ended up in the rod market because a friend gave me a gift trade on a '78 4500C that I've always wanted to race out - it's the only Ambassadeur model that can use IXA 1033 double ball bearings.  Thought about selling the reel, but it's too nice to let go.  

 

It proved to be the fastest reel I've built yet.  Found a place to put it on the Bright River Concorde 5' MM glass rod blade. 

And it's a really pretty rod.  

The blank is half black, half red

So now I have a triumvirate for bass fishing wide, slow spots in hill country aquifer recharge rivers from kayak.  

6' MH graphite for frogging, 5' glass MM for plugs, 5-1/2' glass ML for finesse spinnerbaits and micro-plugs.  Close fishing, seated in kayak.  

All these combos skip-cast with aplomb, for getting under cypress overhang.  

Downriver, the ancient dam is stacked with lilly pads.  

[msgf91]

Finally got the rod in for my Bantam. Legend Tournament 7'4HF.  Plan to bomb horny toads at the bank with it and probably 3/4 ounce jig heads with swimbaits.  

[Eric 26]

I received my reel from Amazon the other day. My first thought was d**n this is  almost as nice looking as @bulldog1935’s zillion. Notice I said almost as nice looking and the biggest difference is bulldog not only customizes the looks but the performance at the same time. The bottom photo is bulldogs reel just for reference ?

 

[newapti5]

2 hours ago, Eric 26 said:

I received my reel from Amazon the other day. My first thought was d**n this is  almost as nice looking as @bulldog1935’s zillion. Notice I said almost as nice looking and the biggest difference is bulldog not only customizes the looks but the performance at the same time. The bottom photo is bulldogs reel just for reference ?

 

 

Hey it's made of magnesium, so it's better than the Zillion.

 

 

[Cbump]

Tell more about that reel. @Eric 26

[Cbump]

On 3/2/2023 at 6:19 AM, Cbump said:

My setups have changed so much since I posted pictures that I’m going to repost them all today. Because I love them all so much lol

Well It took me a minute but here they are. 
 

Left to right:

 

JDM Daiwa Zillion TW HD 7.1:1, Dobyns Champion DX746 7’4” 3/8-2oz, 20lb sunline fc sniper

 

G Loomis GLX MBR 844c HF 1/4-1oz, Shimano Bantam 6.2, 50lb pp braid to long 15lb invisx leader

 

Shimano Metanium 8.1, Megabass Orochi XX Perfect Pitch 3/8-1.2oz, 50lb power pro to 20lb sniper leader

 

Daiwa Tatula TWS 80 6.3:1, Megabass Orochi XX Diablo Spec R 7’2” 3/8-3/4oz, 50lb power pro slick to 15lb invisx leader

 

JDM Daiwa Zillion SV 7.1, Daiwa Tatula Elite Brent Ehrler Finesse AGS 7’ M-MH XF 1/8-1oz, JDM Sunline BMS 14lb fc

Daiwa Tatula Elite 7’1” HF skipping jig 1/4-1.5oz, Tatula 150HS 7.3, 16lb Sunline FC Sniper BMS Azayaka

 

Daiwa Tatula SV Limited 7.1, Daiwa Rebellion 7’3” MH F 1/4-1oz, 15lb invisx fc 
 

Dobyns Kaden 610-4CB 6’10” 1/4-3/4 oz, Tatula Limited SV 7.1, 12lb red label fc

 

Daiwa Tatula Elite 8.1 w/ power knobs, Dobyns Champion 804c c-rig special 8’ 3/8-1.5 oz, 20lb fc invisx

 

Pic 2:

 

Daiwa Tatula CT100XS 8.1, Dobyns Maverick 734c 7’3” 1/4-1oz, 50lb 832 braid with 15lb big game leader

 

Daiwa Tatula 200hs 7.3 w/ power knobs, Falcon Bucoo SR Amistad 7’3” 1/2-1.5 oz, 65lb 832 Braid
 

Tatula SV 6.3, Falcon Bucoo “Herm” 6’6” MH moderate fast 1/4-3/4oz, 15lb big game

 

H20 Express 7’ ML, Abu Revo Ike 20, 20lb 832 braid, 12lb red label leader
 

Daiwa exceler 2500, Dobyns Maverick 702SF, 20lb 832 braid, 12lb red label leader

 

Daiwa laguna, daiwa aird x 6’6” medium spinning, 20lb 832 braid to 16lb samurai fc leader

 

 

 

[Eric 26]

2 hours ago, Cbump said:

