Thank you those reels look awesome I think I’m going to pick one up. I didn’t even know Amazon was an option to purchase from. I have a Zillion HD that I love it just casts different than the regular zillion because if I’m not wrong the HD has the Mag Z spool? I just wanted to see if I could get a ...

Thank you those reels look awesome I think I’m going to pick one up. I didn’t even know Amazon was an option to purchase from. I have a Zillion HD that I love it just casts different than the regular zillion because if I’m not wrong the HD has the Mag Z spool? I just wanted to see if I could get a ...

Tat 100 tw is a 34mm spool. There are a couple nice spool options, including this AMO spool I'm about to order... https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804926245265.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.41.1263752dSSalmu&algo_pvid=33574a57-6439-46cb-95ae-08567c050ece&algo_exp_id=33574a57-6439-46cb-95ae-0856...

There's gotta be a stack of shims under the palm side spool bearing like most reels. Removing one of these should free up some side to side movement of the spool.

They have a cult following for a reason but they just don't do it for me visually. They seem hacked together almost. Like whoever put them together doesn't understand why spit grips are cool and just cut a chunk out of a full handle and fitted the two pieces to the blank without winding checks, thre...

What about that gekkabijin? Same platform but with a more distance oriented braking profile and PE spool.

Also check your magnet rings to make sure they rotate when adjusting the dial.

Loomis has a captive audience of 55+ that will pay full retail no questions asked on Tackle Warehouse or their local shop like Hank Hill buying a car. https://youtu.be/4oaEfBMA7AE?si=Mgu9peemOnD6FYWe Yep...that's why Shimano purchased them. I guess they wanted Gary's secret resin blend as well. Hey...

Loomis has a captive audience of 55+ that will pay full retail no questions asked on Tackle Warehouse or their local shop like Hank Hill buying a car.
https://youtu.be/4oaEfBMA7AE?si=Mgu9peemOnD6FYWe

Those are some sexy egg beaters.

Avoid plastic frame chinease reels with aluminum gears like the plague. If you do get a chinease reel when get one with an aluminum frame and side plate with brass gears.

I remember that. They added some 5 year service contract to justify the price increase for the USDM Steez CT.

hit the other sellers on amazon tab and see if there is an amazon japan option Well now this is a game changer. I’ve been scrolling most of the day and it’s clear the current global state of fishing equipment goes like this; *insert company name here* JDM: Here’s all of our premium level equipment ...

You guys doing the pickle jar crank with your wrist twist or just taking the finger tips and turning the lock nut? I used to do the pickle jar crank until I cracked a cheap rod decades ago and switched to the finger tight method. Never been a problem since. Finger tight, I think it’s just the qc/ma...

You guys doing the pickle jar crank with your wrist twist or just taking the finger tips and turning the lock nut? I used to do the pickle jar crank until I cracked a cheap rod decades ago and switched to the finger tight method. Never been a problem since.