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by smalliesteve
Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:37 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Anyone have some time on the new Alphas 800
Replies: 66
Views: 11241

Re: Anyone have some time on the new Alphas 800

Adding drag pressure could be done with adding a larger surface area drag washer as stated above or a larger drag star to tighten things down a bit more but I haven't had the need for anymore. I know it's counter-intuitive, but adding surface area to the friction material will not increase your dra...
by smalliesteve
Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Casting reel for light duty SmallMouth fishing
Replies: 33
Views: 5497

Re: Casting reel for light duty SmallMouth fishing

As you can see there are lots of options :). Grew up fishing small creeks for smallmouth, and you can't go wrong with either a pixy platform or Alphas platform. For what you're describing, I might avoid the older alphas/sol platform with the V-shaped spool, but anything newer than those will work gr...
by smalliesteve
Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:26 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: How to remove Alphas spool tension threads
Replies: 6
Views: 1513

Re: How to remove Alphas spool tension threads

I'd buy one of those collars and strip/polish it instead of risking irreparable damage to the reel.
by smalliesteve
Fri Jun 10, 2022 9:26 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: How to remove Alphas spool tension threads
Replies: 6
Views: 1513

Re: How to remove Alphas spool tension threads

I don't think you can remove that part, but hedgehog and some others used to sell collars to cover the visible part with a different color.
by smalliesteve
Tue Apr 26, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Rod Geeks Blanks
Replies: 1
Views: 2437

Rod Geeks Blanks

Just received my first two Rod Geeks blanks today, and these will probably be the last. Paid extra for a custom paint option on the butt section and the paint quality is a joke. Both blanks have huge inclusions in the paint, bigger than dust particles, scratches, and there is some sort of residue at...
by smalliesteve
Wed Mar 30, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Idea/Invention
Replies: 3
Views: 2567

Re: Idea/Invention

Look at a Rick Clunn STX next to a Megabass 110. That's about how far you should trust a tackle manufacturer. Everyone copies everyone regardless of IP/trademarks/patents. If I remember the story correctly, Megabass sued, won, and the STX was changed just enough to appease the court. Still basically...
by smalliesteve
Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:12 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: If anyone is interested
Replies: 8
Views: 2896

Re: If anyone is interested

GuyN916 wrote:
Wed Feb 16, 2022 8:41 pm
smalliesteve wrote:
Wed Feb 16, 2022 8:30 pm
Thanks Guy, I'm very interested.These fit Daiwas?
Yes, here they are on my Steez.

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Nice! thanks, always hated the slotted screws on my reels
by smalliesteve
Wed Feb 16, 2022 8:30 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: If anyone is interested
Replies: 8
Views: 2896

Re: If anyone is interested

Thanks Guy, I'm very interested.These fit Daiwas?
by smalliesteve
Fri Jul 24, 2020 1:28 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Millionaire Moddin'
Replies: 27
Views: 19697

Re: Millionaire Moddin'

I’m ready Steve! :lol: From the thread linked above: Anyone machining the boss down on one of these reels will get a free punch in the face from yours truly. Really, no charge at all. :D :lol: :lol: :lol: Well, my arm can't reach from Chicago to Maryland, so I think you're safe for now. Looks good ...
by smalliesteve
Sat Nov 23, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Phenix Ultra umbx 700L
Replies: 2
Views: 8118

Re: Phenix Ultra umbx 700L

viewtopic.php?f=57&t=42088&p=323545&hilit=700l#p323545

Yup (assuming you're talking casting version). Love mine. Use it mostly for soft plastics in streams and rivers for smallmouth.
by smalliesteve
Sat Aug 31, 2019 8:09 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Inshore trip
Replies: 7
Views: 6678

Re: Inshore trip

Lol, I have an MS in mech eng. and am full of BS. When can I start?
by smalliesteve
Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:31 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Working on my Daiwa Pixy and Daiwa alphas air.
Replies: 8
Views: 8500

Re: Working on my Daiwa Pixy and Daiwa alphas air.

Liked
Slazmo wrote:
Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:48 pm
....and insert into well lubed hole.
by smalliesteve
Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:21 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Inshore trip
Replies: 7
Views: 6678

Re: Inshore trip

Congrats Toku! Clearly I'm working at the wrong location
by smalliesteve
Fri Dec 21, 2018 8:40 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Phenix x-13 blank custom crankbait
Replies: 2
Views: 5547

Re: Phenix x-13 blank custom crankbait

Hi John, I don't have the X13 but did build myself an X12 several years ago and love it. Lighter power than the 13 of course, but it'll throw anything between 3/16 and an ounce shockingly well. Prior to that rod I'd only fished full graphite rods, and I think the slower glass portion of the rod real...