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by QUAKEnSHAKE
Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:49 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: ABEC 9 Bearings?
Replies: 36
Views: 14585

Re: ABEC 9 Bearings?

On Boca's wedsite they have an article where they were trying to quantify the difference upgrading to OS bearings. http://bocabearings.com/dropin.aspx?f=Do-BOCA-BEARINGS-really-make-a-difference.txt&utm_source=BB_site&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=BB_make_difference Of course, you could always quest...
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Best aluminum "finesse" casting reel?
Replies: 41
Views: 17386

Re: Best aluminum "finesse" casting reel?

The Curado 50e is pretty hard to beat for finesse casting because it's spool weighs less than 11 g empty and around 18-19 g with mono. I don't know off hand any reel that has a lighter spool, you pretty much have to get an after-market spool to get something as light or lighter. JM Carbonlite will ...
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:04 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: ABEC 9 Bearings?
Replies: 36
Views: 14585

Re: ABEC 9 Bearings?

Ill take it then that you havent actually tested the difference otherwise you could give specifics about those big differences. :lol: i fish....a lot! and i work on/tune reels....A LOT! i don't have to cast by a yard stick to know when i am using a better product, and when the distance, ect, is CLE...
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:39 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: ABEC 9 Bearings?
Replies: 36
Views: 14585

Re: ABEC 9 Bearings?

Ill take it then that you havent actually tested the difference otherwise you could give specifics about those big differences. You may not realize that e bassfisher is a highly regarded tuner :talk hand: So wont stop me from questioning a person on an issue.One guru will say go ahead remove antire...
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: ABEC 9 Bearings?
Replies: 36
Views: 14585

Re: ABEC 9 Bearings?

Ill take it then that you havent actually tested the difference otherwise you could give specifics about those big differences. :lol: i fish....a lot! and i work on/tune reels....A LOT! i don't have to cast by a yard stick to know when i am using a better product, and when the distance, ect, is CLE...
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:34 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: ABEC 9 Bearings?
Replies: 36
Views: 14585

Re: ABEC 9 Bearings?

Ill take it then that you havent actually tested the difference otherwise you could give specifics about those big differences.
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:08 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: ABEC 9 Bearings?
Replies: 36
Views: 14585

Re: ABEC 9 Bearings?

I can only add that the Shimano rep, Bantam1, has said that a baitcaster does not spin fast enough to warrant ABEC 9 bearings. He also doubts the advantage on ABEC 7 bearing over a quality ABEC 5's. i have tested that 'theory' over and over again...only to find each time that it could not be furthe...
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:49 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Help with braid
Replies: 10
Views: 4539

Re: Help with braid

Some things that come to mind - 1.Spool too full -if too full the line going out will grab line on spool and pull it of cause knots tangle. 2.Close reel by hand give a little tug on line- line is limp & at times a little section will/could go over top of spool and not on the linelay thus when you ca...
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:38 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Buy Pflueger Patriarch or Shimano Sustain Spinning Reels FG
Replies: 17
Views: 8103

Re: Buy Pflueger Patriarch or Shimano Sustain Spinning Reels

basscattrent wrote:The :big grin: Pfluegur Partriarch only weighs \:D/ 6.3 oz .

The balance point will be 3/4"-7/8" in front of Elite foregrip-- just some info
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Sat Aug 18, 2012 8:36 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Buy Pflueger Patriarch or Shimano Sustain Spinning Reels FG
Replies: 17
Views: 8103

Re: Buy Pflueger Patriarch or Shimano Sustain Spinning Reels

So basically you are just asking if the Pat is worth the $160-$200 depending where purchased. From all reports/reviews -yes.
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Fri Aug 17, 2012 7:23 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Berkely Nanofil Opinions...
Replies: 9
Views: 4342

Re: Berkely Nanofil Opinions...

I've not had any issues with a doubled uni . Yes Ive been using this knot as well and it works very well 9# knot strength with 6# line set drag to do the work. Most of my thoughts are the same as above. Great casting distance it for sure has caught me fish I couldnt get to using braid. I think the ...
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Fri Aug 17, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Inshore Rod for Shimano Calcutta 200gt
Replies: 5
Views: 3470

Re: Inshore Rod for Shimano Calcutta 200gt

St Croix has some inshore rods on sale in their Bargain Room. Legends, Premiers ,Tidemasters. I dont know about saltwater just giving you notice of the sale. Looks like Legend Inshore Casting LIC70MHF is 10# - 20# line, 1/2 - 1 1/4 lure wt, 4.9oz rod wt, http://www.stcroixrods.com/shop/catalog/Saltw...
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano 50 series reels
Replies: 31
Views: 10261

Re: Shimano 50 series reels

Did you clean the excess oil from the spool and frame? From the center of the pinion gear? Try casting something really light with both reels and report what you find then... Muskyhunter hope this info helps you as well. I went and compare my 50E spool & bearings cleaned lubed to '12 Jm Carbonlite ...
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:41 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano 50 series reels
Replies: 31
Views: 10261

Re: Shimano 50 series reels

have you ever cleaned/lubed your 50E, especially the bearings? I put Orange Seals in mine the day I got it, and it's always been a great performer. Yes put bearings in bearing blaster with acetone spray, soaked in acetone 4hrs, bearing blaster again, soaked 1 more hour, lubed with RIM oil. The bear...
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano 50 series reels
Replies: 31
Views: 10261

Re: Shimano 50 series reels

very intrigued...where is the best place to buy from? Take a peek at the Scorpion 1000XT. Very similar to the Core 50MG. (I have both and cannot decide which I like better). Performance-wise very close to the Core. Aluminum vs. Magnesium. Nice color and a JDM for about $100 less than the Core 50. h...