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by Edward78
Sun Jan 16, 2022 10:21 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2021 Antares DC vs 2021 CC HG vs SLP Ryoga for Chatterbaits/Spinnerbaits
Replies: 15
Views: 3882

Re: 2021 Antares DC vs 2021 CC HG vs SLP Ryoga for Chatterbaits/Spinnerbaits

I have a conquest 101 HG and a Antares 21 HG and they are both fine reels of course but the Antares gear ratio between the HG and standard are far apart and not what I prefer when it comes to spinnerbaits or even chatterbaits. The conquest 200/201 is the superior reel for those baits IMO.
by Edward78
Sun Jan 16, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: The end all beat all Shimano DC system
Replies: 17
Views: 4743

Re: The end all beat all Shimano DC system

With the exchange rate lately I ended up getting a Antares DC from Digitaka for $521 to my door, not that I needed it or even love DC reels but I like wasting money on Shimano reels. I have had other DC reels in the past and currently own a Metanium and Conquest but I have to admit my Antares A and ...
by Edward78
Mon Jan 03, 2022 7:59 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: 16 Aldebaran BFS w/ Conquest BFS micro gears
Replies: 26
Views: 21147

Re: 16 Aldebaran BFS w/ Conquest BFS micro gears

Did the swap just now on my Aldebaran 31MGL. Changed to Conquest BFS HG gears. As expected, right after the change, smooth. Will report back in a few months to see if it holds up... Keeping my expectations low haha. How’s yours been holding up, I did this to mine as well and used it for jerkbaits a...
by Edward78
Wed Dec 15, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Aldebaran MGL Spool
Replies: 9
Views: 5768

Re: Aldebaran MGL Spool

dennis_rf wrote:
Wed Dec 15, 2021 9:17 am
Edward78 wrote:
Wed Dec 15, 2021 8:17 am

What is the part #'s for these, Im trying to order them and don't see anything called brake pipe only brake pipe gear. Thank you
That’s the one
Great and thanks, this is what I ended up ordering

BNT5432 - BRAKE PIPE GEAR
BNT5888 - BRAKE CASE ASSEMBLY
BNT5876 - SPOOL ASSEMBLY
by Edward78
Wed Dec 15, 2021 8:17 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Aldebaran MGL Spool
Replies: 9
Views: 5768

Re: Aldebaran MGL Spool

Sorry to bring back an old thread, but I recently fished my friend’s aldebaran mgl to compare to my regular 2015 aldebaran and noticed how much smoother it felt during a cast. Although my 2015 aldebaran is a fairly smooth caster, is there something besides the mgl spool and svs infinity 2 braking s...
by Edward78
Tue Mar 09, 2021 3:34 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Short 5-5’6” rod for small river and stream smallies
Replies: 10
Views: 5256

Re: Short 5-5’6” rod for small river and stream smallies

The St. Croix Premier 5'6" Medium Spinning Rod PS56MF might work for you,
by Edward78
Mon Mar 08, 2021 2:34 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: 16 Aldebaran BFS w/ Conquest BFS micro gears
Replies: 26
Views: 21147

Re: 16 Aldebaran BFS w/ Conquest BFS micro gears

I just did this to my Aldebaran BFS XG and a non mgl Alde 51 with some greased Carbontex washers, these are going to be moving bait reels and dam did it smooth up the feel of the reels and my 51 now has a clicking drag. I took the BFS XG gears and some clicking drag pats and put them into my 31 mgl ...
by Edward78
Thu Dec 17, 2020 3:57 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Poison Adrena 611 medium plus
Replies: 16
Views: 6204

Re: Poison Adrena 611 medium plus

I have had this rod for about a year now and love it, but I would agree with others that 1/8oz jig head and a small swimbait is on the light side for this very versatile rod. I use mine mostly for smaller jigs. Top water, weightless senko, and lighter T rigs. I also use it if I'm bank fishing and do...
by Edward78
Thu Dec 10, 2020 4:18 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Short BFS rod
Replies: 95
Views: 48404

Re: Short BFS rod

lure rod stream ultra light soft pole 1.5-5g 3-6lb 462ul 562ul trout panfish spinnrute baitcaster pole 1.38m 1.68m
by Edward78
Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:26 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Daiwa 14 SS SV 103SHL Weak Drag
Replies: 20
Views: 8471

Re: Daiwa 14 SS SV 103SHL Weak Drag

The finished product with a strong and still smooth drag. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D6o_I9VCPuV0y7bRZHBnLO6y2P2FPC2qZbCun4fdgvqzXrCWvdKh4ovnHA4gVBlfpQ8Eyk_pyzuWryYH-DEcfZII-ZyquCM2zwEl9xNNE-kreG9O3bApuf_ux9ZO4lMAU79mSg2L7LMIw9vq3EXWVSOmt_Ysq6aLdLvPAeQHY8c1bKyNaJa0rI41nwVdlaCA3M8HECHK4g6L8Q9...
by Edward78
Fri Dec 27, 2019 8:36 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Aldebaran MGL Spool
Replies: 9
Views: 5768

Aldebaran MGL Spool

Hello what I would like to know is will the Newer Aldebaran MGL 51 spool and brakes work in the older Aldebaran 51 non MGL reel. Thanks
by Edward78
Sat Dec 21, 2019 10:53 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Alphas air stream custom
Replies: 249
Views: 119644

Re: Alphas air stream custom

Awesome. Thanks for the info. Im getting a ASC and I want to use it on a rod that I currently have a px68L on. If I like it I may let the px68 go but keep the extra i'ze spool I have just in case. Hello Chris I think I'm the guy your buying your ASC from. You should get it today I think and I'm sur...
by Edward78
Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:25 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Alphas air stream custom
Replies: 249
Views: 119644

Re: Alphas air stream custom

Have you used the Pixy i'ze spool in the air stream custom? If so did it perform the same as in a Pixy? Thanks Only briefly and it performed nicely as in my PX68: good control overall and stable casting with good handling of light lures when using the right rod. Distance is also good.. I do prefer ...
by Edward78
Fri Dec 20, 2019 5:41 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Alphas air stream custom
Replies: 249
Views: 119644

Re: Alphas air stream custom

It may be of interest to some: The Pixy Ize spool fits my Alphas Air Stream Custom, but the DIY spool did not. Have you used the Pixy i'ze spool in the air stream custom? If so did it perform the same as in a Pixy? Thanks Only briefly and it performed nicely as in my PX68: good control overall and ...
by Edward78
Fri Dec 20, 2019 3:44 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: 500 size shimano?
Replies: 2
Views: 3491

Re: 500 size shimano?

Also looks like the Sahara has a slower gear ratio but not positive on that one. Sedona 5.6:1, Sahara 4.7:1