Afrayedknot wrote:Does anyone know if the knobs on a lefty tatula are reverse threaded? I tried taking one off and it wouldn't budge so I figured I better check to see if it is reverse threaded before I muscle it out.

Thanks

same...just has loctite.

taylor5877 wrote:This thread is testiment to how hard, and how much money one will spend to not use spinning gear...

+1

Core over the Ci4+ but huge step up on the Metanium over the cores. Smoother, more power, and fits nicer.

Hi guys. Had a spring let go in my ITO and it went through the reel gears :crying: so you can imagine what happened ](*,) Its a bit rough and grindy now even after reel has been freshly stripped, new bearings and serviced with hot sauce and still its a bit rough. Nothing more i can do without repla...

Yetti wrote:Santa brought me one and was wondering are the knobs cork ?

i don't think so.

Hi guys. Had a spring let go in my ITO and it went through the reel gears :crying: so you can imagine what happened ](*,) Its a bit rough and grindy now even after reel has been freshly stripped, new bearings and serviced with hot sauce and still its a bit rough. Nothing more i can do without repla...

okay, i didn't start this thread but you guys have talked me into a conquest 50 anyway. can someone point me in the right direction for buying one? do i want JDM or USDM? i'm thinking with the excellent dollar-to-yen exchange rate right now, it'd be cheaper to buy JDM. links to good sellers appreci...

The CQ50/51 is a must have in my books....one of my favorite reels. Built like a tank and probably one of the smoothest reels available. To me the Conquest is the #1 baitcast reel from Shimano.

jerrylo913 wrote:Where can I find different style knob for the lews line up? Had no luck finding them.

Abu knobs fit.

So, they send a replacement reel for $25.00. You unpack it, fill it with line and do nothing to test the performance, knowing that your original reel had to be returned? Now, you're complaining about poor service and losing a fish? what do u expect the guy to do...if a repaired product comes back a...

most likely parts

Perfect pitch.

USA-RET wrote:Very nice result. Had a similar issue with the deep purple and the royal purple parts. Great looking reel.

Looks nice. Matches perfectly.

Only sure way is to put the covers on them. Bouncing around on the front deck against the carpet or each other will certainly beat them up. The simple Bass Pro Shop or Shimano covers are easy to put on and remove. If you think about it, it only takes 5 seconds to do it (if you keep the cover of the...

Elongating the hole in the plate is a great idea but unfortunately I am using the Tatula stock screw which has small head. I don't have any larger headed screw :( It's good to know that Shimano plate fits. Do they come in one size? Or do I have to get a certain size/model reel? Many thanks Just the...