Tell more about that reel. @Eric 26

@Cbump First off I apologize to both you and everyone else on this thread if this is too long winded. Ok so I became intrigued after receiving an online ad shortly after the holidays (which may have been on this site at the bottom of the pages) from Nako. My first stop was the Nako website which I will not lie I’m still confused if they are distributing or helping provide materials or are somehow affiliated with Dream Tackle Design, either way I then hit YouTube and found “The Reel Test” did 2 reviews referring to this reel as a bfs Okuma Hakai which Dream Tackle provided the spool for the Hakai as best I can tell. From there because I received a gift certificate to Amazon for Christmas and saw they are selling this reel (Formula D Power Finesse) even though I was searching other options. After placing the order I believe Nako shipped it directly from their warehouse as I received it via USPS, it came out of Tennessee but I believe that is strictly for shipping purposes. I know somewhere on this site there is a thread involving Nako products if not a review from one of the moderators. The reel itself is made in China with a magnesium body a spool design I’ve never used and magnetic brakes. All the specs are on Amazon and again I’ve only seen the reviews I’ve mentioned on YouTube. Lastly I paid $151.00 and change shipped to my mailbox so I’m pretty happy so far. They (Amazon) are showing the availability of 1 left hand in 8:1 (blue accents) and several 7:3 models (red accents) in both left and right.

2 hours ago, Cbump said:

Tell more about that reel. @Eric 26

@Cbump First off totally digging your collection ??. If you have anymore questions although I may not be of absolute help feel free to pm me, I may not respond immediately but I’m always happy to respond.

[Cbump]

Thanks Eric! 
 

 

I wish my pictures didn’t show up blurry on here. I promise they are good pics! 
 

 

Problem with my collection is there’s so many versatile rods that’s I don’t end up using a lot of them! 

[Eric 26]

10 minutes ago, Cbump said:

Thanks Eric! 
 

 

I wish my pictures didn’t show up blurry on here. I promise they are good pics! 
 

 

Problem with my collection is there’s so many versatile rods that’s I don’t end up using a lot of them! 

??I can relate to the versatility problem but your collection is definitely nicer/higher end than mine. I’ve said it several times on here and to my wonderful wife, “my growing collection is my future retirement because I won’t be able to afford/justify it on a fixed income” and I’m sticking with that motto? P.S. I’m not finding your photos any blurrier than mine.

[msgf91]

Added another St. Croix rod,  Avid Walleye 6'8 M XF with a Tatula LT 2500 Shallow Spool.  I like shorter M power rods for drop shot so I'll be trying it out for that.  

 

[Cbump]

Well just sold the skipping jig rod lmao. Will replace with a Falcon Expert Head Turner. 
I have a problem. 

[Cbump]

19 hours ago, Cbump said:

Loomis GLX MBR 844c HF 1/4-1oz, Shimano Bantam 6.2, 50lb pp braid to long 15lb invisx leader

 

Shimano Metanium 8.1, Megabass Orochi XX Perfect Pitch 3/8-1.2oz, 50lb power pro to 20lb sniper leader

Stripping the braid off these. Couldn’t stand It today. 

[skywalkerV]

On 4/15/2022 at 2:36 PM, Meyer87 said:

Newest addition to the lineup. 

Diawa Steez A and Megabass Destroyer P5 Madbull 

Full lineup 
Steez A, Madbull P5

Metanium, NRX+ 854 JWR

Metanium, GLX 844 MBR 

Curado 150 MGL, GLX 843 MBR 

Curado 150 MGL, Orochi XX EMTF 

Curado DC, Levante Diablo Spec R 

SLX DC, Dobyns Fury 7'3 Heavy (could be for sale)

SLX XT, SLX 7' MH (Could be for sale)

 

The Steez and P5 MadBull is the exact setup I am looking at, maybe even the Super Destroyer. How are you liking that combo?

[lmbfisherman]

19 hours ago, Cbump said:

Stripping the braid off these. Couldn’t stand It today. 

Why what’s the issue?  Don’t like the sound?

[Cbump]

Can’t pin point It but for pitching jigs and such Around, I just like fc better. 

[NorthernBasser]

On 3/12/2023 at 8:10 PM, Cbump said:

 

JDM Daiwa Zillion TW HD 7.1:1, Dobyns Champion DX746 7’4” 3/8-2oz, 20lb sunline fc sniper

 

I think I may have asked you once before, but what are you primarily using that rod for? Jigs? Heavier t-rigs? I've been wanting to try the Extreme but can't decided between the 745 and 746.

[Cbump]

14 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

I think I may have asked you once before, but what are you primarily using that rod for? Jigs? Heavier t-rigs? I've been wanting to try the Extreme but can't decided between the 745 and 746.

Keep in mind I like a more powerful rod than most do. My preference is always thin, light rods, with lots of power. 
I mainly use It for 1/2 oz weight Texas rigs with a rage bug type bait or 10” power worm. Right now I have a half oz jig with sweet beaver trailer tied on. 
I’ll never use anything up to 2oz on It but It handles these extremely well. 
 

I had a 745 for the same things broke It so when I replaced It I got the 746 for more power. I prefer It. 

[newapti5]

Just "pimped out" my Metanium a bit. This Gomexus drag star fits the reel perfectly, and the color matches the Jitai carbon knobs' color pretty well. 

 

 

[Alpster]

Getting organized in my new shop.....