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by DirtyD64
Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:11 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Steez A spool options?
Replies: 34
Views: 19973

Re: Steez A spool options?

I’ve had to replace one set of steez sv tw gears after 2 1/2 years of use /w 20# fluoro pitching jigs into wood. Knew it was only a matter of time. Love the reel so much i didnt mind replacing the gears. Feels brand new again. 3 others (sv and a models) still feel brand new after about the same tim...
by DirtyD64
Wed Oct 31, 2018 11:45 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Steez A spool options?
Replies: 34
Views: 19973

Re: Steez A spool options?

This is an interesting topic on gears because I am interested in the crazy cranker Steez A. I have not pulled the trigger due to my concerns over deep cranking with aluminum gears. Does anybody have any time on the crazy cranker A? My thoughts were to maybe go with the JDM Zillion SV TW 5 gear. I t...
by DirtyD64
Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:42 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Steez A spool options?
Replies: 34
Views: 19973

Re: Steez A spool options?

LgMouthGambler wrote:
cndbasshunter wrote:
LgMouthGambler wrote:Just a quick question, does the Steez A have a brass gear set?
no.
Oh, thank God. Now I dont want one. :lol:
I am an aluminum gear hater too, but there is something special about those new Steez gears, especially housed in solid aluminum...
by DirtyD64
Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:31 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Spinning Reel Daiwa Ballistic LT made in Japan....
Replies: 25
Views: 22380

Re: Spinning Reel Daiwa Ballistic LT made in Japan....

Only one I ever saw in a shop (Hot Springs, AR) had the "Made in China" in little white letters on top of the reel seat. I hope if these are made in Japan they come with a true schematic. Someone told me the Tatula LT just had it printed on the box... That is sub KastKing ultimate Busch league if tr...
by DirtyD64
Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:15 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: New Steez TW ALUMINUM for 2017 !
Replies: 270
Views: 78883

Re: New Steez TW ALUMINUM for 2017 !

Crazy thought, but you aren't using a lure with magnetic weight transfer system? No, I was using rubbers and a mix of other lures, including magnetics :) I have thrown my Steez A thousands of casts now, all with the Zillion SV TW spool, but haven't felt anything wrong. So far it has even loosened u...
by DirtyD64
Sun Oct 28, 2018 8:11 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Line recommendations
Replies: 17
Views: 15314

Re: Line recommendations

I use almost all fluoro (2 of 9 braid) for baitcasting, then all braid spinning. I agree with the comment about drag, you can use 100lb braid on a ML if you want, the drag is more important for rod safety. I have used 50lb braid on a casting rod rated for 12-25lb "line" just fine though, and that is...
by DirtyD64
Sat Oct 27, 2018 12:24 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Lets see all them Daiwa's
Replies: 1449
Views: 963476

Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

https://i.postimg.cc/XNKgb7Jp/20181023-193420.jpg My Steez A XH, with 100mm Tatula HD handle, RCS Power knobs, Sunline BMS 10lb, and Zillion SV TW spool. So far really liking it for a power finesse reel. Good Lord. Ive been contemplating the Steez A TW, now that the Zillion SV TW has about ruined m...
by DirtyD64
Sat Oct 27, 2018 12:19 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Finding a "Light" BFS rod???
Replies: 65
Views: 31782

Re: Finding a "Light" BFS rod???

Anyone want to take a shot on what would be best for 1/16 plus crappie plastic for bass/crappie/walleye? And maybe the occasional Bitsy Minnow/1/12oz spoon??? With most "1/16oz" heads, you are going to be closer to 1/8 or 3/16oz once you add a plastic. I weighed a bunch of the small heads I use las...
by DirtyD64
Sat Oct 27, 2018 1:06 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Finding a "Light" BFS rod???
Replies: 65
Views: 31782

Re: Finding a "Light" BFS rod???

Still hunting right now. At one point, TFO made a nicer rod called the Tactical series, in a 6'3"Light casting version. I have the 6'9"ML for my SV105 but it could be a tad faster, still the 6'3"Light would have fit well enough and be bought locally (US). I am checking Major Craft and a few others, ...
by DirtyD64
Sat Oct 27, 2018 12:47 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Lets see all them Daiwa's
Replies: 1449
Views: 963476

Re: Lets see all them Daiwa's

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My Steez A XH, with 100mm Tatula HD handle, RCS Power knobs, Sunline BMS 10lb, and Zillion SV TW spool. So far really liking it for a power finesse reel.
by DirtyD64
Fri Oct 26, 2018 12:51 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Finding a "Light" BFS rod???
Replies: 65
Views: 31782

Re: Finding a "Light" BFS rod???

Thanks for all of the answers!!! Have been really pushing some older tackle out and trying some new stuff. Very hard to not just buy a 1000 size spinning reel, but the fact that I cannot find a spinning rod to match my needs either makes it difficult. I still really like the 6'Light TFO rod I bough...
by DirtyD64
Thu Oct 25, 2018 8:18 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: The SS SV 103H on steroids
Replies: 5
Views: 7208

Re: The SS SV 103H on steroids

Beautiful reel from an underappreciated platform. I would like to know if the SV103 drag star works on the SS/SV. Cannot find the Tatula Type R Zaion ones anymore. I also really enjoy the Steez A spool in my SS/SV, has been great for cranks down to 1/4oz and jerkbaits. Another question I had was abo...
by DirtyD64
Thu Oct 25, 2018 1:09 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: High Speed Reels (9:1 Type)
Replies: 16
Views: 13940

Re: High Speed Reels (9:1 Type)

In my experience, the faster the reel, the noisier the gears, even brand new. I think it just has to do with more torque going through a smaller pinion. At ~30% faster than a 6.3, the pinion and spool are flying around by comparison. I haven't had any issues with gear wear in my TWS 9.1 in heavy co...
by DirtyD64
Thu Oct 25, 2018 12:46 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Finding a "Light" BFS rod???
Replies: 65
Views: 31782

Re: Finding a "Light" BFS rod???

Thanks for all of the answers!!! Have been really pushing some older tackle out and trying some new stuff. Very hard to not just buy a 1000 size spinning reel, but the fact that I cannot find a spinning rod to match my needs either makes it difficult. I still really like the 6'Light TFO rod I bought...
by DirtyD64
Wed Oct 24, 2018 8:54 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: High Speed Reels (9:1 Type)
Replies: 16
Views: 13940

Re: High Speed Reels (9:1 Type)

I have spoke on this a few times, love Daiwa's to death, but I won't buy anything that fast again. I changed my 9.1 Zillion to a 7.3. The gears held up fine I guess, but just felt lacking in torque for me, even on a reel that big with a 100mm handle. I know it CAN do it, have a few friends who use 9...