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by Blacktail 8541
Sun Jun 06, 2021 8:43 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Do you buy spare spools for your spinning reels?
Replies: 6
Views: 1943

Re: Do you buy spare spools for your spinning reels?

I keep an extra spool for a couple of spinning reels that get used for different applications. These are on my high end combos.
by Blacktail 8541
Wed Jul 15, 2020 12:04 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Curado 300K
Replies: 18
Views: 9733

Re: Curado 300K

Has all the same specs as the tranx with a different gear ratio and curado K paint. 30 grams lighter.
by Blacktail 8541
Wed Jul 15, 2020 6:47 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New Curado 70 mgl K
Replies: 119
Views: 56514

Re: New Curado 70 mgl K

Each person interprets their sensitivity and balance differently. Are their more sensitive rods than the IMX Pro at their price point? Definitely. But they do have a place in my line up. The new curado 70 has new features and a color scheme that will match up very nicely. :D
by Blacktail 8541
Tue Jul 14, 2020 7:16 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: New Curado 70 mgl K
Replies: 119
Views: 56514

Re: New Curado 70 mgl K

I will be pairing this new XG 70 with a GLX 842 for an all-around medium rod. Should be a blast for weightless senkos. Personally I am not a fan of the color scheme. It is not going to match most rods very well. The older 70 would look good on a much wider variety of rods. It will match the IMX pro...
by Blacktail 8541
Fri Jun 26, 2020 8:39 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: 15 Metanium dc HG gear swap
Replies: 6
Views: 4777

Re: 15 Metanium dc HG gear swap

This is a brand new reel with no issues at this time. Just want to get the new set and have them waiting if or when they are needed. It is also a JDM reel.
by Blacktail 8541
Fri Jun 26, 2020 7:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: Do you guys always use reel covers and rod sleeves?
Replies: 42
Views: 23117

Re: Do you guys always use reel covers and rod sleeves?

Always to both for storage and rod locker. no sleeves on deck.
by Blacktail 8541
Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:15 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: 15 Metanium dc HG gear swap
Replies: 6
Views: 4777

Re: 15 Metanium dc HG gear swap

Thanks for the reply, but that thread only addresses the 13 Met. Have you done this swap in the 15 DC?
Do the 13 and the 15 dc use the same gears?
by Blacktail 8541
Fri Jun 05, 2020 9:39 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 15 Metanium dc HG gear swap
Replies: 6
Views: 4777

Re: 15 Metanium dc HG gear swap

Not sure, that is why I started the thread. I am hoping that someone who has done this will post and give the info that I am looking for.
by Blacktail 8541
Fri Jun 05, 2020 2:40 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 15 Metanium dc HG gear swap
Replies: 6
Views: 4777

15 Metanium dc HG gear swap

I have looked for hours for a straight answer on if there is a brass set of gears available for this real.
Can some one supply a part number or link to a gear set? If so it would be much appreciated.
by Blacktail 8541
Thu Feb 21, 2019 8:32 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano Spinning Suggestions
Replies: 14
Views: 7358

Re: Shimano Spinning Suggestions

My concern with the Exsence ci4+ is that the spool holds 110m of 8lb line, where as the Sustain holds 155m of 8lb line. Is this going to drastically cut down my casting distance? The line capacity will not cut down your casting distance unless you can spool the reel on a cast. Where casting differe...
by Blacktail 8541
Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:48 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Shimano Loomis Conquest rods
Replies: 238
Views: 150779

Re: Shimano Loomis Conquest rods

I have 3 Conquests and plan on adding at least 1 more. So far in the line up, CNQ 842s , CNQ 843s and a CNQ 903c.
I also have the 2016 series GLX 842 , 843 and 844. Any one want to give any recommendations for my next casting rod in the Conquest line and what you would use it for?
by Blacktail 8541
Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:36 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Dobyns fury 705cb vs champion 704cb glass
Replies: 2
Views: 2745

Re: Dobyns fury 705cb vs champion 704cb glass

I use the DX705cb glass as my square bill rod and am very fond of it.
by Blacktail 8541
Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:28 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Exsence vs Stella FJ
Replies: 19
Views: 13518

Re: Exsence vs Stella FJ

The Exsence is a little lighter and has a CI4+ spool and is very smooth but is a little lite in the refinement compared to the Stella. As described above, it feels precision engineered. It is just a little smoother and has a more connected feeling. It also has a metal spool. Important to me for some...
by Blacktail 8541
Tue Feb 05, 2019 6:51 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Exsence vs Stella FJ
Replies: 19
Views: 13518

Re: Exsence vs Stella FJ

Get the 2500s instead of the 3000. Same reel, just shallower spool.
by Blacktail 8541
Sun Feb 03, 2019 5:14 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: G. Loomis MBR 842 GLX
Replies: 14
Views: 9688

Re: G. Loomis MBR 842 GLX

I'm 6ft and use a straight down action.