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by Martin Lo
Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:19 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2016 New Steez?
Replies: 441
Views: 123485

Re: 2016 New Steez?

They out yet? In JP? Haven't bought a reel for ages, if so I'll grab one. Looks kinda all the goodness of the T3 without the crap. REREAD... Above and as also noted on Japan Tackle website.... They are set for a May Release. Thanks I just saw a pic and didn't have time to go through the pages looks...
by Martin Lo
Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:49 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2016 New Steez?
Replies: 441
Views: 123485

Re: 2016 New Steez?

They out yet? In JP? Haven't bought a reel for ages, if so I'll grab one. Looks kinda all the goodness of the T3 without the crap.
by Martin Lo
Sat Aug 29, 2015 8:45 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Phenix Recon2 683
Replies: 13
Views: 6599

Re: Phenix Recon2 683

MediumHeavy wrote:My first build was on the MX69ML and I'm enjoying that one quite a bit.
Oh...beat me to the punch then :D I'm a sucker for that series in general.
by Martin Lo
Sat Aug 29, 2015 8:39 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Phenix Recon2 683
Replies: 13
Views: 6599

Re: Phenix Recon2 683

from memory its was 3 degrees. It doesn't seem much but I like to cast in a downward flicking action that relies on the tip folding over completely. On the lighter bait weights that 3 degrees was very noticeable. Also the M1 at its very limit (way past 30 deg) its a series that I'm most confident to...
by Martin Lo
Fri Aug 28, 2015 10:06 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Phenix Recon2 683
Replies: 13
Views: 6599

Re: Phenix Recon2 683

I was actually going to build on one myself. I'd use it for weightless plastics, Pop-X's, and the occasional 1/4 oz jig. I'm a little worried about the backbone but I wouldn't be using it under any really nasty cover, of course. I've liked the M1 blanks but want to branch out. Would love to afford ...
by Martin Lo
Thu Aug 27, 2015 12:54 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: phenix maxim series rods
Replies: 6
Views: 4221

Re: phenix maxim series rods

Any more reviews of this series? I'm looking at the 6'10" MH but the TT review said the 7'3" was tip heavy. I use one as a general purpose reaction rod. on 20lb PE or 14lb FC for weights 1/4 up to around 5/8. It's balance point with a 6oz reel is just at the forward tip of the small EVA foregrip. F...
by Martin Lo
Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:39 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: shimano stella
Replies: 8
Views: 4549

Re: shimano stella

Wait, it says C3000XG. Is a C2000XG size coming?
by Martin Lo
Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:38 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: shimano stella
Replies: 8
Views: 4549

Re: shimano stella

Bantam1 wrote:PG= Power Gear
HG= High Gear
XG= Extra Fast Gear

F= Front Drag
E= Generation of the reel. F, FA, FB, FD, FE...

S= Shallow Spool
C= Compact Body (smaller body with larger rotor and spool)

For Example:

STL2000SXG

Stella 2000 Shallow Spool Extra Fast Gear
They have 2000SXG?? OH SWEET
by Martin Lo
Mon Aug 24, 2015 1:50 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Phenix K2s
Replies: 21
Views: 13268

Re: Phenix K2s

And the 765? Was thinking on paper it should be close to the X7 western flip. I know there's less power there but that extra length is definitely very inviting. The 765 is about the same weight and speed as the 715 but with a fair amount less power. The 715 came in at 668 grams of power. The 765 ca...
by Martin Lo
Mon Aug 24, 2015 12:21 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: IOS Factory Line Rollers
Replies: 5
Views: 3969

Re: IOS Factory Line Rollers

Hi Akira, Are the double BB kits like this one suitable for general line use ? http://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp/product/966 Thanks If you use light line, you are going to love it. Thank you for your inquiry. Regarding [IOS Factory] Line Roller Air & Line Roller Impact, those items are to improve the...
by Martin Lo
Sun Aug 23, 2015 11:53 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Phenix K2s
Replies: 21
Views: 13268

Re: Phenix K2s

And the 765? Was thinking on paper it should be close to the X7 western flip. I know there's less power there but that extra length is definitely very inviting.
by Martin Lo
Sat Aug 22, 2015 3:46 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Spinning reel size for UL rod
Replies: 13
Views: 6779

Re: Spinning reel size for UL rod

I don't know, my c2000 reel isn't much bigger than a 500 and weights only 5.3oz. I have it on a rod rated at1/64~1/8oz and 2-6lb line. It might not be true UL, but so is 4lb or superline users. I would say 90% of bass anglers in Japan use 4lb flouro for their spinning reels. I have 2 C2000hgs. Both...
by Martin Lo
Sat Aug 22, 2015 3:44 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Phenix K2s
Replies: 21
Views: 13268

Re: Phenix K2s

froteur wrote:
Martin Lo wrote:Which one would be the pick for say.. 6" senkos or Fat Ikas unweighted on 16-20lb FC?
I would use my 715 for those. :D
Sweet, thanks!
by Martin Lo
Fri Aug 21, 2015 10:59 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Phenix K2s
Replies: 21
Views: 13268

Re: Phenix K2s

Which one would be the pick for say.. 6" senkos or Fat Ikas unweighted on 16-20lb FC?
by Martin Lo
Wed Aug 19, 2015 12:20 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: My stick of all sticks!
Replies: 11
Views: 6073

Re: My stick of all sticks!

Very nice!

I have one of those as well.. very very handy rod.