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by kelley71
Sat Mar 28, 2020 6:51 am
Forum: 13 Fishing Product Support
Topic: Concept TXZ
Replies: 1
Views: 6643

Concept TXZ

Hello, I have fished my new TXZ twice and I am trying to get this reel dialed in. I have a couple of questions.... 1. What is the optimum amount of line on the spool using 20-30 lb braid? I have heard varying storied of these reel performing better when they have a little less line on them? Do you f...
by kelley71
Sat May 18, 2019 5:08 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Scorpion DC 100 Brakes stopped working
Replies: 26
Views: 20675

Re: Scorpion DC 100 Brakes stopped working

Special thanks to Bantam for taking the time to respond to my issue. I just fished the reel yesterday and worked great. But I have to be honest, that Chronarch HG I bought pairs very well with my Laguna rod. I can cast 1/8 jigs with small 3 inch swim baits further than I can with that DC reel. It's ...
by kelley71
Sun May 12, 2019 10:13 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Scorpion DC 100 Brakes stopped working
Replies: 26
Views: 20675

Re: Scorpion DC 100 Brakes stopped working

Update,

I tied a lug nut to an old rod, and casted this again after it set since Easter and reel works again. Go figure?

Best regards,
by kelley71
Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:26 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Scorpion DC 100 Brakes stopped working
Replies: 26
Views: 20675

Re: Scorpion DC 100 Brakes stopped working

Thank you Bantam1 for your support. I have been buying Shimano products since I bought my first Castaic in 1993. I really like the Scorpion reel. I would buy a Chronarch G DC with the IDC-5, if you made it. I don't wish anyone here ill feelings. I just wanted to find a reputable place to buy parts n...
by kelley71
Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:40 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Scorpion DC 100 Brakes stopped working
Replies: 26
Views: 20675

Re: Scorpion DC 100 Brakes stopped working

There is always that one guy who is "smarter" than everyone else and tries to prove it.

I bought a new Chronarch HG yesterday to replace that one for that rod. Done here.

Thank you for the few that actually answered my question rather than lecture me
by kelley71
Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:38 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Scorpion DC 100 Brakes stopped working
Replies: 26
Views: 20675

Re: Scorpion DC 100 Brakes stopped working

Shimano Fan. I appreciate your response and commercial for ShimanoUSA. I knew the risks. I don't expect Shimano USA to repair it either. I was merely searching for information on where to look for parts to purchase. It's a 280.00 and not the end of the world. I can strip the interchangeable parts to...
by kelley71
Sun Apr 21, 2019 7:40 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Scorpion DC 100 Brakes stopped working
Replies: 26
Views: 20675

Re: Scorpion DC 100 Brakes stopped working

That was one hell of a reel while i lasted. I noticed on the first cast yesterday when WHAM bird's nest. Shimano needs to come out with a US Version of a Curado with the IDC 5.
by kelley71
Sun Apr 21, 2019 5:16 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Steez A revisited...
Replies: 31
Views: 20599

Re: Steez A revisited...

Do you guys feel the A TW would be a good option for Saltwater Wade fishing on the Texas Coast? I mainly fish a 6' 6" Med Light fast action rod with a 1/16 to 1/2 lure weight "Laguna Latis Stick". I mainly fish plastics with 1/16 oz to 1/4 jug heads. If so which spool? You guys lost me with all the ...
by kelley71
Sun Apr 21, 2019 5:07 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Scorpion DC 100 Brakes stopped working
Replies: 26
Views: 20675

Scorpion DC 100 Brakes stopped working

Hello all, I have researched everywhere which is why I am posting. The braking system on my Scorpion DC just stopped working. I have taken it apart, cleaned it with alcohol and a cotton swab. Nothing. I use it for inshore saltwater fishing on the Texas Coast. I have never dunked it or had it in the ...
by kelley71
Sun Sep 09, 2018 5:06 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: 2018 Curado DC (Merged Topic)
Replies: 80
Views: 52638

Re: 2018 Curado DC (Merged Topic)

Thank you Dave. I played and played with it at the local park pond before I took it out. I am sure my problem is a little mechanics too. But the Scorpion I have on a 6' 6"" ML rod was casting 3/8 ounce shallow running minnows a long way. Far enough for me anyway. The "whine" is different. I found in...
by kelley71
Sat Sep 08, 2018 6:08 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: 2018 Curado DC (Merged Topic)
Replies: 80
Views: 52638

Re: 2018 Curado DC (Merged Topic)

Can someone give me a suggestion of how far you spool the line on the Curado/Scorpion DC reels? I filled it first to the bevel and it seemed to fluff very bad. I now have about 1/16 or 2 mm from the bottom edge of the bevel using 45lb Fins 40g braid. This does however has a mono equivalent diameter ...