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by j_smack
Fri Sep 09, 2011 10:47 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Pixzilla, Pixy SPR, or Conquest 50
Replies: 28
Views: 8296

Re: Pixzilla, Pixy SPR, or Conquest 50

It's really dark side indeed. =D> :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Btw do u also purchase the Avail mag. brake for your Avail shallow spool, or u put back the stock 6 pins centri brake on it? For really light stuffs, what is your thought between using mag brake and centri brake? And which do u prefer? My ZPI's ...
by j_smack
Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:24 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Pixzilla, Pixy SPR, or Conquest 50
Replies: 28
Views: 8296

Re: Pixzilla, Pixy SPR, or Conquest 50

zenbassr wrote:would either of you guys have any thoughts on SPR vs Presso with baits under 1/8oz or 3gr?
Never cast a Presso before. But the Conquest 51S and the PX68 SPR should do better, IMO.
We're talking in terms of stock condition of course.
by j_smack
Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Pixzilla, Pixy SPR, or Conquest 50
Replies: 28
Views: 8296

Re: Pixzilla, Pixy SPR, or Conquest 50

I own a Revo Elite Aurora with ZPI finesse kit on it. Have been using it for about 6 months and so far I am very happy. Cast light weight (<3g in total ) as good or even better than spinning, and yet it feels solid. Indeed the ZPI finesse spool is very light in weight about 8g, much lighter than mo...
by j_smack
Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Pixzilla, Pixy SPR, or Conquest 50
Replies: 28
Views: 8296

Re: Pixzilla, Pixy SPR, or Conquest 50

SPR... I've owned all 3 and the SPR dominates in small lures compared to the other 2 I'll second that. Although, if you could find a Conquest 50S/51S, it would be great too. Another option is just to get a Calcutta 50XT/51XT or a Conquest 50/51 and order an Avail shallow spool for it. These two opt...
by j_smack
Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:53 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: #1 Daiwa Reel for Pitching now?
Replies: 35
Views: 12682

Re: #1 Daiwa Reel for Pitching now?

PX68SPR Stock! :lol: For me it would be my Steez 103H, with a carbontex drag upgrade. The Pixy Type R (stock) looks hard to beat though. I dunno... I still prefer centrifugal brakes for light stuff... Even after trying Daiwa's various magnetic brake systems. The PX Type R is on magnetic brakes. And...
by j_smack
Thu Aug 11, 2011 4:04 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: #1 Daiwa Reel for Pitching now?
Replies: 35
Views: 12682

Re: #1 Daiwa Reel for Pitching now?

I can't remember now. Will check n see.
But it is one heck of a reel! Need to get my hands on one more by the end of the year.
by j_smack
Wed Aug 10, 2011 11:44 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: #1 Daiwa Reel for Pitching now?
Replies: 35
Views: 12682

Re: #1 Daiwa Reel for Pitching now?

PX68SPR Stock!
by j_smack
Wed Aug 10, 2011 11:20 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Revo MGX wins ICAST 2011 "Best Freshwater Reel" award!
Replies: 111
Views: 40264

Re: Revo MGX wins ICAST 2011 "Best Freshwater Reel" award!

I hate to debunk a myth, but I was at Icast,and I voted. Retailers like me do the vast majority of the voting. Reels not mounted on rods, no line, reel just out of the box, and in case your wondering I voted for Daiwa. Nobody talked to me or tried to influence me, and I did not vote in several cata...
by j_smack
Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:37 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Another Conquest 50S question
Replies: 22
Views: 7769

Re: Another Conquest 50S question

Will the Conquest 50S (shallow spool) cast light lures as well as the Pixy variants? Compared my PX68L SPR with a friend's Conquest 51s and another friend's Conquest 51 (with a shallow spool from Shimano Japan). All three are great with light stuff. All three cast down to about 2.5g like a dream. 2...
by j_smack
Fri May 06, 2011 1:45 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Hedgehog Studio spool removal tool
Replies: 36
Views: 18113

Re: Hedgehog Studio spool removal tool

Can this tool be used with shimano reels? Q.I am looking for the tool to remove the pin for my reels.  Can one tool be used for all the reels? A.Yes,you can remove the pins almost of all the reels with the tool.  For example, DAIWA Alphas,STEEZ,ZILLION,AGGREST,RYOGA,Millionaire,RINGA,          SHIM...
by j_smack
Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:16 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Daiwa PX68 SPR by Murakami Haruhiko
Replies: 6
Views: 4061

Re: Daiwa PX68 SPR by Murakami Haruhiko

I have not tried it and after looking at the videos I was less interested. I'm able to cast a weightless Keitech 4'' Shad Impact with the Alphas R-Edition and an Arrival 6'9'' MH a good distance without trouble. Why can't they show something more impressive than small minnows and texas rigs?? I agr...
by j_smack
Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:04 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Daiwa PX68 SPR by Murakami Haruhiko
Replies: 6
Views: 4061

Re: Daiwa PX68 SPR by Murakami Haruhiko

Hi all. Has anyone tried the PX68 SPR yet? How does it fare against the Conquest 51s and the PX68? I have used the Conquest 51s, and it's great for 1/16oz to 1/8oz lures. Heard the PX68 is even better for light stuff, but haven't tried it. Very interested to get my hands on an SPR. Anybody here used...
by j_smack
Sat Mar 26, 2011 5:15 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: DAIWA PX-68 SPR Now Available
Replies: 10
Views: 3843

Re: DAIWA PX-68 SPR Now Available

aqua71 wrote:Very interesting....this is perhaps the most unique Pixy till date.
agreed.
but the most expensive at stock condition as well.
by j_smack
Sat Mar 26, 2011 12:45 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: DAIWA PX-68 SPR Now Available
Replies: 10
Views: 3843

Re: DAIWA PX-68 SPR Now Available

the rise of the yen after the tragedy of the earthquake and tsunami, has made this a much more expensive reel to acquire now.
i'll be waiting for reviews before i make an order.
by j_smack
Thu Mar 24, 2011 4:30 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Reel guru's please: Internal brakes
Replies: 7
Views: 5223

Re: Reel guru's please: Internal brakes

if you could, try no brakes. will give you excellent distance. :big grin: