doomtrprz71 wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 28, 2022 7:17 pm

Interestingly enough the epitome shows in stock on the website now, anyone have theirs yet?

Nope, still waiting. I emailed them and they said hopefully by the end of October. Only got a few more days, so I ain't holding my breath

Went and got it. It's a sweet rod for sure! Perfect for what I wanted it for. Have a stradic ci4 1000 on it but am going to get a bigger reel. Maybe the new Vanford 2500 or 3k

Anyone use this rod for dropshot/finesse shakyhead? Can get a good deal on one, and cant find a lot of info on it.

Is the 74 heavy supposed to be more of a swimbait rod, with the mod-fast taper? Or would that make it a good heavy cover rod with braid? Im unfamiliar with Shimanos regular fast rods.

No leader for the pike/muskie? awesome video btw!

Nope, you aren't alone. Most of my reels I use day in day out are OG zillions, tdz, and steez ex's.

Does anyone know if the brass Calais 200A gear set would fit in a Calais 200dc?

Ah, thank you. I wonder if there are brass gears for the 150 size

Mark, are you referring to the higher speed icon gears into the original smoke 150? Or 100 size? Interested in trying out some brass in em

What are some options for swapping out the standard handle on a alphas type f? Would something like a tatula handle work?

Thanks so much!

Does anyone have the measurements for bearings in a Daiwa Alphas Type F? Particularly the pinion bearing? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the help! Ill try posting there

Does anyone have the measurements for bearings on a Daiwa Alphas 103 Type F? Particularly the pinion bearing. Any help would be greatly appreciated!