That's the one. I've used small pieces of shrink wrap and prefer it over tape.

Wow, even the matching braid! Not an Abu fan but that is a looker!

Added a Jackson Trickster to coordinate. Looks so beautiful in person. I'll take better pics soon.

Super sick!

Very nice

Added a Jackson Trickster to coordinate. Looks so beautiful in person. I'll take better pics soon.

 

Sick! Looks good

Small fish, big fish - they all have slime...

 

Congrats on getting the new rod on the water and catching fish...

 

Speaking of big fish....

 

this thing put up one heckuva fight. I have never caught a fish this big before. Didn't even know a cat like this existed in the small lake I fished. 

 

The NRX handled it very nicely.

 

 

 

 

Hooked in the lip with one treble, on 14 lb line. Didn't even bend the hooks out!

Guessing that is a big flathead? Nice surprise catch! Any idea on weight or length?

Guessing that is a big flathead? Nice surprise catch! Any idea on weight or length?

 

I assume so too. I am far from an expert on catfish... only have caught one of them other than that one. I did not get any measurements on it, unfortunately. Some of the people there said it was probably 30+ lbs.

Now THAT'S the way to break in new tackle !   CONGRATS !!

You sure don't waste any time.

Good looking reels.

I'm tempted to pull the trigger on a hedgehog, what's your initial thoughts?

I think it's daiwa/mb's best finesse reel. Looks awesome, love the 6:8 gear ratio, and plenty of spool options. Will most likely be adding purple sv spools to this and the IS

Perfect match for the X7

DId a Video instead of posting Pics...

I might be doing a complete Reel Arsenal video as well...

 

Zonda on endurance. It'll probably stay on here because the balance feels exceptional and it matches.

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that sucker is sexy.

Zonda on endurance. It'll probably stay on here because the balance feels exceptional and it matches.

That's the reason I love the Endurance series so much. Not only is it a great rod for the money, but it doesn't matter if a reel is 5.5oz or 7.9. It still balances so good.

Nice additions Matt! What are your early impressions of Megabass reels over the numerous JDM Shimano and Daiwa reels you have tried. Do you think when it is over you will settle on your favorite, Shimano, Daiwa, and Megabass reels to form an impressive three headed monster?

Finally got the met out with its new partner. No big fish but the dinks were chewing the jig:

Decided to put it on a megabass orochi xx emtf. Perfect 3/8 ounce jig combo. It's like they were made for each other:

Very nice Joe H. That is one my favorite jig rods up to a 1/2 oz jig plus trailer. With that Met it is a perfect visual and performance compliment to the EMTF! Great photos!

Very nice Joe H. That is one my favorite jig rods up to a 1/2 oz jig plus trailer. With that Met it is a perfect visual and performance compliment to the EMTF! Great photos!

Thanks! I agree they match perfectly.

Finally got the met out with its new partner. No big fish but the dinks were chewing the jig:

Decided to put it on a megabass orochi xx emtf. Perfect 3/8 ounce jig combo. It's like they were made for each other:

 

 

Line on the reel and fish slime - outstanding !